Downtown Monterey Travel Guide

Monterey

Downtown Monterey
Carmel which includes street scenes, signage and a city
Monterey featuring general coastal views, mountains and a bridge
Monterey Bay Aquarium showing marine life and interior views
Carmel featuring street scenes, night scenes and a city

Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Downtown Monterey

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is 6.915.320 ₫ per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
6.915.320 ₫
8.179.667 ₫ total
20 Jan - 21 Jan
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,881 reviews)
First time staying and won’t be the last; we enjoyed the amenities and every staff member we met was so nice. I really enjoyed the spa, too. Thank you for a great stay!

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal Monterey CA
The price is 2.578.264 ₫ per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
2.578.264 ₫
2.952.961 ₫ total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,477 reviews)
Amazing hotel, staff were super helpful and lovely. Hotel location is right in the middle of town with loads of eating and wine bars next to it.

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

The Monterey Hotel
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
700 Munras Ave Monterey CA
Stay at this spa hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,682 reviews)
Location is ideal. Quiet and close to town by walking.

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific

3.5 out of 5
300 Pacific St Monterey CA
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. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,419 reviews)
This a great hotel conveniently located in the heart of Monterey. It is walking distance to a bunch of restaurants. I really enjoyed a relaxing time in Monterey at Hotel Pacific.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Hotel Pacific
The Stevenson Monterey

The Stevenson Monterey

2.5 out of 5
675 Munras Ave Monterey CA
The price is 2.105.188 ₫ per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
2.105.188 ₫
2.419.331 ₫ total
15 Jan - 16 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
We received a very warm and polite welcome from the receptionist. The room was very clean. Good sized shower. Air conditioning until was a little dated and noisy but it did the job. That would be the only criticism but balance that with what they charge for the room, you can’t expect to have the ...

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

The Stevenson Monterey
Monterey Marriott

Monterey Marriott

3.5 out of 5
350 Calle Principal Monterey CA
The price is 5.571.784 ₫ per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
5.571.784 ₫
7.151.017 ₫ total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Monterey. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
Only spend one night there and no experience of using breakfast and bar. The location is good and convenient for walking to old fisherman’s wharf and downtown, driving to aquarium only 4mins away.

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Monterey Marriott
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.

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Monterey

Golden State Theatre showing a city and theatre scenes

Old Monterey

4.5/5(31 area reviews)

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 Colton Hall Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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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 Del Monte Golf Course.

Oak Grove
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Alta Mesa

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

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Lighthouse District

4/5(9 area reviews)

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.

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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.

Monterey Vista
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


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