What's Old Monterey like?
Visitors really like Old Monterey, especially its aquarium, restaurants and beach access. Make sure that you enjoy this walkable neighbourhood's great shops and bars. Take time to see places such as Waterfront and Colton Hall Museum while you're here. There's plenty more to see, including Monterey State Historic Park and Perry House.
How to get to Old Monterey
Flying to:
- Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula), 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
What to see in Old Monterey
- Monterey State Historic Park
- Perry House
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 17°C)
- Coldest months: February, December, January, March (average 11°C)
- Rainiest months: December, January, February, March (average 86 mm of rainfall)