5/5 - Excellent
Loved carmel great blue waters and white sands






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

When in Mescal Corridor NW, you can plan a visit to North Fremont Street and Monterey County Fairgrounds, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

My husband and I stayed at the Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG over the Christmas holidays, and we had a wonderful experience. The staff were incredibly kind and welcoming. Everyone was lovely, and a special mention goes to the sweetest daughter of one of the receptionists, who truly added ...
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Room was nice but very noisy due to hvac outside. Floors in elevator were gross with food. Breakfast buffet quality was underwhelming. The made to order stuff was good. On Friday morning you started closing breakfast at 9am! Stopped replenishing forks and bowls, reduced to one buffet line, it was ...
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Never any complaints
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

The room/bathroom is clean and we were provided with sufficient toiletries, new towels, k-pods, bottled water, etc. Our only problem is the lump at the center of the King size bed.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Stroll along a meandering trail to encounter sand dunes and a former military site beneath an array of impressive cliffs.

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Monterey State Beach during your trip to Sand City? Wander the beaches and seaside while you're in the area.
Enjoy a round of golf in Seaside at Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Course. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
East Garrison Dog Park is just one of the places to see in Seaside, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
After visiting Eolian Dunes Preserve, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Seaside. Stroll along the beaches or visit the shops while you're in the area.
Pacchetti Dog Park is just one of the places to see in Seaside, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.






Loved carmel great blue waters and white sands
