Monterey Vista Travel Guide

Monterey

A coastal golf course with a beach, ocean, and residential areas in the background.
A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with a bird on the beach.
A rocky coastline with waves crashing against the rocks, a lighthouse in the distance, and a building with trees on a hill.
A street with a coffee shop named "Peel's Coffee & Tea" and a pharmacy.

Things to do

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

£55
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

£51
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey

Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey

£48
per adult
Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

£48
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey Self-Guided Walking Tour Cannery Row to Old Monterey

Monterey Self-Guided Walking Tour Cannery Row to Old Monterey

£7
per adult
Monterey Self-Guided Walking Tour Cannery Row to Old Monterey
Picture 1 for Activity Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

£70
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
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Top hotels in Monterey Vista

Mariposa Inn & Suites

Mariposa Inn & Suites

3 out of 5
1386 Munras Avenue Monterey CA
The price is £116 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£116
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions Cannery ...
Mariposa Inn & Suites
Stargazer Hotel

Stargazer Hotel

2.5 out of 5
1046 Munras Ave Monterey CA
The price is £81 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
£81
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
Stargazer Hotel
Monterey Surf Inn

Monterey Surf Inn

2 out of 5
1200 Munras Ave Monterey CA
The price is £64 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
£64
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Monterey Surf Inn
Carmel Hill Lodge

Carmel Hill Lodge

2.5 out of 5
1374 Munras Ave Monterey CA
The price is £67 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£67
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (813 reviews)
"The property, staff and room were very nice. Exactly what we were looking for"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Carmel Hill Lodge
Aura Inn Monterey

Aura Inn Monterey

3.5 out of 5
1300 Munras Avenue Monterey CA
The price is £69 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
£69
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,153 reviews)
"Nicely updated room and pretty roomy bathroom."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Aura Inn Monterey
The Inn at 1252

The Inn at 1252

2.5 out of 5
1252 Munras Ave Monterey CA
The price is £77 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
£77
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,006 reviews)
"159 a night, then they charge for parking ? No where on booking says there is a charge to park . Rooms very small . Extra small, I would avoid ."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

The Inn at 1252
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Where to stay in Monterey Vista

Find the best Monterey Vista areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal scene with a pier, clear blue water, and a sandy beach.
Photo by PollitoAventurero
Open Photo by PollitoAventurero

Downtown Monterey

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.

Three jellyfish with translucent bodies and orange and white patterns against a blue background.
Photo by Ana Sals
Open Photo by Ana Sals

New Monterey

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

A coastal bridge with a mountainous backdrop and ocean waves.

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 Monterey State Historic Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

A coastal bridge with steep cliffs and ocean waves.

Alta Mesa

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

A coastal landscape with a prominent green hill, a beach, and a lighthouse.

Lighthouse District

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.

Monterey Vista Travel Guide

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