Downtown Monterey Travel Guide
Monterey
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Popular places to visit
Golden State Theatre
You can make plans for a show at Golden State Theatre during your stay in Monterey. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
Monterey State Historic Park
Enjoy a trip to Monterey State Historic Park and popular activities such as golfing in Monterey. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
Maritime Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Maritime Museum during your travels in Monterey. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
Dennis the Menace Playground
Explore the lovely green spaces of Dennis the Menace Playground and enjoy the golf courses in Monterey. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
San Carlos Cathedral
San Carlos Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Monterey, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Take the family to visit the sea life at Monterey Bay Aquarium, and find out why this is a top attraction in Monterey. Stroll along the area's pebble beaches or simply savour its seafood restaurants.
Top hotels in Downtown Monterey
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Very nice and clean.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
The Monterey Hotel
Clean room, friendly and helpful staff
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Always enjoy our stays here. Great location, walking distance to downtown, restaurants and the wharf. Rooms are clean and comfortable, always a good nights sleep in the plush beds. Friendly staff welcoming you every stay! Kids love the pool.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
The Stevenson Monterey
Nice front desk staff. Came to monterey for a concert and stayed for 1 night. A short walk from the venue an
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Hotel Pacific
Yes
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Monterey Marriott
Beautiful, clean room and friendly staff. I loved the free water filling station on the first floor that allowed you to get flat or sparkling water plus you could get flavored sparkling water or hot water. You're a short 5 minute walk to Canary Row pier.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Monterey
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 Monterey State Historic Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Oak Grove
While Oak Grove 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 Monterey State Beach.
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.
New Monterey
If you're spending some time in New Monterey, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Downtown Monterey Travel Guide
- Monterey Convention Center
- Golden State Theatre
- Monterey State Historic Park
- Cooper-Molera Adobe
- Monterey Museum of Art
- Maritime Museum
- Dennis the Menace Playground
- Monterey Pines Golf Club
- San Carlos Cemetery
- Monterey Sports Center
- Stevenson House
- California's First Brick House
- Old Custom House
- Larkin House
- Pacific House Museum
- California's First Theatre
- Munras Avenue
