Monterey Vista Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Monterey Bay Aquarium featuring interior views and marine life

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.

Monterey Bay Aquarium
17-Mile Drive featuring a beach and rugged coastline

17-Mile Drive

Discover palatial mansions, lush golf courses and a wild stretch of coastline inhabited by sea lions on a road often dubbed one of the world’s most scenic drives.

17-Mile Drive
Cannery Row showing a beach as well as a small group of people

Cannery Row

Luxury, leisure and nature come together at this historic sardine-canning district, which is one of Monterey’s most acclaimed recreational areas.

Cannery Row
Fisherman\'s Wharf featuring boating and general coastal views as well as a large group of people

Fisherman's Wharf

Take a whale tour, admire the ocean views from seafood restaurants and browse the souvenirs for sale in this thriving marina.

Fisherman's Wharf
Del Monte Beach which includes a beach and mist or fog

Del Monte Beach

Relax in this tranquil sandy bay hidden behind quaint coastal villas among the sand dunes and choppy waves of Monterey Bay.

Del Monte Beach
San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater

San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater during your travels in Monterey? Amble around the area's seaside or visit its shops.

San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater

Activities

Picture 9 for Activity Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

NZ$105
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

NZ$127
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

NZ$119
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
If you stay around long enough, you may feel a tug at your pant leg at Colton Hall Jail.

Monterey Ghosts Walking Tour By US Ghost Adventures

NZ$54
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Monterey Ghosts Walking Tour By US Ghost Adventures
Picture 1 for Activity Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

NZ$161
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay

Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay

NZ$161
per adult
Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay
See all activities in Monterey

Our pick of the best Monterey Vista Hotel Deals

Stargazer Inn and Suites

Stargazer Inn and Suites

2.5 out of 5
1046 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
Stay at this motel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,602 reviews)
"Lovely."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

Get rates
Stargazer Inn and Suites
The Inn at 1252

The Inn at 1252

2.5 out of 5
1252 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
value
"This hotel is what you expect for the price. Basic amenities and basic price. I will stay here again."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Get rates
The Inn at 1252
Aura Inn Monterey

Aura Inn Monterey

2 out of 5
1300 Munras Avenue, Monterey, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$173 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$173
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (769 reviews)
"Recent remodel so room was in good condition. Towels a bit thin"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Aura Inn Monterey
Mariposa Inn & Suites

Mariposa Inn & Suites

3 out of 5
1386 Munras Avenue, Monterey, CA
The price is NZ$292 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
NZ$292
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,398 reviews)
Great long weekend in Monterey.
"Amazing long weekend staying at Mariposa Inn & Suites. Check in was easy and quick. Rooms are very comfortable and roomy. Safe parking on the premises. Provided self service breakfast with is a big plus. This time we didn’t make use of the pool and hot-tub as we had a busy schedule. The location ..."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

Mariposa Inn & Suites
Monterey Surf Inn

Monterey Surf Inn

2 out of 5
1200 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
The price is NZ$124 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
NZ$124
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,137 reviews)
Amazing stay
"My fiance and i stayed here. And let me tell you we had an amazing time. Staff are very friendly rooms are clean parking was great 100 percent will come back. Thank you."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025

Monterey Surf Inn
Munras Inn

Munras Inn

2 out of 5
1010 Munras Avenue, Monterey, CA
The price is NZ$230 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
NZ$230
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"The room was clean and very large. Loved the vaulted wood ceiling. Wish there were lamps next to the bed for reading. Ceiling lights were ok but then you had to get out of bed to turn them off rather than rolling over and turning off bedside lamp."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

Munras Inn
See all 1,372 properties in Monterey Vista
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 Monterey Vista

Default Image

Alta Mesa

While visiting Alta Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Munras Avenue and Del Monte Shopping Center.

Alta Mesa
17-Mile Drive showing rocky coastline and general coastal views

Skyline Forest

Skyline Forest might not have many top sights, but Presidio of Monterey and Munras Avenue are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Skyline Forest
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.

Old Monterey
Carmel featuring a city, street scenes and nightlife

Downtown Monterey

5/5(5 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
Default Image

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
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.

New Monterey

Monterey Vista Travel Guide

Choose two or more items and save on your trip: