Hotels near Monterey Bay Aquarium

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Pacific Biological Laboratories during your travels in Monterey. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.

You can find out about the history of Monterey with a trip to Steinbeck Plaza. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at McAbee Beach during your trip to Monterey?

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Cannery Row in New Monterey. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is great for couples and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at American Tin Cannery.

If being by the water is a major draw, San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater is a spot you might want to check out, located 0.6 mi (1 km) from central Monterey. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Aeneas Beach and McAbee Beach, both within a short walk.

Explore the waterfront of Coast Guard Pier in Monterey, and enjoy activities such as golfing. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.