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

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

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Top hotels in Old Monterey

Hotel Pacific
"The location is ideal for us; we were able to walk to local spots to eat, Cannery Row and Fishermans Wharf. Also, plenty of historic spots throughout the area. We found the staff extremely helpful and they attended to our needs efficiently. The space is lovely and we enjoyed our time there."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Merritt House Hotel
"Great location, onsite parking, unique not cookie cutter rooms."
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"Beautiful lobby and love that there is Carmel Bakery on site. Standard rooms are pretty basic. The rest of the hotel looks dated, but clean. Friendly staff. Good for family with little kids."
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
"Enjoyed our stay. Clean, cool place with helpful staff!"
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
"Traveling with a friend and called a week in advance to confirm 2 beds as booked, was told no problem, and when we arrived they had no more 2 bed rooms and stuck us in a king with a roll-a-bed overseeing the swimming pool with screaming kids everywhere, for nearly $600 I’ll take my business elsewhere ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"The view of the ocean was incredible"
Reviewed on 4 Jul 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 Dennis the Menace Playground might round out your trip.

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

Monterey Vista
While Monterey Vista isn't home to many top sights, Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row 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.
















