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

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

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

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

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

Monterey Self-Guided Walking Tour Cannery Row to Old Monterey
Top hotels in Downtown Monterey

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"Excelent"
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

The Monterey Hotel
"Please don’t go here. The pictures didn’t look great and it was cheap when we booked it but everything is much worse in person. This place is an absolute dump. It’s unfortunate because it’s in a great area, right downtown. It’s about a 20 minute walk to the popular spots in Cannery Row. The carpets ..."
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
"Checked in very late and only used it for sleeping so did not get to enjoy the property."
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Hotel Pacific
"Loved the look of the room and the fireplace, location was great. But no air conditioning!!! I’ve never had such an expensive stay not have air conditioning - and the nights were hot. Can’t open the windows overnight either because it’s so loud outside on the street. Bathroom was also weirdly ..."
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

The Stevenson Monterey

Monterey Marriott
"I love the location, how clean the property was, how quick they were to help me with my late check-in, and how clean the room was."
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Monterey

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.

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

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

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.

















