Monterey Wine Country Travel Guide
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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.

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

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

Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Lovers Point Inn
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

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

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
- Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course
- The Links at Spanish Bay
- Carmel Plaza
- Del Monte Golf Course
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
- Naval Postgraduate School
- Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club
- Golden State Theatre
- Poppy Hills Golf Course
- Monastery Beach
- Laguna Seca Golf Club Ranch