Monterey Peninsula
El Castell Hotel
Monterey, CA
A boutique-style retreat on North Fremont Street, just off Highway 1 and minutes from Cannery Row, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and the Peninsula's scenic coast. Modern guest rooms, an indoor heated pool, free parking, and a friendly 24-hour front desk make it a welcoming base for exploring Pacific Grove, Carmel, and Pebble Beach.
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Things to do near El Castell Hotel
- Monterey County Fair and Event CenterThe Monterey fairgrounds, home of the county fair, the Monterey Jazz Festival, and events through the year.
- Dennis the Menace ParkA free, imaginative city playground beside Lake El Estero, a favorite stop for families with young kids.
- Old Monterey and Monterey State Historic ParkAdobes, gardens, and the Custom House from the years when Monterey was the capital of Spanish and Mexican California.
- Old Fisherman's WharfMonterey's historic wharf, with seafood restaurants, harbor views, sea lions, and the departure point for whale-watching and fishing trips.
- Whale watching on Monterey BayThe deep Monterey Submarine Canyon brings whales, dolphins, and seabirds close to shore, with tours running year-round.
- Monterey State Beach in SeasideWide, sandy beach and dunes along the curve of the bay in Seaside, with the Coastal Recreation Trail running behind it.