Downtown Monterey, CA
Monterey
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Popular places to visit
Golden State Theatre
You can make plans for a show at Golden State Theatre during your stay in Monterey. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
Dennis the Menace Playground
Explore the lovely green spaces of Dennis the Menace Playground and enjoy the golf courses in Monterey. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
Monterey State Historic Park
Enjoy a trip to Monterey State Historic Park and popular activities like golfing in Monterey. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
Maritime Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Maritime Museum during your travels in Monterey. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
San Carlos Cathedral
San Carlos Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Monterey, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
You can take time to visit WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca during your travels to Monterey. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
Downtown Monterey Hotel Deals
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Great place to stay
Reviewed on 29 January 2026
The Monterey Hotel
Great place to stay. Close to everything. Staff very nice.
Reviewed on 21 January 2026
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Nice and clean and great service. Will go back
Reviewed on 27 January 2026
Hotel Pacific
The room was clean and spacious.
Reviewed on 24 January 2026
Monterey Marriott
Great room, location and fantastic staff
Reviewed on 24 January 2026
The Stevenson Monterey
The owners and staff here are amazing! As a former local, this is my go to place. They are kind, accommodating, clean rooms and location is great. Walking distance to Trader Joe’s and shops, even the pier if you’re a walker. The people and cleanliness make the stay!
Reviewed on 26 January 2026
Other neighborhoods around Downtown Monterey
Old Monterey
Old Monterey is a destination visitors seek out for is pristine beaches, ample dining options, and popular aquarium. You might also want to check out attractions like Perry House or Monterey State Historic Park while you're exploring the neighborhood.
Oak Grove
While there might not be top attractions in Oak Grove, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Monterey Bay Aquarium and Del Monte Golf Course.
Alta Mesa
If you're spending some time in Alta Mesa, Munras Avenue and Del Monte Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
Lighthouse District
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 neighborhood.
Monterey Vista
While Monterey Vista might 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 Munras Avenue.
New Monterey
If you're spending some time in New Monterey, Cannery Row and San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Monterey, CA
- Monterey Convention Center
- Golden State Theatre
- Dennis the Menace Playground
- Monterey State Beach
- Monterey State Historic Park
- Cooper-Molera Adobe
- Maritime Museum
- Monterey Pines Golf Club
- Monterey Museum of Art
- San Carlos Cathedral
- Lake El Estero
- California's First Theatre
- Old Custom House
- Stevenson House
- Larkin House
- California's First Brick House
- Monterey Sports Center
- Monterey County Youth Museum
- San Carlos Cemetery
- Dali17 Museum
- Pacific House Museum
- Munras Avenue
