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.
Monastery Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Monastery Beach during your travels in Carmel? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.
Top hotels in Northwest Carmel
Carmel Bay View Inn
Perfect location for shopping, food and beach
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Hotel Carmel
Beautiful hotel in the charming downtown area of Carmel. Nice walk to restaurants, shopping and beach. Great hot tub and outdoor fireplace for relaxing.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Stilwell Hotel
10/10 would definitely recommend! Luxurious rooms, excellent breakfast, and great customer service!!! Steps away from all the fun!!!
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Card was charged 2 days prior to stay when it says charged at check in and receptionist said take it up with manager
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
Tradewinds Carmel
Excellent property with extremely attentive and helpful staff. Great option when you are visiting.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Hofsas House Hotel
The room was clean. Comfortable mattress. Friendly and helpful staff. We didn’t have our dog with us this trip but have in the past as dogs are welcome and like it here! We had coffee on the balcony and enjoyed the view.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
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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 Carmel Beach.
Northwest Carmel Travel Guide
- Carmel Beach
- Carmel Plaza
- The Doud Arcade
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Monterey Bay
- 17-Mile Drive
- Cannery Row
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
- Pebble Beach Golf Links
- Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
- Lovers Point
- California State University Monterey Bay
- Asilomar State Beach
- The Links at Spanish Bay
- Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course
- Marina State Beach
- Del Monte Golf Course
- Los Padres National Forest
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
- Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club
- Golden State Theatre
- Marina Dunes Preserve
- Bixby Bridge
- Naval Postgraduate School
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