Old Monterey Travel Guide
Monterey





Visit Old Monterey
Stay near popular Old Monterey attractions
Things to do

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour

Explore Big Sur: Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey or Morro Bay

Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey
Top hotels in Old Monterey

Hotel Pacific
"Large room with fireplace with a shower and a tub. Left too early to check out the breakfast. Staff was very kind and helpful. Restaurants are walkable. They rent bikes!"
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Merritt House Hotel
"Excellent location. Above and beyond, and attentive staff. Grounds are awesome with their outside patio area - both shared and private ones. Will definitely go back."
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"A bit more work/conference orientation than we were expecting."
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Carmel Mission Inn

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Monarch Resort
"I would never stay here again. The place is in total shambles. Stains everywhere, showers have a mind of their own for temperature, Awful smell in the whole establishment, and to top it off we ITCHED & SCRATCHED all night. BED BUGS OR SOMETHING. Slept in 2 different queens. Both of us experienced ..."
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Old Monterey

Downtown Monterey
The pristine beaches and popular aquarium 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.

New Monterey
If you're spending some time in New Monterey, Cannery Row and San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater are top sights worth seeing.

Monterey Vista
While Monterey Vista isn't home to many top sights, Munras Avenue and Golden State Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Alta Mesa
While visiting Alta Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Munras Avenue and Del Monte Shopping Center.

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 neighbourhood.
















