Title: New Monterey Travel Guide: Best of New Monterey, Monterey Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in New Monterey](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Monterey-Hotels.d864658671704231936.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Monterey](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Monterey.d180045.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Monterey](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Monterey.d180045.Travel-Guide-Activities)[New Monterey Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-New-Monterey.d864658671704231936.Car-Hire-Guide)[New Monterey Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Monterey.d864658671704231936.Holidays-City-Breaks) # New Monterey Travel Guide ## Monterey ![One of the most mesmerizing jellyfish species I have ever seen!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180045/4da19b20-7e56-447b-93af-f67d8fab6e0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![One of the most mesmerizing jellyfish species I have ever seen!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180045/4da19b20-7e56-447b-93af-f67d8fab6e0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![My attempt at an artistic shot! Beautiful day at Monterey.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180045/001d5099-972a-4e04-a852-2525519e9560.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![2 types of treasure hunting in Monterey, CA #beach #summer](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180045/4937474b-c261-4920-bb56-7fe3cd9eeee8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View from Vista Blue Spa at Monterey Plaza Hotel.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180045/41340c25-3b96-4948-9413-54b2cc7e7486.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit New Monterey Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Monterey travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Monterey.dx180045) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Cannery Row which includes a beach as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131067/7a8b0314-d258-49d3-b78b-68ee4ab73b53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cannery Row Luxury, leisure and nature come together at this historic sardine-canning district, which is one of Monterey’s most acclaimed recreational areas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cannery-Row-New-Monterey.d6131067.Attraction) ![My attempt at an artistic shot! Beautiful day at Monterey.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180045/001d5099-972a-4e04-a852-2525519e9560.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Carlos-Beach-The-Breakwater-Monterey.d6210105.Attraction) ![Steinbeck Plaza of Monterey](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634329723878/46e18d85-a321-48f6-813b-443cb198e184.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Steinbeck Plaza You can find out about the history of Monterey with a trip to Steinbeck Plaza. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Steinbeck-Plaza-Monterey.d553248634329723878.Attraction) ![Cute sleepy seal at the coast guard pier in beautiful Monterey, CA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180045/afad230a-fde6-4af5-a2fa-b2f4482638e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Coast Guard Pier After visiting Coast Guard Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Monterey. Stroll along the area's pebble beaches or simply savour its seafood restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Coast-Guard-Pier-Monterey.d6328026.Attraction) ![View from behind Ed Ricketts old laboratory](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180045/5d407e32-b165-4d62-88da-3cce0ef965ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pacific Biological Laboratories You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Pacific Biological Laboratories during your travels in Monterey. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pacific-Biological-Laboratories-Monterey.d6328062.Attraction) ![Coffee with a view ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180045/b7f87e0c-f998-4a5a-a5e7-d99cc90324b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### McAbee Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at McAbee Beach during your trip to Monterey? [](https://expedia.co.uk/McAbee-Beach-Monterey.d553248635983992765.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4583863/5b1ebb3c-e5d2-44c8-bdd2-b457f2bd52a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour £55 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monterey-bay-whale-watching-tour.a4583863.activity-details) ![Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48223089/194ea493-f85e-4071-9dcd-2aedb9f4336f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide £51 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monterey-whale-watching-tour-with-a-marine-guide.a48223089.activity-details) ![Picture 1 for Activity Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4758083/6f35c3d7-4fcb-467a-9464-1825ae8a7c3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise £69 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monterey-bay-sunset-catamaran-sailing-cruise.a4758083.activity-details) ![RadWagon tandem](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1385287/ccfaa45d-65fb-459c-b8a7-8b9cf4127440.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr £58 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/montereys-17-mile-drive-guided-electric-bike-tour.a1385287.activity-details) ![Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Anytime Admission](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47761192/5ba393f4-c4cf-45d7-9355-10a0229f2e8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo £17 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monterey-treasure-hunt-the-ride-ticket-power-up-combo.a47761192.activity-details) ![Monterey: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4751405/55972508-9a4b-4ed7-b08f-7f14280d9452.