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Known for being walkable and family-friendly, Monterey is a romantic neighbourhood with a great selection of restaurants. The neighbourhood's friendly people and natural features are just a couple of its charming qualities. The sea and beaches showcase the area's natural beauty. Monterey has hotels to suit everyone's tastes, and makes a great home base for exploring the sights in and around Sand City.

Sightseeing around Monterey

The local aquarium will impress, as will other attractions. Attractions like Monterey Symphony, Monterey Museum of Art-La Mirada, and Museum of Monterey can be part of your cultural tour. Notable landmarks include Monterey County Fairgrounds, Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo, and Stevenson House. Dennis the Menace Park, MY Museum Monterey County Youth Museum, and Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum are family favourites.

Golfing, shopping, and attending sporting events are just a few things to do in the area. Soak up some sun at Del Monte Beach, San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater, and Carmel Beach. Local parks like Jacks Peak County Park, Don Dahvee Park, and Monterey State Historic Park are peaceful spots. For retail therapy, consider Del Monte Shopping Center, American Tin Cannery, and The Barnyard, and seek out the perfect souvenir. If you have some more time, pay a visit to Ventana Vineyards Tasting Room, Monterey Pines Golf Course, or Del Monte Golf Course.

Some of the most popular attractions in the area include Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey Bay Aquarium, and California State University Monterey Bay. Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey Peninsula College, and Monterey Sports Center are other must-sees.

Getting around Monterey

You can inquire about options for water travel at the marina.

Monterey is 0.9 km (0.6 miles) from the airport in Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula).