Old Monterey Travel Guide

Monterey
Golden State Theatre featuring signage and theatre scenes

Popular places to visit

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Colton Hall Museum

Find out about the early days of Californian state rules via the displays and guides in this historic 19th-century building.

Colton Hall Museum
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Monterey Bay Aquarium

4.5/5(29 reviews)

Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.

Monterey Bay Aquarium
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Fisherman's Wharf

4/5(91 reviews)

Take a whale tour, admire the ocean views from seafood restaurants and browse the souvenirs for sale in this thriving marina.

Fisherman's Wharf
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Cannery Row

4/5(64 reviews)

Luxury, leisure and nature come together at this historic sardine-canning district, which is one of Monterey’s most acclaimed recreational areas.

Cannery Row
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Del Monte Beach

5/5(5 reviews)

Relax in this tranquil sandy bay hidden behind quaint coastal villas among the sand dunes and choppy waves of Monterey Bay.

Del Monte Beach
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Del Monte Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Monterey at Del Monte Golf Course. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.

Del Monte Golf Course

Things to do

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Monterey County Salinas Valley Farm Tour

£95
Per adult
Monterey County Salinas Valley Farm Tour
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Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

£75
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
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Monterey: E-Bike Rental from Cannery Row

£67
Per adult
Monterey: E-Bike Rental from Cannery Row
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Monterey: 17-Mile Drive Pebble Beach E-Bike Tour

£59
Per adult
Monterey: 17-Mile Drive Pebble Beach E-Bike Tour
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Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

£55
Per adult
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
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Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

£51
Per adult
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
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Top hotels in Old Monterey

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
3.5 out of 5
700 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
The price is £171 per night from 18 Jun to 19 Jun
£171
per night
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Stay at this spa hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,366 reviews)
"loved the onsite restaurant and the welcoming staff at both places!"

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2024

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Hotel Pacific
Hotel Pacific
3.5 out of 5
300 Pacific St, Monterey, CA
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,128 reviews)
"Good hotel, nice location near old Monterey. Layout is confusing to navigate and parking is limited, but fine once you're used to it. Breakfast was cold and overall underwhelming."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2024

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Merritt House Hotel
Merritt House Hotel
2 out of 5
386 Pacific St., Monterey, CA
The price is £259 per night from 18 Jun to 19 Jun
£259
per night
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Stay at this golf hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (983 reviews)
"Quiet. Love the in-room fireplace."

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2024

Merritt House Hotel
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA
The price is £224 per night from 19 Jun to 20 Jun
£224
per night
19 Jun - 20 Jun
Stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,994 reviews)
"The Portola was the perfect location. Walking distance to everything.. and the town trolley available every 15 mins right in front for those days when our feet needed a break. The rooms were clean, bed was comfortable and loved the tiny balcony that allowed us to let the cool breeze in. Will definitely ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2024

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel Mission Inn
3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd, Carmel, CA
The price is £220 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
£220
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,288 reviews)
"Beautiful place to stay"

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024

Carmel Mission Inn
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
The price is £324 per night from 19 Jun to 20 Jun
£324
per night
19 Jun - 20 Jun
Stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,321 reviews)
"Convenient location, friendly staff, clean environment, we enjoyed our stay very much. Thank you."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Monterey

Carmel which includes street scenes, signage and a city

Downtown Monterey

4/5(31 area reviews)

The pristine beaches and popular aquarium are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Monterey. A stop by Golden State Theatre or Munras Avenue might round out your trip.

Downtown Monterey
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Alta Mesa

While visiting Alta Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Munras Avenue and Del Monte Shopping Center.

Alta Mesa
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Oak Grove

While Oak Grove may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Monterey Bay Aquarium and Del Monte Golf Course.

Oak Grove
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Monterey Vista

While visiting Monterey Vista, you might make a stop by sights like Munras Avenue and Don Dahvee Park.

Monterey Vista
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Lighthouse District

4/5(9 area reviews)

Lighthouse District is well-regarded for its pristine beaches, ample dining options and popular aquarium, and you might also want to make a stop by Cannery Row, a top sight in the neighbourhood.

Lighthouse District
Monterey Bay Aquarium showing marine life and interior views

New Monterey

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

New Monterey

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