Old Monterey Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Old Monterey
Stay near popular Old Monterey attractions
Activities

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

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Our pick of the best Old Monterey Hotel Deals

Hotel Pacific

Merritt House Hotel
"This is hotel has cool interior decorations and huge, nice rooms with a fireplace in which they give you a log to burn. Things are made to evoke feelings of Pacific hotels that were served by the Clipper planes. The bathrooms are older so they don't have great water pressure which, fine, whatever. ..."
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"Excellent location, food is great, views unbelievable, weather fantastic, plenty of local events, nearby art studios"
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
Our guide on where to stay in Old Monterey

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.

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, Munras Avenue and Golden State Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.

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

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.
















