Spindrift Inn
The Spindrift Inn is a boutique hotel in the heart of Monterey's historical Cannery Row, made famous by novelist John Steinbeck, and is now a popular destination for tourists in Monterey. A romantic oceanfront location with rooms that include wood-burning fireplaces, the Spindrift Inn also provides rooms and areas with handicapped access. All guests can enjoy afternoon wine and cheese reception, a silver-tray continental breakfast and nightly turn-down service.
Spindrift Inn
652 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 646-8900
spindriftinn.com
Monterey Bay Inn
Within walking distance of the popular Monterey Bay Aquarium on Cannery Row, the Monterey Bay Inn features handicap access and over-sized rooms with ocean views. Room and hotel amenities include complimentary breakfast delivered to your room, private ocean-view balconies, rooftop hot tub, DVD player and on-site spa services.
Monterey Bay Inn
242 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 373-6242
montereybayinn.com
Best Western Beach Resort
Located on Del Monte Beach, Best Western Beach Resort is just a 10-minute drive from Cannery Row and a 15-minute drive to Pebble Beach's golf courses. The hotel offers handicapped access and is large, featuring 196 rooms, some of which have views of Monterey Bay and direct access to the beach. There's a $10 parking fee per day, and amenities include cable TV, free local calls up to 30 minutes, free Internet access, mini-fridge, in-room safe and an on-site pool.
Best Western Beach Resort
2600 Sand Dunes Drive
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 394-3321
bestwesterncalifornia.com
About The Author
Stephanie Loleng has written professionally since 1998 for print, radio and the web. She has contributed to the travel anthology "Expat: Women's True Tales of Life Abroad," and was a segment producer for the Peabody Award-winning radio documentary "Crossing East." She holds a Bachelor of Arts in literature and history from the University of California.
