New Monterey Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Three jellyfish with translucent bodies and orange and white patterns against a blue background.
A tropical beach with clear blue water, palm tree foliage, and rocky outcrops.
A beach with a concrete wall, a small boat, and a child playing in the sand.
A coastal town with a pier extending into the sea, a building with balconies overlooking the water, and a distant shoreline with buildings and hills.
A street with parked cars, a banner advertising the U.S. Open Championship, and a sign for Monterey Canning Co.

Stay near popular New Monterey attractions

A coastal pier with restaurants and a palm tree.

Cannery Row

9.0/10 (8,046 reviews)
Renamed after John Steinbeck’s Cannery Row, this historic area has transformed since the gritty industrial days described in the book.
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Activities

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

AU$107
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

AU$93
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey

Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey

AU$93
per adult
Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

AU$100
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Picture 1 for Activity Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

AU$136
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Anytime Admission

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

AU$33
per adult
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
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Our pick of the best New Monterey Hotel Deals

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is AU$604 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$604
17 Aug - 18 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 ...
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

4.5 out of 5
750 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is AU$625 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$625
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,175 reviews)
"The room was exceptionally clean."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG
Victorian Inn

Victorian Inn

3 out of 5
487 Foam St Monterey CA
The price is AU$291 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$291
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! (1,554 reviews)
"Was not told about any breakfast at check-in.Check in staff member was rude and abrupt.Grounds were unkept, needed water and dogs everywhere. Dogs were more welcomed than people. Way over priced for a dated dump."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Victorian Inn
Monterey Bay Inn

Monterey Bay Inn

3.5 out of 5
242 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is AU$389 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$389
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,160 reviews)
"continental breakfast was very good"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Monterey Bay Inn
Cannery Row Inn

Cannery Row Inn

2 out of 5
200 Foam St Monterey Monterey CA
The price is AU$262 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$262
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 ...
Cannery Row Inn
Spindrift Inn

Spindrift Inn

3.5 out of 5
652 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is AU$445 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$445
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"Everything was great"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Spindrift Inn
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Our guide on where to stay in New Monterey

Find the best New Monterey areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal scene with a pier, clear blue water, and a sandy beach.
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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.

A coastal golf course with a beach, ocean, and residential areas in the background.

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.

A coastal bridge with a mountainous backdrop and ocean waves.

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.

A coastal bridge with steep cliffs and ocean waves.

Alta Mesa

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

A coastal landscape with a prominent green hill, a beach, and a lighthouse.

Lighthouse District

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.

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