Old Monterey Travel Guide

Monterey
Golden State Theatre featuring signage and theatre scenes

Popular places to visit

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Colton Hall Museum

Find out about the early days of Californian state rules via the displays and guides in this historic 19th-century building.

Colton Hall Museum
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Monterey Bay Aquarium

4.5/5(29 reviews)

Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.

Monterey Bay Aquarium
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Fisherman's Wharf

4/5(91 reviews)

Take a whale tour, admire the ocean views from seafood restaurants and browse the souvenirs for sale in this thriving marina.

Fisherman's Wharf
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Cannery Row

4/5(64 reviews)

Luxury, leisure and nature come together at this historic sardine-canning district, which is one of Monterey’s most acclaimed recreational areas.

Cannery Row
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Del Monte Beach

5/5(5 reviews)

Relax in this tranquil sandy bay hidden behind quaint coastal villas among the sand dunes and choppy waves of Monterey Bay.

Del Monte Beach
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Del Monte Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Monterey at Del Monte Golf Course. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.

Del Monte Golf Course

Things to do

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Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

฿2,114
Per adult
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
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Monterey: Sunset Whale Watching Cruise with A Guide

฿2,467
Per adult
Monterey: Sunset Whale Watching Cruise with A Guide
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Monterey and Big Sur Discovery: Private Tour from San Jose

฿36,779
Per adult
Monterey and Big Sur Discovery: Private Tour from San Jose
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Monterey County Salinas Valley Farm Tour

฿4,229
Per adult
Monterey County Salinas Valley Farm Tour
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Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

฿3,348
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
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Monterey: Pebble Beach Kayak Tour

฿2,995
Per adult
Monterey: Pebble Beach Kayak Tour
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Top hotels in Old Monterey

Hotel Pacific
Hotel Pacific
3.5 out of 5
300 Pacific St, Monterey, CA
The price is ฿6,221 per night from 27 May to 28 May
฿6,221
per night
27 May - 28 May
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
8/10 Very Good! (1,112 reviews)
"Cute hotel big rooms great location"

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

Hotel Pacific
Merritt House Hotel
Merritt House Hotel
2 out of 5
386 Pacific St., Monterey, CA
The price is ฿13,666 per night from 14 Jun to 15 Jun
฿13,666
per night
14 Jun - 15 Jun
Stay at this golf hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Quaint inn with excellent service!"

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Merritt House Hotel
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿7,742 per night from 20 May to 21 May
฿7,742
per night
20 May - 21 May
Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their reviews.
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,954 reviews)
"My preferred choice for a Hotel when staying in Monterey. Conveniently close to the warf lots of different dining choices and just a genuinely comfortable stay! I had the best Mother’s Day weekend here !"

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel Mission Inn
3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd, Carmel, CA
The price is ฿6,316 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
฿6,316
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews.
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,296 reviews)
"It was a bery relaxing trip with so many wonderful food options!"

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

Carmel Mission Inn
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey, CA
The price is ฿7,256 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
฿7,256
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews.
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,350 reviews)
"We had a very stressful day with dr. appt. and went to the lounge for a cocktail and the servers were so polite, congenial and lifted our spirits. Their names were Jennifer, Sonia, and Haron, and I hope that you will let the Hyatt Regency at Del Monte know this. It made our stay so much more enjoyable, ..."

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
The price is ฿11,818 per night from 21 May to 22 May
฿11,818
per night
21 May - 22 May
Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,360 reviews)
"Ocean view"

Reviewed on 7 May 2024

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Monterey

Carmel which includes street scenes, signage and a city

Downtown Monterey

4/5(31 area reviews)

The pristine beaches and popular aquarium are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Monterey. A stop by Golden State Theatre or Munras Avenue might round out your trip.

Downtown Monterey
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Alta Mesa

While visiting Alta Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Munras Avenue and Del Monte Shopping Center.

Alta Mesa
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Oak Grove

While Oak Grove may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Monterey Bay Aquarium and Del Monte Golf Course.

Oak Grove
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Monterey Vista

While visiting Monterey Vista, you might make a stop by sights like Munras Avenue and Don Dahvee Park.

Monterey Vista
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Lighthouse District

4/5(9 area reviews)

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.

Lighthouse District
Monterey Bay Aquarium showing marine life and interior views

New Monterey

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

New Monterey

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