Monterey Wine Country

Travel Guide

Point Lobos State Reserve which includes a lake or waterhole, landscape views and mountains
Point Lobos State Reserve which includes a lake or waterhole, landscape views and mountains
Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo which includes heritage elements, a monument and flowers
Central California showing general coastal views and rocky coastline
Point Pinos Lighthouse which includes a lighthouse and general coastal views

Where to stay in Monterey Wine Country

Following highway 1 south out of Monterey you get views like this

Downtown Monterey

4/5(31 area reviews)

The pristine beaches and popular aquarium are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Monterey. A stop by Golden State Theatre or Munras Avenue might round out your trip.

Downtown Monterey
View of Carmel Beach from Scenic Rd.

Golden Rectangle

5/5(11 area reviews)

While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.

Golden Rectangle
Art galleries in beautiful downtown Carmel.

Downtown Carmel

If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Carmel
One of the most mesmerizing jellyfish species I have ever seen!

New Monterey

If you're spending some time in New Monterey, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row are top sights worth seeing.

New Monterey
Sunset

Town Center

If you're spending some time in Town Center, Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History and Jameson's Classic Motorcycle Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Town Center
Art galleries in beautiful downtown Carmel.

Northwest Carmel

5/5(12 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Northwest Carmel
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
Fully refundable
The price is RM435 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
RM435
RM495 total
19 Jan - 20 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seaside. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,191 reviews)
Nice bed, good TV, great shower

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

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
The price is RM744 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
RM744
RM937 total
15 Jan - 16 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seaside. Enjoy free breakfast, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,404 reviews)
nice location and good breakfast.

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
Sea Breeze Inn And Cottages

Sea Breeze Inn And Cottages

2.5 out of 5
1100 Lighthouse Ave Pacific Grove CA
Stay at this golf motel in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free parking, a garden and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,020 reviews)
Excellent food!

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Sea Breeze Inn And Cottages
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.
Sentral Gaslamp Quarter

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter

4 out of 5
502 10th Avenue San Diego CA
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Petco Park and Port of San Diego are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (626 reviews)
Great place to stay

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
Lagonita Lodge

Lagonita Lodge

3 out of 5
183 Lagonita Ln Big Bear Lake CA
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Big Bear Lake. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,012 reviews)
The staff were very accommodating and friendly. The title of the rooms is a little deceiving. For the best affordable views of the lake choose the Bear View rooms (not lake view). The property offers a lot of activities to do right on the premises.

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Lagonita Lodge
The Americana Village

The Americana Village

2 out of 5
3845 Pioneer Trl South Lake Tahoe CA
Stay at this beach aparthotel in South Lake Tahoe. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,530 reviews)
Courteous staff, nice amenities, spacious room with a small kitchenette, sizable shower.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

The Americana Village
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.

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