Title: Northwest Carmel Travel Guide: Best of Northwest Carmel, Carmel Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Northwest Carmel](https://expedia.co.uk/Northwest-Carmel-Carmel-Hotels.0-n553248635976479192-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Carmel](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Carmel.d6026.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Carmel](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Carmel.d6026.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Northwest Carmel Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Northwest-Carmel.d553248635976479192.Car-Hire-Guide)[Northwest Carmel Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Northwest-Carmel.d553248635976479192.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Northwest Carmel Travel Guide ## Carmel ![Art galleries in beautiful downtown Carmel.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6026/e66a0d51-99cb-4cad-9129-7233130f2a00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Carmel fire station. 🚒](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6026/60999992-ea6e-447b-9a4b-8538a24c6076.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Otter at Point Lobos](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6026/93d57389-3b5d-4c8e-95e5-87094dac65fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Although my dogs hate water, they love the beach. Carmel is a really nice town. I mean, reallllly nice. It's right on Highway 1 driving down the beautiful coast of CA and with all these beautiful unique homes there's this awesome sandy beach that is completely dog friendly. Really great treat on a road trip with the pooches. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6026/758e6faa-c40a-464f-8fdf-05202f2cb2e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![lovely cottage by the sea](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6026/e675ea39-ccdd-4834-8b87-d37a36799a5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Northwest Carmel Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Carmel travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Carmel.dx6026) --- ### Popular places to visit ![GFB72N Carmel Plaza, Carmel-by-the-Sea](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151242/f668985f-40e0-4c15-b76b-a74898fa3125.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carmel-Plaza-Carmel.d6151242.Attraction) ![Carmel Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6134971/c9be2d9c-d441-4e84-9b2c-57e13264b701.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Carmel Beach Spot birds or catch waves, then spread out a picnic by a campfire and enjoy the views at this picturesque beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carmel-Beach-Golden-Rectangle.d6134971.Attraction) ![These are golfers approaching the green at Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course, designed by Pete Dye, in Carmel, California.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6153458/f1547c4c-b268-48c6-b97c-a425b4a6d99f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carmel-Valley-Ranch-Golf-Course-Carmel.d6153458.Attraction) ![Garrapata State Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621555594963/f5fa1123-41f7-4ff0-9d5d-c33e246893cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Garrapata State Park Enjoy a trip to Garrapata State Park and popular activities such as golfing in Carmel. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Garrapata-State-Park-Carmel.d553248621555594963.Attraction) ![Bixby Bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089201/d0e16716-bf16-4aa8-b51a-edc48a5f924e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bixby-Bridge-Carmel.d6089201.Attraction) ![Carmel Mission Basilica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089213/043bc482-a31d-4e8e-b9bb-119be8d506f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carmel-Mission-Basilica-Carmel-Point.d6089213.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Picture 9 for Activity Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44835729/7af3eabd-bbf0-466a-be19-1b41f7924489.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour £46 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monterey-monterey-bay-dolphin-and-whale-watching-boat-tour.a44835729.activity-details) ![Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4583863/5b1ebb3c-e5d2-44c8-bdd2-b457f2bd52a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour £56 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monterey-bay-whale-watching-tour.a4583863.activity-details) ![Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48223089/194ea493-f85e-4071-9dcd-2aedb9f4336f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide £52 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monterey-whale-watching-tour-with-a-marine-guide.a48223089.activity-details) ![Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47289277/4d6282e4-9a4c-44bb-8482-5c0538e725a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise £49 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monterey-catamaran-sailing-cruise.a47289277.activity-details) ![Picture 1 for Activity Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4758083/6f35c3d7-4fcb-467a-9464-1825ae8a7c3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise £71 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monterey-bay-sunset-catamaran-sailing-cruise.a4758083.activity-details) ![Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Anytime Admission](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47761192/5ba393f4-c4cf-45d7-9355-10a0229f2e8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo £17 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monterey-treasure-hunt-the-ride-ticket-power-up-combo.a47761192.activity-details) [See all activities in Carmel](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Carmel.d6026.