Lighthouse District

Monterey

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Popular places to visit

Monterey Bay Aquarium featuring marine life and interior views

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.

Monterey Bay Aquarium
17-Mile Drive showing a sandy beach and rugged coastline

17-Mile Drive

Discover palatial mansions, lush golf courses and a wild stretch of coastline inhabited by sea lions on a road often dubbed one of the world’s most scenic drives.

17-Mile Drive
Cannery Row which includes a sandy beach as well as a small group of people

Cannery Row

Luxury, leisure and nature come together at this historic sardine-canning district, which is one of Monterey’s most acclaimed recreational areas.

Cannery Row
Fisherman\'s Wharf showing general coastal views and boating as well as a large group of people

Fisherman's Wharf

Take a whale tour, admire the ocean views from seafood restaurants and browse the souvenirs for sale in this thriving marina.

Fisherman's Wharf
Del Monte Beach featuring a sandy beach and mist or fog

Del Monte Beach

Relax in this tranquil sandy bay hidden behind quaint coastal villas among the sand dunes and choppy waves of Monterey Bay.

Del Monte Beach
San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater

San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater during your travels in Monterey? Amble around the area's seaside or visit its shops.

San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater

Things to do

Monterey: Sunset Whale Watching Cruise with A Guide

Monterey: Sunset Whale Watching Cruise with A Guide

RM315
per adult
Monterey: Sunset Whale Watching Cruise with A Guide
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

RM294
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental

Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental

RM231
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
Cannery Row Cross Overs

Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey

RM38
per adult
Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey
Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay

Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay

RM399
per adult
Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay
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Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

RM399
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
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Top hotels in Lighthouse District

Cannery Row Inn

Cannery Row Inn

2 out of 5
200 Foam St Monterey, Monterey, CA
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,176 reviews)
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Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

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Cannery Row Inn
Holiday Inn Express Monterey-Cannery Row by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Monterey-Cannery Row by IHG

2.5 out of 5
443 Wave St, Monterey, CA
The price is RM837 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
RM837
RM951 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Holiday Inn Express Monterey-Cannery Row by IHG
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM922 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
RM922
RM1,094 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,739 reviews)
"Staff was accommodating and pleasant when a charge issue came up. I enjoy this property and it's location. But...I miss old fashioned elevators with a physical call button and floor choices inside. My only complaint being about updated elevators kinda says a lot though."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,354 reviews)
"Staff was SO sweet and welcoming! Parking garage on the same block, lots of dinner places right out the door! Dog friendly with inside dog yard for nighttime potty breaks! Love this place!"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

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The Monterey Hotel
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
The price is RM1,320 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
RM1,320
RM1,523 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,376 reviews)
"Clean your room, exceptional clean lobby schooners the restaurant is amazing"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey, CA
The price is RM821 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
RM821
RM1,123 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,460 reviews)
"Clean and quiet"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Lighthouse District

Monterey Bay Aquarium which includes marine life and interior views

New Monterey

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

New Monterey
Golden State Theatre which includes a city and theater scenes

Old Monterey

4.5/5(31 area reviews)

Old Monterey is a destination visitors seek out for its pristine beaches, ample dining options and popular aquarium. You might also want to check out attractions like Waterfront or Monterey State Historic Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Old Monterey
Carmel which includes street scenes, nightlife and signage

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 Monterey State Beach or Golden State Theatre might round out your trip.

Downtown Monterey
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Oak Grove

While Oak Grove may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monterey State Beach.

Oak Grove
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Alta Mesa

While visiting Alta Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Munras Avenue and Del Monte Shopping Center.

Alta Mesa
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Monterey Vista

While Monterey Vista isn't home to many top sights, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Munras Avenue are some notable places to visit nearby.

Monterey Vista

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