Northwest Carmel
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Visit Northwest Carmel
Popular places to visit

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

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.

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.
Things to do

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental

Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey

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

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Carmel Tour in The Heavenly 17 Mile Drive
Top hotels in Northwest Carmel

Carmel Bay View Inn
Location is perfect. Walking distance from everything and the rooms were super clean and comfortable! We enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Room was nice a cozy. Staff very nice.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Stilwell Hotel
Nice large rooms, staff friendly, parking safe and nice seating areas throughout the property
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Hotel Carmel
Staff was amazing given the light outage.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Everything was amazing
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

The Monterey Hotel
Staff is very friendly and the building is historic. Bathrooms are very good
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northwest Carmel

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

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

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

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.

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

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 Carmel Beach.
