Monterey Wine Country, CA
Travel Guide
Visit Monterey Wine Country
Where to stay in Monterey Wine Country
Downtown Monterey
The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Monterey. A stop by Monterey State Beach or Golden State Theatre might round out your trip.
Golden Rectangle
If you're spending some time in Golden Rectangle, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Carmel
If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.
New Monterey
If you're spending some time in New Monterey, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row are top sights worth seeing.
Town Center
If you're spending some time in Town Center, Jameson's Classic Motorcycle Museum and Antique Clocks are top sights worth seeing.
Southeast Carmel
If you're spending some time in Southeast Carmel, Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve are top sights worth seeing.
Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG
Yes the staff was wonderful very helpful
Reviewed on 2025/12/3
Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
Great facilities and a buzz about the place.
Reviewed on 2025/11/28
Olympia Lodge
The afternoon staff was friendly and extremely helpful.
Reviewed on 2025/11/26
Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
It was nice stay!
Reviewed on 2025/11/30
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Always a great experience staying here! My family and I didn’t want to leave.
Reviewed on 2025/12/1
Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
Clean room, great amenities, courteous staff
Reviewed on 2025/11/28
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Popular places to visit
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.
Cannery Row
Luxury, leisure and nature come together at this historic sardine-canning district, which is one of Monterey’s most acclaimed recreational areas.
Carmel Beach
Spot birds or catch waves, then spread out a picnic by a campfire and enjoy the views at this picturesque beach.
Fisherman's Wharf
Take a whale tour, admire the ocean views from seafood restaurants and browse the souvenirs for sale in this thriving marina.
Pebble Beach Golf Links
Enjoy a round of golf in Del Monte Forest at Pebble Beach Golf Links. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Asilomar State Beach
Wander amid the rock pools, sand dunes and forests of this special place and you’ll understand why its name translates to “refuge by the sea.”
- Carmel Beach
- Fisherman's Wharf
- Pebble Beach Golf Links
- Asilomar State Beach
- Lovers Point
- The Links at Spanish Bay
- Carmel Plaza
- Del Monte Beach
- Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course
- Naval Postgraduate School
- Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
- Point Pinos Lighthouse
- Laguna Seca Golf Club Ranch
- North Fremont Street
- National Steinbeck Center
