Northwest Carmel Travel Guide

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Northwest Carmel
Northwest Carmel
Northwest Carmel
Northwest Carmel
Northwest Carmel

Popular places to visit

GFB72N Carmel Plaza, Carmel-by-the-Sea

Carmel Plaza

You can enjoy retail therapy at Carmel Plaza during your trip to Carmel. Discover the seafood restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the golf courses.

Carmel Plaza
Carmel Beach

Carmel Beach

4.5/5(60 reviews)

Spot birds or catch waves, then spread out a picnic by a campfire and enjoy the views at this picturesque beach.

Carmel Beach
These are golfers approaching the green at Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course, designed by Pete Dye, in Carmel, California.

Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course

4/5(1 review)

Enjoy a round of golf in Carmel at Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.

Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course
Bixby Bridge

Bixby Bridge

4/5(62 reviews)

This single-span bridge is a magnificent feat of engineering that provides incredible views of one of the finest stretches of U.S. coastline.

Bixby Bridge
Carmel Mission Basilica

Carmel Mission Basilica

5/5(3 reviews)

This tranquil 18th-century stone mission and museum offers a fascinating look into 200 years of spiritual and everyday life in Monterey County.

Carmel Mission Basilica
Point Sur Lighthouse

Point Sur Lighthouse

Spot sea life and admire the breathtaking coastal scenery of the Big Sur region from the top of this 19th-century lighthouse.

Point Sur Lighthouse

Top hotels in Northwest Carmel

Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn

2.5 out of 5
Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St Carmel CA
The price is ₹20,135 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
₹20,135
₹22,713 total
21 Jun - 22 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,678 reviews)
"Would definitely stay there again! The sister property is the Normandy Inn, which seems cute as well."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026

Carmel Bay View Inn
Stilwell Hotel

Stilwell Hotel

4 out of 5
San Carlos St at 5th Ave Carmel CA
The price is ₹38,608 per night from 14 Jun to 15 Jun
₹38,608
₹43,479 total
14 Jun - 15 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Carmel Beach and Fisherman's Wharf are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (589 reviews)
"Amazing"

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026

Stilwell Hotel
Tradewinds Carmel

Tradewinds Carmel

3.5 out of 5
Mission Street at Third Avenue Carmel CA
The price is ₹26,652 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
₹26,652
₹30,012 total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"My wife and I had a lovely stay at the Tradewinds. The property has a great, quiet location—an easy walk to both downtown Carmel and the beach, which was perfect for exploring. My room was very clean and comfortable, and the fireplace was a great feature for the cool evenings. The staff were friendly ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026

Tradewinds Carmel
Hofsas House Hotel

Hofsas House Hotel

2.5 out of 5
San Carlos Street Carmel CA
The price is ₹19,444 per night from 15 Jun to 16 Jun
₹19,444
₹21,940 total
15 Jun - 16 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Carmel ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (881 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff was very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was ok, yogurt, orange juice, muffin. Good location, about 4 blocks from town."

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026

Hofsas House Hotel
Carmel Fireplace Inn

Carmel Fireplace Inn

2.5 out of 5
San Carlos Street Carmel CA
The price is ₹18,902 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
₹18,902
₹21,369 total
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (944 reviews)
"Cute and comfortable room with a fireplace. It's biggest value is its location close to downtown. The draw down is that the level of comfort and luxury is not commensurate with the money spent."

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026

Carmel Fireplace Inn
Carmel Inn And Suites

Carmel Inn And Suites

2.5 out of 5
5th And Junipero Carmel CA
The price is ₹13,766 per night from 14 Jun to 15 Jun
₹13,766
₹16,908 total
14 Jun - 15 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"I really like this hotel friendly clean and reasonable and love the vintage feel"

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026

Carmel Inn And Suites
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Where to stay in Northwest Carmel

Find the best Northwest Carmel areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Northwest Carmel
Learn more about Northwest Carmel
Photo by Aimee Bollinger
Open Photo by Aimee Bollinger

Downtown Carmel

If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.

Photo by Bryce Karr
Open Photo by Bryce Karr

Golden Rectangle

While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza.

Southeast Carmel

While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.

Photo by Terry Fletcher
Open Photo by Terry Fletcher

Northeast Carmel

While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.

The Famous Bixby Bridge on California State Route 1

Carmel Highlands

Carmel Highlands is noteworthy for its seaside views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Point Lobos Ranch and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve.

Northwest Carmel Travel Guide

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