Old Monterey

Monterey

Golden State Theatre which includes theater scenes and a city
Old Monterey
Maritime Museum
Monterey State Historic Park featuring a park
Monterey State Historic Park

Popular places to visit

Colton Hall Museum showing a house

Colton Hall Museum

Find out about the early days of Californian state rules via the displays and guides in this historic 19th-century building.

Colton Hall Museum
Monterey Bay Aquarium showing interior views and marine life

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.

Monterey Bay Aquarium
17-Mile Drive showing rugged coastline and a sandy beach

17-Mile Drive

Discover palatial mansions, lush golf courses and a wild stretch of coastline inhabited by sea lions on a road often dubbed one of the world’s most scenic drives.

17-Mile Drive
Cannery Row which includes a beach as well as a small group of people

Cannery Row

Luxury, leisure and nature come together at this historic sardine-canning district, which is one of Monterey’s most acclaimed recreational areas.

Cannery Row
Fisherman\'s Wharf which includes boating and general coastal views as well as a large group of people

Fisherman's Wharf

Take a whale tour, admire the ocean views from seafood restaurants and browse the souvenirs for sale in this thriving marina.

Fisherman's Wharf
Del Monte Beach featuring mist or fog and a sandy beach

Del Monte Beach

Relax in this tranquil sandy bay hidden behind quaint coastal villas among the sand dunes and choppy waves of Monterey Bay.

Del Monte Beach

Things to do

Picture 9 for Activity Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

P3,440
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
If you stay around long enough, you may feel a tug at your pant leg at Colton Hall Jail.

Monterey Ghosts Walking Tour By US Ghost Adventures

P1,835
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Ghosts Walking Tour By US Ghost Adventures
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

P5,447
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

P4,014
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey: Cannery Row Kayak Tour

Monterey: Cannery Row Kayak Tour

P3,727
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Cannery Row Kayak Tour
Bixby Bridge

Big Sur California Coast McWay Falls opt from Monterey Carmel

P17,087
per adult
Big Sur California Coast McWay Falls opt from Monterey Carmel
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Top hotels in Old Monterey

Hotel Pacific
Hotel Pacific
3.5 out of 5
300 Pacific St, Monterey, CA
The price is P10,158 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
P10,158
P11,904 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,234 reviews)
"This is now my favorite spot to stay when visiting Monterey. The morning staff was wonderful I didn’t get the lady’s name that helped us Saturday morning but she was wonderful. My only complain is the afternoon and evening staff (2 females front desk) were not so nice or helpful they shouldn’t work ..."

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2025

Hotel Pacific
Merritt House Hotel
Merritt House Hotel
2 out of 5
386 Pacific St., Monterey, CA
The price is P10,675 per night from 18 May to 19 May
P10,675
P12,147 total
includes taxes & fees
May 18 - May 19
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (981 reviews)
"Great value for the price! The vaulted ceilings on the second floor were great and I loved the fireplace."

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2025

Merritt House Hotel
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA
The price is P12,435 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
P12,435
P14,723 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,541 reviews)
"Clean and well decorated. The bathroom was beautiful"

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2025

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
The price is P17,825 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
P17,825
P20,540 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,262 reviews)
Outstanding
"We were a family of 9 adults and every single person in our group talked about how impressed we all were with this hotel. The location, the food, the cleanliness, the amenities, the atmosphere, the decor - almost everything was 5 star. The only thing I would change is the mattress - it was uncomfortable ..."

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2025

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
The Monterey Hotel
The Monterey Hotel
3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA
The price is P7,099 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
P7,099
P8,093 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,159 reviews)
The Monterey hotel stay
"Great location to downtown Monterey. Staff was very friendly. The hotel was built in 1909, it kind of had a cool spooky feel to it. Would definitely stay again on my next visit. My only complaint is the valet price is high and you really need to valet. It didn’t feel safe to leave our car on the ..."

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2025

The Monterey Hotel
Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel Mission Inn
3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd, Carmel, CA
The price is P11,305 per night from 18 May to 19 May
P11,305
P13,374 total
includes taxes & fees
May 18 - May 19
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Carmel. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,484 reviews)
"Everything was really accessible. No complaints at all."

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2025

Carmel Mission Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Monterey

Carmel featuring signage, a city and street scenes

Downtown Monterey

The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Monterey. A stop by Monterey State Beach or Golden State Theatre might round out your trip.

Downtown Monterey
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Alta Mesa

If you're spending some time in Alta Mesa, Munras Avenue and Del Monte Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

Alta Mesa
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Oak Grove

While there might not be top attractions in Oak Grove, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monterey State Beach.

Oak Grove
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Monterey Vista

While Monterey Vista might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Monterey Bay Aquarium and Munras Avenue.

Monterey Vista
De repente Califórnia

Lighthouse District

Lighthouse District is well-regarded for its pristine beaches, ample dining options, and popular aquarium, and you might also want to make a stop by Cannery Row, a top sight in the neighborhood.

Lighthouse District
Monterey Bay Aquarium which includes marine life and interior views

New Monterey

If you're spending some time in New Monterey, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row are top sights worth seeing.

New Monterey

Old Monterey