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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 park with a statue of fishermen, a palm tree, and a view of the ocean.

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

£56
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

£52
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey

Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey

£49
per adult
Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

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

Monterey Self-Guided Walking Tour Cannery Row to Old Monterey

£7
per adult
Monterey Self-Guided Walking Tour Cannery Row to Old Monterey
Monterey: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental

Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental

£42
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
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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 £289 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£289
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,710 reviews)
"Great room, staff and an awesome location! We walked everywhere on Canary Row easily and the coffee shop was amazing! Short drive to Carmel and Pebble Beach so we did everything in 24 hours."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

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 £178 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£178
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (1,202 reviews)
"Great comfortable hotel with a great bar and food"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG
Victorian Inn

Victorian Inn

3 out of 5
487 Foam St Monterey CA
The price is £139 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
£139
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,567 reviews)
"Rooms themselves are old and a little questionable cleanliness wise, but location is great, staff is great, and complimentary breakfast and wine & cheese hour is great!"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

Victorian Inn
Monterey Bay Inn

Monterey Bay Inn

3.5 out of 5
242 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is £206 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
£206
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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! (1,184 reviews)
"Amazing hotel. Loved the sound of the waves and sea lions from hotel room. Great views"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Monterey Bay Inn
Cannery Row Inn

Cannery Row Inn

2 out of 5
200 Foam St Monterey Monterey CA
The price is £83 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
£83
14 Oct - 15 Oct
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 ...
Cannery Row Inn
Spindrift Inn

Spindrift Inn

3.5 out of 5
652 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is £223 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
£223
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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! (1,003 reviews)
"👌"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 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.
An aquarium with a large circular window displaying marine life.

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.

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, Munras Avenue and Golden State Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.

A street with various shops, including a canning company and a seafood restaurant.

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.

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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