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Monterey

Three jellyfish with translucent bodies and orange and white patterns against a blue background.
A tropical beach with clear blue water, palm tree foliage, and rocky outcrops.
A beach with a concrete wall, a small boat, and a child playing in the sand.
A coastal town with a pier extending into the sea, a building with balconies overlooking the water, and a distant shoreline with buildings and hills.
A street with parked cars, a banner advertising the U.S. Open Championship, and a sign for Monterey Canning Co.

Stay near popular New Monterey attractions

A coastal pier with restaurants and a palm tree.

Cannery Row

9.0/10 (8,046 reviews)
Luxury, leisure and nature come together at this historic sardine-canning district, which is one of Monterey’s most acclaimed recreational areas.
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Things to do

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

£57
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

£53
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Whale Watching Tour

£53
per adult
Monterey Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

£49
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey

Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey

£49
per adult
Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey
Picture 1 for Activity Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

£72
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
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Top hotels in New Monterey

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is £308 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
£308
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury 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 ...
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

4.5 out of 5
750 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is £303 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£303
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,170 reviews)
"Everything is very nice and clean. Even the products they provide in the shower, which I don’t usually use, I did. The only reason why I’m not giving it five stars is because the AC doesn’t seem to cool down enough. Assuming it may have just been an issue with our room in particular."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG
Victorian Inn

Victorian Inn

3 out of 5
487 Foam St Monterey CA
The price is £176 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£176
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Victorian Inn
Monterey Bay Inn

Monterey Bay Inn

3.5 out of 5
242 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is £242 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
£242
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,155 reviews)
"N/A"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Monterey Bay Inn
Cannery Row Inn

Cannery Row Inn

2 out of 5
200 Foam St Monterey Monterey CA
The price is £147 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
£147
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,331 reviews)
"Very nice. Second time staying there."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Cannery Row Inn
Spindrift Inn

Spindrift Inn

3.5 out of 5
652 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is £284 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
£284
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Parking is not free and not included in the price of the hotel. It’s an extra $40 per day"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Spindrift Inn
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Where to stay in New Monterey

Find the best New Monterey areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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 Dennis the Menace Playground might round out your trip.

A coastal golf course with a beach, ocean, and residential areas in the background.

Monterey Vista

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

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 Monterey State Historic Park or Waterfront 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.

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