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 neighborhood's waterfront. While you're here, you can spend a relaxing day at Dennis the Menace Playground and Monterey State Historic Park. There's plenty more to see, including Monterey State Beach and Golden State Theatre.
How to Get to Downtown Monterey
Flying to:
- Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), 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 State Beach
- Monterey Convention Center
- Dennis the Menace Playground
- Cooper-Molera Adobe
- Monterey State Historic Park
Things to Do in Downtown Monterey
- Golden State Theatre
- Munras Avenue
- Monterey Museum of Art
- Monterey Sports Center
- Dali17 Museum
Other Popular Downtown Monterey Attractions
- San Carlos Cathedral
- Lake El Estero
- Stevenson House
- San Carlos Cemetery
- Maritime 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)