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
"Convenient area to ho to the wharf."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Merritt House Hotel
"Beautiful"
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"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

Carmel Mission Inn
"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

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
"Nice & comfortable hotel."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"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
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 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.















