Sand City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Sand City
Popular places to visit
Monterey State Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Monterey State Beach during your trip to Sand City? Wander the beaches and seaside while you're in the area.
Eolian Dunes Preserve
After visiting Eolian Dunes Preserve, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Seaside. Stroll along the beaches or visit the shops while you're in the area.
Fort Ord Dunes State Park
Stroll along a meandering trail to encounter sand dunes and a former military site beneath an array of impressive cliffs.
Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Seaside at Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Course. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
East Garrison Dog Park
East Garrison Dog Park is just one of the places to see in Seaside, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Pacchetti Dog Park
Pacchetti Dog Park is just one of the places to see in Seaside, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Activities
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Our pick of the best Sand City Hotel Deals
Residence Inn By Marriott Sand City Monterey
The room shown in pictures did not match the room given to me. Also AC was not working and had to wait one hour and switch between rooms in middle of night. Horrible experience
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Gloria at the registration desk was excellent, she was able to check us earlier and recommended us places to go. The gym was excellent, have enough equipment and an extra room to workout with weights.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
It’s an excellent hotel right on the gold course. We had a room with a balcony and enjoyed our stay very much.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Parking was easy and the valet fee is not as high as many other locations. The staff is friendly and attentive and the hotel is clean inside and out.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Restaurant is delicious but expensive, rooms are a little dated, but clean and nice, beds are comfortable. They charge for parking, EV chargers are not complimentary, and parking is a disaster.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
Cute hotel in Carmel and a quick drive to Carmel by the Sea. We really enjoyed our stay. The beds are super comfy. We didn't eat in the restaurant, but there are plenty of dining locations near by. Close enough to visit Monterrey as well. We would stay here again!
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sand City
Mescal Corridor NW
When in Mescal Corridor NW, you can plan a visit to Monterey County Fairgrounds and Monterey Symphony, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
