Monterey Wine Country

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Point Lobos State Reserve showing landscape views, forests and a lake or waterhole
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

Where to stay in Monterey Wine Country

Following highway 1 south out of Monterey you get views like this

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.

Downtown Monterey
View of Carmel Beach from Scenic Rd.

Golden Rectangle

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

Golden Rectangle
Houses in Pacific Grove, California

Downtown Carmel

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

Downtown Carmel
One of the most mesmerizing jellyfish species I have ever seen!

New Monterey

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

New Monterey
Sunset

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
Forest Theater Guild showing art and theater scenes

Southeast Carmel

If you're spending some time in Southeast Carmel, Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve are top sights worth seeing.

Southeast 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
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2.5 out of 5
1100 Lighthouse Ave Pacific Grove CA
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Lovers Point Inn

Lovers Point Inn

2 out of 5
625 Ocean View Blvd Pacific Grove CA
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Sentral Gaslamp Quarter

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Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

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3.5 out of 5
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The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert

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The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
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