Town Center Travel Guide
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Visit Town Center
Stay near popular Town Center attractions
Things to do

Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Top hotels in Town Center

The Charles Pacific Grove - Artfully Designed Inclusive Inn
"Lovely inn walking distance to everything. They were very accommodating and helpful. Our room was great - we had a view of the ocean. Complimentary happy hour wine & charcuterie as well as breakfast. We would definitely stay again."
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"Excellent location and amenities"
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
"Great little modern designed motel right at the edge of Carmel. It's like 5 min from the city center."
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Carmel Bay View Inn
"Front desk very Kurt when answering questions. Parking for 302 required reversing out of a narrow area. Breakfast was ok."
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Monarch Resort
"Clean rooms and quiet, thanks"
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Town Center

Beach Tract
While there might not be top attractions in Beach Tract, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary.

Retreat
If you're spending some time in Retreat, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monterey Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Grove Acres
Grove Acres might not have many top sights, but Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Asilomar Dunes
If you're spending some time in Asilomar Dunes, Monterey Bay and Point Pinos Lighthouse are top sights worth seeing.
Sunset
Sunset might not have many top sights, but Monterey Bay Aquarium and Asilomar State Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

