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental £40 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monterey-and-17-mile-drive-half-day-electric-bike-rental.a4751405.activity-details) [See all activities in Monterey](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Monterey.d180045.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in New Monterey ![Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25100/25067/71809541_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa 400 Cannery Row Monterey CA £250 1 Mar - 2 Mar 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 ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,434 reviews) Clean and spacious room. Greeted by every staff member. Close to all venues and shops. Would stay here again! Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=25067&PinnedHotelID=25067&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=864658671704231936) ![Victorian Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11400/11328/616363d2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Victorian Inn 487 Foam St Monterey CA 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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,543 reviews) Great customer service Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=11328&PinnedHotelID=11328&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=864658671704231936) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=11328&PinnedHotelID=11328&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=864658671704231936) ![Monterey Bay Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3000/2918/9d2dddce_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Monterey Bay Inn 242 Cannery Row Monterey CA £170 3 Mar - 4 Mar 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. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews) room was awesome, one of best rooms we ever stayed at, balcony a plus and the vring you breakfast to room complementary Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=2918&PinnedHotelID=2918&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=864658671704231936) ![InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1870000/1867000/1866920/e0c2aeeb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG 750 Cannery Row Monterey CA £201 3 Mar - 4 Mar 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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,104 reviews) Room and bathroom were large and spotless, and everything in perfect condition. One night we made a casual meal of appetizers in the restaurant and it was yummy Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=1866920&PinnedHotelID=1866920&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=864658671704231936) ![Spindrift Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2700/2671/3b96f619_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Spindrift Inn 652 Cannery Row Monterey CA £361 15 Feb - 16 Feb 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! (1,001 reviews) We loved our stay at the Spindrift Inn. The room was clean, comfortable, and had a fantastic view. The staff was friendly and we felt so pampered with in-room breakfast tray. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=2671&PinnedHotelID=2671&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=864658671704231936) ![Cannery Row Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/110000/104600/104591/b55916bf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cannery Row Inn 200 Foam St Monterey Monterey CA £76 2 Mar - 3 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,252 reviews) Super friendly staff Coffee in the lobby great coffee in the room Great shampoos conditioners and body wash View of the bay Parking and close access to Cannery Row Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=104591&PinnedHotelID=104591&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=864658671704231936) [See all 1,535 properties in New Monterey](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026®ionId=864658671704231936) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Monterey-Lighthouse-District.dx553248633938969710) ![Golden State Theatre showing a city and theatre scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065889/cd083e4c-2ef5-44e9-b66a-0bb9d8a253dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Perry House while you're exploring the neighbourhood. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Monterey-Old-Monterey.dx3000663242) ![Following highway 1 south out of Monterey you get views like this ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180045/efd1080d-de87-4d2b-ab02-2a4a86485920.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Golden State Theatre or Munras Avenue might round out your trip. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Monterey-Downtown-Monterey.dx553248635939578117) ![panoramic drone view of Pebble Beach, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/864658025376669696/42bbf452-6a66-4196-bbc0-50acd561a8e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Monterey Vista While Monterey Vista isn't home to many top sights, Munras Avenue and Del Monte Shopping Center are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Monterey-Monterey-Vista.dx864658025376669696) ![EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6337476/1508e2cd-2bab-4cab-84fa-6859a2db5c48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Alta Mesa While visiting Alta Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Munras Avenue and Del Monte Shopping Center. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Monterey-Alta-Mesa.dx864658499247034368) ![Path in live oak forest or woods, footpath trail or footway in old grove or woodland. Twisted gnarled oak trees branches and trunks. Lace lichen moss hanging. Point Lobos wilderness, California, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/864657721860059136/bc20ef21-a55d-42d7-ae5b-1cc20f764fe8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Del Monte Golf Course. 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