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Beach Hotels in Monterey

Known for its beautiful beaches and world-class whale watching, Monterey offers a lot for the traveler looking to book a beach vacation. There are 188 beach hotels and other accommodation options to choose from in this seaside destination, so it's easy to find one that meets your needs.

As you browse for a place to stay by the water in Monterey, check out these top-rated beach hotels with positive customer reviews.

Monterey Tides, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel - 3.5-star hotel on the beach. It features an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a restaurant. Guests love the central location and breakfast.

Sanctuary Beach Resort - 4-star spa resort on a private beach. Our travelers recommend its pool and breakfast. This resort boasts an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a restaurant. Activities include beach volleyball.

Lovers Point Inn - 2-star motel near Oceanview Boulevard. It offers free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Guest reviews highlight the beach locale and comfortable rooms.

Asilomar Conference Grounds - 2-star hotel on the beach. It features an outdoor pool, 2 restaurants, and free WiFi. Activities include hiking trails. Guests love the pool and walkable location.

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages - 3-star hotel near Oceanview Boulevard. Our travelers recommend its central location and comfortable rooms. This hotel boasts an outdoor pool, free continental breakfast, and free WiFi.

Planning Your Trip to Monterey

Good weather can be important during a beach vacation, so you can use these local temperature and rainfall averages to decide when to visit.

• Hottest months: September, October, August, and July, with an average temperature of 69°F
• Coldest months: December, January, February, and March, with an average temperature of 44°F
• Driest months: May, October, April, and November, with an average rainfall of 1.33 inches
• Rainiest months: January, February, December, and March, with an average rainfall of 3.79 inches

Sightseeing in and Around Monterey

After arriving and checking into your hotel, you'll probably want to explore your surroundings. If you're excited to scope out the beaches, spend a relaxing day by the water at Carmel Beach or San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater. Experience the area's whale watching and aquarium, and make time for local attractions like Fisherman's Wharf and Monterey Bay Aquarium. For additional things to see and do, consider a visit to Maritime Museum or Dennis the Menace Park. Visitors also enjoy Monterey for its:

• Seafood
• Golfing
• Marina
• Natural setting

Getting Around Monterey

To get to Monterey, book a flight to Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula), the closest major airport which is located 16.1 mi (26 km) from the city center. To see more of the larger area, hop aboard a train at Salinas Station. You can learn about options for water transportation at the local marina.