

Monterey belongs to the bay. Old canneries line Cannery Row beside the water, sea otters bob in offshore kelp, and the aquarium brings the bay’s life close.
Landmark4.6/5
Moss Landing State Beach
Long sand and dune plants line this beach beside Moss Landing Harbor. Shorebirds cross the sky as the sun drops into the Pacific.
Landmark4.8/5
Lovers Point Beach
Two small beaches sit in a protected cove at this Pacific Grove point. A rock-and-concrete wall divides the sand.
Landmark4.7/5
Jade Cove
Big Sur's rocky cove lies below a steep bluff, with boulders along shore. Jade turns up among the stones, and ropes help with the descent.
Outdoor
Monterey Bay Coastal Trail
Coastal trail along Monterey Bay in Monterey.
Landmark4.6/5
Monastery Beach
Pebbles cover this Carmel beach, with massive hills rising just across the road.
Landmark4.8/5
Lovers Point Park
This Pacific Grove park runs along a rocky stretch of shore, where waves break against the rocks. Squirrels roam close to people.
Eat$$$4.6/5
Captain + Stoker
Coffee roastery and cafe in Monterey, with espresso drinks, matcha and pastries. Order a Colombian pour-over, then take home a bag of beans roasted here.
Eat$$$4.5/5
Osteria Al Mare
Upstairs at Breakwater Cove Marina, this Monterey Italian restaurant serves seafood, pasta and steak. Its dining room looks out over the harbor.
Eat$$$4.5/5
Zum Sushi
Wooden-boat sushi restaurant in Pacific Grove, where rolls arrive in small boats.
Eat$$$4.4/5
Pearl Hour
Monterey cocktail bar with seasonal drinks and a small, dimly lit room. Live music plays on Sunday and Wednesday nights.
Culture4.7/5
Old Monterey Marketplace & Farmers Market
Downtown Monterey farmers market with fresh produce, flowers, prepared food and craft stalls. Elote comes in a cup, alongside baked potatoes.
Eat$$$$$4.5/5
Coastal Kitchen
Monterey restaurant with coastline views and a fine-dining menu.
Eat$$$4.7/5
Cafe Guarani
Secret-courtyard cafe in Pacific Grove with dulce de leche lattes and savory empanadas. The back patio sits behind the cafe among garden plants.
Stay$$$$4.35/5
InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG
Located in the heart of Monterey's historic Cannery Row, InterContinental The Clement Monterey boasts elegant accommodations, on-site dining options and modern amenities. The rooms offer a TV and in-room movies, an electronics charging station, a coffee machine, and a mini bar. The en suite bathroom includes bathrobes, a soaking tub and a separate shower. The entire family can have an enjoyable stay. With on-site spa services, a state-of-the-art business centre and a children's club, there is something for everyone. Guests can dine at the onsite restaurant. Only steps from the Clements front doors, guests will find a variety of area attractions. Beautiful seascapes and wildlife, charming boutiques, gourmet restaurants, and an exciting nightlife are all within walking distance from the hotel.
Stay$$$$4.55/5
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Offering stunning views of Monterey Bay, a full-service spa and a private beach, the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa is located only steps from Cannery Row and 10 minutes' walk from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The guestrooms offer a seating area, air conditioning, a TV with cable channels, and an electronics charging station. The en suite bathroom includes free toiletries, bathrobes, a hairdryer, and ironing facilities. Guests can also enjoy nightly turndown service. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa features a rooftop fitness centre. Guests can relax at the European Vista Blue Spa. The Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa features an elevated dinner restaurant, a casual all-day oceanfront restaurant, a lively lobby bar and a café. The elegant Coastal Kitchen restaurant offers an ever-evolving tasting menu with wine pairings. Schooners Monterey features contemporary American cuisine with a focus on seafood and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. The Lobby Lounge serves local beers, wine, craft cocktails and light bites with live music in the evening. Tidal Coffee offers Golden Bean award-winning coffee blends, fresh pastries, breakfast and lunch items. 17 Mile Drive is 4 km away from Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa. The Monterey Regional Airport is 7 km away.
Stay$$$$4.45/5
Spindrift Inn
Situated directly on the beach, the Spindrift Inn offers elegant accommodations in the heart of Monterey. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and a complimentary continental breakfast is provided. Each room features a seating area with a view, a coffee machine, a flat-screen TV, a mini bar, an in-room safe, and in-room massage services. The bathroom includes a hairdryer, bathrobes, an oversized tub, and a shower. Select rooms offer a fireplace. Spindrift Inn offers a complimentary breakfast delivered to your room each morning, and guests may enjoy an afternoon wine and cheese reception. Adjacent to the Spindrift Inn's lobby is the Lalla Oceanside Grill. Menu highlights include lobster nachos and steak-prawn platters. Room service may also be provided. The Spindrift is 4.8 km from the Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Links and 4 minutes' walk from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Mineta San José International Airport is 120 km away.
Stay$$$$4.2/5
Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
Located between Seaside and Monterey, California and overlooking the Monterey Bay, this hotel serves a made-to-order breakfast. A microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker come standard in every suite at Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside. All suites include 2 cable TVs and a living room with a sofa bed. Free access to the indoor pool and gym is provided to all guests of the Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside. Guests can enjoy California Cuisine at Silver Tide Bar & Grill. In the evening a beer or cocktail can be enjoyed at the hotel bar. Laguna Grande Shopping Center is adjacent to the hotel and Monterey State Beach is less than a mile away. Monterey Pines Golf Course is 2 miles from the Embassy Suites.
