Seaside, CA

Travel Guide

Fort Ord Dunes State Park showing a beach
Fort Ord Dunes State Park which includes a sandy beach
Fort Ord Dunes State Park which includes a beach
Fort Ord Dunes State Park featuring tranquil scenes
Fort Ord Dunes State Park featuring general coastal views and a sandy beach

Where to stay in Seaside

Default Image

Sand City

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Sand City. You might want to make time for a stop at Monterey State Beach or Fort Ord Dunes State Park.

Sand City
Default Image

Mescal Corridor NW

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Mescal Corridor NW and surrounding area, you can visit North Fremont Street and Monterey County Fairgrounds.

Mescal Corridor NW
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
$188 nightly
The price is $213 total per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
$213 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seaside. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,103 reviews)
"Nice property for the price. Nice breakfast buffet included. Staff were great!"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG
Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
3.5 out of 5
1441 Canyon Del Rey Blvd, Seaside, CA
$269 nightly
The price is $307 total per night from Aug 6 to Aug 7
$307 total
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seaside. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,316 reviews)
"Early morning free breakfast was great. Close drive to Monterey bay aquarium."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
Sand Castle Inn
Sand Castle Inn
2 out of 5
1011 La Salle Ave, Seaside, CA
$90 nightly
The price is $103 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$103 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Seaside. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Close to alot of beachs"

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Sand Castle Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The perfect Monterey Bay vacation home
The perfect Monterey Bay vacation home
Seaside
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Seaside. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Fisherman's ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (174 reviews)
Great space & location
"We returned to this home because it's a lovely space and a great location. The kitchen is very well stocked with pots and pans, serving dishes and utensils so we had a good time cooking for family. There's a patio to eat outdoors and the neighborhood is quiet."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

The perfect Monterey Bay vacation home
Seaside Vacation Home
Seaside Vacation Home
Seaside
Stay at this vacation home in Seaside. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Fisherman's Wharf ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6 reviews)
A Wonderful Stay
"We had a wonderful stay at this Seaside property. The beds were comfortable, the views were astounding, and we had everything we needed."

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2024

Seaside Vacation Home
A Spectacular View of the Bay! ⚜️⛱️⚓️✨ 6 mins to the beach! Great for big groups
A Spectacular View of the Bay! ⚜️⛱️⚓️✨ 6 mins to the beach! Great for big groups
Seaside
Stay at this vacation home in Seaside. Enjoy a garden, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Fisherman's Wharf are ...
Perfect
"Everything is so accurate. Noelle is extremely responsive and the house has all you need. Will come back!!"

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2025

A Spectacular View of the Bay! ⚜️⛱️⚓️✨ 6 mins to the beach! Great for big groups
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Things to do

Reviews of Seaside

4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
132
5 - Excellent 31%
4 - Good
206
4 - Good 48%
3 - Okay
72
3 - Okay 17%
2 - Disappointing
16
2 - Disappointing 4%
1 - Terrible
4
1 - Terrible 1%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Cute and quiet town.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Not the greatest

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

We didn’t spend any time in Seaside other than in the hotel. We were there for the Jurassic Park exhibit at the Monterey County fairgrounds.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Seaside is a busy little town about 2 miles from Monterey. Monterey motel rates are much higher.

4/5 - Good

NormalTraveler

Stay away from the Economy Inn Monterey!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

I would like a refund from this property

Cities near Seaside