Monterey State Historic Park
California history lives here. Take a guided walking tour of this heritage neighborhood and National Historic Landmark with restored buildings from the early days of Monterey.
Distance from hotel: 0.69 miles
Category: Activities
Old Fisherman's Wharf
Enjoy a relaxing waterfront setting for shopping and outdoor dining with a backdrop of coastal scenery. Embark on a sailing cruise, fishing trip, or whale watching tour on Monterey Bay.
Distance from hotel: 0.75 miles
Category: Attractions
Cannery Row
Head to this lively waterfront attraction to find shops, restaurants, and wine bars. Rent a kayak and paddle along the Monterey Bay coastline or explore the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Explore this incredible aquarium on Monterey Bay. Discover stunning marine life exhibits, animal feedings, and behind-the-scenes tours. See sharks, jellies, penguins, and sea otters. Please know that tickets need to be purchased from the Monterey Bay Aquarium in advance and is open daily from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Distance from hotel: 1.90 miles
Category: Activities
Whale Watching
Embark on a whale watching adventure from Fisherman’s Wharf and see humpback whales, gray whales, blue whales, and orcas in Monterey Bay. Get close to sea birds, sea lions, seals, and otters.
Dennis The Menace Park
Let the kids have a blast at this celebrated Monterey park and playground with crazy slides, a zip line, a climbing wall, and a maze with lookout tower. Kids also love the steam engine train.
Distance from hotel: 0.49 miles
Category: Attractions
17-mile drive
Drive the Monterey Bay coast, from Pebble Beach to Pacific Grove, past iconic golf courses, white sand beaches, picturesque cliffs, and mystical forests. See the Lone Cypress and Restless Sea at Point Joe.
Carmel Mission
See beautiful architecture, five museums and an active church at this early California mission built in 1771. Take a glimpse into the rich history and heritage of Northern California.
Distance from hotel: 5.14 miles
Category: Attractions
Point Lobos State Reserve
The crown jewel of California’s state parks, Point Lobos offers beautiful coastal hiking trails, abundant wildlife, and some of California's best snorkeling and scuba diving in the Pacific Ocean.
Distance from hotel: 6.90 miles
Category: Activities