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All 50 hotels

Top-rated hotels

2 Spindrift Inn 4.5 of 5 stars 768 reviews
4 Monterey Bay Inn 4.5 of 5 stars 662 reviews
5 Hotel Abrego 4.5 of 5 stars 539 reviews
All 14 B&Bs

Top-rated B&Bs

1 Old Monterey Inn 5.0 of 5 stars 276 reviews
2 The Jabberwock Inn 5.0 of 5 stars 202 reviews
3 Lone Oak Lodge 4.0 of 5 stars 79 reviews
All 68 vacation rentals

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All 93 things to do

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Attractions

1 Monterey Bay Aquarium 4.5 of 5 stars 680 reviews
3 A Taste of Monterey 5.0 of 5 stars 23 reviews

Tours

1 Bella Monterey Bay 5.0 of 5 stars 107 reviews
2 Monterey Movie Tours 5.0 of 5 stars 38 reviews
3 Ag Venture Tours 5.0 of 5 stars 19 reviews
All 196 restaurants

Top-rated restaurants

2 Crystal Fish 4.5 of 5 stars 49 reviews
3 Bistro Moulin 4.5 of 5 stars 83 reviews
  • Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau events
    • AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
      Pebble Beach
      February 6, 2012 - February 12, 2012
      The AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am is a 72-hole PGA TOUR golf championship dating back to the 1930's when Bing Crosby gathered a few friends to raise money for charity... and have a little fun.  … more
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    • Valentine's Passport 2012
      River Road Wine Trail, Monterey County
      February 11, 2012 - February 11, 2012
      Join us for the sweetheart of all wine tastings! The twelve artisan vintners along Monterey’s River Road Wine Trail want to share the love!  … more
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    • Steinbeck's Birthday Celebration
      National Steinbeck Center, Salinas, CA
      February 26, 2012 - February 26, 2012
      Steinbeck Birthday Celebration is in recognition of John Steinbeck and the inspiration he continues to provide through his legacy. … more
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    • Dixieland Monterey
      Monterey, CA
      March 2, 2012 - March 4, 2012
      Three days of top Dixieland and Swing in downtown Monterey. Featuring top national jazz bands, local youth bands and more. … more
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    • Big Sur Mud Run
      Monterey, CA
      March 24, 2012 - March 24, 2012
      Big Sur Marathon invites you to come get "down and dirty" at the 7th annual Mud Run on the last Saturday in March. The Mud Run is an approximate five mile loop course beginning and ending at Freeman … more
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Best fare found from Los Angeles to Monterey: $255

Monterey overview

Slices of natural beauty, art, culture and history greet visitors around every corner of Monterey. There is an emphasis on public art, and you will see many paintings, sculptures and murals around the city. Monterey provides a nurturing atmosphere for artists, musicians and writers. Historic landmarks, buildings and walkways are reminders of bygone days. Cannery Row, made famous by novelist John Steinbeck, is now a popular area where tourists shop for souvenirs and dine in seafood restaurants. Local wineries produce exceptional vintages, and there are many wine tasting places and events. Activities include golf, biking, hiking, sailing and whale watching. Families will enjoy the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, which has over 500 species of marine life and is devoted to conservation of the world's oceans.

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