Monterey
California’s Coastal Gem
Approx. 11 hours
Flight from LondonAvailable direct to SFO
Approx. 13 hours
Flight from ManchesterAvailable indirect to SFO
Air/Cruise Ports & Distances
📍San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
107 miles to Monterey - Approx. 1 hour 50 min drive 📍Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)
4 miles to downtown - Approx. 10 min drive 📍Monterey Cruise Terminal
10 min walk to Cannery Row🔑 Key Selling Points
Monterey Bay Aquarium
One of the world’s best aquariums, with sea otters, jellyfish, and giant kelp forests.
Cannery Row
Made famous by John Steinbeck, today it’s filled with shops, restaurants, and oceanfront views.
17-Mile Drive
Monterey Bay is a prime spot to see humpback whales, orcas, and dolphins, often year-round.
Pacific Grove
A charming neighbouring town known for its historic lighthouse, Victorian homes, and annual monarch butterfly migration.
🏨 Recommended Hotels
Monterey Bay Inn
Intimate waterfront stay with rooftop hot tubs.
📍Cannery Row
Boutique
Spindrift Inn
Romantic boutique with fireplaces and ocean-view balconies.
📍Cannery Row
Central Location, Boutique
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Full-service hotel with spa and easy access to Fisherman’s Wharf.
📍Downtown
Central Location, Spa
InterContinental The Clement Monterey
Waterfront luxury with ocean views, spa, and fine dining.
📍Cannery Row
Luxury, Spa