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 and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental

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

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
Top hotels in Sand City

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
yes nice rooms and lots to do around town
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Property is dated and rooms though large had bare minimal amenities placed in them.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

The Monterey Hotel
Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was neat and tidy. No complaints. Restaurants are walking distance from the hotel.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Beautiful property. Amazing view. Very comfortable stay.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
hotel was very pretty and peaceful. the pools were heated which is quite nice and is located in a really nice place of the city if you wanna tour the downtown area.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
Great location
Reviewed on 13 Mar 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.

