Northwest Carmel
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Popular places to visit
Carmel Plaza
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Carmel Plaza during your visit 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.
Folktale Winery and Vineyards
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Folktale Winery and Vineyards during your travels to Carmel. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Top hotels in Northwest Carmel
Carmel Bay View Inn
Excellent staff - very helpful and friendly! The grounds are well maintained and extremely clean. Amazing proximity to downtown and you can’t best the free easy parking
Reviewed on May 16, 2026
Stilwell Hotel
Amazing stay! Perfect getaway stay where
Reviewed on May 16, 2026
Tradewinds Carmel
Our room was really nice, and the staff kept it very clean. The delivered-to-your room breakfast was great! This was really a terrific perk. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on May 15, 2026
Carmel Inn And Suites
Location is great, the room was filthy, the fat ceiling was covered with dust, ceiling, walls, and curtains were covered in dust too. Drawers were dirty with things left behind from others, the drawers in the night stand were broken, and the mattress was extremely hard, we hardly slept and woke up ...
Reviewed on May 15, 2026
Briarwood Inn
Comfortable stay conveniently located downtown. Needs an ottoman and additional seating for a family. Probably better for a couple or family with young children.
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Carmel Fireplace Inn
Nice and cozy spot. Room was clean. Fireplace was easy to use. All of the staff were very friendly. It was within walking distance from everything. And they accommodate dogs! Definitely would stay here again!
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
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
Though Northeast Carmel might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza.
Golden Rectangle
If you're spending some time in Golden Rectangle, Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza are top sights worth seeing.
Carmel Woods
While Carmel Woods might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza.
Southeast Carmel
If you're spending some time in Southeast Carmel, Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve are top sights worth seeing.
High Meadows
While High Meadows isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.
