Condé Nast TravelerJul 31
7 California-Cool Hotels Near the Monterey Bay Aquarium
With ocean views, rolling foothills, and farm-to-table dining, these are the best places to stay when visiting the world-renowned aquatic center.
Historic beauty with vibrant gardens and ocean views.
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- La Playa HotelHotelHistoric beauty with vibrant gardens and ocean views.
- Bud'sRestaurantOn-site bar with a compact dinner menu.
- Elsewhere
- Monterey Bay AquariumAquariumMonterey, United StatesAquatic center with living kelp forest and sea otters.
- Portola Hotel & SpaHotelMonterey, United StatesFull-service resort steps from Fisherman's Wharf.
- Monterey State Historic ParkParkMonterey, United StatesIt includes part of the Monterey Old Town Historic District, a historic district that includes 17 contributing…
- Peter B'sPubMonterey, United StatesBuzzy brewery with dog-friendly patio and house-brewed beers.
- Jacks MontereyParkMonterey, United StatesUpscale dining for breakfast and dinner in hotel lobby.
- Carmel Valley RanchHotelCarmel Valley, United StatesResort on 500 acres with guided hikes and archery lessons.
- Cannery RowNeighborhoodMonterey, United StatesHistoric area near Carmel Valley Ranch.
- Valley KitchenRestaurantCarmel Valley, United StatesSignature restaurant showcasing fresh, local ingredients.
- Spindrift InnHotelMonterey, United StatesCharming inn with B&B feel, overlooking Monterey Bay.
- McAbee BeachSightMonterey, United StatesMonterey's tiniest beach, backyard of Spindrift Inn.
- Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf CourseHotelMonterey, United StatesGolfers come for the bragging rights; everyone else comes for the pools, hammock gardens, and convenient location near…
- Del Monte Golf CourseSightMonterey, United StatesHistoric golf course, one of the most prestigious in the West.
- Sea RootRestaurantMonterey, United StatesCasual restaurant with varied dinner menu.
- Green Gables InnHotelPacific Grove, United StatesHistoric inn with stellar Monterey Bay vistas.
- Kimpton Mirador Pacific GroveHotelPacific Grove, United StatesHotel offering dedicated menus for dogs.
- Fisherman's WharfSightMonterey, United States