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.
Monterey's tiniest beach, backyard of Spindrift Inn.
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- Monterey Bay AquariumAquariumAquatic center with living kelp forest and sea otters.
- Portola Hotel & SpaHotelFull-service resort steps from Fisherman's Wharf.
- Monterey State Historic ParkParkIt includes part of the Monterey Old Town Historic District, a historic district that includes 17 contributing…
- Peter B'sPubBuzzy brewery with dog-friendly patio and house-brewed beers.
- Jacks MontereyParkUpscale dining for breakfast and dinner in hotel lobby.
- Cannery RowNeighborhoodHistoric area near Carmel Valley Ranch.
- Spindrift InnHotelCharming inn with B&B feel, overlooking Monterey Bay.
- McAbee BeachSightMonterey's tiniest beach, backyard of Spindrift Inn.
- Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf CourseHotelGolfers come for the bragging rights; everyone else comes for the pools, hammock gardens, and convenient location near…
- Del Monte Golf CourseSightHistoric golf course, one of the most prestigious in the West.
- Sea RootRestaurantCasual restaurant with varied dinner menu.
- Fisherman's WharfSight
- Elsewhere
- Carmel Valley RanchHotelCarmel Valley, United StatesResort on 500 acres with guided hikes and archery lessons.
- Valley KitchenRestaurantCarmel Valley, United StatesSignature restaurant showcasing fresh, local ingredients.
- Green Gables InnHotelPacific Grove, United StatesHistoric inn with stellar Monterey Bay vistas.
- La Playa HotelHotelCarmel-by-the-Sea, United StatesHistoric beauty with vibrant gardens and ocean views.
- Bud'sRestaurantCarmel-by-the-Sea, United StatesOn-site bar with a compact dinner menu.
- Kimpton Mirador Pacific GroveHotelPacific Grove, United StatesHotel offering dedicated menus for dogs.