Northwest Carmel Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A traditional half-timbered building with ivy-covered trees and a red flower border.
A fire station with a red and white fire truck parked in front.
A dog swimming in a body of water.
Two dogs on a sandy beach with waves.
A charming house with a stone facade, a thatched roof, and a bay window.

Stay near popular Northwest Carmel attractions

Carmel Plaza

9.4/10 (960 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

NZ$125
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Picture 9 for Activity Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

NZ$104
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

NZ$117
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay

Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay

NZ$159
per adult
Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Anytime Admission

Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo

NZ$38
per adult
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

NZ$33
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
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Our pick of the best Northwest Carmel Hotel Deals

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$426 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
NZ$426
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,812 reviews)
"We were located in room 510. It had its own fireplace. It was spacious and clean. We were a block away from Ocean Ave."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Carmel Bay View Inn
Carmel Fireplace Inn

Carmel Fireplace Inn

2.5 out of 5
San Carlos Street Carmel CA
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$361 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
NZ$361
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Very smooth and quick check-in! Jerry at the front desk was super helpful and was even able to get me an upgrade! Room was super comfy and the hotel is in an amazing location! Easily walkable to all parts of town. We’ll definitely rebook this hotel at my next return! Thanks again Jerry!"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Carmel Fireplace Inn
Carmel Inn And Suites

Carmel Inn And Suites

2.5 out of 5
5th And Junipero Carmel CA
The price is NZ$248 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
NZ$248
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room massages and a fireplace in reception. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice staff. Clean. Consistent early housekeeping. Pool not operative—apparently under repair messy. Nice place"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Carmel Inn And Suites
Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Carmel Wayfarer Inn

3 out of 5
4th Ave And Mission Ave Carmel CA
The price is NZ$334 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$334
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location. Rooms are clean despite being a bit dated and everything functional. Room was large and spacious"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Hotel Carmel

Hotel Carmel

3.5 out of 5
Corner of 4th & San Carlos Street Carmel CA
The price is NZ$848 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
NZ$848
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Hotel Carmel
Hofsas House Hotel

Hofsas House Hotel

2.5 out of 5
San Carlos Street Carmel CA
The price is NZ$378 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$378
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Carmel ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (939 reviews)
"Property is conveniently located but very dated."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Hofsas House Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Northwest Carmel

Find the best Northwest Carmel areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Northwest Carmel
Learn more about Northwest Carmel
A quaint building with a turret, a window with a white frame, and a sign that reads "Hush House."
Photo by Aimee Bollinger
Open Photo by Aimee Bollinger

Downtown Carmel

If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.

A beach with waves, a clear sky, and a tree on the right.
Photo by Bryce Karr
Open Photo by Bryce Karr

Golden Rectangle

While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.

A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, dense green vegetation, and a solitary tree on a cliff overlooking the ocean.
Photo by Terry Fletcher
Open Photo by Terry Fletcher

Northeast Carmel

While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

A wooden amphitheater with bleachers, a stage, and a stone wall.

Southeast Carmel

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

A coastal landscape with a bridge, cliffs, and ocean.

Carmel Highlands

Carmel Highlands is noteworthy for its seaside views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Gibson Beach.

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