Old Monterey Travel Guide

Monterey

Golden State Theatre showing a city and theatre scenes
Old Monterey
Maritime Museum
Monterey State Historic Park featuring a park
Monterey State Historic Park

Popular places to visit

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 which includes 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
17-Mile Drive featuring rugged coastline and a beach

17-Mile Drive

4.5/5(34 reviews)

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.

17-Mile Drive
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 boating and general coastal views 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
Del Monte Beach featuring mist or fog and a sandy beach

Del Monte Beach

5/5(5 reviews)

Relax in this tranquil sandy bay hidden behind quaint coastal villas among the sand dunes and choppy waves of Monterey Bay.

Del Monte Beach

Top hotels in Old Monterey

Hotel Pacific
Hotel Pacific
3.5 out of 5
300 Pacific St, Monterey, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,285 reviews)
Great stay on the Bay
"Room was huge - dining area, living area, sleeping area and both tub and shower. It's an older building so the floors are a bit creaky and uneven but it was clean and all the staff we met were welcoming and pleasant. Breakfast was basic but it was a continental breakfast. Coffee was good though."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Get rates
Hotel Pacific
Merritt House Hotel
Merritt House Hotel
2 out of 5
386 Pacific St., Monterey, CA
The price is ₹17,050 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
₹17,050
₹19,411 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Quaint property, very walkable"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Merritt House Hotel
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey, CA
The price is ₹17,367 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
₹17,367
₹23,546 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,381 reviews)
Perfect family hotel
"This is the best hotel ever. Beautiful large lobby with a wonderful restaurant. Rooms for quiet and new. Pools, games, bar, fire pits, s’mores, etc. They have it all. Great place for kids."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
The Monterey Hotel
The Monterey Hotel
3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,220 reviews)
"was very historical and beautiful"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Get rates
The Monterey 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 ₹18,080 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
₹18,080
₹21,472 total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,637 reviews)
"The hospitality is exceptional. One of the best hotels I have ever experienced."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Carmel Bay View Inn
Carmel Bay View Inn
2.5 out of 5
Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St, Carmel, CA
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,185 reviews)
"Everything about this place was excellent and I will hopefully be returning soon."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Get rates
Carmel Bay View Inn
See all 1,394 properties in Old Monterey
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.

Other neighbourhoods around Old Monterey

Carmel which includes street scenes, signage and a city

Downtown Monterey

4/5(31 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
Default Image

Alta Mesa

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

Alta Mesa
Default Image

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.

Oak Grove
Default Image

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
Default Image

Lighthouse District

4/5(9 area reviews)

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
Monterey Bay Aquarium showing marine life and interior views

New Monterey

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

New Monterey

Old Monterey Travel Guide