Monterey Wine Country Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Point Lobos State Reserve showing forests, mountains and a lake or waterhole
Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo featuring religious elements, heritage elements and a monument
Central California
Point Pinos Lighthouse featuring general coastal views and a lighthouse
Carmel which includes street scenes, autumn leaves and shopping

Where to stay in Monterey Wine Country

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 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(5 area reviews)

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

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

Northwest Carmel

5/5(1 area review)

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

Northwest Carmel
Forest Theater Guild featuring theatre scenes and a park

Southeast Carmel

When in Southeast Carmel, you can plan a visit to Carmel Plaza and Carmel Mission Basilica, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Southeast Carmel
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Northeast Carmel

4/5(3 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
Lovers Point Inn
Lovers Point Inn
2 out of 5
625 Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA
The price is AU$232 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$232
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this motel in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Loved the location. Our room was missing a wall decoration and our door had not been painted."

Reviewed on 1 Apr. 2025

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 AU$396 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$396
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seaside. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,241 reviews)
"friendly staff"

Reviewed on 1 Apr. 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
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 AU$242 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$242
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seaside. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,051 reviews)
"Great place for the price. Nice options for breakfast"

Reviewed on 2 Apr. 2025

Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG
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Oceanview Designer Beach House 2 Free Movie Passes license #0366
Oceanview Designer Beach House 2 Free Movie Passes license #0366
Pacific Grove
Book a stay at this beach condo in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and patios. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Lovers Point are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (219 reviews)
Views
"Very nice place. Location is perfect. Definitely would stay again."

Reviewed on 24 Feb. 2025

Oceanview Designer Beach House 2 Free Movie Passes license #0366
2 Miles to Beach- Bay Views of Monterey Peninsula + Fire Pits + BBQ + Golf
2 Miles to Beach- Bay Views of Monterey Peninsula + Fire Pits + BBQ + Golf
Seaside
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Seaside. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a water park. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Fisherman's ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (15 reviews)
Great place to stay!
"Me and my friends spent a weekend at this cute and comfy house! The rooms were very clean and the kitchen was modern and had all the utilities needed for cooking! The hosts were very communicative and kind, great place to stay!"

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

2 Miles to Beach- Bay Views of Monterey Peninsula + Fire Pits + BBQ + Golf
The White House - Pacific Grove Beach House - Oceanfront Lovers Point
The White House - Pacific Grove Beach House - Oceanfront Lovers Point
Pacific Grove
Stay at this vacation home in Pacific Grove. Enjoy patios and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Lovers Point are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (80 reviews)
White House
"This is our second year staying at the White House. We will definitely be back again next year. We absolutely love everything about it and you can’t beat the location"

Reviewed on 27 Jan. 2025

The White House - Pacific Grove Beach House - Oceanfront Lovers Point
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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
Carmel Beach which includes landscape views and a beach as well as an individual female

Carmel Beach

4.5/5(23 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 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
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
Lovers Point

Lovers Point

4.5/5(3 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
Pebble Beach Golf Links

Pebble Beach Golf Links

4.5/5(18 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

Cities near Monterey Wine Country

Carmel showing a house and autumn leaves

Carmel

Pacific Grove

Pacific Grove

17-Mile Drive

Pebble Beach

National Steinbeck Center featuring interior views

Salinas