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
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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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
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
Lovers Point Inn

Lovers Point Inn

2 out of 5
625 Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA
Stay at this motel in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,086 reviews)
"Next to the beach,free parking and excellent scenery and also saw a deer in town."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Lovers Point Inn
Sea Breeze Inn And Cottages

Sea Breeze Inn And Cottages

2.5 out of 5
1100 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA
Stay at this golf motel in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free parking, a garden and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Very kind and helpful staff. Cute and clean cottages. We were happy with our stayand would recommend it."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Sea Breeze Inn And Cottages
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 4.888.671 ₫ per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
4.888.671 ₫
6.146.647 ₫ total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (1,324 reviews)
All-in-All a great stay
"Everything was amazing, except our upstairs neighbors (above the 2-bedroom suite) were extremely noisy throughout the night, and the windows of the 2-bedroom suite let in all the outside noise of vehicle engines."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
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.
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 3.5-star 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,087 reviews)
"Clean property and safe 👍"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel

Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel

2.5 out of 5
1736 State St, San Diego, CA
Stay at this aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Port of San Diego and USS Midway Museum ...
7.6/10 Good! (40 reviews)
"Great little gem! I would absolutely stay here again. Rooms are basic but it’s right in the heart of Little Italy with lots to do and explore. It’s also a central location which makes exploration to the rest of the city easy."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert

The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert

4 out of 5
75 Willow Ridge, Palm Desert, CA
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified condo in Palm Desert. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,140 reviews)
Amazing beds and pillows
"Spacious apartments with easy parking and great pools. The beds are super king size and very comfortable along with excellent pillows."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
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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