Welcome to Monterey, home of the celebrated Monterey Bay Aquarium, extraordinary coastal views and iconic attractions like Cannery Row and Old Fisherman's Wharf. Monterey's historic downtown, along with its main thoroughfare, Alvarado Street, is lined with diverse restaurants, wine tasting rooms, craft breweries and unique shops. Places to stay in Monterey range from waterfront resorts to quaint inns and family-friendly hotels.
Places to Stay in Monterey
Accommodations to Fit Every Style of Traveler
So Much to See and Do
Popular Attractions, Epic Outdoor Adventures and Historic Sites
Where to Eat and Drink
Fresh Seafood, Local Produce, Award-Winning Wines and Craft Breweries
The Salty Seal Brewpub & Sports Bar
Comanche Cellars
Sly McFly's
Old Fisherman's Grotto
Lalla Grill Oceanside
Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill
The Sardine Factory
The Fish Hopper
Estéban Restaurant
A Taste of Monterey- Wine Market & Bistro
Peter B's
Rosine's Restaurant
Schooners
Whaling Station Steakhouse
More to Explore
Just Minutes Away from Everything Monterey County has to Offer
Getting to Monterey County
Flying
It’s easy to get to and around Monterey County. Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) has reach to over 95 domestic and international destinations with just one connection. Monterey County is also a short 1 hour 15 minute drive from San José Mineta International Airport (SJC).
Driving
- San Jose: 1 hour
- San Francisco: 2 hours
- Oakland: 2 hours
- Sacramento: 3 hours
- Los Angeles: 5 hours