Downtown Monterey Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Downtown Monterey
Carmel featuring a city, street scenes and nightlife
Monterey featuring a bridge, rugged coastline and mountains
Monterey Bay Aquarium which includes interior views and marine life
Carmel featuring shopping, a city and street scenes

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Downtown Monterey Hotel Deals

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$399 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$399
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,758 reviews)
"Clean room | Staff | Pet-friendly | Parking"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,379 reviews)
"This is an older older hotel but that’s what makes it so cozy. My room didn’t have central heater/air but had a fire place. Some rooms do have Central heating and Air I think you need to ask the front desk if that’s important to you. My room was Comfy and clean. Staff was super friendly. They do ..."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

The Monterey Hotel
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
700 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,610 reviews)
"Nice room, enough parking but a little confusing layout. Didn't spend much time in the room as I was at a conference, which is about a 10 minute walk. Very convenient."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
The Stevenson Monterey

The Stevenson Monterey

2.5 out of 5
675 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"The hotel is centrally located. The staff is very welcoming and helpful. The room’s decor was a time capsule from the 70’, very well maintained and clean. It was a large room."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

The Stevenson Monterey
Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific

3.5 out of 5
300 Pacific St, Monterey, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,368 reviews)
"Across the street is the wharf and Portola meeting center. It’s a pretty easy Cannery Ros down the bike path nearby. The hotel is older and showing age, but rooms were spacious, very comfortable, well laid ou, and breakfast was really good. Check your reservations. They do add quite a few extra charges, ..."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Hotel Pacific
Colton Inn

Colton Inn

2.5 out of 5
707 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA
The price is AU$167 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$167
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Nothing was too much trouble for my wonderful stay at the Colton Inn. Great location as you can simply walk to the main areas. Friendly staff and very knowledgeable and patient with me:"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Colton Inn
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.

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Monterey

Golden State Theatre showing theatre scenes and a city

Old Monterey

4.5/5(12 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 Monterey State Historic Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Old Monterey
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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 Monterey State Beach.

Oak Grove
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Alta Mesa

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

Alta Mesa
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Lighthouse District

5/5(4 area reviews)

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.

Lighthouse District
Monterey Bay Aquarium which includes interior views and marine life

New Monterey

If you're spending some time in New Monterey, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row are top sights worth seeing.

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Monterey Vista

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

Monterey Vista


Downtown Monterey Travel Guide

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