Discover the Best Monterey Attractions

Tucked into the coastline on Monterey Bay, historic Cannery Row is a popular destination with waterfront restaurants, pubs, and shops. Discover Cannery Row's colorful history and picturesque charm and soak up the culture and beauty of the California central coast.

Old Fisherman's Wharf is a waterfront shopping, dining and entertainment destination on Monterey Bay. Experience incredible bayfront restaurants, unique shops, whale watching cruises, sailing tours, glass bottom boat rides, and fishing charters, just five minutes from us.

Just minutes from The Inn at 1252 Monterey, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is one of motorsports' most iconic destinations, home to the legendary Corkscrew turn. Catch a world-class racing calendar — from IndyCar and IMSA sports car racing to the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion during Car Week and the Sea Otter Classic.

Just one exit from Pebble Beach, The Inn at 1252 Monterey is the perfect base for exploring 17-Mile Drive and attending Pebble Beach's iconic year-round events — from the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am to the Concours d'Elegance and Pebble Beach Food & Wine.

Big Sur is a magnificent stretch of land off the popular Pacific Coast Highway. From lush mountains to coastal redwood forests, fog-shrouded cliffs, windswept cypress trees, and hidden beaches make this one of the most remarkable destinations on California's central coast.

Take a walking tour of the oldest buildings in California at this heritage park in Monterey's Old Town historic district. The park features scenic walking and biking trails, beautiful gardens, historic houses, including Custom House Museum, and the Monterey Walking Path of History.

Bike, walk, or surrey along this 18-mile paved path that stretches from Castorville to Pacific Grove along Monterey Bay and the Pacific coast. With gorgeous scenery and ocean views, the trail is a fun way to explore Monterey beaches, parks, and attractions such as Cannery Row, Monterey Bay Aquarium, and Fisherman's Wharf.

Located downtown, the Monterey Conference Center is a state-of-the-art destination for trade shows, conventions, conferences, business meetings, social events and cultural happenings.

Constructed in 1932, Bixby Bridge is a breathtaking landmark located in the stunning Big Sur region of California, renowned as one of the most photographed bridges along the Pacific Coast Highway.

The Inn at 1252 Monterey is your gateway to one of the most scenic drives in the world. Highway 1 connects you to Big Sur, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Bixby Bridge, and the iconic landscapes of California's Central Coast — all starting just minutes from the hotel.