Monterey Wine Country Travel Guide
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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 Golden State Theatre might round out your trip.
Golden Rectangle
While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.
Downtown Carmel
If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.
New Monterey
If you're spending some time in New Monterey, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row are top sights worth seeing.
Town Center
If you're spending some time in Town Center, Jameson's Classic Motorcycle Museum and Antique Clocks are top sights worth seeing.
Southeast Carmel
While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.
Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG
Very good
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
Everything was really nice. Staff was accommodating and all. Only thing is the AC in our room wouldn’t work properly even after the engineer went to fix it. I sleep hot and the room was at 78 when we were trying to at least get it to go to 69-70. But everything else was perfect.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Olympia Lodge
Loved the area super close to the beach
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Monterey Co. Bungalow Near the Ocean - 2 Free Aquarium Passes Included!
This is such a great little spot! Worked perfectly for our family and was close enough to fun spots in Carmel and Monterey. The hosts were great with communication and the house was well stocked with everything we needed
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Stunning Sea View - License # 0104
Perfect place
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
On the water in Pacific Grove
Beautiful property, gorgeous views, absolutely perfect location. We loved every moment of our stay.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
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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.
Cannery Row
Renamed after John Steinbeck’s Cannery Row, this historic area has transformed since the gritty industrial days described in the book.
Carmel Beach
Spot birds or catch waves, then spread out a picnic by a campfire and enjoy the views at this picturesque beach.
Fisherman's Wharf
Take a whale tour, admire the ocean views from seafood restaurants and browse the souvenirs for sale in this thriving marina.
Pebble Beach Golf Links
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.
Asilomar State Beach
Wander amid the rock pools, sand dunes and forests of this special place and you’ll understand why its name translates to “refuge by the sea.”
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