Monterey Bay Coastal Trail

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Lighthouse Trail at Twilight with Full Moon and Cypress Tree, Pacific Grove Golf Links on the Right, Monterey Bay, California. Point Pinos Lighthouse.
Lighthouse Trail at Twilight with Full Moon and Cypress Tree, Pacific Grove Golf Links on the Right, Monterey Bay, California. Point Pinos Lighthouse.
At the end of the wharf I found all these colorful dinghys.
What a wonderful time at the Fisherman’s wharf in Monterey. And the clam chowder is the best.
In lower left corner of pic, can see seal pup suckling its mother and next to them a female soon to calf. 

Long section of bike trail fenced off. Spring is home to seals in the Monterey area. 

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(April 2017)
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is €201 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
€201
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,975 reviews)
All staff was very courteous. Waiters on the restaurant as well. Everything I ate was delicious.

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal Monterey CA
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,524 reviews)
Charming older hotel. Clean room, very nice staff, great location.

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

The Monterey Hotel
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
700 Munras Ave Monterey CA
Stay at this spa hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,727 reviews)
I have always stayed at this property when visiting Monterey. Upon check in they had no power due to a transformer that blew. We had to wait about 4 hours to have power which set us back since we couldn’t get ready for dinner after a 6 hour drive. Outlets not working, no lights, no WiFi Pretty shocked ...

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Little European Lodge

Little European Lodge

3.5 out of 5
45 W Carmel Valley Rd Carmel Valley CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Carmel Valley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (62 reviews)
This motel was in a great and easy location to be able to walk to everything from. The room was clean, but very basic, and a shelf or small table to put our toiletries on in the bathroom (and soap in the shower) would have been helpful!

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Little European Lodge
Big Sur Lodge-Style House in Carmel with PANORAMIC Ocean, Bay & Valley VIEWS!

Big Sur Lodge-Style House in Carmel with PANORAMIC Ocean, Bay & Valley VIEWS!

Carmel-By-The-Sea CA
Stay at this business-friendly holiday home in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (132 reviews)
Wonderful Stay — Highly RecommendWe had an amazing stay at this beautiful home. The views are truly incredible, and the house itself is thoughtfully updated with a well‑appointed kitchen, great common areas, and very comfortable bedrooms. The home sits on a hill, so you do need to be able to handle ...

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Big Sur Lodge-Style House in Carmel with PANORAMIC Ocean, Bay & Valley VIEWS!
Pebble Beach house for Magnificent Ocean & Perfect Golf, on The Old 17 Miles Dr.

Pebble Beach house for Magnificent Ocean & Perfect Golf, on The Old 17 Miles Dr.

Pebble Beach CA
Stay at this holiday home in Pebble Beach. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (213 reviews)
Great location and so nice to find a place big enough for our family and our dog! Our host was very responsive. The beds were comfortable and we had a great time!

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Pebble Beach house for Magnificent Ocean & Perfect Golf, on The Old 17 Miles Dr.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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