Monterey Wine Country

Travel Guide

Point Lobos State Reserve showing landscape views, forests and a lake or waterhole
Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo featuring flowers, a monument and heritage elements
Central California which includes general coastal views and rocky coastline
Point Pinos Lighthouse which includes a lighthouse and general coastal views
Carmel featuring autumn leaves, shopping and street scenes

Where to stay in Monterey Wine Country

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
Carmel featuring autumn leaves, a house and a sunset

Golden Rectangle

If you're spending some time in Golden Rectangle, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Golden Rectangle
Carmel featuring autumn leaves, a house and a sunset

Northwest Carmel

While visiting Northwest Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.

Northwest Carmel
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
Forest Theater Guild featuring theater scenes and a park

Southeast Carmel

While Southeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Mission Basilica are some notable places to visit nearby.

Southeast Carmel
Winter beach day in Carmel. #lifeatexpedia

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.

Northeast Carmel
Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
1400 Del Monte Blvd, Seaside, CA
The price is P7,075 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
P7,075
P8,025 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seaside. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,028 reviews)
"Beautiful location by the pond. Great breakfast!"

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2025

Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay, an IHG Hotel
Lovers Point Inn
Lovers Point Inn
2 out of 5
625 Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA
The price is P5,726 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
P5,726
P6,558 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 18 - Feb 19
Stay at this motel in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"We loved the location next to the water and the underground parking, with a restaurant right across the street."

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2025

Lovers Point Inn
Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
3.5 out of 5
1441 Canyon Del Rey Blvd, Seaside, CA
The price is P11,017 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
P11,017
P13,783 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seaside. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,215 reviews)
"Quite central to everything such as restaurants, shopping, beach, and Monterey wharf."

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
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Lagonita Lodge
Lagonita Lodge
3 out of 5
183 Lagonita Ln, Big Bear Lake, CA
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Big Bear Lake. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,556 reviews)
"Perfect everything!"

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2025

Lagonita Lodge
Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
3.5 out of 5
1091 Pinehurst Ln, Palm Desert, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified condo in Palm Desert. Enjoy free WiFi, 7 outdoor pools, and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,859 reviews)
"unfortunately the front desk are so dry and not friendly which makes the experience way different because the property and room is just beautiful and clean. I wish they would have given me a room with more privacy than in the middle of traffic and not having a view that we were looking for , if the ..."

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2025

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
The Haas, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The Haas, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 out of 5
219 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (551 reviews)
"The property itself was great. Staff were friendly and helpful. The area near the property is great in one direction and sketchy in the other. The rooms were really cool and each unique."

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2025

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Popular places to visit

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
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
Carmel Beach showing landscape views and a beach as well as an individual femail

Carmel Beach

Spot birds or catch waves, then spread out a picnic by a campfire and enjoy the views at this picturesque beach.

Carmel Beach
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
Pebble Beach Golf Links

Pebble Beach Golf Links

Enjoy a round of golf in Del Monte Forest at Pebble Beach Golf Links. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Pebble Beach Golf Links
Lovers Point

Lovers Point

Enjoy a day of sun and surf at this beautiful beach, which is one of the few places on the U.S. west coast where you can watch the sun rise over the Pacific Ocean.

Lovers Point
Carmel which includes a house and fall colors

Carmel

Fort Ord Dunes State Park which includes a sandy beach

Seaside

Pacific Grove

Pacific Grove

17-Mile Drive

Pebble Beach