Monterey Vista Travel Guide
Monterey
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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.
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.
Cannery Row
Luxury, leisure and nature come together at this historic sardine-canning district, which is one of Monterey’s most acclaimed recreational areas.
Fisherman's Wharf
Take a whale tour, admire the ocean views from seafood restaurants and browse the souvenirs for sale in this thriving marina.
Del Monte Beach
Relax in this tranquil sandy bay hidden behind quaint coastal villas among the sand dunes and choppy waves of Monterey Bay.
San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater during your travels in Monterey? Amble around the area's seaside or visit its shops.
Top hotels in Monterey Vista
Stargazer Inn and Suites
Great staff.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
The Inn at 1252
Clean room, good staff, good location, walls kind of thin so noisy,
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Aura Inn Monterey
Loved beaing across from the outside mall.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Mariposa Inn & Suites
The room was excellent and clean. Very cozy for the area loved the shower and tub. Everything about this was really great
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Monterey Surf Inn
The room was comfortable and very nice.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Munras Inn
Very clean hotel. Great staff!
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Monterey Vista
Alta Mesa
While visiting Alta Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Munras Avenue and Del Monte Shopping Center.
Skyline Forest
Skyline Forest might not have many top sights, but Presidio of Monterey and Munras Avenue are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Old Monterey
Old Monterey is a destination visitors seek out for its pristine beaches, ample dining options and popular aquarium. You might also want to check out attractions like Waterfront or Monterey State Historic Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Downtown Monterey
The pristine beaches and popular aquarium are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Monterey. A stop by Monterey State Beach or Golden State Theatre might round out your trip.
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 Monterey State Beach.
New Monterey
If you're spending some time in New Monterey, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row are top sights worth seeing.
Monterey Vista Travel Guide
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Monterey Bay
- 17-Mile Drive
- Cannery Row
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
- Carmel Beach
- Pebble Beach Golf Links
- Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
- Lovers Point
- California State University Monterey Bay
- Asilomar State Beach
- The Links at Spanish Bay
- Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course
- Carmel Plaza
- Marina State Beach
- Del Monte Golf Course
- Los Padres National Forest
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
- Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club
- Golden State Theatre
- Marina Dunes Preserve
- Bixby Bridge
- Naval Postgraduate School
