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 neighbourhood's waterfront. Nature lovers can visit Dennis the Menace Playground and Lake El Estero. There's plenty more to see, including Golden State Theatre and Monterey Convention Center.
How to get to Downtown Monterey
Flying to:
- Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula), 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 Convention Center
- Monterey State Beach
- Dennis the Menace Playground
- Cooper-Molera Adobe
- San Carlos Cathedral
Things to do in Downtown Monterey
- Golden State Theatre
- Munras Avenue
- Maritime Museum
- Monterey Museum of Art
- Monterey Sports Center
Other popular Downtown Monterey attractions
- Lake El Estero
- Stevenson House
- Dali17 Museum
- San Carlos Cemetery
- Pacific House Museum
When is the best time to visit Monterey?
- Hottest months: September, August, July, October (average 17°C)
- Coldest months: February, December, January, March (average 11°C)
- Rainiest months: December, January, February, March (average 86 mm of rainfall)