What's Old Monterey Like?
Visitors really like Old Monterey, especially its aquarium, restaurants, and beach access. Make sure to enjoy this walkable neighborhood's great shops and bars. Take time to see places like Waterfront and Monterey State Historic Park while you're here. There's plenty more to see, including Perry House and Colton Hall Museum.
How to Get to Old Monterey
Flying to:
- Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), 2.5 mi (4 km) from Old Monterey
- Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal), 16.1 mi (25.9 km) from Old Monterey
- Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), 23.9 mi (38.4 km) from Old Monterey
Things to See and Do in and around Old Monterey
Things to See near Old Monterey:
- Perry House (0.3 mi/0.5 km away)
- 17-Mile Drive (4.6 mi/7.5 km away)
- Monterey Convention Center (0.1 mi/0.2 km away)
- Monterey State Beach (0.3 mi/0.5 km away)
- Fisherman's Wharf (0.3 mi/0.5 km away)
Things to Do in Old Monterey
- Waterfront
- Colton Hall 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)