Downtown Monterey Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Downtown Monterey
Carmel featuring a city, street scenes and nightlife
Monterey featuring a bridge, rugged coastline and mountains
Monterey Bay Aquarium which includes interior views and marine life
Carmel featuring shopping, a city and street scenes

Popular places to visit

Golden State Theatre showing theatre scenes and a city

Golden State Theatre

Sit back, relax and enjoy the show at Monterey’s legendary movie palace, which has been delighting theatergoers since 1926.

Golden State Theatre
Dennis the Menace Park which includes a playground as well as children

Dennis the Menace Playground

4/5(1 review)

Set up a picnic on the tranquil shore of Lake El Estero and let the kids run free in this sandy playground.

Dennis the Menace Playground
Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo featuring religious elements, heritage elements and a monument

San Carlos Cathedral

Admire ecclesiastical relics on display in the heritage center to learn about this cathedral, which is California’s oldest stone building.

San Carlos Cathedral
Maritime Museum showing interior views

Maritime Museum

Follow the story of this fascinating area from the first inhabitants 6000 years ago, to the days of Cannery Row and beyond.

Maritime Museum
Monterey State Historic Park showing a park and signage

Monterey State Historic Park

Find out about California’s Spanish, Mexican and American past with a tour of this park’s restored historical houses and museums.

Monterey State Historic Park

Monterey Convention Center

4/5(1 review)

Learn about the events happening in Monterey Convention Center during your trip to Monterey. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.

Monterey Convention Center

Activities

Monterey: Ocean Paradise, Trolley and Walking Tour

Monterey: Ocean Paradise, Trolley and Walking Tour

AU$32
per adult
Monterey: Ocean Paradise, Trolley and Walking Tour
If you stay around long enough, you may feel a tug at your pant leg at Colton Hall Jail.

Monterey Ghosts Walking Tour By US Ghost Adventures

AU$52
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Ghosts Walking Tour By US Ghost Adventures
Monterey & Carmel Tour with optional Monterey Bay Aquarium

San Francisco: Monterey & Carmel Tour

AU$216
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: Monterey & Carmel Tour
Taste & Enjoy

Old Monterey Walking Food Tour

AU$264
per adult
Old Monterey Walking Food Tour
Monterey: Surfing Rental Package

Monterey: Surfing Rental Package

AU$40
per adult
Monterey: Surfing Rental Package
Carmel Valley Wine Tour's Premium Package

Carmel Valley Wine Tour's Premium Package

AU$341
per adult
Carmel Valley Wine Tour's Premium Package
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Our pick of the best Downtown Monterey Hotel Deals

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA
The price is AU$374 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$374
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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 our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,433 reviews)
"Convenient location, clean property, accommodated room change request for better partial harbor view. This prooerty is little bit overpriced compared to other better located and more updated hotels right on the water."

Reviewed on 13 Jan. 2025

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
3.5 out of 5
700 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
The price is AU$263 per night from 16 Jan to 17 Jan
AU$263
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,453 reviews)
"We enjoyed the stay with our pet"

Reviewed on 10 Jan. 2025

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
The Monterey Hotel
The Monterey Hotel
3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA
The price is AU$198 per night from 16 Jan to 17 Jan
AU$198
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,088 reviews)
"This lovely little hotel is a welcoming stop in an extremely beautiful area. Staff could not have been more friendly and accommodating."

Reviewed on 11 Jan. 2025

The Monterey Hotel
Hotel Pacific
Hotel Pacific
3.5 out of 5
300 Pacific St, Monterey, CA
The price is AU$266 per night from 16 Jan to 17 Jan
AU$266
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,186 reviews)
Nice place
"More beautiful than I expected and location was fabulous"

Reviewed on 9 Jan. 2025

Hotel Pacific
Monterey Marriott
Monterey Marriott
3.5 out of 5
350 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA
The price is AU$373 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
AU$373
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Monterey. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"We booked the jr suite. Such an awesome room with a patio on the 7th floor. So worth it!"

Reviewed on 13 Jan. 2025

Monterey Marriott
Colton Inn
Colton Inn
2.5 out of 5
707 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA
The price is AU$204 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
AU$204
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (972 reviews)
"Friendly staff, close to town and bargain price"

Reviewed on 7 Jan. 2025

Colton Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Monterey

Golden State Theatre showing a city and theatre scenes

Old Monterey

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

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 Perry House while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Old Monterey
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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 Del Monte Golf Course and Golden State Theatre.

Oak Grove
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Alta Mesa

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

Alta Mesa
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Lighthouse District

5/5(4 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, Cannery Row and Monterey Bay Aquarium are top sights worth seeing.

New Monterey
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Monterey Vista

While visiting Monterey Vista, you might make a stop by sights like Munras Avenue and Don Dahvee Park.

Monterey Vista

Downtown Monterey Travel Guide

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