The Monterey Bay Inn is a spectacular oceanfront place to stay when in Monterey and adventuring around the central California coastline. My oceanfront room was absolutely beautiful and Wildlife abounded as the area is a National Marine Sanctuary; including sea lions, sea otters, and oodles of wonderful seabirds. The location is absolutely perfect and everything is within walking distance. I did rent a car and parking was super easy and plentiful at the hotel and there is a daily parking charge.
Every morning, a wonderful and free breakfast is delivered to your room at the time you request!! This was seriously the best way to start every day. The room was modern and comfortable with cozy linens and a luxurious bathroom. There are even bathrobes. The private balconies are so peaceful and a beautiful flowering plant adds to the ambiance. There are fresh baked cookies at check-in and the lobby area has three video screens of marine life with music from the Monterey Bay aquarium. San Carlos Beach is right next to the Monterey Bay Inn and is a lovely and relaxing park setting to relax and enjoy the beautiful weather and ocean. I loved listening to the ocean waves every evening as well as the enchanting vocalizations of the sea lion colony in the area. The staff are extremely warm, welcoming, professional, and helpful. I will definitely be staying here again for my next vacation in Monterey!