Lighthouse District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Activities
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
NZ$106
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
NZ$119
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
NZ$128
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
NZ$135
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
NZ$111
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
NZ$39
per adult
Our pick of the best Lighthouse District Hotel Deals
Victorian Inn
487 Foam St Monterey CA
The price is NZ$394 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$394
8 July - 9 July
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! (1,544 reviews)
"Nice location. Walkable to restaurants and waterfront. Clean and spacious room. Big screen TV with lots of channels. The bed is very comfortable but the pillows are a bit too soft to my liking. No AC but it’s not needed as it’s quite chilly during our stays in late June. There is a gas powered fireplace ..."
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
Cannery Row Inn
200 Foam St Monterey Monterey CA
The price is NZ$317 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$317
6 July - 7 July
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,325 reviews)
"Clean room. Within easy walking distance to Cannery Row. Quiet room"
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is NZ$540 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$540
6 July - 7 July
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,353 reviews)
"Great location with plenty of eatery at walking distance. Clean hotel. Loved the shutters. The people helping with luggage and housekeeping were very nice and friendly. However, booking staff and surrounding eateries seemed unorganized and inefficient. Overall I do recommend this location."
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
The price is NZ$468 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$468
13 July - 14 July
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,780 reviews)
"The room was clean and spacious."
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
1 Old Golf Course Rd Monterey CA
The price is NZ$525 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$525
2 Aug - 3 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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,661 reviews)
"Traveling with a friend and called a week in advance to confirm 2 beds as booked, was told no problem, and when we arrived they had no more 2 bed rooms and stuck us in a king with a roll-a-bed overseeing the swimming pool with screaming kids everywhere, for nearly $600 I’ll take my business elsewhere ..."
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
400 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is NZ$826 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$826
6 July - 7 July
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,598 reviews)
"Great amenities and restaurants. Very cool underground bridge to connect the 2 sides of the property. Really cool hot tubs on the rooftop. Great views of the ocean, and close to everything we needed."
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
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 Monterey State Beach or Dennis the Menace Playground 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 Steinbeck Plaza are top sights worth seeing.
Monterey Vista
While Monterey Vista isn't home to many top sights, Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row 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 Waterfront 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.
