Lighthouse District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Activities
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
NZ$107
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
NZ$121
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
NZ$130
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
NZ$35
per traveller
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
NZ$112
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
NZ$40
per adult
Our pick of the best Lighthouse District Hotel Deals
Victorian Inn
487 Foam St Monterey CA
The price is NZ$398 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$398
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,559 reviews)
"From the moment you step into the hotel . The staff greet you extremely well . And there is plenty of parking on grounds level ."
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026
Cannery Row Inn
200 Foam St Monterey Monterey CA
The price is NZ$286 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
NZ$286
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is NZ$492 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$492
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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 ...
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
1 Old Golf Course Rd Monterey CA
The price is NZ$534 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$534
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
Carmel Mission Inn
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
The price is NZ$308 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$308
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
400 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is NZ$685 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$685
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
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.
Our guide on where to stay in Lighthouse District
Find the best Lighthouse District areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Photo by PollitoAventurero
Open Photo by PollitoAventurero
Downtown Monterey
The pristine beaches and popular aquarium are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Monterey. A stop by Dennis the Menace Playground or Golden State Theatre might round out your trip.
Photo by Ana Sals
Open Photo by Ana Sals
New Monterey
If you're spending some time in New Monterey, Cannery Row and San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater are top sights worth seeing.
Monterey Vista
While Monterey Vista isn't home to many top sights, Cannery Row and Munras Avenue are some notable places to visit nearby.
Old Monterey
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 Perry House or Monterey State Historic Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Alta Mesa
While visiting Alta Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Munras Avenue and Del Monte Shopping Center.
