Northeast Carmel Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Northeast Carmel
Popular places to visit
Carmel Beach
Spot birds or catch waves, then spread out a picnic by a campfire and enjoy the views at this picturesque beach.
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 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 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.
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.
Sunset Center
Catch local up-and-coming acts and international superstars in one of America’s most intimate theaters.
Activities
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Our pick of the best Northeast Carmel Hotel Deals
Carmel Bay View Inn
We really enjoyed our stay! Room was very clean, quiet and had all the amenities we needed. The location was super, steps away from downtown Carmel and the price was great too, considering how close it was to everything. Staff were friendly and nice too. We will be back!
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites
Staff was friendly and room was clean. The lay out of the room we were in "ventana" was different. Disappointed that the fire pit was not working
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Carmel Resort Inn
Very cozy and spacious rooms, great location, we did some grilling outside as well. Will definitely come again!
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
All of the above, and the restaurant. My husband was disappointed there was not a bathtub in the room, but otherwise we were very happy.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
The Monterey Hotel
Clean. Good location. Friendly staff
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Nice hotel. Rooms were very clean. Lobby bathrooms needed some love.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Northeast Carmel
Northwest Carmel
If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Southeast Carmel
While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.
Downtown Carmel
If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Golden Rectangle
While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.
Northeast Carmel Travel Guide
- Monterey Bay
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
- Carmel Beach
- Fisherman's Wharf
- Pebble Beach Golf Links
- Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
- Lovers Point
- Asilomar State Beach
- Monterey Convention Center
- Presidio of Monterey
- Los Padres National Forest
- Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course
- Naval Postgraduate School
- Del Monte Beach
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
- Laguna Seca Golf Club Ranch
- San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater
- Bixby Bridge
