Monterey Wine Country Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Point Lobos State Reserve featuring forest scenes, a lake or waterhole and landscape views
Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo featuring a monument, religious elements and flowers
Central California
Point Pinos Lighthouse featuring general coastal views and a lighthouse
Carmel featuring street scenes, autumn leaves and shopping

Where to stay in Monterey Wine Country

Carmel which includes street scenes, signage and a city

Downtown Monterey

4/5(31 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 a house, autumn colours and a sunset

Golden Rectangle

5/5(11 area reviews)

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

Golden Rectangle
Carmel which includes a house, autumn colours 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
Pacific Grove featuring hiking or walking as well as a couple

Town Center

If you're spending some time in Town Center, Jameson's Classic Motorcycle Museum and Antique Clocks are top sights worth seeing.

Town Center
Monterey Bay Aquarium showing marine life and interior views

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 featuring theatre scenes and a park

Southeast Carmel

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

Southeast Carmel
Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG

Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1400 Del Monte Blvd Seaside CA
The price is 2.720.868 ₫ per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
2.720.868 ₫
3.097.499 ₫ total
3 Dec - 4 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seaside. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,180 reviews)
The staff was great and having a good amount of breakfast was amazing

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG
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 3.986.388 ₫ per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
3.986.388 ₫
5.136.927 ₫ total
16 Dec - 17 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seaside. Enjoy free breakfast, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,391 reviews)
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Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
Olympia Lodge

Olympia Lodge

3 out of 5
1140 Lighthouse Ave Pacific Grove CA
The price is 3.298.261 ₫ per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
3.298.261 ₫
3.765.238 ₫ total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
Fantastic all around!

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

Olympia Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sentral Gaslamp Quarter

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter

4 out of 5
502 10th Avenue San Diego CA
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Petco Park and Port of San Diego are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (567 reviews)
Room was perfect, except a dresser for clothes would have been nice. Staff is was courteous and friendly, but perhaps too over observant?

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

4 out of 5
3075 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA
Stay at this beach condo in Carlsbad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,574 reviews)
Room was very clean. Staff is al ways pleasant and helpful!

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

3.5 out of 5
1091 Pinehurst Ln Palm Desert CA
Stay at this golf condo in Palm Desert. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 7 outdoor pools and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,219 reviews)
Super friendly and helpful staff and absolutely beautiful property. We stayed in one bedroom suite - spacious, clean, lovely view from our balcony, quiet, all around perfect! Property also had daily activities like wine tasting, live music, pickle ball etc. Definite 5 stars and we will definitely ...

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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