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 ฿7,476 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿7,476
฿8,754 total
12 Jul - 13 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! (1,708 reviews)
"Convenient area to ho to the wharf."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Hotel Pacific
Merritt House Hotel

Merritt House Hotel

2 out of 5
386 Pacific St. Monterey CA
The price is ฿9,007 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿9,007
฿10,234 total
12 Jul - 13 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! (1,016 reviews)
"Beautiful"

Reviewed on 8 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿9,609 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿9,609
฿11,350 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! (3,378 reviews)
"Great place to stay! Clean rooms, love the pool area and close to so many things in Monterey! Perfect place to stay for a nice little getaway"

Reviewed on 9 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 ฿7,390 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿7,390
฿8,707 total
19 Jul - 20 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! (1,806 reviews)
"Room has weird smell. Staff accidentally charged me random fee. The shower/sinkwater has strong bleach smell. Water pressure in the shower is also hideous."

Reviewed on 9 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 ฿7,471 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿7,471
฿10,003 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! (1,671 reviews)
"Nice & comfortable hotel."

Reviewed on 5 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 ฿13,689 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
฿13,689
฿15,748 total
14 Jul - 15 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! (1,612 reviews)
"The staff are excellent from the Bell hop to the Concierge! We were there for a special occasion and recieved a very nice bottle of wine to enjoy in our room. Also at the Bar while waiting for our room to be ready I ordered a couple scotch on the rocks and in conversation with the bartender mentioned ..."

Reviewed on 8 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