Monterey Wine Country Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Point Lobos State Reserve featuring forest scenes, a lake or waterhole and landscape views
Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo featuring a monument, religious elements and flowers
Central California
Point Pinos Lighthouse featuring general coastal views and a lighthouse
Carmel featuring street scenes, autumn leaves and shopping

Where to stay in Monterey Wine Country

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 Monterey State Beach or Golden State Theatre might round out your trip.

Downtown Monterey
Carmel which includes a house, autumn colours and a sunset

Golden Rectangle

5/5(11 area reviews)

While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.

Golden Rectangle
Carmel which includes a house, autumn colours and a sunset

Downtown Carmel

If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Carmel
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
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Northeast Carmel

4/5(14 area reviews)

While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Northeast Carmel
Carmel which includes a house, autumn colours and a sunset

Northwest Carmel

5/5(12 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Northwest Carmel
Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG

Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1400 Del Monte Blvd, Seaside, CA
The price is ₹16,074 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
₹16,074
₹18,181 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seaside. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,104 reviews)
"Nice location where you can walk around the lake in the morning. Shower was nice; plenty of water coming softly. Nice variety of breakfast items. Freshly brewed coffee although you have to wait a few minutes😄"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG
Lovers Point Inn

Lovers Point Inn

2 out of 5
625 Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA
Stay at this motel in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,072 reviews)
"Walking distance to everything we wanted to see!"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

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Lovers Point Inn
Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

3.5 out of 5
1441 Canyon Del Rey Blvd, Seaside, CA
The price is ₹21,596 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
₹21,596
₹26,407 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seaside. Enjoy free breakfast, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,332 reviews)
"Well it’s a great hotel, very clean and loved the breakfast"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

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Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

3.5 out of 5
1091 Pinehurst Ln, Palm Desert, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star golf condo in Palm Desert. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 7 outdoor pools and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,031 reviews)
"Definitely our place to go for a getaway"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert

The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert

4 out of 5
75 Willow Ridge, Palm Desert, CA
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified condo in Palm Desert. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,083 reviews)
"I liked that there were multiple pools so that it didn’t feel over crowded. I didn’t like how cloudy the pools were and I checked all the pools. I don’t know what it was from but just didn’t seem clean or well maintained. But that’s definitely something that can be fixed."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel

Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel

2.5 out of 5
1736 State St, San Diego, CA
Stay at this aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Port of San Diego and USS Midway Museum ...
7.8/10 Good! (21 reviews)
"The property was at a great location. Lots of restaurants around, walkable. We even got to go to the farmers market on saturday. Which was a couple houses down the street."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

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Popular places to visit

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
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
Carmel Beach featuring landscape views and a sandy beach as well as an individual female

Carmel Beach

4.5/5(60 reviews)

Spot birds or catch waves, then spread out a picnic by a campfire and enjoy the views at this picturesque beach.

Carmel Beach
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
Pebble Beach Golf Links

Pebble Beach Golf Links

4.5/5(38 reviews)

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.

Pebble Beach Golf Links
Lovers Point

Lovers Point

4.5/5(17 reviews)

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.

Lovers Point

Cities near Monterey Wine Country

Carmel showing a house and autumn leaves

Carmel

Fort Ord Dunes State Park showing a sandy beach

Seaside

Soledad

Soledad

King City

King City