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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Macaron making with a Master Chef - Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

NZ$161
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Macaron making with a Master Chef - Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
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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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10+ Self-Guided Driving Tours from Las Vegas

NZ$24
Per adult
10+ Self-Guided Driving Tours from Las Vegas
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Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea

NZ$57
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea
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Our pick of the best Northwest Carmel Hotel Deals

Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
3 out of 5
4th Ave And Mission Ave, Carmel, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$256 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$256
per night
19 May - 20 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! (1,004 reviews)
"Older “Inn” but clean and had “old world charm”. Well located so we could park and walk all over Carmel. Everything was clean and front desk people were friendly and helpful. Flowers were beautiful in their courtyard!"

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

Carmel Wayfarer Inn
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$390 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$390
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful!"

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Carmel Bay View Inn
Hofsas House Hotel
Hofsas House Hotel
2.5 out of 5
San Carlos Street, Between 3rd & 4th Ave, Carmel, CA
The price is NZ$386 per night from 30 May to 31 May
NZ$386
per night
30 May - 31 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! (615 reviews)
"Clean, cute, convenient and the staff was amazing!"

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Hofsas House Hotel
Hotel Carmel
Hotel Carmel
3.5 out of 5
Corner of 4th & San Carlos Street, Carmel, CA
The price is NZ$499 per night from 11 Jun to 12 Jun
NZ$499
per night
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (740 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
Briarwood Inn
Briarwood Inn
3 out of 5
San Carlos St. between 4th & 5th, Carmel, CA
The price is NZ$294 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
NZ$294
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
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! (595 reviews)
"The Briarwood Inn has a cozy stay in store for you! I stayed in room 44 on the second floor. I enjoyed the spacious room with a love seat, club chair, and a wall fireplace which made this room warm and cozy. The sheets and pillows on the kingsize bed were comfortable and ensured my good night's sleep. ..."

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Briarwood Inn
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
4 out of 5
Ocean And Junipero, Carmel, CA
The price is NZ$570 per night from 27 May to 28 May
NZ$570
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (118 reviews)
"Great little place to stay in Carmel!"

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
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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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