Northwest Carmel Travel Guide

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Northwest Carmel
Northwest Carmel
Northwest Carmel
Northwest Carmel
Northwest Carmel

Popular places to visit

GFB72N Carmel Plaza, Carmel-by-the-Sea

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
Carmel Beach

Carmel Beach

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

Carmel Beach
These are golfers approaching the green at Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course, designed by Pete Dye, in Carmel, California.

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
Bixby Bridge

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.

Bixby Bridge
Carmel Mission Basilica

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.

Carmel Mission Basilica
Point Sur Lighthouse

Point Sur Lighthouse

Spot sea life and admire the breathtaking coastal scenery of the Big Sur region from the top of this 19th-century lighthouse.

Point Sur Lighthouse

Activities

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

NZ$128
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

NZ$119
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Picture 9 for Activity Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

NZ$106
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr

Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr

NZ$135
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

NZ$111
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$39
per adult
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
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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$424 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$424
30 June - 1 July
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,713 reviews)
"Front desk and check in awesome. Two guys working very friendly and willing to accommodate. Very professional."

Reviewed on 24 June 2026

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$944 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$944
8 July - 9 July
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! (1,001 reviews)
"We love this spot. We had two rooms and while comfortable the paint and furniture needs some touching up. For the price it should not be allowed to look run down. Everything else was wonderful. Also clean up the patio furniture daily. Bird dropping and such are constant and can ruin dinner plans ..."

Reviewed on 24 June 2026

Hotel Carmel
Hofsas House Hotel

Hofsas House Hotel

2.5 out of 5
San Carlos Street Carmel CA
The price is NZ$449 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$449
6 July - 7 July
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! (892 reviews)
"Wonderful staff. Our plane from San Francisco could not land safely that evening in Monterey airport because of thick fog so the plane returned to San Francisco and we ended up renting a van with other passengers and drove to Carmel. We arrived late at midnight at the hotel. To show sympathy to all ..."

Reviewed on 22 June 2026

Hofsas House Hotel
Carmel Fireplace Inn

Carmel Fireplace Inn

2.5 out of 5
San Carlos Street Carmel CA
The price is NZ$464 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$464
6 July - 7 July
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! (953 reviews)
"Nice room, very comfortable bed. Near everything. Parking tight."

Reviewed on 24 June 2026

Carmel Fireplace Inn
Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Carmel Wayfarer Inn

3 out of 5
4th Ave And Mission Ave Carmel CA
The price is NZ$352 per night from 28 June to 29 June
NZ$352
28 June - 29 June
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)
"Renter beware! If you book a specific type of room, you may not get it. Been there before and decided on renting the two beds with the two bathrooms again but didn’t get it when checking in. They pulled a switch on us! Even though the pictures in the rental showed both bathrooms, they fooled us! ..."

Reviewed on 24 June 2026

Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Tradewinds Carmel

Tradewinds Carmel

3.5 out of 5
Mission Street at Third Avenue Carmel CA
The price is NZ$588 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$588
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Nice casual place to stay that our room actually had a view of the ocean-unlike about 99% of all hotels in Carmel."

Reviewed on 23 June 2026

Tradewinds Carmel
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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
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.

Photo by Bryce Karr
Open Photo by Bryce Karr

Golden Rectangle

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

Photo by Terry Fletcher
Open Photo by Terry Fletcher

Northeast Carmel

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

Southeast Carmel

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

The Famous Bixby Bridge on California State Route 1

Carmel Highlands

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

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