Monterey Wine Country Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Point Lobos State Reserve showing forests, mountains and a lake or waterhole
Point Lobos State Reserve showing forests, mountains and a lake or waterhole
Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo featuring religious elements, heritage elements and a monument
Central California
Point Pinos Lighthouse featuring general coastal views and a lighthouse

Where to stay in Monterey Wine Country

Following highway 1 south out of Monterey you get views like this

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
View of Carmel Beach from Scenic Rd.

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
Houses in Pacific Grove, California

Downtown Carmel

If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Carmel
One of the most mesmerizing jellyfish species I have ever seen!

New Monterey

If you're spending some time in New Monterey, Cannery Row and San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater are top sights worth seeing.

New Monterey
Sunset

Town Center

If you're spending some time in Town Center, Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History and Jameson's Classic Motorcycle Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Town Center
Forest Theater Guild which includes art and theatre scenes

Southeast Carmel

While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.

Southeast Carmel
Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG

Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1400 Del Monte Blvd Seaside CA
The price is NZ$219 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
NZ$219
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seaside. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,205 reviews)
Everything in the room was great. The staff was wonderful.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG
Sea Breeze Inn And Cottages

Sea Breeze Inn And Cottages

2.5 out of 5
1100 Lighthouse Ave Pacific Grove CA
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 in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,028 reviews)
Great stay. Room was clean. Great location.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Sea Breeze Inn And Cottages
Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

3.5 out of 5
1441 Canyon Del Rey Blvd Seaside CA
The price is NZ$392 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$392
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seaside. Enjoy free breakfast, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,437 reviews)
room was clean, overall hotel was very clean. The room was perfect, exactly what we need for family of 4. We will definitely come back to stay here again!

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
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.
Sunny Bungalow

Sunny Bungalow

Seaside CA
Stay at this holiday home in Seaside. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Fisherman's ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (113 reviews)
Very well stocked house

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Sunny Bungalow
2021 Remodeled Victorian in Excellent Location, Close to Beach and Downtown

2021 Remodeled Victorian in Excellent Location, Close to Beach and Downtown

Pacific Grove CA
Stay at this beach holiday home in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (339 reviews)
Stay was nice, host was welcoming. Only thing I dinit like was it wasn’t stated in the description that your only renting the first floor. I thought it was gona be the whole house

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

2021 Remodeled Victorian in Excellent Location, Close to Beach and Downtown
Stunning Sea View - License # 0104

Stunning Sea View - License # 0104

Pacific Grove CA
Stay at this beach holiday home in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (398 reviews)
Been staying here for years!Beautiful home great view

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Stunning Sea View - License # 0104
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.

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