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As you’ll save on your room, you can enjoy more of what Monterey has to offer. Top sights include Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monterey Bay.

At many motels, you’ll often find an outdoor pool and free parking. When you stay at a motel property, you’ll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the car park. The word “motel” was invented in 1925 in San Luis Obispo, California by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel.

Stargazer Inn and Suites: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium. Enjoy access to the terrace, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. El Castell Motel: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as a microwave. You’ll be located within a 5-minute drive of 17-Mile Drive and Fisherman’s Wharf. Pacific Inn: Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Stay within a 10-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium. Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown: You’ll be located within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as a microwave. Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Fisherman’s Wharf. Enjoy access to the fitness centre, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.

Choose from 27 affordable motels in Monterey.

Explore the must-see aquarium and bustling marina while you’re sightseeing. Visitors to Monterey speak highly of the pebble beaches and seafood restaurants. Must-see local attractions include Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monterey Bay. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater, Del Monte Beach and 17-Mile Drive. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions: Munras Avenue, North Fremont Street and Dennis the Menace Park.

Weather can make or break a road trip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Monterey to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually September and August, with an average temperature of 17°C, while the coldest months are February and December, with an average of 11°C. Average annual precipitation for Monterey is 467 mm.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Monterey to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula), which is located 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away. You can also search for flights into Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal), which is 16.1 mi (26 km) away. To venture out into the surrounding area, hop on a train at Monterey Station. You can learn about options for water transport at the marina.