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

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California

Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Top hotels in Town Center

The Charles Pacific Grove - Artfully Designed Inclusive Inn
"Friendly helpful staff and wonderful breakfast bar!"
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"The property alone spoke for itself! The only bummer was not staying long enough! The room was quite pleasant and spacious for my partner and I. I would definitely go back to this hotel."
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
"Staff and breakfast were top notch. Our hotel room was conveniently located close to the clubhouse, breakfast area, bar, courtyard with a variety of child friendly games, and pool. My only complaint was that we specifically booked this hotel because it had a pickleball facility and we discovered ..."
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
"Solid place with a lot of convenient retail nearby. We really enjoyed drinking a bottle of wine outside near the fire pit. My kids enjoyed the pool too!"
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

The Monterey Hotel
"Great location in Monterey - close to the wharf, tons of restaurants and old town. Room was fine - older building so can be noisy but we didn’t mind as we loved the location."
Reviewed on 8 Aug 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 Cannery Row.

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

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

















