Monterey Bay Coastal Trail Travel Guide

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Lighthouse Trail at Twilight with Full Moon and Cypress Tree, Pacific Grove Golf Links on the Right, Monterey Bay, California. Point Pinos Lighthouse.
Lighthouse Trail at Twilight with Full Moon and Cypress Tree, Pacific Grove Golf Links on the Right, Monterey Bay, California. Point Pinos Lighthouse.
At the end of the wharf I found all these colorful dinghys.
What a wonderful time at the Fisherman’s wharf in Monterey. And the clam chowder is the best.
In lower left corner of pic, can see seal pup suckling its mother and next to them a female soon to calf. 

Long section of bike trail fenced off. Spring is home to seals in the Monterey area. 

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(April 2017)

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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is AU$348 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
AU$348
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,991 reviews)
Beautiful hotel, clean rooms, efficient elevators, location is perfect. Jacks restaurant was delicious! Would definitely come back again!

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal Monterey CA
The price is AU$164 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$164
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,554 reviews)
Good loca

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

The Monterey Hotel
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is AU$542 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$542
16 Mar - 17 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,455 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Little European Lodge

Little European Lodge

3.5 out of 5
45 W Carmel Valley Rd Carmel Valley CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Carmel Valley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (62 reviews)
This motel was in a great and easy location to be able to walk to everything from. The room was clean, but very basic, and a shelf or small table to put our toiletries on in the bathroom (and soap in the shower) would have been helpful!

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Little European Lodge
Big Sur-Style Lodge in Carmel - PANORAMIC VIEWS! Hot-Tub, Game Room/Pool & Dogs

Big Sur-Style Lodge in Carmel - PANORAMIC VIEWS! Hot-Tub, Game Room/Pool & Dogs

Carmel-By-The-Sea CA
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (133 reviews)
Pictures don’t do this place justice. It has everything you would need and then some. The downstairs game room was so nice to have since I have multiple teenage boys.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Big Sur-Style Lodge in Carmel - PANORAMIC VIEWS! Hot-Tub, Game Room/Pool & Dogs
Sunny Bungalow

Sunny Bungalow

Seaside CA
Stay at this holiday home in Seaside. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Fisherman's ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (119 reviews)
Place was clean. However the neighborhood was a bit run down with an abandoned house across the street. The towels were threadbare and thin. Bathrooms and kitchen were updated. House reminded me of my grandmothers with regards to decor

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Sunny Bungalow
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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