Skyline Forest Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Skyline Forest
Popular places to visit
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.
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
You can take time to visit WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca during your travels to Monterey. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
Del Monte Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Monterey at Del Monte Golf Course. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
Activities
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
Our pick of the best Skyline Forest Hotel Deals
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Staff was great! everything is close by
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
The Monterey Hotel
Great place, clean, comfortable room with a great staff.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Room was fine. Staff very friendly
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
The room was great, the staff were incredible, the location was convenient. But maybe the biggest sleeper with this hotel is its restaurant. The food here is worthy of a special trip. When something as simple as Brussels sprouts tapas can make you weep, you know you're onto something special. Don't ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Had an ocean view room with a balcony. Saw otters and dolphins from our room. Room was clean, staff was friendly and helpful. Great location to canary row, aquarium and wharf. Will be staying here any time we are in Monterey.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Everything was great view was incredible
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Skyline Forest
Monterey Vista
While Monterey Vista isn't home to many top sights, Munras Avenue and Del Monte Shopping Center 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.
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 Perry House 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 Dennis the Menace Playground 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.
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.
