What's New Monterey like?
If you're in search of the perfect part of town to visit, consider New Monterey. Top attractions include Monterey Bay Aquarium. There's plenty more to see, including Cannery Row and San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater.
How to get to New Monterey
Flying to:
- Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula), 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from New Monterey
- Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal), 16.5 mi (26.6 km) from New Monterey
- Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), 23.3 mi (37.4 km) from New Monterey
Things to see and do in and around New Monterey
What to see in New Monterey
- Cannery Row
- San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater
- Steinbeck Plaza
- Coast Guard Pier
- Pacific Biological Laboratories
Things to do in New Monterey
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum
Other popular New Monterey attractions
- McAbee Beach
- Aeneas Beach
When is the best time to visit Monterey?
- Hottest months: September, August, July, October (average 17°C)
- Coldest months: February, December, January, March (average 11°C)
- Rainiest months: December, January, February, March (average 86 mm of rainfall)