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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
2 bars/lounges

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2741)
The price is $249
$295 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
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Top landmarks in Monterey

Golden State Theatre
Golden State Theatre showing theater scenes and a city

Golden State Theatre

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Golden State Theatre in Downtown Monterey. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? If you enjoy the show and want to see another, California's First Theatre and Bruce Ariss Wharf Theater are both a short walk away.

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Dennis the Menace Playground
Dennis the Menace Park showing a playground as well as children

Dennis the Menace Playground

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Dennis the Menace Playground in Downtown Monterey. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Lone Cypress Pine and Don Dahvee Park, both nearby.

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Stargazer Inn and Suites

Stargazer Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent
"The room was very clean. Beds were very comfortable. Pillows could be better too soft!!! Excellent cleaning staff. Check in was simple and easy on line. Check out was even easier. Inside swimming pool was a winner. Hot spa was very hot and relaxing!!! Over all stay was excellent!!!"
Cecilia T. 2-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Stargazer Inn and Suites

Find out more about Downtown Monterey

Find out more about Downtown Monterey

What's Downtown Monterey Like?

Visitors really like Downtown Monterey, especially its historical sites, aquarium, and beach access. You can take time to discover this walkable neighborhood's waterfront. Nature lovers can visit Dennis the Menace Playground and Lake El Estero. There's plenty more to see, including Monterey State Beach and Golden State Theatre.

How to Get to Downtown Monterey

Flying to:

  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Downtown Monterey
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal), 15.8 mi (25.5 km) from Downtown Monterey
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), 23.8 mi (38.3 km) from Downtown Monterey

Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Monterey

What to See in Downtown Monterey

  • Monterey State Beach
  • Monterey Convention Center
  • Dennis the Menace Playground
  • San Carlos Cathedral
  • Cooper-Molera Adobe

Things to Do in Downtown Monterey

  • Golden State Theatre
  • Munras Avenue
  • Monterey Pines Golf Club
  • Monterey Sports Center
  • Dali17 Museum

Other Popular Downtown Monterey Attractions

  • Monterey Tennis Center
  • Lake El Estero
  • Stevenson House
  • San Carlos Cemetery
  • Maritime Museum

When Is the Best Time to Visit Monterey?

  • Hottest months: September, August, July, October (average 63°F)
  • Coldest months: February, December, January, March (average 52°F)
  • Rainiest months: December, January, February, March (average 3 inches of rainfall)

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