Monterey Wine Country, CA

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Point Lobos State Reserve which includes landscape views, mountains and forest scenes
Point Lobos State Reserve which includes landscape views, mountains and forest scenes
Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo featuring flowers, religious elements and a monument
Central California
Point Pinos Lighthouse showing a lighthouse and general coastal views

Where to stay in Monterey Wine Country

Following highway 1 south out of Monterey you get views like this

Downtown Monterey

The beaches and seaside views 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
View of Carmel Beach from Scenic Rd.

Golden Rectangle

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

Golden Rectangle
Houses in Pacific Grove, California

Downtown Carmel

If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Carmel
One of the most mesmerizing jellyfish species I have ever seen!

New Monterey

If you're spending some time in New Monterey, Cannery Row and San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater are top sights worth seeing.

New Monterey
Forest Theater Guild which includes theater scenes and art

Southeast Carmel

If you're spending some time in Southeast Carmel, Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve are top sights worth seeing.

Southeast Carmel
Sunset

Town Center

If you're spending some time in Town Center, Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History and Jameson's Classic Motorcycle Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Town Center
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 ¥18,082 per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
¥18,082
¥20,548 total
Feb 16 - Feb 17
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,209 reviews)
Everything in the room was great. The staff was wonderful.

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG
Sea Breeze Inn And Cottages

Sea Breeze Inn And Cottages

2.5 out of 5
1100 Lighthouse Ave Pacific Grove CA
Book a stay at this golf motel in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,032 reviews)
quiet and near the beach, shopping and dining.

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

Sea Breeze Inn And Cottages
Lovers Point Inn

Lovers Point Inn

2 out of 5
625 Ocean View Blvd Pacific Grove CA
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! (1,246 reviews)
We were really pleased with our ocean view from the third floor. There was a beautiful park 1 minute walk across the street. Also an excellent restaurant right across the street. Located on Oceanview drive just beautiful coastline right down to the entrance to the 17 mile drive We have a new place ...

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

Lovers Point Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
2021 Remodeled Victorian in Excellent Location, Close to Beach and Downtown

2021 Remodeled Victorian in Excellent Location, Close to Beach and Downtown

Pacific Grove CA
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (339 reviews)
Stay was nice, host was welcoming. Only thing I dinit like was it wasn’t stated in the description that your only renting the first floor. I thought it was gona be the whole house

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

2021 Remodeled Victorian in Excellent Location, Close to Beach and Downtown
Stunning Sea View - License # 0104

Stunning Sea View - License # 0104

Pacific Grove CA
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (398 reviews)
Been staying here for years!Beautiful home great view

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Stunning Sea View - License # 0104
Sunny Bungalow

Sunny Bungalow

Seaside CA
Stay at this vacation home in Seaside. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Fisherman's ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (114 reviews)
Host was accommodating and communication was timely. House was clean, comfortable and orderly.

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Sunny Bungalow
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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