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) ![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) ![A charming beach town on the California coast.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180045/eadbc903-3407-48ea-8f1c-f733b297c81a.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 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 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 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 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) ![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) ![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) ### 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 $323 nightly $373 total Apr 5 - Apr 6 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! (1,450 reviews) Centrally located for beaches, aquarium and shops. Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F5%2F2026&endDate=4%2F6%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 $277 nightly $320 total Apr 13 - Apr 14 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) Super nice hotel in downtown Monterey Bay! Loved that it was walking distance to a lot of things. Parking was either valet or self park. We did self park which is in a structure for the hotel. Next block over so easy to get to. Amenities were ok. We wished there was a refrigerator in the room. Staff ... Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F13%2F2026&endDate=4%2F14%2F2026&selected=1866920&PinnedHotelID=1866920&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=864658671704231936) ![Cannery Row Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/110000/104600/104591/9aca4386_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cannery Row Inn 200 Foam St Monterey Monterey CA $122 nightly $140 total Apr 21 - Apr 22 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,276 reviews) Clean place and in a great location. Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F21%2F2026&endDate=4%2F22%2F2026&selected=104591&PinnedHotelID=104591&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 $277 nightly $315 total Mar 26 - Mar 27 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! (1,054 reviews) I had a really enjoyable stay at the Monterey Bay Inn. First, the ocean view is absolutely amazing — waking up to the sound of the waves, seagulls, and sea lions was such a peaceful experience. One of my favorite touches was the complimentary breakfast delivered right to the room every morning. It ... Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F26%2F2026&endDate=3%2F27%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 $219 nightly $249 total Mar 26 - Mar 27 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! (1,546 reviews) Beautiful colonial-style property, very good service, clean, convenient location, and excellent customer service. Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F26%2F2026&endDate=3%2F27%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 $282 nightly $326 total Mar 25 - Mar 26 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! (1,001 reviews) Great staff! 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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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