Lighthouse District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

Monterey Bay Aquarium featuring interior views and marine life

Monterey Bay Aquarium

4.5/5(12 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 a beach and rugged coastline

17-Mile Drive

4.5/5(15 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 showing a beach as well as a small group of people

Cannery Row

4/5(17 reviews)

Renamed after John Steinbeck’s Cannery Row, this historic area has transformed since the gritty industrial days described in the book.

Cannery Row
Fisherman\'s Wharf featuring boating and general coastal views as well as a large group of people

Fisherman's Wharf

4/5(31 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 which includes a beach and mist or fog

Del Monte Beach

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

Del Monte Beach
Del Monte Golf Course

Del Monte Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Monterey at Del Monte Golf Course. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.

Del Monte Golf Course

Activities

Monterey: Ocean Paradise, Trolley and Walking Tour

Monterey: Ocean Paradise, Trolley and Walking Tour

AU$30
Per adult
Monterey: Ocean Paradise, Trolley and Walking Tour
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

AU$106
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

AU$91
Per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat 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$30
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Ghosts Walking Tour By US Ghost Adventures
Monterey: 17-Mile Drive Self-Guided Audio Tour

Scenic 17-Mile Self-Guided Driving Tour

AU$20
Per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Scenic 17-Mile Self-Guided Driving Tour
1-Hour Monterey and Cannery Row GoCar Tour

1-Hour Monterey and Cannery Row GoCar Tour

AU$150
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
1-Hour Monterey and Cannery Row GoCar Tour
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Our pick of the best Lighthouse District Hotel Deals

Victorian Inn
Victorian Inn
3 out of 5
487 Foam St, Monterey, CA
The price is AU$279 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
AU$279
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,383 reviews)
"Very nice hidden little gem! Will definitely be returning!"

Reviewed on 24 Nov. 2024

Victorian Inn
Cannery Row Inn
Cannery Row Inn
2 out of 5
200 Foam St Monterey, Monterey, CA
The price is AU$147 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
AU$147
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Awesome"

Reviewed on 24 Nov. 2024

Cannery Row Inn
Wave Street Inn
Wave Street Inn
2.5 out of 5
571 Wave Street, Monterey, CA
The price is AU$279 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$279
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Everything was in walking distance. We had a great time. The staff were helpful and very friendly. We will come back to stay here again."

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2024

Wave Street Inn
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$328 per night from 11 Dec to 12 Dec
AU$328
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Book a stay at this 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! (2,359 reviews)
"Beautiful property, excellent vacation!"

Reviewed on 24 Nov. 2024

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$252 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$252
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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! (1,420 reviews)
Great stay in November
"This is a historic beautiful and well run hotel. Shout out to the restaurant Esteban’s. Excellent tapas!"

Reviewed on 25 Nov. 2024

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
The price is AU$639 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
AU$639
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,323 reviews)
"Delightful as usual!"

Reviewed on 22 Nov. 2024

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around 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
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 Colton Hall Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Old Monterey
Carmel which includes street scenes, signage and a city

Downtown Monterey

5/5(5 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
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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 Monterey Bay Aquarium and Del Monte Golf Course.

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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Monterey Vista

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

Monterey Vista

Lighthouse District Travel Guide

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