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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

Picture 9 for Activity Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

฿2,075
per adult
94% 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

฿669
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

฿2,176
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

฿3,180
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Anytime Admission

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

฿769
per adult
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Monterey Self-Guided Walking Tour Cannery Row to Old Monterey

Monterey Self-Guided Walking Tour Cannery Row to Old Monterey

฿334
per adult
Monterey Self-Guided Walking Tour Cannery Row to Old Monterey
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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 ฿12,170 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿12,170
฿14,017 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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! (1,656 reviews)
"Excellent hotel perfect for exploring the area by foot and in car. Room was excellent for 2 adults and 2 teenagers. Would highly recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 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 ฿11,935 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿11,935
฿13,750 total
7 Sept - 8 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 ...
InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG
Victorian Inn

Victorian Inn

3 out of 5
487 Foam St Monterey CA
The price is ฿5,921 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿5,921
฿6,747 total
1 Sept - 2 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 ...
Victorian Inn
Monterey Bay Inn

Monterey Bay Inn

3.5 out of 5
242 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is ฿8,034 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
฿8,034
฿9,134 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
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
Cannery Row Inn

Cannery Row Inn

2 out of 5
200 Foam St Monterey Monterey CA
The price is ฿5,534 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿5,534
฿6,299 total
31 Aug - 1 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! (1,338 reviews)
"we enjoyed our stay"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Cannery Row Inn
Spindrift Inn

Spindrift Inn

3.5 out of 5
652 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is ฿8,837 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
฿8,837
฿10,225 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
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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