What's Monterey like for family-friendly vacations?
The destination of Monterey is a great choice if you’ve been thinking about a vacation with your kids. The popular aquarium, whale watching, and beaches are just a few things that make this an attractive vacation spot for families. Arrange a flight into Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), which is the closest airport, or Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal), which is located 16.1 mi (26 km) from the city center.
What's the best hotel for a family vacation to Monterey?
How many family-friendly hotels can I expect to find in Monterey?
Expedia has 11 family-friendly hotels and other accommodations in Monterey.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Monterey?
The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 63°F, while the coldest months are February and December with an average of 52°F. Average annual precipitation for Monterey is 18 inches.
What's there to see and do with your family in Monterey?
Monterey Bay Aquarium, Golden State Theatre, and Fisherman’s Wharf are interesting attractions you and your family will enjoy exploring while you are staying in Monterey. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Waterfront and Munras Avenue.
What's the best way for us to get around Monterey?
To see more of the larger area, hop on a train at Monterey Station. Monterey may not have many public transportation choices so consider a car rental to maximize your time.
"This was our first time staying at this hotel. I traveled with my daughter and husband over spring break. The hotel was beautiful and clean. The staff members were extremely friendly and always helpful. We enjoyed our free breakfast every morning. Parking was easy. And the location was ideal! Just 10 minutes from the Monterrey aquarium and 10 minutes to Carmel! We are definitely going back next time! "
"When we checked in, we were disappointed to find we did not have a balcony as the photo in the room we reserved showed. However, the rest of the trip was wonderful. The pool was beautiful and clean. The room was spacious and very nice. Great customer service really nice brunch at the restaurant even had bikes on site to rent. We will definitely stay here again."
A verified traveler stayed at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
"Front desk staff was very welcoming, pleasant, and helpful. Beautiful and comfortable lobby area with plenty of seating, a reading room with a selection of art and design books, and a computer and printing room my kids loved. The property is so welcoming for dogs and I was happy to see so many well-behaved guest dogs with their owners throughout the hotel. The property is SO much closer to Fisherman’s Wharf than I had realized and surrounded by a wide variety of dining snd shopping options. The beds and pillows are SO comfortable and the room was unexpectedly quiet. It’s one of the quitest nights I’ve had in a hotel room ever. Spacious bathroom, nice lighting options in the room. We did not use the pool but it looked great and we’ll try it out next time we visit. "
A verified traveler from Sacramento stayed at Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay