Northwest Carmel Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 Beach
Spot birds or catch waves, then spread out a picnic by a campfire and enjoy the views at this picturesque beach.
Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course
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 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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Northwest Carmel
Carmel Bay View Inn
Clean room, great staff, free parking, free continental breakfast, perfect location…excellent price!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hotel Carmel
Excellent experience. Every attention to detail
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Great price, 2 easy blocks to all the action, and seamless check in. Rooms are fine. Clean, comfortable, spacious. It's a bit spartan on amenities (eg, no microwave) but for the price and considering how expensive Carmel is overall, it's a spectacular value.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Stilwell Hotel
Great staff and amenities.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Hofsas House Hotel
Dated decor. Location was very convenient to shops and restaurants. Price was good compared to other hotels.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Clean room great customer service. Lelani was great at check in
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Northwest Carmel
Downtown Carmel
If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.
Northeast Carmel
While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Southeast Carmel
While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.
Golden Rectangle
While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.
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.
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 Del Monte Shopping Center.
Northwest Carmel Travel Guide
- Carmel Beach
- Carmel Plaza
- The Doud Arcade
- Monterey Bay
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
- Cannery Row
- 17-Mile Drive
- Pebble Beach Golf Links
- Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
- Asilomar State Beach
- Lovers Point
- California State University Monterey Bay
- The Links at Spanish Bay
- Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course
- Los Padres National Forest
- Naval Postgraduate School
- Golden State Theatre
- Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
- Del Monte Golf Course
- Bixby Bridge
- Marina State Beach
- Marina Dunes Preserve
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