Monterey Vista Travel Guide

Monterey

Popular places to visit

Monterey Bay Aquarium which includes interior views and marine life

Monterey Bay Aquarium

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
17-Mile Drive featuring rugged coastline and a beach

17-Mile Drive

Discover palatial mansions, lush golf courses and a wild stretch of coastline inhabited by sea lions on a road often dubbed one of the world’s most scenic drives.

17-Mile Drive
Cannery Row which includes a beach as well as a small group of people

Cannery Row

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

Cannery Row
Fisherman\'s Wharf which includes boating and general coastal views as well as a large group of people

Fisherman's Wharf

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

Fisherman's Wharf
Del Monte Beach featuring mist or fog and a sandy beach

Del Monte Beach

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

Del Monte Beach
San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater

San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater during your travels in Monterey? Amble around the area's seaside or visit its shops.

San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater

Things to do

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

£55
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
If you stay around long enough, you may feel a tug at your pant leg at Colton Hall Jail.

Monterey Ghosts Walking Tour By US Ghost Adventures

£19
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Ghosts Walking Tour By US Ghost Adventures
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

£52
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
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
All Day Unlimited Games in Monterey

All Day Unlimited Games in Monterey

£21
per adult
All Day Unlimited Games in Monterey
Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay

Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay

£70
per adult
Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay
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Top hotels in Monterey Vista

Stargazer Inn and Suites

Stargazer Inn and Suites

2.5 out of 5
1046 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
The price is £144 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
£144
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,566 reviews)
"Rooms slightly noisy due to older building. A continental breakfast would have been nice or at least coffee in lobby"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Stargazer Inn and Suites
Aura Inn Monterey

Aura Inn Monterey

2 out of 5
1300 Munras Avenue, Monterey, CA
The price is £87 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
£87
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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! (741 reviews)
"Clean, very convenient for all the things near by to visit, shopping center across the street."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Aura Inn Monterey
The Inn at 1252

The Inn at 1252

2.5 out of 5
1252 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
The price is £73 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
£73
10 Sept - 11 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"A bit run down but clean. Ok for short stay"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

The Inn at 1252
Monterey Surf Inn

Monterey Surf Inn

2 out of 5
1200 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
The price is £68 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
£68
26 Aug - 27 Aug
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. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,125 reviews)
Great people
"Great place, when I checked in they told use of what was going on for that day which was car week. Didn't even know. Very friendly people."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Monterey Surf Inn
Mariposa Inn & Suites

Mariposa Inn & Suites

3 out of 5
1386 Munras Avenue, Monterey, CA
The price is £140 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
£140
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,395 reviews)
"Staff was great! Property is at walking distance to a large shopping center filled with a variety of dining options. The unit had room for improvement on the cleanliness side but overall not a bad place to stay for a trip to Monterey."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Mariposa Inn & Suites
Pelican Inn Monterey

Pelican Inn Monterey

2 out of 5
1182 Cass St, Monterey, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £68 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
£68
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Everything was good, all I would recommend is new towels"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Pelican Inn Monterey
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Other neighbourhoods around Monterey Vista

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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
17-Mile Drive which includes general coastal views and rocky coastline

Skyline Forest

Skyline Forest might not have many top sights, but Presidio of Monterey and Munras Avenue are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Skyline Forest
Golden State Theatre showing a city and theatre scenes

Old Monterey

4.5/5(31 area reviews)

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

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 Monterey State Beach or Golden State Theatre might round out your trip.

Downtown Monterey
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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 Monterey State Beach.

Oak Grove
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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