Northwest Carmel Travel Guide

Carmel

Art galleries in beautiful downtown Carmel.
Art galleries in beautiful downtown Carmel.
Carmel fire station. 🚒
Otter at Point Lobos
Although my dogs hate water, they love the beach. Carmel is a really nice town. I mean, reallllly nice. It's right on Highway 1 driving down the beautiful coast of CA and with all these beautiful unique homes there's this awesome sandy beach that is completely dog friendly. Really great treat on a road trip with the pooches.

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 featuring landscape views and a sandy beach as well as an individual female

Carmel Beach

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

Carmel Beach
Carmel Mission Basilica showing a church or cathedral, interior views and religious elements

Carmel Mission Basilica

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
Bixby Bridge which includes landscape views, general coastal views and a bridge

Bixby Bridge

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
While driving South between Monterrey and Big Sur along the rugged coastal highway 1, Lynn and I saw a picturesque trail winding down to the ocean cliffs. This is one of the 100s of pictures we took along this short hike. Perched on this bluff was a nesting seagull and the flowers were blooming along the entire coast. #Nature #Trovember

Garrapata State Park

Enjoy a trip to Garrapata State Park and popular activities such as golfing in Carmel. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants.

Garrapata State Park
Point Sur Lighthouse which includes a sandy beach, mountains and general coastal views

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
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,475 reviews)
Very clean and nice location

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

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Carmel Bay View Inn
Hotel Carmel

Hotel Carmel

3.5 out of 5
Corner of 4th & San Carlos Street Carmel CA
The price is ₹15,585 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
₹15,585
₹21,926 total
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Great hotel… Would stay there again!

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Hotel Carmel
Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Carmel Wayfarer Inn

3 out of 5
4th Ave And Mission Ave Carmel CA
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Great location, great value for the $$

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

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Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Stilwell Hotel

Stilwell Hotel

4 out of 5
San Carlos St at 5th Ave Carmel CA
The price is ₹31,131 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
₹31,131
₹35,084 total
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Carmel Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (471 reviews)
Great room and location

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Stilwell Hotel
Briarwood Inn

Briarwood Inn

3 out of 5
San Carlos St. between 4th & 5th Carmel CA
The price is ₹13,194 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
₹13,194
₹14,958 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Monterey ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (799 reviews)
The room was nice and comfy. Location was great!

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Briarwood Inn
Hofsas House Hotel

Hofsas House Hotel

2.5 out of 5
San Carlos Street Carmel CA
The price is ₹15,348 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
₹15,348
₹17,345 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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 17-Mile ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (825 reviews)
I loved the mattress and perfect bed linens. Carrie was wonderful and I especially appreciated how there is parking for guests.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Hofsas House Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Northwest Carmel

Art galleries in beautiful downtown Carmel.

Downtown Carmel

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

Downtown Carmel
Winter beach day in Carmel. #lifeatexpedia

Northeast Carmel

4/5(14 area reviews)

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

Northeast Carmel
View of Carmel Beach from Scenic Rd.

Golden Rectangle

5/5(11 area reviews)

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

Golden Rectangle
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Carmel Woods

While there might not be top attractions in Carmel Woods, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.

Carmel Woods
Forest Theater Guild showing art and theatre scenes

Southeast Carmel

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

Southeast Carmel
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High Meadows

While High Meadows may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.

High Meadows

Northwest Carmel Travel Guide

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