Monterey Vista
Monterey




Visit Monterey Vista
Things to do

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo

Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Top hotels in Monterey Vista

Stargazer Hotel
"I loved that inside pool which I why I booked to begin with. Staff was super friendly and the room was clean and comfortable. The walls however are so thin. I’m a light sleeper and could hear everything outside. At one point I can hear the person next door snoring."
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2026

Mariposa Inn & Suites
"Very kind front desk staff. The property made it so easy for us to travel with our dog. I love that it was centrally located to Carmel and the fisherman‘s wharf."
Reviewed on Jul 9, 2026

Aura Inn Monterey
"Stayed 5 nights from Sunday- Friday. Last week of June to July 3, 2026. Very clean room bedding and towels were very nice. Place was very quiet. Room stayed cool with the great air conditioning. Staff was very friendly and pleasant. Our room had coffee and coffee maker, microwave, refrigerator and ..."
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2026

Carmel Hill Lodge
"Room not clean at check in. Saw cockroach in room this morning. Left by 6am"
Reviewed on Jul 6, 2026

Pelican Inn Monterey
"Great motel for a great price! Very clean and near the main area of Monterey. I would definitely stay here again. If you stay here, I recommend staying on the top floor if you can because the ceiling is thin and I could hear the neighbors above when I stayed on the bottom floor."
Reviewed on Jul 9, 2026

Monterey Surf Inn
"I had rented this site for a friend and my son once before so now that me and my younger son were visiting I thought this would be a great place. I was wrong!!! Wow we had a "corner" room litterally in the corner of the hotel, and it was packed the matresses were stained the bedding didn't fit, there ..."
Reviewed on Jul 9, 2026
Where to stay in Monterey Vista

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 Dennis the Menace Playground might round out your trip.

New Monterey
If you're spending some time in New Monterey, Cannery Row and San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater are top sights worth seeing.

Old Monterey
Old Monterey is a destination visitors seek out for is pristine beaches, ample dining options, and popular aquarium. You might also want to check out attractions like Waterfront or Monterey State Historic Park while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Alta Mesa
If you're spending some time in Alta Mesa, Munras Avenue and Del Monte Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

Lighthouse District
Lighthouse District is well-regarded for its pristine beaches, ample dining options, and popular aquarium, and you might also want to make a stop by Cannery Row, a top sight in the neighborhood.














