Del Monte Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit

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.

Lovers Point
Enjoy a day of sun and surf at this beautiful beach, which is one of the few places on the U.S. west coast where you can watch the sun rise over the Pacific Ocean.

Point Pinos Lighthouse
Experience a piece of American maritime history with a tour of one of the oldest lighthouses on the West Coast.

Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
Enjoy a trip to Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary and popular activities such as golfing in Pacific Grove. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.

Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve
You can take time to visit Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve during your travels to Pacific Grove.

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
Step into a field guide to the Californian Central Coast, packed with local birdlife, marine life and Native American culture.
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
Our pick of the best Del Monte Hotel Deals

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Very nice hotel
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Staff very friendly. Less expensive than Carmel. One night stay on the way to Big Sur.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
There was a septic smell coming from the bathroom.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

The Monterey Hotel
The staff was very nice but the condition of the hotel was not. outdated with dirty carpeting.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
The rooms could use some refresh of furniture style as well as the bathrooms but otherwise, very comfy and fine for casual overnights.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
Room was clean… Restaurant was good… Staff was friendly… parking was insufficient…Overall average to above average experience.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Del Monte

Country Club Gate
While Country Club Gate isn't home to many top sights, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Presidio of Monterey are some notable places to visit nearby.

Seaview
While Seaview 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 Presidio of Monterey.

Sunset
Sunset might not have many top sights, but Monterey Bay Aquarium and Asilomar State Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Hillcrest
While Hillcrest 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 Presidio of Monterey.

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.

Grove Acres
Grove Acres might not have many top sights, but Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

