Monterey Wine Country

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Point Lobos State Reserve which includes forests, a lake or waterhole and mountains
Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo which includes religious elements, flowers and a monument
Central California
Point Pinos Lighthouse showing general coastal views and a lighthouse
Carmel showing street scenes, autumn colours 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 Golden State Theatre or Munras Avenue 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
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(12 area reviews)

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(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
Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
1400 Del Monte Blvd, Seaside, CA
The price is €119 per night from 1 Jan to 2 Jan
€119
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2025
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Everything was great! Even though when we arrived at 4 pm power outrage was out and we returned around 6 pm and still no power and then around 6:20 power arrived! Everything was great and breakfast as well!"

Reviewed on 16 Dec 2024

Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay, an IHG Hotel
Lovers Point Inn
Lovers Point Inn
2 out of 5
625 Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA
The price is €119 per night from 26 Dec to 27 Dec
€119
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly staff and easy check in here. Room was super clean. Would definitely stay here again and recommend to others."

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2024

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 €195 per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
€195
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2025
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! (1,217 reviews)
"The place was amazing the staff was super nice and friendly. The only thing that made our stay here bad was room service. I have a two year old and I had requested extra pillows multiple times never got delivered, we requested new sheets and they left them folded on the chair for us to change. We ..."

Reviewed on 17 Dec 2024

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
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Sunny Bungalow
Sunny Bungalow
Seaside
Stay at this vacation home in Seaside. Enjoy a garden and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Fisherman's Wharf are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (85 reviews)
House in Seaside
"Super clean with all the amenities of home. Limited parking though."

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2024

Sunny Bungalow
Walk to Beach, Downtown! Spa & Private Deck Updated Historic Home @ Lovers Pt
Walk to Beach, Downtown! Spa & Private Deck Updated Historic Home @ Lovers Pt
Pacific Grove
Stay at this vacation home in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (238 reviews)
Great location!
"This home is perfect if you want to be close to “it all” but want peace in the evenings and mornings. We were able to walk/bike just about everywhere we wanted to go. We did drive to Point Lobos as that was a bit outside of our biking range, but this was the perfect location for what my wife and ..."

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2024

Walk to Beach, Downtown! Spa & Private Deck Updated Historic Home @ Lovers Pt
Exquisite home with fireplace, balcony, & washer/dryer - dog-friendly
Exquisite home with fireplace, balcony, & washer/dryer - dog-friendly
Pebble Beach
Stay at this vacation home in Pebble Beach. Enjoy patios, an in-room coffeemaker, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Pebble ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (28 reviews)
Wedding Week
"Lovely location, clean accommodations. Easily handled our 9 guests. Only issue was the Pebble Beach gates. I called three times to have our name added to the gate access, but guest services were not able to do so. Gate attendants insisted on charging us to enter and suggested we get reimbursed from ..."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2024

Exquisite home with fireplace, balcony, & washer/dryer - dog-friendly
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Popular places to visit

Monterey Bay Aquarium showing 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
Fisherman\'s Wharf showing 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
Carmel Beach featuring landscape views and a 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
Cannery Row showing 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
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
Carmel which includes autumn colours and a house

Carmel

Soledad

Soledad

17-Mile Drive

Pebble Beach

Monterey

Monterey