Why go
- City in California, United States.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Monterey Bay Aquarium.
- Served by Monterey Regional Airport (MRY).
History
Monterey is a city on the southern edge of Monterey Bay, on the Central Coast of California. Located in Monterey County, the city occupies a land area of 8.645 sq mi (22.39 km2) and recorded a population of 30,218 in the 2020 census.
Must-see attractions
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- United Airlines UA (CRJ, EM2) · 3 routes: Denver*, Los Angeles*, San Francisco*
- Alaska Airlines AS (CRJ, Dash 8-400) · 2 routes: Los Angeles*, San Diego*
- American Airlines AA (CRJ) · 2 routes: Los Angeles*, Phoenix*
- US Airways US (CRJ) · 2 routes: Los Angeles*, Phoenix*
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 1 route: Las Vegas
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Monterey Regional Airport (MRY). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MRY has direct flights to 6 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Los Angeles, Phoenix, Denver, Las Vegas, San Diego…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Monterey, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.