Sand City Travel Guide
Seaside
Visit Sand City
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
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Top hotels in Sand City
Courtyard By Marriott Sand City Monterey
"Amazing hotel, clean, safe, front deck was very friendly and helpful Thank you"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"Self parking for 20$"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
"The $30 parking fee was not disclosed on expedia and is not in line with local parking fees at a hotel of this price point ($200/night). That left me feeling scammed that i was charged an additional 15% for parking. The property was close to restaurants and shopping centers but it is not walkable ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"Absolute best place to stay in Monterey. Great rooms, attentive and dedicated staff, restaurant and food options exceptional and the lobby/ Schooner bar terrific"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
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Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
The Monterey Hotel
"Convenient"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Sand City
Mescal Corridor NW
When in Mescal Corridor NW, you can plan a visit to Monterey County Fairgrounds and North Fremont Street, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