Stay$$$4.05/5
Best Western Plus Monterey Inn
Located 2 blocks from city centre and 2.4 km to Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Best Western Plus Monterey Inn features a seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub. Free WiFi is available in all rooms. A cable TV is offered in each comfortable guest room at Best Western Plus Monterey Inn. All rooms feature a refrigerator, a hairdryer and coffee-making facilities. Select rooms offer fireplaces. A 24-hour reception greets guests of Best Western Plus Monterey Inn. For convenience, a business centre with fax and photocopying services is available. Vending machines featuring snacks and drinks are located on-site. Monterey Bay Aquarium is 6 minutes’ drive away from this hotel. Pebble Beach Golf Course and scenic 17-Mile Drive are 15 minutes’ drive away. Carmel-by-the-Sea is 6.3 km from Best Western Plus Monterey Inn.
Stay4.45/5
Carmel Valley Ranch - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
This all-suite countryside resort is located on 500 acres in Carmel, California and is 9 miles from Carmel Beach City Park. A golf course is available at the resort. Every suite at the Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt includes a fireplace and free Wi-Fi. All suites feature an iPod docking station, 42-inch flat-screen TV and refrigerator. The suites also provide a private deck and bathrooms with separate showers and soaking tubs. The Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt offers a full-service spa as well as 9 tennis courts, golf lessons and 2 outdoor pools. A gym, hot tubs and scenic hiking trails are available as well.
Stay$4.05/5
Arbor Inn Monterey
Located 20 minutes’ walk from Fisherman’s Wharf and Central Monterey, Arbor Inn Monterey offers air-conditioned guest rooms with free WiFi. All rooms include a microwave, a refrigerator, ironing facilities and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries. Select rooms provide a fireplace, a sofa and a flat-screen TV. A 24-hour front desk is available to assist guests. A business centre is also available. The Monterey Bay Aquarium is within 5 km of the Arbor Inn in Monterey. Del Monte Shopping Center is 10 minutes’ walk from the property. The Monterey Defense Language Institute is 20 minutes’ walk away. Middlebury Institute of International Studies is also 20 minutes’ walk away.
Stay$$$4.2/5
Wave Street Inn
Located less than 3 km from Del Monte Beach, the Wave Street Inn offers a non-smoking accommodation in Monterey. All rooms provide a refrigerator, a coffee machine, and a TV with cable channels. Each room also includes an en suite bathroom. A 24-hour front desk is available for guests. The Monterey Bay Aquarium is less than 1 km away from the Wave Street Inn.
Stay$$$$4.2/5
Monterey Marriott
Monterey Marriott features an on-site restaurant and an outdoor pool. Located off Highway 1, it is a 5-minute drive away from Monterey Bay Aquarium. All rooms are air-conditioned and feature luxury bedding which include down comforters. In-room media features cable TV and flat-screen TVs with plug-in panel. Fin + Field Restaurant and Bar features California coastal cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Monterey Marriott is 4.1 miles away from 17 Mile Drive. Del Monte Beach is a 5-minute drive away.
Stay$$4.05/5
BLu Pacific Hotel
Located 5 minutes' from Monterey Bay State Beach and 3 minutes' from Monterey Pines Golf Course, this hotel features rooms with free WiFi. The accommodations at the Blu Pacific Hotel offer a cable TV and a work desk. A coffee maker, hairdryer and ironing facilities are provided. All rooms are non-smoking. The shops and restaurants of Fisherman’s Wharf are 10 minutes from Blu Pacific Hotel. Pebble Beach is 15 minutes from the hotel.
Stay$$$3.85/5
The Inn at 1252 Monterey
This hotel is situated in Monterey that is located less than half a mile from Hwy 1 and just 3 miles from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. It offers free WiFi and a year-round outdoor heated pool. All rooms at The Inn at 1252 Monterey feature a flat-screen TV and a coffee maker. An en suite bathroom with hairdryer is also provided. A fitness room is available for guest use. Fisherman's Wharf is 2 miles away. Carmel-By-The-Sea is less than a 10-minute drive away from Monterey by the Sea The inn at 1252 Monterey.
Stay$$3.95/5
The Stevenson Monterey
Located off Highway 1 in Monterey, California, this motel is within walking distance of Monterey Conference Center and Fisherman's Wharf. It offers rooms with free WiFi. All of the comfortable rooms at The Stevenson Monterey offer a flat-screen cable TV, a desk, a refrigerator, and a coffee machine. A hairdryer and ironing facilities are also included. Within 5 minutes’ drive from the motel, guests will find attractions such as Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Carmel-by-the-Sea is 6.4 km away. Pebble Beach and 17 Mile Drive are a 5 minute drive from The Stevenson Monterey.
Stay$$$$3.5/5
Hotel Pacific
Hotel Pacific is a boutique hotel located in the centre of Monterey just steps away from the Monterey Conference Center. The Monterey Bay Aquarium and other top area attractions are located within 3 km. Hotel Pacific features all-suite accommodations with fireplaces and luxurious feather bedding. Bathrooms offer separate bath tubs and showers. Enjoy the Spanish-style adobe decor and lush private gardens. Other Monterey Bay area cities like Carmel and Pacific Grove are a short drive away. Beautiful beaches, museums and golf courses are located in the nearby area. Explore Monterey Bay while staying in comfort at Hotel Pacific.
Stay4.3/5
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Wharf-side Monterey hotel with a heated pool, restaurant, and kids’ library in the lobby.
Stay4.1/5
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf Course
This Monterey hotel spreads across green grounds beside Del Monte Golf Course. Guests play ping-pong and bocce among the trees.
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