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 Golden State Theatre or Munras Avenue 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.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
The service, room, bed and breakfast was off the charts!
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG
Clean room
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
Lovers Point Inn
Enjoyed our stay here on the 3rd floor with sweeping ocean views. Room was spotless and just the perfect size for a weekend getaway. Staff was polite and courteous. Amazing coastal trail just right across the street. Beachfront restaurant is conveniently located near the property. Highly ...
Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025
The Americana Village
Very very nice staff, they are the best staff I’ve ever seen. And the hotel is great too would stay again.
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025
Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
Amazing front desk staff very sweet kind and ever so welcoming. Have been nothing but amazing this entire time and has made us feel so welcome. Do yourself an absolute favor and go to this hotel, the staff is wonderful!!
Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025
Lagonita Lodge
Helpful staff.
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025
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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.
Fisherman's Wharf
Take a whale tour, admire the ocean views from seafood restaurants and browse the souvenirs for sale in this thriving marina.
Carmel Beach
Spot birds or catch waves, then spread out a picnic by a campfire and enjoy the views at this picturesque beach.
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.”
