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

Picture 9 for Activity Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

NZ$109
per adult
92% 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$123
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with a Marine Guide
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

NZ$132
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

NZ$114
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Anytime Admission

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

NZ$40
per adult
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay

Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay

NZ$167
per adult
Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$275 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
NZ$275
18 Nov - 19 Nov
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! (1,844 reviews)
"Quaint, easy stay, walking distance to everything."

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Carmel Bay View Inn
Carmel Fireplace Inn

Carmel Fireplace Inn

2.5 out of 5
San Carlos Street Carmel CA
The price is NZ$304 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
NZ$304
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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. ...
Carmel Fireplace Inn
Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Carmel Wayfarer Inn

3 out of 5
489 4th Avenue Carmel CA
The price is NZ$258 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
NZ$258
30 Nov - 1 Dec
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Carmel Charm, easy to get to the action by off main strip. Bed was so so comfortable. Room was cozy and clean"

Reviewed on 5 Nov 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$656 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$656
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Hotel Carmel was amazing. The lobby was so adorable. The hotel provides a free happy hour with wine and sangria, chocolate chip cookies and daily breakfast. The room was large, very clean and well stocked. We would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026

Hotel Carmel
Briarwood Inn

Briarwood Inn

3 out of 5
San Carlos St. between 4th & 5th Carmel CA
The price is NZ$356 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
NZ$356
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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 in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (944 reviews)
"Best place, clean, great location, loved it"

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

Briarwood Inn
Hofsas House Hotel

Hofsas House Hotel

2.5 out of 5
San Carlos Street Carmel CA
The price is NZ$455 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
NZ$455
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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 Monterey ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (963 reviews)
"The only good thing about this hotel is the location. It’s not up to par, and needs a major renovation. Starting with the bathroom / microwave / coffee maker area."

Reviewed on 4 Nov 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 street sign with directions to City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, HWY 1, Public Parking 2 Blks, Carmel Mission, and Sunset Center.

Downtown Carmel

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

A house with a unique architectural style, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Golden Rectangle

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

A riverbank with sand and rocks, a calm river, and a mountainous landscape in the background.

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 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 coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, a clear blue sea, and a mountainous backdrop.

Carmel Point

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

Northwest Carmel Travel Guide

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