What's Downtown Monterey like?
Visitors really like Downtown Monterey, especially its historical sites, aquarium and beach access. You can take time to discover this walkable neighbourhood's waterfront. Nature lovers can visit Dennis the Menace Playground and Lake El Estero. There's plenty more to see, including Golden State Theatre and Monterey Convention Center.
Where are the best places to stay in Downtown Monterey?
We have 8 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are some of our travellers' top lodging choices in Downtown Monterey:
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Hotel with spa and outdoor pool- Free Wi-Fi • Restaurant • Fitness centre • Bar • Central location
Colton Inn
City centre hotel- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Terrace • Walkable location
Monterey Marriott
Hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant- Free Wi-Fi • a hot tub • 24-hour fitness centre • Bar • Central location
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Bayfront resort with 2 restaurants and spa- 2 bars • Fitness centre • Outdoor pool • Terrace • Walkable location
Monterey Bay Lodge
- Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Garden • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location
How to get to Downtown Monterey
Flying to:
- Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula), 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Downtown Monterey
- Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal), 15.8 mi (25.5 km) from Downtown Monterey
- Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), 23.8 mi (38.3 km) from Downtown Monterey
Things to see and do in and around Downtown Monterey
What to see in Downtown Monterey
- Monterey Convention Center
- Monterey State Beach
- Dennis the Menace Playground
- San Carlos Cathedral
- Lake El Estero
Things to do in Downtown Monterey
- Golden State Theatre
- Munras Avenue
- Monterey Museum of Art
- Monterey Sports Center
- Dali17 Museum
Other popular Downtown Monterey attractions
- Cooper-Molera Adobe
- Stevenson House
- San Carlos Cemetery
- Maritime Museum
- Pacific House Museum