Families and couples alike will experience an unforgettable getaway when you stay in one of our Monterey vacation rentals. If you're looking for a historic Central California Coast town brimming with magnificent marine wildlife, look no further.
Yes. 8 of our Monterey vacation rentals have internet access, so you can stay connected throughout your trip.
Browse homes with internet access >Absolutely. Our local Monterey team includes professional housekeepers who care for all our homes here. They’ll clean thoroughly and restock amenities, so everything is ready for your arrival—and all you have to do is settle in and relax.
Learn more about Vacasa Premium Clean >If you're staying in one of our Monterey house rentals, you’ll appreciate being able to make delicious meals at home. Each vacation rental has a well-equipped kitchen and a private outdoor space for you to enjoy the great weather.
This friendly coastal town is perched on the southern curve of its namesake bay. A leisurely road trip on California Highway 1 from San Francisco will get you there in under three hours. It shares a charming seaside character with its neighbors Santa Cruz, Pebble Beach, and Carmel-by-the-Sea, but stands out among them as one of the most visit-worthy spots on the California coast.
Plan a trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, showcasing 35,000 different marine animals and plants, many native to the dense underwater kelp forests in Monterey Bay itself. Check the aquarium's schedule for free volunteer and marine biologist talks about exhibits. Fun fact: this site was prominently featured in the movie Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.
The aquarium is located on Cannery Row, made famous by the John Steinbeck novel of the same name. Today, it's a popular destination for boutique shopping and restaurants serving fresh Dungeness crab. Live music often plays in Cannery Row's Steinbeck Plaza, where you'll find a bronze bust commemorating the influential American author.
You might want to set aside a day for whale watching on a charter launched from Fisherman's Wharf. Here, you'll also find eateries ranging from rustic seafood stands and chowder houses to charming trattorias.
Top off your day with a stroll along soft sands on Del Monte Beach or Monterey State Beach where you can spot sea urchins and starfish in its tide pools.
Monterey offers so much in family-friendly attractions and memorable moments for everyone. Plan to make a stop there during your California excursion and stay at one of our cozy Monterey vacation rentals.
