Monterey Wine Country, CA

Travel Guide

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
Carmel featuring street scenes, shopping and autumn leaves

Where to stay in Monterey Wine Country

Carmel featuring signage, a city and street scenes

Downtown Monterey

4.5/5(251 area reviews)

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
Carmel featuring autumn leaves, a house and a sunset

Golden Rectangle

5/5(186 area reviews)

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

Golden Rectangle
Carmel featuring autumn leaves, a house and a sunset

Downtown Carmel

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

Downtown Carmel
Monterey Bay Aquarium which includes 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
Pacific Grove featuring hiking or walking as well as a couple

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
Carmel featuring autumn leaves, a house and a sunset

Northwest Carmel

4.5/5(159 area reviews)

While visiting Northwest Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.

Northwest Carmel
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 ¥18,006 per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
¥18,006
¥20,467 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
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! (1,188 reviews)
Eggs, bagels,pancakes, sausage, cereal muffins,grayvi, coffee and more.realy good

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG
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 ¥25,549 per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
¥25,549
¥32,611 total
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,406 reviews)
Room was clean, staff was great and easy to get around and close to shopping center.

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
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! (1,200 reviews)
The room was very spacious and clean. The view was so beautiful great ocean view. The staff was very friendly

Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025

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.
Oceanview Designer Beach House 2 Free Movie Passes license #0366

Oceanview Designer Beach House 2 Free Movie Passes license #0366

Pacific Grove CA
Book a stay at this beach condo in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (245 reviews)
The location was the amenity.We could walk wherever we wanted.The apartment had everything we wanted.And the free passes to the Aquarium was an added bonus.

Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025

Oceanview Designer Beach House 2 Free Movie Passes license #0366
Monterey Co. Bungalow Near the Ocean - 2 Free Aquarium Passes Included!

Monterey Co. Bungalow Near the Ocean - 2 Free Aquarium Passes Included!

Seaside CA
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Seaside. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Fisherman's ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (295 reviews)
This is such a great little spot! Worked perfectly for our family and was close enough to fun spots in Carmel and Monterey. The hosts were great with communication and the house was well stocked with everything we needed

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025

Monterey Co. Bungalow Near the Ocean - 2 Free Aquarium Passes Included!
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! (334 reviews)
This property is amazing. Very clean and comfortable for a family of 5 adults. Kitchen well stocked. Welcome folder has lots of useful information. Modern upgrades all over the house. Very safe neighborhood and close to everything you need to enjoy a great stay. The host is very responsive and helpful. ...

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

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