Old Monterey Travel Guide

Monterey

A theater with a marquee advertising a live stage show.
A theater marquee advertising a live stage show, a cafe, and a storefront with a sign for 'Kokos'.
A building with a glass facade, a balcony, and multiple flags.
A garden with brick pathways, flowering plants, and a stone wall.
A white house with a dark roof, surrounded by potted plants and a brick pathway.

Stay near popular Old Monterey attractions

A marina with boats docked, a pier, and a building with a blue facade.

Waterfront

9.4/10 (2,246 reviews)
Enjoy a trip to Waterfront and popular activities such as golfing in Monterey. Discover the area's seafood restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries.
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Top hotels in Old Monterey

Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific

3.5 out of 5
300 Pacific St Monterey CA
The price is 6.428.448 ₫ per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
6.428.448 ₫
7.524.015 ₫ total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,713 reviews)
"Hotel Pacific, as you may notice at times, is a budget friendly hotel, though through photos and description it sounds very grand. I stayed here many years ago and it was a wonderful stay, catering to unique and unusual amenities in the room. To bring it back to present day, some of the approach ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Hotel Pacific
Merritt House Hotel

Merritt House Hotel

2 out of 5
386 Pacific St. Monterey CA
The price is 7.206.997 ₫ per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
7.206.997 ₫
8.188.181 ₫ total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Merritt House Hotel
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is 7.539.246 ₫ per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
7.539.246 ₫
8.905.291 ₫ total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,407 reviews)
"The room was beautiful and clean. The pool and jacuzzi were great. All of the staff were super nice and helpful."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
The price is 7.168.980 ₫ per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
7.168.980 ₫
8.345.822 ₫ total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
Carmel Mission Inn
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is 10.740.340 ₫ per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
10.740.340 ₫
12.355.895 ₫ total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal Monterey CA
The price is 4.230.486 ₫ per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
4.230.486 ₫
4.816.631 ₫ total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,719 reviews)
"Not enough amenities (?), only coffee on the morning. Could put a few microwaves in the downstairs, there’s a huge room there, basically not being used. Every time I went out for the day and came back to my room, the key card wouldn’t work. I had 6 of them when I left. Parking was nonexistent, street—always ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

The Monterey Hotel
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Where to stay in Old Monterey

Find the best Old Monterey areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal scene with a pier, clear blue water, and a sandy beach.
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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 Munras Avenue might round out your trip.

Three jellyfish with translucent bodies and orange and white patterns against a blue background.
Photo by Ana Sals
Open Photo by Ana Sals

New Monterey

If you're spending some time in New Monterey, Cannery Row and San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal golf course with a beach, ocean, and residential areas in the background.

Monterey Vista

While Monterey Vista isn't home to many top sights, Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row are some notable places to visit nearby.

A coastal landscape with a prominent green hill, a beach, and a lighthouse.

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.

A coastal bridge with steep cliffs and ocean waves.

Alta Mesa

While visiting Alta Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Munras Avenue and Del Monte Shopping Center.

Old Monterey Travel Guide

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