Why go
- City in California, United States.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Monterey Bay Aquarium.
- Served by Monterey Regional Airport (MRY).
History
Monterey is a city on the southern edge of Monterey Bay, on the Central Coast of California. Located in Monterey County, the city occupies a land area of 8.645 sq mi (22.39 km2) and recorded a population of 30,218 in the 2020 census.
Must-see attractions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8C3fzRYXSNE · 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940 · montereybayaquarium.org
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Where to stay
750 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940 · ihg.com
1101 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 · montereypeninsulainn.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGY_6gtHC8o · Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940 · portolahotel.com
1200 Olmsted Rd, Monterey, CA 93940 · comfortinnmontereyairport.com
150 Fountain Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 · ihg.com
3295 Dunes Dr, Marina, CA 93933 · thesanctuarybeachresort.com
1110 Del Monte Ave, Monterey, CA 93940 · hotel1110.com
55 Camino Aguajito, Monterey, CA 93940 · montereybaylodge.com
2332 N Fremont St, Monterey, CA 93940 · pacificinnmonterey.com
200 Foam St, Monterey, CA 93940 · canneryrowinn.com
1011 La Salle Ave, Seaside, CA 93955 · sandcastleinnseaside.com
1046 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA 93940 · stargazerhotel.com
366 Cabrillo St, Monterey, CA 93944 · ihg.com
1111 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 · monarchresortmontereybay.com
1986 Del Monte Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955 · seasideinnseaside.com
407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA 93940 · montereyhotel.com
1106 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955 · discoveryinnmonterey.com
625 Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 · loverspointinnpg.com
1200 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA 93940 · montereysurfinn.com
2700 17 Mile Dr, Pebble Beach, CA 93953 · pebblebeach.com
1150 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA 93940 · sonesta.com
1875 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955 · sanddollarinnseaside.com
1140 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 · theolympialodge.com
2030 N Fremont St, Monterey, CA 93940 · wyndhamhotels.com
350 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA 93940 · marriott.com
1425 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA 93940 · sonesta.com
2030 Del Monte Ave, Monterey, CA 93940 · montereyoceansideinn.us
2201 Del Monte Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955 · sealampinnseasideca.com
408 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 · pacificgrovesuites.com
1000 Aguajito Rd, Monterey, CA 93940 · hilton.com
1386 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA 93940 · mariposamonterey.com
2600 Sand Dunes Dr, Monterey, CA 93940 · marriott.com
3290 Dunes Dr, Marina, CA 93933 · bestwestern.com
936 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA 93940 · innbythebaymonterey.com
1150 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 · lighthouselodgecottages.com
1131 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955 · economyinnseasideca.com
2042 N Fremont St, Monterey, CA 93940 · montereyfairgroundsinnca.com
Indoor
2124 N Fremont St, Monterey, CA 93940 · res.windsurfercrs.com
Restaurants & places to go
French, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo 16:30-21:00 · 867 Wave Street, 93940 · bistromoulin.com
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-18:00; Fr-Su 11:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · 700 Cannery Row, Monterey, 93940 · quicklybobamonterey.com
Restaurant · Tarpy’s is the real deal; five-star, American country comfort food, pure and simple. Opening hours: Mo-Th, Su 11:30-21:00; Fr, Sa 11:30-22:00 ·… · tarpys.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00 · 720 Cannery Row, 93940 · bubbagump.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:30-01:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 1315 Del Monte Boulevard, Seaside, 93955 · locations.in-n-out.com
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: step-free access · 406 Lighthouse Avenue, Monterey, 93940 · locations.baskinrobbins.com
Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00 · 1349 Canyon del Rey Boulevard, Seaside, 93955 · chilis.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 154 Country Club Gate, Pacific Grove, 93950 · pizza.dominos.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · locations.ikessandwich.com
Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 2160 California Avenue, Sand City, 93955 · locations.jamba.com
