Monterey Wine Country Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Monterey Wine Country
Where to stay in Monterey Wine Country
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.
Golden Rectangle
While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.
Downtown Carmel
If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.
New Monterey
If you're spending some time in New Monterey, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row are top sights worth seeing.
Northwest Carmel
If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Southeast Carmel
While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.
Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG
Pillows were not comfortable.
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
Room is clean, breakfast is decent. Customer service is good.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Olympia Lodge
I will be staying here for any future trips to the area.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
Fabulous room!
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
Lovely property. Would return in a heartbeat. Staff was delightful and very helpful.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
Everyone and everything was perfect! I was offered a ride from the people that drive the golf carts multiple times! They were all extremely friendly. I loved that!
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
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.
Cannery Row
Luxury, leisure and nature come together at this historic sardine-canning district, which is one of Monterey’s most acclaimed recreational areas.
Carmel Beach
Spot birds or catch waves, then spread out a picnic by a campfire and enjoy the views at this picturesque beach.
Fisherman's Wharf
Take a whale tour, admire the ocean views from seafood restaurants and browse the souvenirs for sale in this thriving marina.
Pebble Beach Golf Links
Enjoy a round of golf in Del Monte Forest at Pebble Beach Golf Links. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
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.
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- 17-Mile Drive
- Cannery Row
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
- Carmel Beach
- Pebble Beach Golf Links
- Lovers Point
- Asilomar State Beach
- The Links at Spanish Bay
- Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course
- Carmel Plaza
- Del Monte Golf Course
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
- Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club
- Golden State Theatre
- Naval Postgraduate School
- Laguna Seca Golf Club Ranch
- Poppy Hills Golf Course
- Monastery Beach
