Monterey Wine Country

Travel Guide

Point Lobos State Reserve showing landscape views, forests and a lake or waterhole
Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo featuring flowers, a monument and heritage elements
Central California which includes general coastal views and rocky coastline
Point Pinos Lighthouse which includes a lighthouse and general coastal views
Carmel featuring autumn leaves, shopping and street scenes

Where to stay in Monterey Wine Country

Carmel featuring signage, a city and nightlife

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.

Downtown Monterey
Carmel featuring a house, fall colors and a sunset

Golden Rectangle

If you're spending some time in Golden Rectangle, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Golden Rectangle
Carmel featuring a house, fall colors and a sunset

Downtown Carmel

If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Carmel
Monterey Bay Aquarium showing marine life and interior views

New Monterey

If you're spending some time in New Monterey, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row are top sights worth seeing.

New Monterey
Pacific Grove featuring hiking or walking as well as a couple

Town Center

If you're spending some time in Town Center, Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History and Jameson's Classic Motorcycle Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Town Center
Carmel featuring a house, fall colors and a sunset

Northwest Carmel

While visiting Northwest Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.

Northwest Carmel
Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG

Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1400 Del Monte Blvd, Seaside, CA
The price is P6,780 per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
P6,780
P7,707 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seaside. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,162 reviews)
Staff was good but rooms were not that clean

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025

Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG
Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

3.5 out of 5
1441 Canyon Del Rey Blvd, Seaside, CA
The price is P9,386 per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
P9,386
P12,016 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seaside. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,372 reviews)
Overall, I really liked this hotel. It’s within walking distance from the beach, and there’s an indoor pool — perfect for relaxing in the evening. The gym is small, but it has everything you need for a basic workout. Breakfast was great — the oatmeal was amazing! Honestly, I’d come back just for ...

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
Sea Breeze Inn And Cottages

Sea Breeze Inn And Cottages

2.5 out of 5
1100 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA
Book a stay at this golf motel in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
The location. Our room had a back door that opened to incredible view of the ocean

Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025

Sea Breeze Inn And Cottages
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sentral Gaslamp Quarter

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter

3 out of 5
502 10th Avenue, San Diego, CA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Petco Park and Port of San Diego ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (534 reviews)
The room was beautiful very clean and comfortable

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

3.5 out of 5
1091 Pinehurst Ln, Palm Desert, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star golf condo in Palm Desert. Enjoy free WiFi, 7 outdoor pools, and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,214 reviews)
Everything was amazing!!! 10 out of 10, the only place I will stay when I come back to Palm Springs :). The manager Deion the manager (I believe is his name), helped me put tremendously, I appreciate his kindness so shoutout to him!

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
Lagonita Lodge

Lagonita Lodge

3 out of 5
183 Lagonita Ln, Big Bear Lake, CA
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly aparthotel in Big Bear Lake. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,934 reviews)
Everything was amazing

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

Lagonita Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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