Monterey Wine Country Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Monterey Wine Country
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 Golden State Theatre might round out your trip.
Golden Rectangle
While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.
Downtown Carmel
If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.
New Monterey
If you're spending some time in New Monterey, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row are top sights worth seeing.
Northwest Carmel
If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Southeast Carmel
While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.
Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG
Great staff.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
Excellent service, clean and friendly
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Olympia Lodge
While basic and needing updating, this is my go to in Pacific Grove. Clean, quiet, close to town and the shoreline. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
Check in was easy. The room was very clean. It made our stay very comfortable. We will definitely book again :)
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
Rooms were perfect for large groups! Area was beautiful and we loved the market inside the gift shop where we could get coffee. Everything was super convenient :)
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Lagonita Lodge
Amazing
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
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Popular places to visit
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.
Cannery Row
Luxury, leisure and nature come together at this historic sardine-canning district, which is one of Monterey’s most acclaimed recreational areas.
Carmel Beach
Spot birds or catch waves, then spread out a picnic by a campfire and enjoy the views at this picturesque beach.
Fisherman's Wharf
Take a whale tour, admire the ocean views from seafood restaurants and browse the souvenirs for sale in this thriving marina.
Pebble Beach Golf Links
Enjoy a round of golf in Del Monte Forest at Pebble Beach Golf Links. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Lovers Point
Enjoy a day of sun and surf at this beautiful beach, which is one of the few places on the U.S. west coast where you can watch the sun rise over the Pacific Ocean.
