Ocean View Hotels in Monterey

Ocean View Hotels in Monterey
The picturesque coastal town of Monterey in California offers a spectacular backdrop to awe-inspiring sunsets and ocean vistas. Outdoor enthusiasts will revel in sea kayaking trips along kelp beds or dive excursions under the cerulean waters for closer observation of the fascinating seascape. Visitors can observe coastal tide pools, ride bicycles or jog along scenic trails, or watch sea lions at play. Monterey Bay also abounds in hotels with ocean views and relaxing accommodations, perfect after activity-filled days.

Monterey Plaza

Mediterranean-inspired Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa on Cannery Row affords the ideal haven to absorb the resplendent sights and sounds of California's Monterey Peninsula. The rejuvenating treatments at the rooftop spa, the lull of the bay waters and gentle breezes are a soothing blend that leaves guests relaxed and refreshed. Two waterfront restaurants and a European-inspired venue present delectable cuisines. Outdoor activities abound, including launching an ocean kayak at the hotel's beach, scuba diving in a protected Monterey Bay marine sanctuary or visiting nearby Fisherman's Wharf.
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
400 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 646-1700
montereyplazahotel.com

Monterey Marriott

Situated near Cannery Row, Monterey Bay Marriott Hotel offers guests 319 rooms, some of which have picturesque views of Monterey Bay and Fisherman's Wharf. Guests can take relaxing dips or swim laps in the outdoor heated pool, unwind in the whirlpool, visit the spa for pampering treatments or work out at the fitness center. Outdoor enthusiasts can venture out to nearby trails for biking, hiking, jogging and mountain biking. Area venues are available for water enthusiasts who want to scuba dive, surf, sail and snorkel. On-site restaurants feature casual all-American dining for breakfast and lunch plus a sports bar offering casual dinner and cocktails.
Monterey Marriott
350 Calle Principal
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-4234
marriott.com

Portola Hotel & Spa

Located at Fisherman's Wharf near Cannery Row, Portola Hotel & Spa offers 379 rooms or suites with shuttered windows and boutique furnishings, some with stunning views of Monterey Bay, the city, or the garden terrace and pool. Luxury accommodations include premium linens, high-speed Internet access, in-room coffee service and spa-type bath products. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the beaches and Monterey Bay Harbor, rent a sea kayak, ride bicycles or head to Monterey Bay Dive Center for scuba gear and underwater excursions.
Portola Hotel & Spa
2 Portola Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-4511
portolahotel.com

InterContinental the Clement Monterey

Perched directly on Monterey Bay, InterContinental the Clement Monterey provides its guests with exquisite coastal vistas and preeminent interior furnishings made of natural wood, marble and glass. The 208 luxury guestrooms and suites have plush pillows and premium linens, spacious bathrooms with marble and granite tubs plus full or partial ocean views and balconies. Guests can visit the spa for relaxing wellness treatments, exercise at the fitness room, unwind in the pool or whirlpool or head outside to the boardwalk and observation pier to peer at the undersea wonders of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Adjacent to the hotel is the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail, which is perfect for walking, jogging or cycling.
Intercontinental the Clement Monterey
750 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 375-4500
ichotelsgroup.com

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