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
"Location is good and walking distance to the wharf. The rooms are nice and clean. Breakfast was decent. They just need to fix the elevator."
Reviewed on 2 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
"Amazing place to stay, so close to everything and the hotel was clean, classy and the staff was very friendly!"
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
"The room was clean and spacious."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
"Great place to stay."
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"Great amenities and restaurants. Very cool underground bridge to connect the 2 sides of the property. Really cool hot tubs on the rooftop. Great views of the ocean, and close to everything we needed."
Reviewed on 1 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.
















