Lighthouse District Travel Guide
Monterey


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Things to do

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Self-Guided Walking Tour Cannery Row to Old Monterey

Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
Top hotels in Lighthouse District

Victorian Inn

Cannery Row Inn
"Our room was clean and the beds were very comfortable. I thought we would have made service, and we left the clean our room tag on the door but no one cleaned it. The room was noisy at night because of outdoor traffic, and I would like to have known ahead of time that my view was the parking lot. ..."
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

Wave Street Inn

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Hotel Pacific
"Great location/ nice space in the suite More than enough room for myself and my teenage daughter and convenient to downtown and fisherman's wharf"
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
"It’s a nice place to stay. A bit on the pricey side considering the rooms are a little outdated. The room I had recently smelled a bit like mildew."
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026
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Where to stay in Lighthouse District

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

New Monterey
If you're spending some time in New Monterey, Cannery Row and San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater are top sights worth seeing.

Monterey Vista
While Monterey Vista isn't home to many top sights, Munras Avenue and Golden State Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Old Monterey
Old Monterey is a destination visitors seek out for its pristine beaches, ample dining options and popular aquarium. You might also want to check out attractions like Perry House or Waterfront while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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















