Monterey Vacations

A Spanish hacienda in the heart of Old MontereyCasa Munras captures the true spirit of Monterey, with a blend of warm, casual guest rooms, elegant dining and outdoor spaces that invite guests to linger in cool Monterey evenings. Whether guests are here for business or pleasure, they find a few quiet moments to relax in landscaped courtyards, by the pool or with a massage in Sano Spa. The Spanish-inspired Estéban restaurant calls on the origins of Casa Munras as the 19th century residence of Don Estéban Munras, the last Spanish diplomat to California. HighlightsEstéban restaurant and lounge serves breakfast and a tapas-style dinner menu dailySano Spa offers massage and body treatments and an outdoor spa gardenComplimentary self parking Outdoor heated pool Exterior corridor hotel built around a 19th century residence RoomsGuest rooms and suites at Casa Munras are a short walk from the beach - but be sure to take time to unwind in these warm, cozy spaces with a rustic feel and modern amenities. Expect pinewood furniture, basket weave side chairs, free Wi-Fi Internet access and L'Occitane bath products. FeaturesWith a fantastic location in the heart of Old Monterey, Casa Munras caters to guests who like to get out and explore -Fisherman's Wharf, the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row are all nearby. Guests who are content to relax in their home-away-from-home are happy, too, with resort-style amenities like Sano Spa and Estéban restaurant.   DiningEmbrace the Spanish influences at Estéban restaurant and lounge at Casa Munras where an indoor fireplace and outdoor patio provide an unhurried atmosphere. A mouthwatering array of selections - like grilled Spanish sausage, crab salad and grilled peach - may make it hard to choose. Order several at a time and keep coming back until you've tried them all. Transportation Highway 1 (0.8 mi/1.3 km)Monterey Peninsula Airport (2.5 mi/4 km)Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (53.6 mi/86.2 km) Attractions Monterey History & Maritime Museum (0.4 mi/0.7 km)Monterey Conference Center (0.5 mi/0.7 km)  Fisherman's Wharf Monterey (0.7 mi/1 km)Cannery Row (1.3 mi/2.1 km)Monterey Bay Aquarium (1.6 mi/2.7 km) Business 24-hour business center3,750 square feet of function space Catering services available Policies and feesCasa Munras has a one-time nonrefundable pet fee of $50 USD per pet, per stay.

One of only 160 Forbes Four Star hotels in the U.S. Prepare to be entranced. Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa perches guests above scenic Monterey Bay in elegant, European-inspired style architecture and décor. Enjoy sweeping coastal views from the rooftop Vista Blue Spa or two oceanfront restaurants. Location, amenities, and service combine to earn Monterey Plaza the only Forbes Four Star award in Monterey, and one of only 160 hotels in the entire U.S. Highlights 2010 Forbes Four Star designationFull service rooftop, oceanfront spaFitness center Rooms The 290 non-smoking deluxe guestrooms, including 10 spacious suites, are stylishly appointed with classic Biedermeier-style furniture, decorator fabrics, duvet bed coverings, a custom-designed refreshment center, and ceiling fan. Many rooms offer a private balcony with views of the ocean, hotel gardens, or Cannery Row. In-room entertainment includes a 27-inch flat screen television with On Command video system. A personal writing desk, coffee maker and complimentary coffee, wet bar, stocked mini-bar (fees apply), and refrigerator complete the room.   Large marble bathrooms offer separate vanity area, plush terry robes, hairdryer, and complimentary Gilchrist & Soames personal bath amenities. Features Full-service Vista Blue Spa, located above tranquil Monterey Bay, takes its views from its rooftop setting. Spa treatments focus on comfort and relaxation, recharging the body, renewing the spirit, and reviving the senses. The spa's fitness center features Cybex aerobic and Keiser weight-lifting equipment and experienced trainers. A light spa lunch is available.   Varied dining options are available at two waterfront restaurants, Schooners Bistro on the Bay and the Duck Club Grill, as well as the European-style Café La Strada, and even the Vista Blue Spa. Schooners, winner of Monterey County's "Best Margarita" and "Best Specialty Drink," features indoor/outdoor seating year-round. Duck Club Grill offers innovative American cuisine and room service is available from its menu. Café La Strada is an oceanside pizza-style coffee house with indoor/outdoor seating.   Guests may enjoy a close encounter with local marine animals in the tide pools just outside the hotel, or enjoy a chance sighting of the seals, otters, and other sea creatures cavorting offshore. Transportation Monterey Peninsula Airport (4.6 mi/7.4 km)San Francisco International Airport/ San Jose International Airport (108 mi/173.8 km) Nearby attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium (0.5 mi/0.8 km)Fisherman's Wharf (0.6 mi/1 km)Maritime Museum (0.8 mi/1.3km) Business 24-hour business center is staffed during the day offers computers, printers and high-speed Internet access10 conference rooms can accommodate up to 300 Policies and feesResort Fee: $25 resort fee charge per room, per night and includes valet parking with 24 hour in and out privileges, spa facility access for guests ages 18 and older and high-speed Internet access in the room.

