Northwest Carmel, CA
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Popular places to visit
Carmel Plaza
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Carmel Plaza during your visit 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.
Monastery Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Monastery Beach during your travels in Carmel? Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.
Things to do
Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea
Macaron making with a Master Chef - Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Northwest Carmel Hotel Deals
Carmel Bay View Inn
Reviewed on Aug 27, 2025
Stilwell Hotel
Hotel Carmel
Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Carmel Inn And Suites
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
Other neighborhoods 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
Though Northeast Carmel might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.
Southeast Carmel
If you're spending some time in Southeast Carmel, Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve are top sights worth seeing.
Golden Rectangle
If you're spending some time in Golden Rectangle, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Carmel Woods
While Carmel Woods might 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.
High Meadows
While High Meadows isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
- Carmel Beach
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- 17-Mile Drive
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
- Pebble Beach Golf Links
- Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
- Lovers Point
- California State University Monterey Bay
- Asilomar State Beach
- The Links at Spanish Bay
- Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course
- Carmel Mission Basilica
- Marina State Beach
- Los Padres National Forest
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
- Point Pinos Lighthouse
- Bixby Bridge
- Naval Postgraduate School