Lighthouse District Travel Guide
Monterey


Visit Lighthouse District
Things to do

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

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

Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Top hotels in Lighthouse District

Cannery Row Inn
"The location was great. The rooms were very clean and comfortable. The only thing I didn't like was having to pay $16.99 per day to park in the hotel parking lot which was connected to the hotel."
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Victorian Inn
"High (unacceptable) road noise on our room along Foam St, a very busy one-way thoroughfare from downtown Monterey to the Cannery…our 2nd floor room also had no air movement as no air conditioning or fans (other than a noisy portable fan provided) so very stuffy & uncomfortable..outside temp only ..."
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Carmel Mission Inn
"There no room Maintance on my second day.. bathroom used towels left on the floor.. trash not taken out.. walls were not sound proof to a minimum. There was sounds from others room. I can hear clearly people taken showers after midnight. I can hear muffled conversations as I was trying to sleep after ..."
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
"Staff was very nice and room was pretty clean. It wasn’t spectacular for the price we had to pay though and the room was quite small. The design is not the best since the shower didn’t have a door or curtain to prevent water from splashing out and there were some walls that were taking up a lot of ..."
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"Beautiful ocean views from our room. Quiet, very comfortable, and well-appointed"
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Lighthouse District

Downtown Monterey
The pristine beaches and popular aquarium are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Monterey. A stop by Golden State Theatre or Munras Avenue 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, Cannery Row and Munras Avenue 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 Perry House or Monterey State Historic Park 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.















