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

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

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

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Top hotels in Old Monterey

Hotel Pacific
"The rooms are nice but the layout is a maze and difficult to navigate. The breakfast was not enough food for the amount of guests. The staff was mediocre and the parking was $22. Per day."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

Merritt House Hotel
"Always love staying here…"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"The room was very clean. It was a little run down. The door in the bathroom was repaired not very well a few times on the bottom which was unappealing. Also we were at a loss about the amenities provided by the hotel. They do have a refrigerator in the room. Staff was professional but no one told ..."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
"Beautiful hotel and very well maintained. The decoration is very nice!"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"They could use a snack bar open longer hours."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
"Room was clean, hallway and elevator were dirty, garbage outside unit N had a pizza box on it for a few days, there was lots of trash in the parking lot."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Old Monterey

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 Dennis the Menace Playground might round out your trip.

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, Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

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















