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
"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

Merritt House Hotel
"Fantastic all around"
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"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

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

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
"Expensive but was so old … interior felt like a motel 6 and an old one at that"
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"Thank you"
Reviewed on 10 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.















