Monterey Wine Country Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo featuring religious elements, heritage elements and a monument

Where to stay in Monterey Wine Country

Carmel which includes street scenes, signage and a city

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 Golden State Theatre or Munras Avenue might round out your trip.

Downtown Monterey
Carmel which includes a house, autumn colours and a sunset

Golden Rectangle

5/5(5 area reviews)

While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.

Golden Rectangle
Carmel which includes a house, autumn colours and a sunset

Northwest Carmel

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Northwest Carmel
Monterey Bay Aquarium showing marine life and interior views

New Monterey

If you're spending some time in New Monterey, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row are top sights worth seeing.

New Monterey
Forest Theater Guild featuring theatre scenes and a park

Southeast Carmel

When in Southeast Carmel, you can plan a visit to Carmel Plaza and Carmel Mission Basilica, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Southeast Carmel
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Northeast Carmel

4/5(3 area reviews)

While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Northeast Carmel
Sea Breeze Inn And Cottages
Sea Breeze Inn And Cottages
2.5 out of 5
1100 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA
The price is NZ$235 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$235
per night
19 May - 20 May
Book a stay at this golf motel in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Lovely and quiet. A bit small for two people, so we were lucky to have good weather, to be able to eat outside."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Sea Breeze Inn And Cottages
Asilomar Conference Grounds
Asilomar Conference Grounds
2 out of 5
800 Asilomar Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA
The price is NZ$258 per night from 23 May to 24 May
NZ$258
per night
23 May - 24 May
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
Perfect family room
"Perfect place close to the beach perfect family room"

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Asilomar Conference Grounds
Lovers Point Inn
Lovers Point Inn
2 out of 5
625 Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA
The price is NZ$243 per night from 16 May to 17 May
NZ$243
per night
16 May - 17 May
Stay at this motel in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Good location. Rooms are clean. Could use some updates. We did not have a microwave, and the cable tv was snowy. It does have an elevator which is very convenient if have mobility issues."

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

Lovers Point Inn
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You will love the views of the ocean & location 7 min beach and 15 min Carmel
You will love the views of the ocean & location 7 min beach and 15 min Carmel
Seaside
Stay at this vacation home in Seaside. Enjoy patios and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Fisherman's Wharf are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (9 reviews)
Grandkids get away
"Great place to stay for three adults and 7 grandchildren"

Reviewed on 3 Apr. 2024

You will love the views of the ocean & location 7 min beach and 15 min Carmel
Monterey Co. Bungalow Near the Ocean
Monterey Co. Bungalow Near the Ocean
Seaside
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Seaside. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (234 reviews)
Great stay
"Everything was as it should be, great place!"

Reviewed on 20 Apr. 2024

Monterey Co. Bungalow Near the Ocean
Pebble Modern home w Hot tub PL1
Pebble Modern home w Hot tub PL1
Pebble Beach
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Pebble Beach. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a garden, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Monterey ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
Beautiful stay on 17 mile drive
"We are big renters on vrbo and think has been our favorite house yet. The beds are so comfortable!! when people are awake downstairs the people sleeping upstairs cannot hear them. This house is very cute with lots of charm and staged just right. If I had to force myself to complain about anything ..."

Reviewed on 25 Apr. 2024

Pebble Modern home w Hot tub PL1
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Popular places to visit

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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
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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
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Carmel Beach

Spot birds or catch waves, then spread out a picnic by a campfire and enjoy the views at this picturesque beach.

Carmel Beach
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Fishermans Wharf

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

Fishermans Wharf
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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
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Pebble Beach Golf Links

Enjoy a round of golf in Del Monte Forest at Pebble Beach Golf Links. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Pebble Beach Golf Links

Cities near Monterey Wine Country

Carmel showing a house and autumn leaves

Carmel

King City

King City

Pacific Grove

Pacific Grove

17-Mile Drive

Pebble Beach