Attractions

Fun for all ages, Old Fisherman's Wharf is home to amazing restaurants (many specializing in seafood), kitschy tourist shops, and games kids love. Get tickets for whale watching tours and bay cruises, plus charter boats for fishing and sailing.

101 Washington Street, Monterey, CA 93940

More than 2 million visitors each year visit one of the world's most renowned aquariums. Fan favorites include the sea otters and kelp forest, where you can watch scuba divers hand-feed sharks and other fishes while chatting with the crowds.

886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940

Made famous by American author John Steinbeck's story of the same name, Cannery Row was once a working waterfront district for canning fish from Monterey Bay. Today it's a destination for shopping, dining, and Monterey's nightlife.

Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940

Enhance your Monterey experience by visiting the historic Cooper Molera Adobe, a National Trust Historic Site in Moterey's Old Town Historic District. Just moments away from the Monterey Hotel, immerse yourself in the diversity of early California life and explore the beautifully preserved gardens and adobe buildings steeped in rich cultural heritage.

506 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA 93940

Discover the essence of Monterey's vast wine and beer scene with a one-of-a-kind tour in a Volkswagen Bus! Kombi Tours includes three local tasting stops and a boxed lunch or charcuterie for up to 6 people. Let Kombi Tours elevate your Monterey Peninsula experience, allowing you to savor every moment in comfort and style. 

Carmel, CA

The First TED talk took place here in 1984. Within a short walk of The Monterey Hotel, the Monterey Conference Center is a modern, state-of-the-art meeting facility.

1 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940

From mid-October to mid-February, Monarch butterflies overwinter in the hospitable microclimate of Pacific Grove. It's as if they know this charming coastal town on the tip of the Monterey Peninsula will welcome them, as it does all visitors.

Pacific Grove, CA

Discover one of the most scenic drives in the world as you meet the inspiring Lone Cypress, ponder the giant trees at Crocker Grove, digest the untouched beauty at Fanshell Beach, behold the power of the Restless Sea at Point Joe, stroll the boardwalk above the beach at Spanish Bay, and much, much more.

Pebble Beach, CA

The Golden State Theater is a 15,000 square-foot Moorish castle on Alvarado street, a short walk from The Monterey Hotel. The Theater has been restored and features an Old World grand lobby, mezzanine, one thousand plush velvet seats, state-of-the-art sounds and more!  

417 Alvarado Street Monterey, CA 93940

During your stay in Monterey, visit the Monterey Museum of Art which prides itself in cultivating curiosity in the visual arts of the past, present and future. Throughout the year, the Museum features an array of exhibits and local artists that showcase the diversity of California art. 

Please visit their website to learn more about hours and admission prices. 

559 Pacific Street Monterey, CA 93940

Just steps away from our hotel, downtown Monterey features over 400 shops where you can immerse yourself in the rich history that Monterey offers. Alvarado Street, which is recognized as a "Main Street Community" by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, is adjacent to several historic buildings, most of which offer daily tours. 

Alvarado Street, Monterey, CA 93940