Lighthouse District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Activities
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
AU$107
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
AU$93
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
AU$100
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
AU$136
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
AU$33
per adult
Our pick of the best Lighthouse District Hotel Deals
Victorian Inn
487 Foam St Monterey CA
The price is AU$289 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$289
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,549 reviews)
"This was perfectly located where you could walk to the aquarium and cannery row easily. The wine and cheese in the evening was great and they had good options for breakfast. We are vegan and they had options for us."
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026
Cannery Row Inn
200 Foam St Monterey Monterey CA
The price is AU$254 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$254
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 ...
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is AU$434 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
AU$434
26 Aug - 27 Aug
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,514 reviews)
"Great place to stay! A great spot for a hotel and a clean, spot with great amenities. I loved staying there!"
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
The price is AU$291 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$291
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
400 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is AU$601 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$601
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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 ...
The Monterey Hotel
407 Calle Principal Monterey CA
The price is AU$200 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$200
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,744 reviews)
"We just had one night driving through, and this was a good choice for where to stay. Very convenient to the wharf and shops downtown. The room was bigger than I had anticipated and had a working fireplace. We left early the next day so we were able to take advantage of free street parking that runs ..."
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026
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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Our guide on where to stay in Lighthouse District
Find the best Lighthouse District areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Photo by PollitoAventurero
Open Photo by PollitoAventurero
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 Dennis the Menace Playground might round out your trip.
Photo by Ana Sals
Open Photo by Ana Sals
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.
