Old Monterey Travel Guide

Monterey

Golden State Theatre showing a city and theatre scenes
Old Monterey
Maritime Museum
Monterey State Historic Park featuring a park
Monterey State Historic Park

Popular places to visit

Colton Hall Museum which includes 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 which includes interior views and marine life

Monterey Bay Aquarium

4.5/5(29 reviews)

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 featuring rugged coastline and a beach

17-Mile Drive

4.5/5(34 reviews)

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

4/5(64 reviews)

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

4/5(91 reviews)

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

5/5(5 reviews)

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

Rp1.004.090
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Rp1.214.625
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching 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

Rp518.240
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

Rp1.133.650
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Picture 1 for Activity Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Rp1.538.525
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey: 17-Mile Drive Self-Guided Audio Tour

Scenic 17-Mile Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Rp242.763
per traveller
82% of travellers recommend
Scenic 17-Mile Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
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Top hotels in Old Monterey

Hotel Pacific
Hotel Pacific
3.5 out of 5
300 Pacific St, Monterey, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,310 reviews)
"Loved the location. Suite was okay but shower flow was poor and sink drained slowly. Breakfast was okay but less than I expected. There's a cost for parking. This place needs a good overall cleaning. Not sure that I got value for what I paid. Staff was outstanding."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

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The Monterey Hotel
The Monterey Hotel
3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,227 reviews)
"We loved our stay at The Monterey Hotel! The building has beautiful historic charm with modern comforts—clean, cozy rooms, comfortable beds, and a friendly, welcoming staff. The location is unbeatable—right in downtown Monterey, within walking distance to Fisherman’s Wharf, Cannery Row, and the Monterey ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

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Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp3.570.393 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
Rp3.570.393
Rp4.790.469 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,390 reviews)
"Good location, easy room access from parking lot, heated pool/amenities are added bonus"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
The price is Rp5.377.680 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
Rp5.377.680
Rp6.202.243 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,321 reviews)
"I love this hotel we went back twice already and we do not regret it. The service it is impeccable hotel is so clean smells so clean too restaurant schooner is top-notch. I would recommend it to anybody."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Stargazer Inn and Suites
Stargazer Inn and Suites
2.5 out of 5
1046 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
Stay at this motel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,535 reviews)
"The room was clean and the hotel is well located."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

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Stargazer Inn and Suites
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA
The price is Rp4.695.435 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
Rp4.695.435
Rp5.545.615 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,680 reviews)
"Oscar from front desk was awesome and the hotel was immaculate!!!"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Monterey

Carmel which includes street scenes, signage and a city

Downtown Monterey

4/5(31 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Monterey
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Alta Mesa

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

Alta Mesa
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Oak Grove

While Oak Grove may 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 Monterey State Beach.

Oak Grove
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Monterey Vista

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

Monterey Vista
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Lighthouse District

4/5(9 area reviews)

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.

Lighthouse District
Monterey Bay Aquarium showing 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

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