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

Golden State Theatre showing a city and theatre scenes

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.

Golden State Theatre
Dennis the Menace Park showing a playground as well as children

Dennis the Menace Playground

5/5(1 review)

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.

Dennis the Menace Playground
Monterey State Historic Park featuring a garden and signage

Monterey State Historic Park

Explore the lovely green spaces of Monterey State Historic Park and enjoy the golf courses in Monterey. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.

Monterey State Historic Park
Maritime Museum showing interior views

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.

Maritime Museum
Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo featuring a monument, religious elements and flowers

San Carlos Cathedral

You can learn about the history of Monterey with a stop at San Carlos Cathedral. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.

San Carlos Cathedral
Monterey Bay Aquarium which includes interior views and marine life

Monterey Bay Aquarium

4.5/5(29 reviews)

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 seaside or simply savour its seafood restaurants.

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Top hotels in Downtown Monterey

The Monterey Hotel
The Monterey Hotel
3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,225 reviews)
Loved
"Loved the hotels esthetic. The room was clean and the staff super friendly. Every one of them at the front desk. Parking was so easy to get. The only thing I was bummed about was the exercise room. If it had weights and treadmill it would have been perfect. I chose the hotel partially for that reason. ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

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The Monterey 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 6.406.844 ₫ per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
6.406.844 ₫
7.587.128 ₫ total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,637 reviews)
"The hospitality is exceptional. One of the best hotels I have ever experienced."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Hotel Pacific
Hotel Pacific
3.5 out of 5
300 Pacific St, Monterey, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,285 reviews)
Great stay on the Bay
"Room was huge - dining area, living area, sleeping area and both tub and shower. It's an older building so the floors are a bit creaky and uneven but it was clean and all the staff we met were welcoming and pleasant. Breakfast was basic but it was a continental breakfast. Coffee was good though."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

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Hotel Pacific
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
3.5 out of 5
700 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
The price is 5.975.755 ₫ per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
5.975.755 ₫
6.933.181 ₫ total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,568 reviews)
Wonderful stay and dog friendly!
"This was a lovely room, the staff were welcoming and wonderful! They knew it was our 25th wedding anniversary and put up in a special room at the end of the row and without any rooms above us. The Estéban restaurant had gluten free options and we could have our dog on the outside dining area too! ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
The Stevenson Monterey
The Stevenson Monterey
2.5 out of 5
675 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
The price is 3.133.502 ₫ per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
3.133.502 ₫
3.578.952 ₫ total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Walking distance to Fisherman’s Wharf and lots of restaurants. Great location!"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

The Stevenson Monterey
Monterey Marriott
Monterey Marriott
3.5 out of 5
350 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 7.019.555 ₫ per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
7.019.555 ₫
8.912.056 ₫ total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"The housekeeping service was terrible. I had to ask the front desk to come to our room constantly for it to be cleaned. The front desk staff were accommodating, kind, and polite."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

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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 Monterey State Historic Park 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 Monterey State Beach.

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.

Alta Mesa
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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.

Lighthouse District
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.

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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

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