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
Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey
Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California
Explore Big Sur: Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey or Morro Bay
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Sand City
Courtyard By Marriott Sand City Monterey
"The hotel was super modern new and clean, only down side was everyday they had an event in the main outdoor area so if you want to go somewhere where there isn’t people then it might not be the place, but from our room we didn’t have noise disturbances but parking at night was sometimes tricky but ..."
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"Raven the manager was great and helpful"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"the view was fantastic the schooner restaurant had great food , service and view"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
The Monterey Hotel
"Very good location for enjoying Old Town Monterey."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
"No microwave"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
"Breakfast preorder room service arrived packed nicely however the napkin and utensils were missing which was disappointing."
Reviewed on 18 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.