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00, Sa-Su 10:00-20:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 570 Munras Avenue, Monterey, 93940 · pandaexpress.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 04:30-21:00 Features: takeaway · 2020 Del Monte, Monterey, 93940 · starbucks.com
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr-Sa 11:30-14:30,17:00-21:30; Su-Th 11:30-14:30,17:00-21:00 · 538 Lighthouse Avenue, Monterey, 93940-1423 · namasteibmonterey.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 500 Del Monte Center, Monterey, 93940 · locations.chipotle.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 17:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · 1188 Forest Avenue, 93950 · alfredospastariaandmozzarellabar.com
Paraguayan, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 08:00-15:00; Th-Fr 08:00-15:00; Sa-Su 08:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating · 111 Central Avenue, Pacific Grove, 93950 · cafeguarani.com
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-14:30 Features: outdoor seating · 631 Ocean View Boulevard, 93950 · cremapg.com
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 11:30-14:30, 16:30-20:45; Sa-Su 12:30-20:45 Features: outdoor seating · 1180 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, 93950 · lovethaipg.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Su 11:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access, dogs welcome · 1120 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific… · lucyspg.com
Diner, American, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-15:00 · 1670 Fremont Boulevard, 93955 · facebook.com
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo, We-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 12:00-18:00 · 309 Lighthouse Avenue · paprikacafe-monterey.com
Wings, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1951 Fremont Boulevard, Seaside, 93955
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · 514 Lighthouse Avenue, 93940 · crystalfish-monterey.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Pretzel, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Coffee, Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:45-19:00; Fr 07:45-13:30
Hawaiian, Restaurant · Hawaiian restaurant · konamonterey.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-19:00; Sa-Su 07:30-19:00 · 2160 California Avenue, 93955 · caffebyrosines.com
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Features: vegan options
Cuban, Cafe · Cuban cafe
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · 444 Cannery Row, Monterey, 93940
International, Restaurant · International restaurant · 620 Lighthouse Avenue
Poke, Restaurant · Poke restaurant
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
European, Restaurant · European restaurant
Bagel, Fast Food · Bagel fast food
Brunch, Cafe · Brunch cafe
Korean, Restaurant · Korean restaurant
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo,Th,Fr 10:30-17:00; Sa,Su 09:00-17:00; Tu,We 10:30-17:00
Indoor
Restaurant · Opening hours: 16:30-21:00 Features: step-free access · beachhousepg.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00 · 789 · fishwife.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 1090 Fremont Boulevard, Seaside, 93955-5713 · bk.com
Ice Cream · ice cream · 708 Lighthouse Avenue, 93950 · theicecreamshoppepg.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-02:00; Su 07:00-01:00 Features: takeaway · 1830 Fremont Boulevard, Seaside, 93955 · locations.tacobell.com
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Airports
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 2.7 mi to the centre
Monterey, CA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 5 airlines (United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, US Airways…) · direct flights to 6 destinations incl. Los Angeles, Phoenix, Denver, Las Vegas, San Diego… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- United Airlines UA (CRJ, EM2) · 3 routes: Denver*, Los Angeles*, San Francisco*
- Alaska Airlines AS (CRJ, Dash 8-400) · 2 routes: Los Angeles*, San Diego*
- American Airlines AA (CRJ) · 2 routes: Los Angeles*, Phoenix*
- US Airways US (CRJ) · 2 routes: Los Angeles*, Phoenix*
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 1 route: Las Vegas
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS) 16 mi to the centre
30 Mortensen Ave, Salinas, CA 93905 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Marina Municipal Airport (OAR) 8.8 mi to the centre
Marina, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI) 23 mi to the centre
Watsonville, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Monterey Regional Airport (MRY). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MRY has direct flights to 6 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Los Angeles, Phoenix, Denver, Las Vegas, San Diego…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Monterey, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Bus · Monterey, California · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Tours & experiences
Walking Tour