Monterey, CA Hotels

General Information

Classic vacation home to the stars, home to a world famous jazz festival and set within some of the most idyllic scenery in California, Monterey is indeed a special place. The town of 30,000 people on the Pacific Ocean and Monterey Bay coast of central California has been a popular destination for painters, composers and writers as far back as the late 19th century. As a result, Monterey supports a vibrant arts community to this day.

Since 1958, the annual Monterey Jazz Festival has drawn tens of thousands of music lovers to the city, not to mention some of the best talent in international jazz. The spectacular growth of California's wine industry has been a boon to Monterey, with many world class producers just outisde of the city. Nature lovers will appreciate the fact that Monterey sits on a National Marine Sanctuary, with many inherent attractions to take in as a result.

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Climate

The Pacific Ocean is a dominant influence on Monterey, California's weather, with warm summers and mild winters on average.

• Winter (December to February) 6-15.5°C
• Spring (March to May) 8-18°C
• Summer (June to September) 10-21°C
• Fall (October to November) 8-20°C