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The Monterey Bay Aquarium is located on the site of a former sardine cannery on the Pacific Ocean shoreline. It holds 35,000 plants and animals representing 623 species. It is an important landmark with spectacular ocean life exhibits with the biggest attraction being the Orka killer whales, the largest and most powerful sea creature in the world today. For those planning to visit the area, there are a number of three and four star oceanfront properties to choose from within close proximity to not only the Monterey Bay Museum, but also the Monterey Wine Tasting Centers, Maritime Museum, the Monterey Museum of Art, and the downtown area. The Spindrift Inn is one of those properties with free breakfast, charming decor and antique furniture, complimentary wine and cheese in the evenings, wonderful views of the ocean and fireplaces featured in some of the guestrooms. Other oceanfront hotels include the Best Western Plus Victorian Inn with an old-world style, a free breakfast and a wine and cheese reception, the Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa with airport shuttle service, European style accommodations, live music and free wine tasting, and the Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay offers guests on-site bicycle rentals, wine tasting, a heated pool and Jacuzzi, and high-speed internet throughout. A perfect getaway for couples, groups, and those looking for tranquility.
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Spindrift Inn
+1-888-675-2083
652 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
~0.21 miles southeast of Monterey Bay Aquarium
~3 minute walk
- High-end Oceanfront hotel
- Hotel has an eco-friendly policy Learn more
Victorian Inn - Monterey
+1-800-716-8490
487 Foam St., Monterey, CA 93940
~0.37 miles south of Monterey Bay Aquarium
~6 minute walk
- Low priced Downtown property
- Check-in time: 04:00
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa - Monterey
+1-888-788-5576
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
~0.43 miles southeast of Monterey Bay Aquarium
~7 minute walk
- Expensive Oceanfront hotel
- Check-in time: 4:00pm
Monterey Bay Inn
+1-888-897-9207
242 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
~0.54 miles southeast of Monterey Bay Aquarium
~9 minute walk
- Three Star Oceanfront property
- 49 sleeping rooms in hotel
Lovers Point Inn : 625 Ocean View Blvd.
+1-888-311-4278
625 Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA 93950
~1.03 miles northwest of Monterey Bay Aquarium
~18 minute walk
- Two-star hotel
- 3 floors in hotel
Hotel Pacific - Monterey
+1-888-469-4795
300 Pacific St., Monterey, CA 93940
~1.12 miles south of Monterey Bay Aquarium
~20 minute walk
- Mid-scale Downtown property
- Comp. Breakfast
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
+1-888-734-9421
2 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940
~1.20 miles south of Monterey Bay Aquarium
~21 minute walk
- High end Oceanfront property
- 9 meeting rooms in property
Portola Hotel & Spa
+1-888-841-5292
Portola Plaza Monterey, Monterey, CA 93940
~1.22 miles south of Monterey Bay Aquarium
~21 minute walk
- Expensive Oceanfront hotel
- Check-in time: 4:00 PM
Monterey Marriott
+1-888-455-5160
350 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA 93940
~1.25 miles south of Monterey Bay Aquarium
~22 minute walk
- Expensive Downtown property
- 22 suites in property
The Monterey Hotel
+1-888-965-8297
406 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA 93940
~1.32 miles south of Monterey Bay Aquarium
~23 minute walk
- Mid-scale Downtown property
- Free complimentary breakfast
The Stevenson Monterey
+1-888-906-6358
675 Munras Ave., Monterey, CA 93940
~1.58 miles south of Monterey Bay Aquarium
- 2 star Resort property
- Check-in: 2 p.m.
Monterey Bay Lodge in Monterey
+1-888-749-6785
55 Camino Aguajito, Monterey, CA 93940
~1.64 miles southeast of Monterey Bay Aquarium
- 3-star Beach hotel
- Hotel has 46 rooms
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Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
+1-888-389-4485
700 Munras Ave., Monterey, CA 93940
~1.65 miles south of Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Affordable Downtown hotel
- Check-in time: 4:00pm
Hotel 1110
+1-888-389-4121
1110 Del Monte Ave., Monterey, CA 93940
~1.67 miles southeast of Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Four-star Downtown hotel
- Complimentary breakfast is offered
Inn by The Bay Monterey - Monterey
+1-888-788-5576
936 Munras Ave., Monterey, CA 93940
~1.80 miles south of Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Low Cost Downtown property
- 26 sleeping rooms in hotel
Olympia Lodge
+1-888-311-4278
1140 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950
~1.86 miles west of Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Cheap Beach property
- 38 rooms in hotel
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