Monterey Wine Country Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Point Lobos State Reserve featuring forest scenes, a lake or waterhole and landscape views
Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo featuring a monument, religious elements and flowers
Central California
Point Pinos Lighthouse featuring general coastal views and a lighthouse
Carmel featuring street scenes, autumn leaves and shopping

Where to stay in Monterey Wine Country

Carmel which includes street scenes, signage and a city

Downtown Monterey

4/5(31 area reviews)

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
Carmel which includes a house, autumn colours and a sunset

Golden Rectangle

5/5(11 area reviews)

While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.

Golden Rectangle
Carmel which includes a house, autumn colours and a sunset

Downtown Carmel

If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Carmel
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
Carmel which includes a house, autumn colours and a sunset

Northwest Carmel

5/5(12 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Northwest Carmel
Forest Theater Guild featuring theatre scenes and a park

Southeast Carmel

While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.

Southeast Carmel
Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG

Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1400 Del Monte Blvd, Seaside, CA
Fully refundable
The price is ฿3,726 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
฿3,726
฿4,236 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seaside. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,151 reviews)
Would have liked omelette with variety.

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG
Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

3.5 out of 5
1441 Canyon Del Rey Blvd, Seaside, CA
The price is ฿5,288 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
฿5,288
฿6,749 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seaside. Enjoy free breakfast, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,369 reviews)
The rooms we’re very spacious clean everything up-to-date. loved that I was able to watch my Netflix and Apple TV

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
Olympia Lodge

Olympia Lodge

3 out of 5
1140 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA
The price is ฿4,054 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿4,054
฿4,628 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Clean and friendly. Great location and quite

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025

Olympia Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sentral Gaslamp Quarter

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter

3 out of 5
502 10th Avenue, San Diego, CA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Petco Park and Port of San Diego ...
9/10 Wonderful! (489 reviews)
It was clean and beautiful, front desk was super nice

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

3.5 out of 5
1091 Pinehurst Ln, Palm Desert, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star golf condo in Palm Desert. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 7 outdoor pools and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,204 reviews)
Rooms were perfect for large groups! Area was beautiful and we loved the market inside the gift shop where we could get coffee. Everything was super convenient :)

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel

Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel

2.5 out of 5
1736 State St, San Diego, CA
Stay at this aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Port of San Diego and USS Midway Museum ...
8/10 Very Good! (91 reviews)
The staff was really kind. Room was clean and the ac worked great. The fan was a little noisy so I didn’t use it. It is a great location. Just feet away from the farmers market and walking distance to great food.

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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