Romantic Monterey all-suite hotel reveals hints of Spanish influenceFind a touch of the Mediterranean at the Hotel Pacific, an adobe all-suite hotel in Monterey. Each of this boutique hotel's 105 guest rooms features hardwood floors, feather beds and a fireplace. Separate living and dining areas include a wet bar, honor bar and French doors that open to a private balcony or patio. Lush private courtyards, fountains and gardens evoke the feel of a Spanish estate, while panoramic views firmly establish the Hotel Pacific's fantastic Monterey Bay location. Fisherman's Wharf is a short walk from the Hotel Pacific. HighlightsFree continental breakfastAll rooms feature a balcony or patio Fireplace in every room Afternoon tea receptionConcierge service RoomsGuest suites at the Hotel Pacific are both large and cozy, with plenty of space to spread out and distinctive layouts that provide quiet corners for sleeping, living and dining. Feather beds and exposed white wood beams give the feeling of a secluded seaside retreat with the fireplace as the focal point of any romantic getaway. Expect high-speed Internet access (fees apply), tile baths, complimentary Aveda bath amenities and nightly turndown service. FeaturesFree continental breakfast the Hotel Pacific includes breads, muffins, bagels, pastries, granola, hard-boiled eggs, juice and coffee from the local Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company, all served in the salon, the Spanish garden courtyard or the comfort of the guest's suite. Many of Monterey's top attractions are within walking distance of the Hotel Pacific -- when it's time to rest and refresh, stop back at the hotel for a complimentary afternoon tea reception. TransportationNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (53.1 mi/85.4 km)Monterey Peninsula Airport (2.8 mi/4.4 km)Highway 1 (1.1 mi/1.8 km) Attractions Monterey Conference Center (Across the street) Monterey History & Maritime Museum (0.1 mi/0.2 km) Fisherman's Wharf Monterey (0.2 mi/0.3 km) Monterey Institute of International Studies (0.2 mi/0.4 km)Presidio of Monterey (0.2 mi/0.4 km)Cannery Row (0.8 mi/1.3 km)Monterey Bay Aquarium (1.1 mi/1.8 km) Pebble Beach (3.6 mi/5.8 km) Carmel-by-the-Sea (3.6 mi/5.9 km) Business On-site meeting space for up to 40 people Catering provided by Tarpy's RoadhouseAcross the street from the Monterey Conference Center Policies and feesAdditional charges: Parking fee - $19 USD per night per car, county assessment fee $0.50 USD per night per room, honor bar charges, Internet fees of $9.95 USD per day. Pet fee is $50 USD per stay.

