Old Monterey Travel Guide

Monterey

A theater with a marquee advertising a live stage show.
A theater marquee advertising a live stage show, a cafe, and a storefront with a sign for 'Kokos'.
A building with a glass facade, a balcony, and multiple flags.
A garden with brick pathways, flowering plants, and a stone wall.
A white house with a dark roof, surrounded by potted plants and a brick pathway.

Stay near popular Old Monterey attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Old Monterey

Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific

3.5 out of 5
300 Pacific St Monterey CA
The price is ฿7,420 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿7,420
฿8,689 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,715 reviews)
"Very happy with the hotel, the friendly staff, the rooms are very clean, the colonial style makes it very different, very good location near the pier, the beach and the city center, the breakfast is acceptable mostly if you go for a walk you want to try the food of the place... you have to pay for ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Hotel Pacific
Merritt House Hotel

Merritt House Hotel

2 out of 5
386 Pacific St. Monterey CA
The price is ฿9,012 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿9,012
฿10,240 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,018 reviews)
"Fantastic all around"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Merritt House Hotel
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is ฿9,583 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿9,583
฿11,319 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,386 reviews)
"They throw my family to a corner room which is next to the elevator. So rude. How can you do that when we have two young kids with us. The elevator kept us up all night. Terrible experience!"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
The price is ฿7,316 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
฿7,316
฿8,624 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,811 reviews)
"Room was nice, near by a shopping center, good location to go around Carmel. Very beautiful plants"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd Monterey CA
The price is ฿7,450 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿7,450
฿9,975 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,675 reviews)
"Expensive but was so old … interior felt like a motel 6 and an old one at that"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is ฿13,652 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿13,652
฿15,705 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (1,614 reviews)
"Thank you"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
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Where to stay in Old Monterey

Find the best Old Monterey areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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 Dennis the Menace Playground 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.



Old Monterey Travel Guide