Northwest Carmel
Carmel





Visit Northwest Carmel
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.

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.

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.

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.
Things to do

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
Top hotels in Northwest Carmel

Carmel Bay View Inn
Nice lication
Reviewed on 5 Apr, 2026

Hotel Carmel
I will absolutely return to Hotel Carmel which oozes hospitality from the moment you arrive, in its guest rooms (opt for a fireplace!) the healthy breakfast each morning and the quick walk to shopping and restaurant- its role in my impression of Carmel-by-the-Sea was co siderable
Reviewed on 4 Apr, 2026

Hofsas House Hotel
Clean a
Reviewed on 5 Apr, 2026

Tradewinds Carmel
The bed was awesome. Fireplace super warm. The TV and movies available were both lacking. It would be nice to have a movie channel or even ability to access personal entertainment accounts. Iwould give 5 stars if they had that.
Reviewed on 5 Apr, 2026

Stilwell Hotel
Breakfast is top notch. Parking is easy and accessible. I love the layout of the place, and location is perfect.
Reviewed on 5 Apr, 2026

Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Parking was great, very easy access to downtown, Staff was super friendly. I arrived late and just like the said Had Envolope with my name on it for Key and instructions.
Reviewed on 5 Apr, 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
While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

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

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.

