Downtown Monterey Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Monterey
Stay near popular Downtown Monterey attractions
Things to do

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

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

Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California

Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Top hotels in Downtown Monterey

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"Portola is always the first choice to stay when I’m in Monterey. They have lovely ambience and the rooms are clean and staff is always nice. Also, they are so close to all the attractions."
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Hotel Pacific

The Stevenson Monterey
"Nice staff, perfect location, well priced"
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

The Monterey Hotel
"This old hotel is very charming and in an excellent location. Everything is good, except a mucky smell in the room. Don't know if it's due to the previous guest had a pet or the age of the house. Housekeeping very quickly brought a can of air freshener. That helped a bit."
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
"The room was well maintained and the staff was very helpful. We enjoyed our dinner at Esteban's and the onsite car charging was easy to use and convenient."
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Monterey Bay Lodge
Where to stay in Downtown Monterey

New Monterey
If you're spending some time in New Monterey, Cannery Row and San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater are top sights worth seeing.

Monterey Vista
While Monterey Vista isn't home to many top sights, Munras Avenue and Golden State Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Old Monterey
Old Monterey is a destination visitors seek out for its pristine beaches, ample dining options and popular aquarium. You might also want to check out attractions like Perry House or Waterfront while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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.


















