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Monterey

Three jellyfish with translucent bodies and orange and white patterns against a blue background.
A tropical beach with clear blue water, palm tree foliage, and rocky outcrops.
A beach with a concrete wall, a small boat, and a child playing in the sand.
A coastal town with a pier extending into the sea, a building with balconies overlooking the water, and a distant shoreline with buildings and hills.
A street with parked cars, a banner advertising the U.S. Open Championship, and a sign for Monterey Canning Co.

Stay near popular New Monterey attractions

A coastal pier with restaurants and a palm tree.

Cannery Row

9.0/10 (8,046 reviews)
Luxury, leisure and nature come together at this historic sardine-canning district, which is one of Monterey’s most acclaimed recreational areas.
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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
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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 New Monterey

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is ฿11,284 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
฿11,284
฿13,010 total
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,671 reviews)
"The most beautiful"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

4.5 out of 5
750 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is ฿8,754 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
฿8,754
฿10,131 total
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,182 reviews)
"Staff were very nice. Great restaurant service. Beautiful views"

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG
Cannery Row Inn

Cannery Row Inn

2 out of 5
200 Foam St Monterey Monterey CA
The price is ฿5,242 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿5,242
฿5,970 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,340 reviews)
"We stayed here two nights. Bed was comfortable. The carpet has a musty smell and needs to be washed. Close to everything."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Cannery Row Inn
Victorian Inn

Victorian Inn

3 out of 5
487 Foam St Monterey CA
The price is ฿6,261 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿6,261
฿7,131 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,553 reviews)
"😟"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Victorian Inn
Monterey Bay Inn

Monterey Bay Inn

3.5 out of 5
242 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is ฿8,954 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿8,954
฿10,174 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Monterey Bay Inn
Spindrift Inn

Spindrift Inn

3.5 out of 5
652 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is ฿11,294 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿11,294
฿13,021 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Spindrift Inn
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Where to stay in New Monterey

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

A coastal golf course with a beach, ocean, and residential areas in the background.

Monterey Vista

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

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.

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