Downtown Monterey Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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 beautiful beaches or simply savour its seafood restaurants.
Top hotels in Downtown Monterey
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Breakfast menu was good, cooked well and quality was awesome.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
The Monterey Hotel
Cute hotel, very helpful staff
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Great dinner. Did not try breakfast.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
The Stevenson Monterey
Abousolutly
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Hotel Pacific
I would’ve given a 5 star review but ….we were told to use a certain elevator, possibly the only elevator that takes us to our room on the third floor, but it was “out of service”. My husband is 73 and carried a lot of luggage up 3 flights of stairs. I feel more communication between staff and guests ...
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Monterey Marriott
Nice
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
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
- Dennis the Menace Playground
- Monterey Museum of Art
- Maritime Museum
- San Carlos Cemetery
- Monterey Pines Golf Club
- Monterey Sports Center
- Stevenson House
- California's First Brick House
- Pacific House Museum
- Old Custom House
- California's First Theatre
- Larkin House
- Munras Avenue
