Downtown Monterey Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Downtown Monterey
Stay near popular Downtown Monterey attractions
Activities

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Our pick of the best Downtown Monterey Hotel Deals

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

The Monterey Hotel
"Very helpful staff, but very old facility, too poor for the money, not recommended"
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
"Great for a work trip or family trip! Don’t miss eating dinner at Esteban!"
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Hotel Pacific
"The first room we were checked into was filthy. I walked on the floor for a sec and my socks were black so dirt. Told I had garden view. It was a filthy wall with a garden filled with only dirt. Complained and they changed me to a room but we were on the way out and promised that a staff member would ..."
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

The Stevenson Monterey

Monterey Marriott
"I love the location, how clean the property was, how quick they were to help me with my late check-in, and how clean the room was."
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Monterey

New Monterey
If you're spending some time in New Monterey, Cannery Row and San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater are top sights worth seeing.

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

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.

Alta Mesa
While visiting Alta Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Munras Avenue and Del Monte Shopping Center.

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.


















