The City of Monterey is approximately 115 miles south of San Francisco, and 350 miles
north of Los Angeles. San Francisco is about two hours by auto, and the
drive from Los Angeles is roughly six hours. Home to the
famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, great restaurants
golf courses, hotels and shopping
options. Explore nearby
Big Sur, Carmel and
Santa Cruz.
Lodging .... Dining .... Entertainment .... Shopping
Lodging Accommodations
Hotels and Inns in Monterey that either our staff have personally experienced,
or that we have heard trustworthy guest reviews for these accommodations.
Also see a large list of most all Monterey Hotels to compare rates.
Staff Recommended Hotels
Hyatt Regency... Otter Inn ... Marriott Monterey ... Portola Hotel & Spa ... Spindrift
Downtown Travelodge ... Monterey Bay Inn ... Hilton Garden Inn ... Hotel Pacific ... Asilomar Conference Grounds
Click here for our most complete list of Hotels in Monterey
And for other Monterey Hotels we may have missed.
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Dining Guide
Restaurant reviews for Monterey California best eateries!
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Attractions and Entertainment
Cannery Row
Perhaps the most popular vacation destination on California's Central Coast. This historic waterfront district made
famous by Steinbeck. Its' restaurants, waterfront hotels, shopping and exciting nightlife is popular for
tourists and locals. There is much to do for all ages and a place not to be missed.
We recommend Monterey Bay Plaza Hotel & Spa overlooking Bay @ Cannery Row.
Historic Fisherman's Wharf
We recommend Portola Hotel & Spa ... overlooking the Bay at Fisherman's Wharf.
World-class Golf Courses
Monterey Bay Aquarium
We recommend The Otter Inn two blocks to Monterey Bay Aquarium
17 mile drive
One of the most photographed drives in the world. You'll drive past Del Monte Forest,
Seal and Bird Rocks, Fan shell Beach, Point Joe, with the drama of the restless
pounding surf of the Pacific Ocean at your side. You'll see brown pelicans,
black cormorant's, California sea otters, harbor seals, and idle sea
lions all in their natural habitat. You'll pass emerald green
fairways of the most famous golf course in the world,
Pebble Beach Golf Links. Stop and picnic
and take your shoes off!
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Shopping Monterey
The shops and galleries of nearby Carmel.
In the small village of Carmel by the sea, just down the road from the city of Monterey,
is a famous world class shopping Mecca. Without exaggeration this village has
some of the most exciting shops outside Beverly Hills. Shopping here,
unlike city shopping, is a delightful, relaxed experience.
The galleries are host to world class art and
the restaurants are unparalleled!
"My favorite place to shop
in California!",
Bev Brady
@CTD
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The Wharf General Store
Located on historic Fisherman’s Wharf. Home to thousands of great gift
and souvenirs and collectibles. Balcony overlooks Monterey Bay.
The Wharf's General Store
14 Fisherman's Wharf
Monterey, California
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