Monterey Wine Country Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Point Lobos State Reserve showing forests, mountains and a lake or waterhole
Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo featuring religious elements, heritage elements and a monument
Central California
Point Pinos Lighthouse featuring general coastal views and a lighthouse
Carmel which includes street scenes, autumn leaves and shopping

Where to stay in Monterey Wine Country

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
Carmel which includes autumn colours, a house and a sunset

Golden Rectangle

5/5(5 area reviews)

While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.

Golden Rectangle
Carmel which includes autumn colours, a house and a sunset

Downtown Carmel

If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Carmel
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
Forest Theater Guild which includes a garden and theatre scenes

Southeast Carmel

While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.

Southeast Carmel
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Monterey Vista

While Monterey Vista isn't home to many top sights, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Munras Avenue are some notable places to visit nearby.

Monterey Vista
Monarch Resort

Monarch Resort

2.5 out of 5
1111 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA
Stay at this hotel in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free parking, a sauna, and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (893 reviews)
"Peaceful location. Easy walking distance to the coastline beaches & lookouts. The Pacific Grove path through the dunes is great. Easy parking. The bed linens are subpar - skimpy thin blankets & a very slippery bedspread. Towels are great. Caution: there is a fun casual restaurant Lucy's across the ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

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Lovers Point Inn

Lovers Point Inn

2 out of 5
625 Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA
Stay at this motel in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,090 reviews)
"Within walking distance of everything. Elevator didn't work right, kept taking me to the wrong floor, even took me to the 4th floor which is completely under renovation. Ended up using stairs the whole 3 days we were there."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

3.5 out of 5
1441 Canyon Del Rey Blvd, Seaside, CA
The price is AU$396 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$396
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seaside. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,321 reviews)
"Great stay!"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
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Modern Cozy Pebble Beach Studio with Premium Amenities and WiFi

Modern Cozy Pebble Beach Studio with Premium Amenities and WiFi

Del Monte Forest
Stay at this apartment in Pebble Beach. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and 17-Mile Drive are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Perfect and quiet
"This place was absolutely perfect! Great location and is extremely quiet. Snacks were there for me when I arrived! Everything is clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Modern Cozy Pebble Beach Studio with Premium Amenities and WiFi
Luxe1 panoramic Pebble Estate

Luxe1 panoramic Pebble Estate

Pebble Beach
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Pebble Beach. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions 17-Mile ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (36 reviews)
Golf trip
"Had a great time- beautiful house with a million dollar view!"

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Luxe1 panoramic Pebble Estate
Walk to Beach, Downtown! Spa & Private Deck Updated Historic Home @ Lovers Pt

Walk to Beach, Downtown! Spa & Private Deck Updated Historic Home @ Lovers Pt

Pacific Grove
Stay at this vacation home in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (271 reviews)
"Great location.. Plenty of on street parking."

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Walk to Beach, Downtown! Spa & Private Deck Updated Historic Home @ Lovers Pt
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Popular places to visit

Monterey Bay Aquarium featuring interior views and marine life

Monterey Bay Aquarium

4.5/5(12 reviews)

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
Cannery Row showing a beach as well as a small group of people

Cannery Row

4/5(17 reviews)

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

Cannery Row
Carmel Beach which includes landscape views and a beach as well as an individual female

Carmel Beach

4.5/5(23 reviews)

Spot birds or catch waves, then spread out a picnic by a campfire and enjoy the views at this picturesque beach.

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

Fisherman's Wharf

4/5(31 reviews)

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

Fisherman's Wharf
Pebble Beach Golf Links

Pebble Beach Golf Links

4.5/5(18 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Del Monte Forest at Pebble Beach Golf Links. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Pebble Beach Golf Links
Lovers Point

Lovers Point

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Enjoy a day of sun and surf at this beautiful beach, which is one of the few places on the U.S. west coast where you can watch the sun rise over the Pacific Ocean.

Lovers Point

Cities near Monterey Wine Country

Carmel showing a house and autumn leaves

Carmel

Pacific Grove

Pacific Grove

17-Mile Drive

Pebble Beach

National Steinbeck Center featuring interior views

Salinas