Sand City Travel Guide
Seaside
Popular places to visit
Monterey State Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Monterey State Beach during your trip to Sand City? Wander the beaches and seaside while you're in the area.
Eolian Dunes Preserve
After visiting Eolian Dunes Preserve, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Seaside. Stroll along the beaches or visit the shops while you're in the area.
Fort Ord Dunes State Park
Stroll along a meandering trail to encounter sand dunes and a former military site beneath an array of impressive cliffs.
Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Seaside at Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Course. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
East Garrison Dog Park
East Garrison Dog Park is just one of the places to see in Seaside, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Pacchetti Dog Park
Pacchetti Dog Park is just one of the places to see in Seaside, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Things to do
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
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
Top hotels in Sand City
Courtyard By Marriott Sand City Monterey
The only thing that could have made this hotel better would have been a free breakfast
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
The place was good and clean but they charged me for something they don’t even know what it’s about. I called and said i was not charged for anything extra but my credit card was charged extra for 2 rooms that I booked. They said it will be reimbursed after 10days but it’s been more than that and ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
We loved this hotel. It was so nice and our room faced the ocean. What a gorgeous view. Loved the food and would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Loved the relaxed vibe of the lobby area and the open plan to the dining room. The cleaning staff did a great job on being efficient and quick when cleaning our room. Coffee dock did really nice coffee and quiche!
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
The Monterey Hotel
Great everything
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
Had flies in the room. No exhaust fans in bathrooms, no smart tvs. Little creepy rooms
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sand City
Mescal Corridor NW
When in Mescal Corridor NW, you can plan a visit to North Fremont Street and Monterey County Fairgrounds, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
