Old Monterey

Monterey

Golden State Theatre which includes theatre scenes and a city
Golden State Theatre which includes theatre scenes and a city
Golden State Theatre which includes theater scenes and signage
Maritime Museum
Monterey State Historic Park featuring a park

Popular places to visit

Monterey, California's marina is filled with sailboats and yachts. Birds fly over the water, while fog partially obscures the distant hills.

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.

Waterfront
Colton Hall Museum which includes a house

Colton Hall Museum

Find out about the early days of Californian state rules via the displays and guides in this historic 19th-century building.

Colton Hall Museum
Monterey Bay Aquarium featuring interior views and marine life

Monterey Bay Aquarium

4.5/5(29 reviews)

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
Aerial view of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, California, United States.

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

4/5(7 reviews)

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.

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
Cannery Row which includes a beach as well as a small group of people

Cannery Row

4/5(64 reviews)

Luxury, leisure and nature come together at this historic sardine-canning district, which is one of Monterey’s most acclaimed recreational areas.

Cannery Row
Fisherman\'s Wharf which includes general coastal views and boating as well as a large group of people

Fisherman's Wharf

4/5(91 reviews)

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

Fisherman's Wharf

Things to do

Picture 9 for Activity Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

HK$483
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

HK$546
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
All Day Unlimited Games in Monterey

All Day Unlimited Games in Monterey

HK$226
per adult
All Day Unlimited Games in Monterey
Private Picnic in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Private Picnic in Carmel-by-the-Sea

HK$4,912
per traveller
Private Picnic in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Monterey: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental

Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental

HK$429
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
Cannery Row Cross Overs

Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey

HK$70
per adult
Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey
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Top hotels in Old Monterey

Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific

3.5 out of 5
300 Pacific St Monterey CA
The price is HK$1,479 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
HK$1,479
HK$1,735 total
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,448 reviews)
The room was clean and spacious.

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Hotel Pacific
Merritt House Hotel

Merritt House Hotel

2 out of 5
386 Pacific St. Monterey CA
The price is HK$1,326 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
HK$1,326
HK$1,512 total
4 Feb - 5 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
Very nice room and cute decor. Walls are incredibly thin and we had a very loud neighbor, but happy aside!

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Merritt House Hotel
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is HK$1,674 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
HK$1,674
HK$1,988 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,934 reviews)
The hotel was clean. Location was great, very close the main shops, restaurants and aquarium.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal Monterey CA
The price is HK$1,053 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
HK$1,053
HK$1,202 total
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,492 reviews)
Great place to stay. Close to everything. Staff very nice.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

The Monterey Hotel
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is HK$2,449 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
HK$2,449
HK$2,827 total
4 Feb - 5 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,429 reviews)
Room was spotless with a beautiful ocean view. Staff was friendly and very attentive

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
700 Munras Ave Monterey CA
The price is HK$1,186 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
HK$1,186
HK$1,390 total
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,689 reviews)
Room was great. Bed was very comfortable! Staff was friendly.

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Monterey

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

Downtown Monterey

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
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Alta Mesa

While visiting Alta Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Munras Avenue and Del Monte Shopping Center.

Alta Mesa
Path in live oak forest or woods, footpath trail or footway in old grove or woodland. Twisted gnarled oak trees branches and trunks. Lace lichen moss hanging. Point Lobos wilderness, California, USA.

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 Del Monte Golf Course.

Oak Grove
Point Sur Lighthouse at Big Sur, California

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.

Lighthouse District
One of the most mesmerizing jellyfish species I have ever seen!

New Monterey

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

New Monterey
panoramic drone view of Pebble Beach, California

Monterey Vista

While Monterey Vista isn't home to many top sights, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Munras Avenue are some notable places to visit nearby.

Monterey Vista

Old Monterey