Multi-million dollar renovation transforms AAA Four Diamond resort A multi-million dollar renovation elevates Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa to a new plateau of excellence. This 550-room retreat set on 22 acres adjacent to the Pebble Beach Company's Del Monte Golf Course affords services and amenities expected of the area's largest luxury conference hotel. Leisure and business guests alike enjoy the spacious lobby, two outdoor heated pools and spa tubs, full-service spa, and restyled accommodations -- some especially treated for the allergy-prone. Highlights Newly renovated guest rooms12,000 sq. ft. full-service spa24-hour fitness centerGuest preferred tee time at Del Monte Golf Course RoomsGuests select from a wide range of room designs and levels of luxury, from standard to the 2,500 square foot standalone President's House villa. Choose from hypo-allergenic rooms, rooms with golf course or pool views, suites, or Regency Club rooms with access to a private lounge. Each restyled room features Hyatt's signature Grand Bed with sumptuous white linens, fluffy pillows, and duvet comforter atop a pillowtop mattress. Guests enjoy standard amenities including Wi-Fi Internet access (fees apply), in-room safe, individual climate controls, 32-inch LCD flat-panel television, iPod docking stations, iHome alarm clocks, and refrigerators. Bathrooms feature walk-in rain showers and marble floors and countertops.  Features The luxurious property features Accista Spa showcasing Monterey-inspired treatments and a full service salon. A 24-hour fully-equipped Stayfit fitness center, six tennis courts, two heated swimming pools, spa tubs, table tennis, and two pool tables offer onsite exercise. Bicycle rentals and tennis lessons are also available. Golfing guests enjoy preferred tee times at the adjacent Del Monte Golf Course and are just six miles to the famed Pebble Beach course. Camp Hyatt provides young guests with "vacation within a vacation" activities geared to children ages three to 12.   The TusCA Ristorante serves authentic Tuscan cuisine made with fresh local ingredients. The Fireplace Lounge is a comfortably chic location in which to enjoy live jazz and signature cocktails. Knuckles Historic Sports Bar, with its family friendly atmosphere, features a menu of 20 beers on tap and has been voted Monterey's No. 1 sports bar for five consecutive years. Transportation Monterey Airport (1.5 mi/2.4 km)Complimentary airport shuttle Nearby attractions Cannery Row (2.5 mi/4.0 km)Monterey Bay Aquarium (2.9 mi/4.6 km)Carmel-by-the-Sea (4.7 mi/7.5 km)Pebble Beach Golf (6 mi/9.6 km)Monterey County Wineries (17 mi/27.3 km) BusinessBusiness center with computers, laptop connection ports, and copy and fax services40,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space19,000 sq. ft. exhibit space32 meeting rooms

Monterey inn offers spacious rooms, free breakfast and afternoon snacksLocated in the heart of downtown Monterey, the Colton Inn is surrounded by historic adobe structures and lies within minutes of the top city attractions, including Fisherman's Wharf, Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Half a mile from the Colton Inn, the Monterey Conference Center is the premier convention and meeting space in the area. Spacious Colton Inn guest rooms are recently refreshed with down comforters and 400-thread-count sheets. A dry sauna, a sun deck and a gas grill are also available. Highlights Many guest rooms feature a fireplace Free breakfast and afternoon snacks Within walking distance of Fisherman's Wharf LocationJust a few minutes from the Colton Inn, Fisherman's Wharf Monterey serves as a central hub of social activity in this bayside city. Originally built in 1870, the wharf was at the heart of the commercial fishing industry in the area for decades. Today, Fisherman's Wharf plays host to restaurants, fishing, live theater, souvenir shops and folks who just like to take in the view. RoomsCentral Coast sunshine spills into Colton Inn guest rooms, many of which feature balconies, fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, microwave ovens or refrigerators. Choose one king or two queen-sized beds. Free Wi-Fi Internet access, cable television, DVD/VHS players and a library of free movies are also provided. Coffee-makers available upon request. DiningComplimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Enjoy complimentary afternoon snacks on the sun deck. For dinner, numerous fantastic options lie within a few minutes of the Colton Inn. The Crown and Anchor is a Monterey favorite. The menu and the decor evoke the British Isles instead of the Central Coast of California -- try the fish and chips, or steak and mushroom pie. But with food this good, and an everyone-is-welcome attitude, The Crown and Anchor is one that cannot be missed. Transportation Highway 1 (1 mi/1.6 km)Monterey Peninsula Airport (2.7 mi/4.3 km)Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (53.6 mi/86.3 km) AttractionsMonterey Institute of International Studies (0.3 mi/0.4 km)Monterey Conference Center (0.5 mi/0.7 km) Monterey History and Maritime Museum (0.5 mi/0.7 km)Municipal Beach (0.6 mi/1 km)Fisherman's Wharf Monterey (0.7 mi/1.1 km)Cannery Row (1.1 mi/1.7 km)Monterey Bay Aquarium (1.6 mi/2.5 km) Carmel-by-the-Sea (3.2 mi/5.1 km) Business Meeting room accommodates 30 people Policies and fees Rollaway beds and cribs are available for an additional charge each night.The office closes at 11 p.m. If you are planning to arrive after 11 p.m., please make arrangements with the front desk.