Stay matcher
Choose the part of Monterey that supports the evenings and mornings you actually want—not just the lowest nightly rate.
The area ranking below now favors couples and no car. Once you have picked an area, compare hotels in Monterey.
Best match for walkable days
Use Old Fisherman's Wharf and Downtown as a base when it matches the shape of the days you want.
Best for: A focused part of the trip
Nearby: Monterey Whale Watching Cruise, Old Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey State Historic Park and Custom House
Use Cannery Row and Aquarium District as a base when it matches the shape of the days you want.
Best for: A focused part of the trip
Nearby: Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row and Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
Use Carmel and Point Lobos as a base when it matches the shape of the days you want.
Best for: A focused part of the trip
Nearby: Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Carmel Beach and Scenic Road, Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo
Use Pacific Grove and Asilomar as a base when it matches the shape of the days you want.
Best for: A focused part of the trip
Nearby: Lovers Point Park and Beach, Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
Guided Voyager updates destination guidance regularly, but hours, weather, access, and reservations should be checked close to departure.
Before you go
Confirm current access, hours, reservations, and conditions with Official Monterey Bay Aquarium information.