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Northwest Carmel ![Carmel Bay View Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1900/1808/6a559ab2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Carmel Bay View Inn Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St Carmel CA £179 5 Apr - 6 Apr 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! (1,579 reviews) The staff were great, the location is great, the facility is well kept. I didn’t like that there was no AC and I wish I knew before booking. Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=1808&PinnedHotelID=1808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976479192) ![Hotel Carmel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/970000/969000/968985/572ae9b1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Carmel Corner of 4th & San Carlos Street Carmel CA £321 13 Apr - 14 Apr 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! (1,005 reviews) Lovely, well appointed room with all the essentials. Loved the 2nd floor with outside seating to enjoy a morning coffee. All staff were very welcoming and helpful. Perfect breakfast each morning. Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=968985&PinnedHotelID=968985&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976479192) ![Hofsas House Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5200/5187/1c5a1401_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hofsas House Hotel San Carlos Street Carmel CA £157 29 Mar - 30 Mar 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! (850 reviews) We got ocean view but ocean was too far.no balcony.breakfast was only coffee and cake wouldn't call it breakfast. No air condition in room.was so hot in our room we paid $300 per night in weekdays really expensive for that type of room.if you are going to go get the cheapest room not the ocean ... Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=5187&PinnedHotelID=5187&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976479192) ![Carmel Wayfarer Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1120000/1111500/1111426/52fa74f3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Carmel Wayfarer Inn 4th Ave And Mission Ave Carmel CA £129 29 Mar - 30 Mar 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. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews) The property needs an upgrade. Parking is very limited and there was no one on site to ask for help and no one picked up on the phone number they gave. I would not recommend and I would not stay here again. Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=1111426&PinnedHotelID=1111426&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976479192) ![Stilwell Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1700000/1691500/1691445/d27cdc31_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stilwell Hotel San Carlos St at 5th Ave Carmel CA £375 13 Apr - 14 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Carmel Beach are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (520 reviews) @ Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=1691445&PinnedHotelID=1691445&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976479192) ![Carmel Inn And Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1090000/1088600/1088521/8518e7bf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Carmel Inn And Suites 5th And Junipero Carmel CA £105 2 Apr - 3 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews) Parking easy, walking distance to everything in Carmel Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%2F2026&selected=1088521&PinnedHotelID=1088521&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976479192) [See all 1,328 properties in Northwest Carmel](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635976479192) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Northwest Carmel hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976479192&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[27 Mar - 28 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976479192&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976479192&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29)[28 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976479192&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976479192&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976479192&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Northwest Carmel ![Houses in Pacific Grove, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/939285337438851072/ca071386-ea22-4633-8a43-cec5e14142ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Carmel If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carmel-Downtown-Carmel.dx939285337438851072) ![Winter beach day in Carmel. #lifeatexpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6026/609238ac-43d9-49a8-9d2e-85157acf7996.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Northeast Carmel 4/5(14 area reviews) While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Monterey-Northeast-Carmel.dx553248635976474208) ![View of Carmel Beach from Scenic Rd.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6026/682caaf2-addb-4ac9-a4af-aea933be7f9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Golden Rectangle 5/5(11 area reviews) While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Monterey-Golden-Rectangle.dx553248635976469647) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Monterey-Carmel-Woods.dx553248635976474266) ![Forest Theater Guild showing art and theatre scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6327733/91ee24ad-277f-4b5d-a11c-12a4e6070d1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Southeast Carmel While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carmel-Southeast-Carmel.dx553248635976858030) ![Panoramic drone aerial view of length of Carmel Valley at sunset. Green rolling hills with golden glow. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976478439/37896599-dcad-4059-b10f-0837f3123dfb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Monterey-High-Meadows.dx553248635976478439) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Northwest Carmel Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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