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
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
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
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

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

P4,056
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Picture 9 for Activity Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

P3,477
per adult
86% 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

P1,854
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Ghosts Walking Tour By US Ghost Adventures
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

P4,056
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

P5,505
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey: Cannery Row Kayak Tour

Monterey: Cannery Row Kayak Tour

P3,766
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Cannery Row Kayak Tour
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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 P7,739 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
P7,739
P9,089 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 9 - Mar 10
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! (1,209 reviews)
"Amazing hotel i always keep on going back every year"

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2025

Hotel Pacific
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P12,561 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
P12,561
P14,872 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 12 - Mar 13
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! (2,505 reviews)
"Fantastic location. Great customer service. Nice, clean rooms."

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2025

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel Mission Inn
3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd, Carmel, CA
The price is P9,126 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
P9,126
P10,976 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 20 - Mar 21
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! (1,447 reviews)
"Nice place but expensive and that's before the stacking of additional fees for Wi-Fi and pool access (even though when connecting you are told "complimentary Wi-Fi access". I guess I misunderstand the word "complimentary"...) $30 for outdoor self-parking is pretty ridiculous. This is not downtown ..."

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2025

Carmel Mission Inn
The Monterey Hotel
The Monterey Hotel
3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA
The price is P6,140 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
P6,140
P7,011 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 9 - Mar 10
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! (1,122 reviews)
"Very nice to walking sightseeing."

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2025

The Monterey Hotel
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
3.5 out of 5
700 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
The price is P10,261 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
P10,261
P11,935 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 9 - Mar 10
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,503 reviews)
"Clean place, curtious staff, walkable to the Wharf."

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2025

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P18,006 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
P18,006
P20,748 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 12 - Mar 13
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! (1,279 reviews)
"The views were nice and the valet was great."

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2025

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
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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 Golden State Theatre or Munras Avenue 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 Del Monte Golf Course.

Oak Grove
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Monterey Vista

If you're spending some time in Monterey Vista, Munras Avenue and Don Dahvee Park are top sights worth seeing.

Monterey Vista
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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