Monterey Bay Coastal Trail Travel Guide

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Lighthouse Trail at Twilight with Full Moon and Cypress Tree, Pacific Grove Golf Links on the Right, Monterey Bay, California. Point Pinos Lighthouse.
Lighthouse Trail at Twilight with Full Moon and Cypress Tree, Pacific Grove Golf Links on the Right, Monterey Bay, California. Point Pinos Lighthouse.
At the end of the wharf I found all these colorful dinghys.
What a wonderful time at the Fisherman’s wharf in Monterey. And the clam chowder is the best.
In lower left corner of pic, can see seal pup suckling its mother and next to them a female soon to calf. 

Long section of bike trail fenced off. Spring is home to seals in the Monterey area. 

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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is NZ$384 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$384
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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! (2,960 reviews)
My favorite place away from home. Quite, clean, cute, close to everything.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal Monterey CA
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! (1,517 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on 9 Feb 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! (1,713 reviews)
Room was clean and comfortable. When we had an issue with the fireplace, maintenance came over and relit the pilot before we could even hang up with the front desk. Great stay!

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
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.
Little European Lodge

Little European Lodge

3.5 out of 5
45 W Carmel Valley Rd Carmel Valley CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Carmel Valley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (62 reviews)
The room/bathroom is clean and we were provided with sufficient toiletries, new towels, k-pods, bottled water, etc. Our only problem is the lump at the center of the King size bed.

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Little European Lodge
Monterey Bay Ocean Peak Home Near Carmel & Pebble Beach 4 Bed 3.5 Bath & AC

Monterey Bay Ocean Peak Home Near Carmel & Pebble Beach 4 Bed 3.5 Bath & AC

2 out of 5
Del Rey Oaks CA
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Fisherman's ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (99 reviews)
Great location, great views - overall, a great stay!

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Monterey Bay Ocean Peak Home Near Carmel & Pebble Beach 4 Bed 3.5 Bath & AC
Santa Cruz N At The Beach! Oceanfront w/ Amazing Sunsets!

Santa Cruz N At The Beach! Oceanfront w/ Amazing Sunsets!

Santa Cruz CA
Stay at this beach holiday home in Santa Cruz. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities and tennis courts. Popular attractions Capitola Beach and Santa Cruz ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (118 reviews)
The view and sounds of the ocean are sooo fantastic! Loved it!

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Santa Cruz N At The Beach! Oceanfront w/ Amazing Sunsets!
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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