Monterey Vista Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Monterey Bay Aquarium featuring interior views and marine life

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.

Monterey Bay Aquarium
17-Mile Drive featuring a beach and rugged coastline

17-Mile Drive

Discover palatial mansions, lush golf courses and a wild stretch of coastline inhabited by sea lions on a road often dubbed one of the world’s most scenic drives.

17-Mile Drive
Cannery Row showing a beach as well as a small group of people

Cannery Row

Renamed after John Steinbeck’s Cannery Row, this historic area has transformed since the gritty industrial days described in the book.

Cannery Row
Fisherman\'s Wharf featuring boating and general coastal views as well as a large group of people

Fisherman's Wharf

Take a whale tour, admire the ocean views from seafood restaurants and browse the souvenirs for sale in this thriving marina.

Fisherman's Wharf
Del Monte Beach which includes a beach and mist or fog

Del Monte Beach

Relax in this tranquil sandy bay hidden behind quaint coastal villas among the sand dunes and choppy waves of Monterey Bay.

Del Monte Beach
San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater

San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater during your travels in Monterey? Amble around the area's seaside or visit its shops.

San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater

Activities

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

AU$107
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

AU$114
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

AU$99
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

AU$30
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Anytime Admission

Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo

AU$35
per adult
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Picture 1 for Activity Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

AU$145
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
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Our pick of the best Monterey Vista Hotel Deals

Stargazer Inn and Suites

Stargazer Inn and Suites

2.5 out of 5
1046 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
Stay at this motel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,627 reviews)
"Great property for walking around town. Easy access to transportation. Downside was that the tv in one room wasn't working for 2 1/2 days before the technician was able to fix it."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

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Aura Inn Monterey

Aura Inn Monterey

2 out of 5
1300 Munras Avenue, Monterey, CA
The price is AU$127 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$127
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (826 reviews)
"Fresh and clean"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Aura Inn Monterey
The Inn at 1252

The Inn at 1252

2.5 out of 5
1252 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay. The only problem was the door sweeps need to be replaced. I could see light from the outside under my door."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

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The Inn at 1252
Monterey Surf Inn

Monterey Surf Inn

2 out of 5
1200 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
The price is AU$113 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$113
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,162 reviews)
"It was a very comfortable stay and very comfortable bed. Only issue I had was the water pressure in the shower."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Monterey Surf Inn
Munras Inn

Munras Inn

2 out of 5
1010 Munras Avenue, Monterey, CA
The price is AU$193 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
AU$193
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"The bed wasn't all that comfortable and there were an excessive amount of light switches. Other than that, if I had to, I'd stay here again."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Munras Inn
Mariposa Inn & Suites

Mariposa Inn & Suites

3 out of 5
1386 Munras Avenue, Monterey, CA
The price is AU$188 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
AU$188
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,411 reviews)
"Very clean, affordable, nice amenities & very quiet..Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Mariposa Inn & Suites
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Other neighbourhoods around Monterey Vista

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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
17-Mile Drive showing rocky coastline and general coastal views

Skyline Forest

Skyline Forest might not have many top sights, but Presidio of Monterey and Munras Avenue are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Skyline Forest
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
Carmel featuring a city, street scenes and nightlife

Downtown Monterey

5/5(5 area reviews)

The pristine beaches and popular aquarium are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Monterey. A stop by Monterey State Beach or Golden State Theatre might round out your trip.

Downtown 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
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.

New Monterey

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