Monterey's rugged coastline is home to the Monterey Marine Sanctuary, dozens of whisker faced sea otters and sandy beaches that beg to be explored. The water is usually too cold for swimming except in the summer time, but that won't stop you from flirting with the waves as you look for interesting seashells. Fall asleep to the sound of the waves at one of Monterey's beachfront hotels.
Sitting directly on Del Monte Beach, the Best Western Beach Resort Monterey offers a true beach vacation. Step out of the hotel and step on to the sands. The higher floor ocean view rooms offer panoramic views of Monterey Bay. Less expensive options overlook quiet courtyards. There is easy access to the property off of Highway 1, but it is far enough off the highway that traffic sounds are not usually an issue. Pets are allowed with the payment of an additional fee. The onsite Café Beach is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other nearby options including Phat Burger, Taqueria La Cabana and the Ol' Factory Café are within a two block radius. The Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row restaurants, shops and pubs are three miles away.
Best Western Beach Resort Monterey
2600 Sand Dunes Drive
Monterey, CA 93940
831-394-3321
bestwesterncalifornia.com
Sitting in the heart of Monterey's Cannery Row and only two blocks from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the Spindrift Inn has the added advantage of fronting McAbee Beach. The 45 rooms offer either Cannery Row or ocean views, all with balconies. The corner suites offer wrap around balconies on two sides. Each room offers a deluxe feather bed, bathroom with marble tiles and bath and a fireplace. Nightly room fees include breakfast delivered to your room. Grab a book and head for the rooftop deck and relax in the Monterey sun. Meet your fellow travelers at the evening reception and sample some of California's fine wine and cheese. Dine at the hotel's Paradiso Trattoria and sample seafood with an Italian twist. Romance and aquarium ticket packages are offered.
Spindrift Inn
652 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
831-646-8900
spindriftinn.com
Located next to the San Carlos Beach Park and fronting a stretch of beach of its own, the Monterey Bay Inn is on the western end of Cannery Row. Enjoy being just a few blocks from the heart of the action and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, but far enough away that you can enjoy the quiet. Have a meal at the Sardine Factory and then come back and watch the stars from the rooftop hot tub.
Most of the 40 rooms have ocean views and all have furnished balconies. Furnishings are clean lined contemporary and with enough electronic gadgetry to keep you in contact with those near and dear. Put the romance in your stay with a special package that includes sparkling wine, chocolates and a couple's massage. A Sardine Factory dining credit is included.
Monterey Bay Inn
242 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
831-373-6242
montereybayinn.com
