Monterey Wine Country

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

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Where to stay in Monterey Wine Country

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

Downtown Monterey

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

The beaches and seaside views 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
View of Carmel Beach from Scenic Rd.

Golden Rectangle

5/5(12 area reviews)

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

Golden Rectangle
Houses in Pacific Grove, California

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, Cannery Row and San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater are top sights worth seeing.

New Monterey
Forest Theater Guild showing art and theatre scenes

Southeast Carmel

If you're spending some time in Southeast Carmel, Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve are top sights worth seeing.

Southeast Carmel
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
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 CA $184 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
CA $184
CA $209 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
includes taxes & 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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,227 reviews)
Staff was nice and room was clean. We would stay there again

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG
Lovers Point Inn

Lovers Point Inn

2 out of 5
625 Ocean View Blvd Pacific Grove CA
The price is CA $146 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
CA $146
CA $168 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,275 reviews)
Staff was great room was clean however it would be nice if it wasn’t carpeted Close to the ocean Parking on the other hand is difficult

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

Lovers Point Inn
Olympia Lodge

Olympia Lodge

3 out of 5
1140 Lighthouse Ave Pacific Grove CA
The price is CA $150 per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
CA $150
CA $172 total
Apr 3 - Apr 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Loved the spacious layout of the room, on a corner with balcony.

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

Olympia Lodge
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Monterey Co. Bungalow Near the Ocean - 2 Free Aquarium Passes Included!

Monterey Co. Bungalow Near the Ocean - 2 Free Aquarium Passes Included!

Seaside CA
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! (327 reviews)
The house needs serious maintenance. Things like toilets that keep running, a wall fireplace that doesn't work correctly (which is your main source of heat), a garbage can with a missing wheel that is covered in spider webs (that needs moved to the curb for garbage pickup) are the major things. There ...

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

Monterey Co. Bungalow Near the Ocean - 2 Free Aquarium Passes Included!
Pebble Beach house for Magnificent Ocean & Perfect Golf, on The Old 17 Miles Dr.

Pebble Beach house for Magnificent Ocean & Perfect Golf, on The Old 17 Miles Dr.

Pebble Beach CA
Stay at this vacation home in Pebble Beach. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (213 reviews)
Great location and so nice to find a place big enough for our family and our dog! Our host was very responsive. The beds were comfortable and we had a great time!

Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026

Pebble Beach house for Magnificent Ocean & Perfect Golf, on The Old 17 Miles Dr.
2021 Remodeled Victorian in Excellent Location, Close to Beach and Downtown

2021 Remodeled Victorian in Excellent Location, Close to Beach and Downtown

Pacific Grove CA
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery ...
10/10 Exceptional! (343 reviews)
We loved it, it was perfect for us, two couples. Two bedrooms with on suite baths. We would stay again in a heartbeat.

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

2021 Remodeled Victorian in Excellent Location, Close to Beach and Downtown
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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