Sand City Travel Guide
Seaside
Popular places to visit
Monterey State Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Monterey State Beach during your trip to Sand City? Wander the beaches and seaside while you're in the area.
Eolian Dunes Preserve
After visiting Eolian Dunes Preserve, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Seaside. Stroll along the beaches or visit the shops while you're in the area.
Fort Ord Dunes State Park
Stroll along a meandering trail to encounter sand dunes and a former military site beneath an array of impressive cliffs.
Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Seaside at Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Course. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
East Garrison Dog Park
East Garrison Dog Park is just one of the places to see in Seaside, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Pacchetti Dog Park
Pacchetti Dog Park is just one of the places to see in Seaside, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Things to do
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Explore Big Sur: Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey or Morro Bay
Scenic 17-Mile Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Top hotels in Sand City
Courtyard By Marriott Sand City Monterey
Enjoyed the stay in there, it’s new hotel very clean and cozy.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Was very close to the custom house plaza. Had a good amount of stores and food places around it. Very easy to get to and the staff were on top of everything would definitely go back. Room was spacious and clean
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
The adjoining room door was next to the bed. Very poor sound proofing. The next room’s conversations at normal tones sounded like they were in our room. They talked until 2:45AM. The hotel clerk did make note of it the next morning when I reported it. Hopefully they will fix the problem.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
The Monterey Hotel
Great location, perfect as the Shuttle bus from SFO airport stops opposite. Within walking distance to all downtown shops and restaurants, fishermans wharf, all minutes away. I didn't like that I could hear the guests in the room above walking about throughout the night. The intricately carved wooden ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
Food
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sand City
Mescal Corridor NW
When in Mescal Corridor NW, you can plan a visit to North Fremont Street and Monterey County Fairgrounds, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
