Monterey was highly rated for aquarium by 4,634 guests from the United States!Monterey Travel Guide
A Wild Coastline and Even Wilder Sealife
Known for beautifully undulating coastline attracting a wealth of wildlife, laid-back Monterey is on a small peninsula. Though now more famous for Monterey Jack cheese, it was once an important sardine fishing town. Some former canning factories now house galleries and shops on a street renamed Cannery Row after a novel by John Steinbeck. A museum and his former home in nearby Salinas can be visited.
The fantastic Monterey Bay Aquarium houses a fascinating range of local sealife, which is so prevalent here that you can often see seals basking on craggy beaches, or sea lions roaring away under piers in Fisherman’s Wharf. Whalewatching tours also depart from here.
South is the Monterey State Historic Park, site of historic buildings including Custom House and the Old Whaling Station with a path made from whalebone. To the east are a couple of Monterey hotels on the beach on Booking.com, and there are also several Monterey hotels with indoor pools.
Right by Monterey Peninsula Airport is one of the city’s 7 golf courses, and there are 3 golf courses near the Laguna Seca Raceway.
Whether you’re here for the Monterey Jazz Festival, or for driving the Big Sur Pacific coast road to the south, if you’re staying with kids, don’t forget to check out the Dennis the Menace Park.
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I LOVED the historic room we got at the Monterey Hotel.
I LOVED the historic room we got at the Monterey Hotel. it was really tiny, but perfect for me. Everything was so pretty, it was very different from what I’m used to. My boyfriend, however, did not enjoy the small room, so the staff upgraded us to a newer room and it had a nice view and it was much bigger. The hotel was clean and staff was very nice. The bed was comfy too. I would stay here again. It was walking distance to the warf and literally 15 min walk to cannery row which was fun.
Brandie
United States of America
10
I go to Monterey every year as a break from all that is...
I go to Monterey every year as a break from all that is Southern California, and I never stay long enough! Fresh air, beautiful nature, calm surroundings! It’s the best. Love the Aquarium and Cannery Row! Explore Big Sur and the Coast and even take a drive to SF, Monterey is seriously so relaxing and I really recommend anyone taking a trip there!
Laura
United States of America
10
Lots to do in this area!
Lots to do in this area! Definitely could use it as a central location for a week vacation. We stayed in Monterey to see the aquarium and Cannery Row but also went to the pebble beach area and Carmel. Is a great place to stay even for Carmel! Very close.
Aleah
United States of America
10
My fiancé and I stayed not too far from the outdoor mall!
My fiancé and I stayed not too far from the outdoor mall! It was literally walking distance and was right off of the freeway as well. So much to do and enjoy. Will definitely be doing an overnight visit again soon.
Colleen
United States of America
10
A lot of "tourist trap" restaurants & not a...
A lot of "tourist trap" restaurants & not a lot of help from the brochures given by the hotel. We literally had only 2 good meals in the 3 days we were there, & that was Schooners & some Bar & Grill on Cannery Row (Danny's, maybe). We had 7 meals all together & 5 were pretty much lousy.
Julie
United States of America
10
While in Monterey, my teenage daughter and another friend...
While in Monterey, my teenage daughter and another friend and mother went on a whale watching tour that was absolutely breathtaking. Monterey provides a beautiful backdrop in a fishing and tourist community. Beautiful
“Walking distance to the wharf and downtown area. Spacious, clean room. Balcony. Two showers in the bathroom. We were on the side facing the theater garden, so street noise wasn't an issue. Definitely the nicest hotel in Monterey this close to the wharf.”
“Merritt House is a wonderful Inn! The rooms are Tastefully and comfortably appointed. My wife and I were both pleasantly surprised at how quiet things were there. Other Travellers had very well-behaved children only existed at breakfast. Free parking in Downtown Monterey is always a plus location is convenient to Fisherman's Wharf Cannery Row and the downtown area.”
“Loved the vintage style and staff friendliness. We also loved the location in the historic area of downtown Monterey. We will definitely return to this wonderful hotel.”
“The best thing was the two days for the price of 1 day deal through the hotel for the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Call the hotels in Monterey to see if they offer the same deal, it seems like a lot of them would also offer it. I liked the location. The front desk staff were polite.”
“Clean rooms. Good location. Cheaper than most places in town. With Monterey being so beautiful it would be a shame to stay in a hotel room the entire time. If you're looking for a clean, but not fancy, room and a decent breakfast, this place will work just fine.”
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