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. Nature lovers can visit Dennis the Menace Playground and Lake El Estero. There's plenty more to see, including Golden State Theatre and Monterey Convention Center.
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 Convention Center
- Monterey State Beach
- Dennis the Menace Playground
- San Carlos Cathedral
- Lake El Estero
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
- Cooper-Molera Adobe
- Stevenson House
- San Carlos Cemetery
- Maritime Museum
- Pacific House 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)