Old Monterey Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Monterey
Popular places to visit
Waterfront
Enjoy a trip to Waterfront and popular activities such as golfing in Monterey. Discover the area's seafood restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries.
Colton Hall Museum
Find out about the early days of Californian state rules via the displays and guides in this historic 19th-century building.
Cannery Row
Luxury, leisure and nature come together at this historic sardine-canning district, which is one of Monterey’s most acclaimed recreational areas.
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
You can take time to visit WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca during your travels to Monterey. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
Fisherman's Wharf
Take a whale tour, admire the ocean views from seafood restaurants and browse the souvenirs for sale in this thriving marina.
Activities
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Our pick of the best Old Monterey Hotel Deals
Hotel Pacific
Hotel Pacific has delightful studio suites with a generous amount of space, attractive furnishings, and a filling varied breakfast. It made my short stay surprisingly restorative!
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Merritt House Hotel
Very nice, room was great, staff very pleasant.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
My favorite place away from home. Quite, clean, cute, close to everything.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
The Monterey Hotel
Clean room
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
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
Carmel Bay View Inn
Clean, nice place
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Monterey
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.
Alta Mesa
While visiting Alta Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Munras Avenue and Del Monte Shopping Center.
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 Dennis the Menace Playground.
Lighthouse District
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.
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, Munras Avenue and Waterfront are some notable places to visit nearby.
Old Monterey Travel Guide
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