Monterey Vista Travel Guide

Monterey

Popular places to visit

Monterey Bay Aquarium which includes interior views and marine life

Monterey Bay Aquarium

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
17-Mile Drive featuring rugged coastline and a beach

17-Mile Drive

Discover palatial mansions, lush golf courses and a wild stretch of coastline inhabited by sea lions on a road often dubbed one of the world’s most scenic drives.

17-Mile Drive
Cannery Row which includes a beach as well as a small group of people

Cannery Row

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

Cannery Row
Fisherman\'s Wharf which includes boating and general coastal views as well as a large group of people

Fisherman's Wharf

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

Fisherman's Wharf
Del Monte Beach featuring mist or fog and a sandy beach

Del Monte Beach

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

Del Monte Beach
San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater

San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater during your travels in Monterey? Amble around the area's seaside or visit its shops.

San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater

Things to do

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

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

฿637
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Picture 9 for Activity Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

฿1,976
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

฿2,230
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Anytime Admission

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

฿733
per adult
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

฿2,390
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

฿2,071
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
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Top hotels in Monterey Vista

Stargazer Inn and Suites

Stargazer Inn and Suites

2.5 out of 5
1046 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
Stay at this motel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,640 reviews)
"I have stayed here several times. The only problem I had with my specific room was there was not a convenient electrical plug near the table and chair. I didn't have that problem in other rooms."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

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Aura Inn Monterey

Aura Inn Monterey

2 out of 5
1300 Munras Avenue, Monterey, CA
The price is ฿2,282 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,282
฿2,840 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (810 reviews)
"We spent two nights at this location. The staff was pleasant and helpful. We down graded for location and parking. The parking was limited and very tight. The location is across from a mall off a one way street requiring a u-turn to turn into the hotel. Our stay was very pleasant."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Aura Inn Monterey
The Inn at 1252

The Inn at 1252

2.5 out of 5
1252 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

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The Inn at 1252
Monterey Surf Inn

Monterey Surf Inn

2 out of 5
1200 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
The price is ฿2,070 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
฿2,070
฿2,390 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,168 reviews)
"Clean and well appointed room. Very good for the money. Will stay again."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Monterey Surf Inn
Munras Inn

Munras Inn

2 out of 5
1010 Munras Avenue, Monterey, CA
The price is ฿3,849 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
฿3,849
฿4,727 total
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Clean and comfortable
"Stayed for a few nights while attending a conference nearby. Had upper floor room with vaulted ceiling. Nice and quiet and comfortable. Clean room with keurig (good coffee), refrigerator and microwave. No safe. Comfortable bed and shower was ok too — water temp was easy to control. Staff was ..."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Munras Inn
Mariposa Inn & Suites

Mariposa Inn & Suites

3 out of 5
1386 Munras Avenue, Monterey, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,609 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿3,609
฿4,133 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,403 reviews)
"I loved it"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Monterey Vista

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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
17-Mile Drive which includes general coastal views and rocky coastline

Skyline Forest

Skyline Forest might not have many top sights, but Presidio of Monterey and Munras Avenue are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Skyline Forest
Golden State Theatre showing a city and theatre scenes

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 Waterfront or Monterey State Historic Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Old Monterey
Carmel which includes street scenes, signage and a city

Downtown Monterey

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

Downtown Monterey
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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 Monterey State Beach.

Oak Grove
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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