Title: Visit New Monterey: 2026 New Monterey, Monterey Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in New Monterey](https://expedia.com/New-Monterey-Monterey-Hotels.0-n864658671704231936-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Monterey](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Monterey.d180045.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Monterey](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Monterey.d180045.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in New Monterey](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-New-Monterey.d864658671704231936.Car-Rental-Guide)[New Monterey Vacations](https://expedia.com/New-Monterey.d864658671704231936.Destination-Travel-Guides) # New Monterey, CA ## Monterey ![One of the most mesmerizing jellyfish species I have ever seen!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180045/4da19b20-7e56-447b-93af-f67d8fab6e0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![One of the most mesmerizing jellyfish species I have ever seen!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180045/4da19b20-7e56-447b-93af-f67d8fab6e0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![My attempt at an artistic shot! Beautiful day at Monterey.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180045/001d5099-972a-4e04-a852-2525519e9560.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![2 types of treasure hunting in Monterey, CA #beach #summer](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180045/4937474b-c261-4920-bb56-7fe3cd9eeee8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View from Vista Blue Spa at Monterey Plaza Hotel.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180045/41340c25-3b96-4948-9413-54b2cc7e7486.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit New Monterey Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Monterey Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Monterey.dx180045) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Cannery Row showing a sandy beach as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131067/7a8b0314-d258-49d3-b78b-68ee4ab73b53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cannery Row 4.5/5(1,988 reviews) Luxury, leisure and nature come together at this historic sardine-canning district, which is one of Monterey’s most acclaimed recreational areas. [](https://expedia.com/Cannery-Row-New-Monterey.d6131067.Vacation-Attraction) ![My attempt at an artistic shot! Beautiful day at Monterey.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180045/001d5099-972a-4e04-a852-2525519e9560.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater 5/5(10 reviews) Why not spend a carefree afternoon at San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater during your travels in Monterey? Amble around the area's seaside or visit its shops. [](https://expedia.com/San-Carlos-Beach-The-Breakwater-New-Monterey.d6210105.Vacation-Attraction) ![Steinbeck Plaza of Monterey](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634329723878/46e18d85-a321-48f6-813b-443cb198e184.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Steinbeck Plaza 4/5(7 reviews) You can find out about the history of Monterey with a trip to Steinbeck Plaza. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Steinbeck-Plaza-New-Monterey.d553248634329723878.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cute sleepy seal at the coast guard pier in beautiful Monterey, CA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180045/afad230a-fde6-4af5-a2fa-b2f4482638e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Coast Guard Pier 4/5(2 reviews) After visiting Coast Guard Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Monterey. Stroll along the area's pebble beaches, or simply savor its seafood restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Coast-Guard-Pier-New-Monterey.d6328026.Vacation-Attraction) ![View from behind Ed Ricketts old laboratory](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180045/5d407e32-b165-4d62-88da-3cce0ef965ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pacific Biological Laboratories You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Pacific Biological Laboratories during your travels in Monterey. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Pacific-Biological-Laboratories-New-Monterey.d6328062.Vacation-Attraction) ![Coffee with a view ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180045/b7f87e0c-f998-4a5a-a5e7-d99cc90324b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### McAbee Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at McAbee Beach during your trip to Monterey? [](https://expedia.com/McAbee-Beach-Monterey.d553248635983992765.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4583863/5b1ebb3c-e5d2-44c8-bdd2-b457f2bd52a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour $75 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/monterey-bay-whale-watching-tour.a4583863.activity-details) ![RadWagon tandem](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1385287/ccfaa45d-65fb-459c-b8a7-8b9cf4127440.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr $79 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/montereys-17-mile-drive-guided-electric-bike-tour.a1385287.activity-details) ![Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48223089/194ea493-f85e-4071-9dcd-2aedb9f4336f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide $70 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/monterey-whale-watching-tour-with-a-marine-guide.a48223089.activity-details) ![Picture 1 for Activity Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4758083/6f35c3d7-4fcb-467a-9464-1825ae8a7c3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise $95 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/monterey-bay-sunset-catamaran-sailing-cruise.a4758083.activity-details) ![Monterey: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4751405/55972508-9a4b-4ed7-b08f-7f14280d9452.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental $55 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/monterey-and-17-mile-drive-half-day-electric-bike-rental.a4751405.activity-details) ![Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Anytime Admission](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47761192/5ba393f4-c4cf-45d7-9355-10a0229f2e8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo $23 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/monterey-treasure-hunt-the-ride-ticket-power-up-combo.a47761192.activity-details) [See all activities in Monterey](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Monterey.d180045.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## New Monterey Hotel Deals ![Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25100/25067/10063030_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa 400 Cannery Row Monterey CA $332 nightly $383 total Mar 16 - Mar 17 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,454 reviews) We had good view of ocean and it’s was nice to open window and hear ocean. It was a relaxing stay. Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F16%2F2026&endDate=3%2F17%2F2026&selected=25067&PinnedHotelID=25067&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=864658671704231936) ![InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1870000/1867000/1866920/7bb2ea16_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG 750 Cannery Row Monterey CA $278 nightly $321 total Mar 16 - Mar 17 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,111 reviews) Excellent service start to end.. staff and the facilities all great Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F16%2F2026&endDate=3%2F17%2F2026&selected=1866920&PinnedHotelID=1866920&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=864658671704231936) ![Monterey Bay Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3000/2918/9d2dddce_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Monterey Bay Inn 242 Cannery Row Monterey CA $287 nightly $326 total Mar 11 - Mar 12 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,044 reviews) Great view from patio. Clean. Comfortable bed and great breakfast! Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F11%2F2026&endDate=3%2F12%2F2026&selected=2918&PinnedHotelID=2918&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=864658671704231936) ![Victorian Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11400/11328/616363d2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Victorian Inn 487 Foam St Monterey CA $179 nightly $204 total Mar 19 - Mar 20 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,559 reviews) The property is well-maintained and located near points of interest. The property photo is misleading. The building shown in the photo is the reception area. The rooms are next door and are nice hotel rooms, not inn type rooms. We would not hesitate to stay there again. Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F19%2F2026&endDate=3%2F20%2F2026&selected=11328&PinnedHotelID=11328&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=864658671704231936) ![Spindrift Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2700/2671/3d60b89a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Spindrift Inn 652 Cannery Row Monterey CA $256 nightly $296 total Mar 31 - Apr 1 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews) Wonderful staff, clean room and very cozy and relaxing. 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[](https://expedia.com/Monterey-Downtown-Monterey.dx553248635939578117) ![panoramic drone view of Pebble Beach, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/864658025376669696/42bbf452-6a66-4196-bbc0-50acd561a8e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Monterey Vista While Monterey Vista might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Munras Avenue and Del Monte Shopping Center. [](https://expedia.com/Monterey-Monterey-Vista.dx864658025376669696) ![EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6337476/1508e2cd-2bab-4cab-84fa-6859a2db5c48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Alta Mesa If you're spending some time in Alta Mesa, Munras Avenue and Del Monte Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Monterey-Alta-Mesa.dx864658499247034368) ![Path in live oak forest or woods, footpath trail or footway in old grove or woodland. 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