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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
I have stayed here a few times...the last 10 years ago. Property is just as lovely with updated rooms and a very kind staff.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

The Monterey Hotel
The Monterey Hotel is excellent value for money, in a great location five minutes from Old Fisherman's Wharf. The decor could do with a bit of TLC, but it was clean and comfortable and well equipped.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Staff was friendly and efficient. Very pleasant stay!
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Little European Lodge
This motel was in a great and easy location to be able to walk to everything from. The room was clean, but very basic, and a shelf or small table to put our toiletries on in the bathroom (and soap in the shower) would have been helpful!
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Big Sur Lodge-Style House in Carmel with PANORAMIC Ocean, Bay & Valley VIEWS!
Pictures don’t do this place justice. It has everything you would need and then some. The downstairs game room was so nice to have since I have multiple teenage boys.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Monterey Co. Bungalow Near the Ocean - 2 Free Aquarium Passes Included!
The house needs serious maintenance. Things like toilets that keep running, a wall fireplace that doesn't work correctly (which is your main source of heat), a garbage can with a missing wheel that is covered in spider webs (that needs moved to the curb for garbage pickup) are the major things. There ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Popular places to visit

National Steinbeck Center
Immerse yourself in the life, times and works of legendary American novelist John Steinbeck through memorabilia, photos, journals and film.

Toro County Park
Explore the lovely green spaces of Toro County Park and enjoy the cycling trails in Salinas. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Salinas Sports Complex
Catch an event at Salinas Sports Complex and enjoy other activities in Salinas such as golfing.Wander through the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
California Rodeo Grounds
Catch an event at California Rodeo Grounds and enjoy other activities in Salinas such as golfing.Wander through the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Monterey Zoo
Meet the animals who call Monterey Zoo home during your travels in Salinas. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Steinbeck House
You can find out about the history of Salinas with a stop at Steinbeck House. Wander through the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Things to do

Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo

Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Monterey Bay
- Cannery Row
- Carmel Beach
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
- Pebble Beach Golf Links
- Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
- Asilomar State Beach
- The Links at Spanish Bay
- Del Monte Beach
- Fort Ord Dunes State Park
- Carmel Mission Basilica
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
- Garrapata State Park


