Northwest Carmel Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Carmel which includes autumn colours, a house and a sunset

Popular places to visit

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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
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Carmel Beach

4.5/5(23 reviews)

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

Carmel Beach
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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 Valley Ranch Golf Course
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Carmel Mission Basilica

5/5(1 review)

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
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Bixby Bridge

4.5/5(12 reviews)

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
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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.

Monastery Beach

Activities

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Monterey: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental

NZ$81
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
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Scenic 17-Mile Drive Tour - Self Drive Audio Guide from Monterey & Carmel

NZ$24
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Scenic 17-Mile Drive Tour - Self Drive Audio Guide from Monterey & Carmel
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Off the Beaten Path in Carmel-by-the-Sea: A Self-Guided Tour

NZ$13
Per adult
Off the Beaten Path in Carmel-by-the-Sea: A Self-Guided Tour
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Coastal 17-Mile Drive Self-Guided Audio Tour (Monterey & Carmel)

NZ$24
Per adult
Coastal 17-Mile Drive Self-Guided Audio Tour (Monterey & Carmel)
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Big Sur: Sightseeing Tour with 4 to 5 Stops

NZ$203
Per adult
Big Sur: Sightseeing Tour with 4 to 5 Stops
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Monterey: Surfing Rental Package

NZ$41
Per adult
Monterey: Surfing Rental Package
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Our pick of the best Northwest Carmel Hotel Deals

Carmel Inn And Suites
Carmel Inn And Suites
2.5 out of 5
5th And Junipero, Carmel, CA
The price is NZ$197 per night from 2 May to 3 May
NZ$197
per night
2 May - 3 May
Stay at this motel in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Friendly staff, good vibes"

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2024

Carmel Inn And Suites
Carmel Bay View Inn
Carmel Bay View Inn
2.5 out of 5
Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St, Carmel, CA
The price is NZ$434 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$434
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"The rooms were neat and clean."

Reviewed on 23 Apr. 2024

Carmel Bay View Inn
Hotel Carmel
Hotel Carmel
3.5 out of 5
Corner of 4th & San Carlos Street, Carmel, CA
The price is NZ$464 per night from 6 May to 7 May
NZ$464
per night
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free parking, WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (739 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, beautiful outdoor sitting area with fireplace and hot tub. Room was beautiful and walkable to dining the beach and shopping."

Reviewed on 25 Apr. 2024

Hotel Carmel
Hofsas House Hotel
Hofsas House Hotel
2.5 out of 5
San Carlos Street, Between 3rd & 4th Ave, Carmel, CA
The price is NZ$392 per night from 27 May to 28 May
NZ$392
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (610 reviews)
"Coffee machine plug on floor"

Reviewed on 24 Apr. 2024

Hofsas House Hotel
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
3 out of 5
4th Ave And Mission Ave, Carmel, CA
The price is NZ$216 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
NZ$216
per night
30 Apr - 1 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
Wonderful place to stay!♥️
"We Love the Wayfarer Inn! We come back twice a year! Mike and James are so welcoming and wonderful! We Love them! The sweet man in housekeeping is a sweetheart too!♥️"

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2024

Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Briarwood Inn
Briarwood Inn
3 out of 5
San Carlos St. between 4th & 5th, Carmel, CA
The price is NZ$284 per night from 5 May to 6 May
NZ$284
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (587 reviews)
"Great location. Definitely will recommend to friends and family."

Reviewed on 25 Apr. 2024

Briarwood Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Northwest Carmel

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Northeast Carmel

4/5(3 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
Forest Theater Guild featuring theatre scenes and a park

Southeast Carmel

When in Southeast Carmel, you can plan a visit to Carmel Plaza and Carmel Mission Basilica, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Southeast Carmel
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Golden Rectangle

5/5(5 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
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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 Del Monte Shopping Center.

High Meadows
Carmel Mission Basilica featuring a house, a fountain and skyline

Carmel Point

If you're spending some time in Carmel Point, Carmel Mission Basilica and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Carmel Point

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