Monterey Vista Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Monterey Vista
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Cannery Row
Renamed after John Steinbeck’s Cannery Row, this historic area has transformed since the gritty industrial days described in the book.
Fisherman's Wharf
Take a whale tour, admire the ocean views from seafood restaurants and browse the souvenirs for sale in this thriving marina.
Del Monte Beach
Relax in this tranquil sandy bay hidden behind quaint coastal villas among the sand dunes and choppy waves of Monterey Bay.
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.
Activities
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey Ghosts Walking Tour By US Ghost Adventures
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Our pick of the best Monterey Vista Hotel Deals
Stargazer Inn and Suites
The Inn at 1252
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Mariposa Inn & Suites
Aura Inn Monterey
Monterey Surf Inn
Munras Inn
Other neighbourhoods around Monterey Vista
Alta Mesa
While visiting Alta Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Munras Avenue and Del Monte Shopping Center.
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.
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 Waterfront or Monterey State Historic Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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 Golden State Theatre might round out your trip.
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.
New Monterey
If you're spending some time in New Monterey, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row are top sights worth seeing.
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Monterey Bay
- Cannery Row
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
- Carmel Beach
- Fisherman's Wharf
- Pebble Beach Golf Links
- Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
- Lovers Point
- Asilomar State Beach
- Del Monte Beach
- The Links at Spanish Bay
- Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course
- Carmel Mission Basilica
- Point Pinos Lighthouse
- Bixby Bridge