Downtown Monterey Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Downtown Monterey
Carmel featuring a city, street scenes and nightlife
Monterey featuring a bridge, rugged coastline and mountains
Monterey Bay Aquarium which includes interior views and marine life
Carmel featuring shopping, a city and street scenes

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Downtown Monterey Hotel Deals

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 WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,253 reviews)
Great
"Great location with easy free Trolley service, 2.5 blocks from Starbucks and fine dining Cibo(fabulous). Since valet parking is $30/daily, I used the wonderful trolley to get around. Staff was very welcoming and polite. The only downside, for me, was the super early morning (5:40a, 6:30a 2nd morning)loud ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

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 NZ$517 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
NZ$517
28 Aug - 29 Aug
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 our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,711 reviews)
"The neighborhood was nice; coffee shops, clothing and accessories, etc. There is parking available with easy access to rooms. There is also a lot of dining options on the wharf. Hotel is nice and clean, very family friendly."

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
700 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
The price is NZ$479 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$479
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,595 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
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 WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,336 reviews)
"Would stay here a million times even though it was on the pricey side"

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

Hotel Pacific
Monterey Marriott

Monterey Marriott

3.5 out of 5
350 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA
The price is NZ$533 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
NZ$533
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Monterey. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Advantages & disadvantages in centric area
"The hotel is in a centric area with easy access to the trolleys that can take you to the Monterey Bay Aquarium or Cannery Row for free. The centric area has its disadvantages with parking and with a busy hot tub and pool. The room was comfortable and clean as described."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Monterey Marriott
The Stevenson Monterey

The Stevenson Monterey

2.5 out of 5
675 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
The price is NZ$271 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$271
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,019 reviews)
Valley Heat Get Away
"Friendly, clean and great location ! Staff was super friendly. only complaint was the floor above us. The guest sounded like they were marching all night long The heavy foot steps walked from one end of the room to the other until 2:30 AM for 2 days."

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

The Stevenson Monterey
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 theatre scenes and a city

Old Monterey

4.5/5(12 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.

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Lighthouse District

5/5(4 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 which includes interior views and marine life

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

Downtown Monterey Travel Guide

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