Seaview Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Lovers Point
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.
Point Pinos Lighthouse
Experience a piece of American maritime history with a tour of one of the oldest lighthouses on the West Coast.
Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
Enjoy a trip to Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary and popular activities such as golfing in Pacific Grove. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve
You can take time to visit Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve during your travels to Pacific Grove.
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
Step into a field guide to the Californian Central Coast, packed with local birdlife, marine life and Native American culture.
Activities
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Our pick of the best Seaview Hotel Deals
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
The hotel is within easy walking distance to the Wharf, downtown, and many restaurants. Our room and bed were comfortable. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
The staff are phenomenal. Friendly, attentive and focused on comfortfor each guest.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
We stay here at least twice a year. Staff is helpful, friendly. Rooms are clean. Appreciate the refillable water bottles.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
The Monterey Hotel
Generally a good experience, but the bed needs to be replaced. Felt like a water bed - room 305.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Carmel Bay View Inn
All of the above!
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Lovely room, beautiful view. We loved Cambria but might choose other lodging. We weren't able to get the room atha5 was confirmed with an ocean view.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Seaview
Country Club Gate
While Country Club Gate isn't home to many top sights, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Presidio of Monterey are some notable places to visit nearby.
Del Monte
Del Monte might not have many top sights, but Monterey Bay Aquarium and Presidio of Monterey are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Hillcrest
While Hillcrest may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Monterey Bay Aquarium and Presidio of Monterey.
Sunset
Sunset might not have many top sights, but Monterey Bay Aquarium and Asilomar State Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Town Center
If you're spending some time in Town Center, Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History and Jameson's Classic Motorcycle Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Retreat
If you're spending some time in Retreat, Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium are top sights worth seeing.
