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

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

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Top hotels in Old Monterey

Hotel Pacific
"This hotel was absolutely not worth the price we paid. First, after we arrived exhausted from a long drive with our young child, we were told that we had to pay an additional $25 for parking, even though this was not clearly disclosed beforehand. That was a very unpleasant surprise. After paying ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Merritt House Hotel
"Very clean, very friendly staff, nice design of the room, good location, very close to lots of restaurants and also very close to the aquarium trolley stop. No gym available, breakfast could be improved but had a feeling of a small boutique hotel."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"Amazing stay with an awesome location!"
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
"Room was nice, near by a shopping center, good location to go around Carmel. Very beautiful plants"
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"BEAUTIFUL RESORT we will definitely stay again"
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

The Monterey Hotel
"A unique hotel for a night stay in a quaint seaside harbor City. With interest and realistic historical rooms for a seaside city. Ensure the weather is in the chiller side if you are used to modern hotel rooms. Lots of shops and things to do in the area and very nice and friendly hotel staff."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 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 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, Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.















