Monterey Vista Travel Guide

Monterey

A coastal golf course with a beach, ocean, and residential areas in the background.
A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with a bird on the beach.
A rocky coastline with waves crashing against the rocks, a lighthouse in the distance, and a building with trees on a hill.
A street with a coffee shop named "Peel's Coffee & Tea" and a pharmacy.

Things to do

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

฿2,482
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Picture 9 for Activity Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

฿2,052
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

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

฿662
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California

Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California

฿1,158
per traveller
Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

฿2,151
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Picture 1 for Activity Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

฿3,144
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
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Top hotels in Monterey Vista

Mariposa Inn & Suites

Mariposa Inn & Suites

3 out of 5
1386 Munras Avenue Monterey CA
The price is ฿5,053 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿5,053
฿5,766 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions Cannery ...
Mariposa Inn & Suites
Stargazer Hotel

Stargazer Hotel

2.5 out of 5
1046 Munras Ave Monterey CA
The price is ฿3,794 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿3,794
฿4,335 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
Stargazer Hotel
Carmel Hill Lodge

Carmel Hill Lodge

2.5 out of 5
1374 Munras Ave Monterey CA
The price is ฿2,622 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿2,622
฿3,014 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Carmel Hill Lodge
Monterey Surf Inn

Monterey Surf Inn

2 out of 5
1200 Munras Ave Monterey CA
The price is ฿2,456 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿2,456
฿2,827 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,320 reviews)
"Everything was perfect"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Monterey Surf Inn
Aura Inn Monterey

Aura Inn Monterey

3.5 out of 5
1300 Munras Avenue Monterey CA
The price is ฿2,778 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿2,778
฿3,407 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
Aura Inn Monterey
Padre Oaks

Padre Oaks

2 out of 5
1278 Munras Avenue Monterey CA
The price is ฿2,894 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿2,894
฿3,584 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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. ...
Padre Oaks
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Where to stay in Monterey Vista

Find the best Monterey Vista areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal scene with a pier, clear blue water, and a sandy beach.
Photo by PollitoAventurero
Open Photo by PollitoAventurero

Downtown Monterey

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

Three jellyfish with translucent bodies and orange and white patterns against a blue background.
Photo by Ana Sals
Open Photo by Ana Sals

New Monterey

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

A coastal bridge with a mountainous backdrop and ocean waves.

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

A coastal bridge with steep cliffs and ocean waves.

Alta Mesa

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

A coastal landscape with a prominent green hill, a beach, and a lighthouse.

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.

Monterey Vista Travel Guide