Located along the Pacific coast, Monterey is a historic town with the renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium and plenty of nearby golf options. Monterey's Cannery Row, where two of the beachfront hotels are located, is a former sardine canning factory that inspired author John Steinbeck. Spanish missionaries established settlements in Monterey in the 1770s; Monterey later became the capital of Mexico when Mexico won independence from Spain. With Carmel and Pebble Beach a short drive away, you'll find plenty of golf courses to choose from, including Del Rey Oaks Golf Center, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, Casa Abrego Club, Pebble Beach Golf Links and Navy Golf Course.
Hotel Pacific
Located at the end of Pacific Street in downtown Monterey, just steps from the shore, Hotel Pacific is a boutique hotel that offers a special golf package for travelers. The hotel's golf package includes golf for two with a golf cart at the Poppy Hills golf course, complimentary golf bag storage and overnight accommodations for two.
The Hotel Pacific is a Mission-style hotel with lush outdoor gardens and suite rentals. The suites feature fireplaces, patios with garden views, complimentary continental breakfast and afternoon refreshment and free Internet access.
Hotel Pacific
300 Pacific St.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 373-5700
hotelpacific.cpm
Monterey Bay Inn
Located right across the street from the San Carlos Beach, the Monterey Bay Inn marks the entrance to historic Cannery Row. Most of the Inn's 49 rooms have patios with water views, king-size plush beds and luxury marble bathrooms. Additional amenities include fresh-baked cookies at turndown, free continental breakfast, gas fireplaces, feather beds and wireless Internet access. The Monterey Bay Inn has a rooftop hot tub with views of Monterey Bay.
Monterey Bay Inn
242 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
(800) 424-6242
montereybayinn.com
Monterey Plaza Hotel
The Monterey Plaza Hotel offers beach front accommodation, spa services and fine dining. Schooners Bistro focuses on seafood, while the Duck Club Grille serves comfort food and meat. Cafe la Strada serves Peet's coffee, sandwiches and pastries. Rooms at the Monterey Plaza Hotel have comfortable bedding, luxury marble bathrooms, work desk areas, and balconies with views of the garden or the ocean. Guests can enjoy the rooftop fitness center or book a spa service at Vista Blue Spa.
Monterey Plaza Hotel
400 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 646-1700
montereyplazahotel.com
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Based in Northern California, Elton Dunn is a freelance writer and nonprofit consultant with 14 years' experience. Dunn specializes in travel, food, business, gardening, education and the legal fields. His work has appeared in various print and online publications. Dunn holds a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing and a Bachelor of Arts in English.
