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BEST WESTERN PLUS Beach Resort Monterey
2600 Sand Dunes Drive, Monterey, California 93940-3838Phone: 831/394-3321 | Fax: 831/393-1912
BEST WESTERN PLUS Beach Resort Monterey offers oceanfront views and direct access to the beach. This luxurious hotel offers 196 rooms and is the only hotel located directly on Del Monte Beach! Select a room with expansive views of Monterey Bay or a quiet non-ocean side room overlooking colorful courtyards. We provide business/meeting services and banquet facilities for groups up to 700 guests. Explore miles of unspoiled beachfront and return for a healthy workout in our brand new exercise facility!
Enjoy such world famous attractions as Cannery Row, Pebble Beach and 17 Mile Drive, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Point Lobos and Big Sur all are just minutes away from your door! The beach, the view, and the attractions make this the perfect vacation resort.
There is a 15.00 USD parking fee per day plus additional county tax of 2.00 USD per day added to each room.
Local Events Worth Considering:
February 2012
Choose a delicious meal with BV Century Cellars Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon at Pascucci in Santa Barbara.
At Morro Rock in Morro Bay.
Performing at 7pm at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts.
Watch us feed sharks and rays in the Shark Habitat Tank. At the Ty Warner Sea Center in Santa Barbara.
7:30pm at the HP Pavilion in San Jose.
March 2012
The Old Monterey Farmers Market, established in 1991, comprises of 3.5 city blocks and runs year-round rain or shine.
Concert performance at 7pm at the HP Pavilion in San Jose.
At the Sullivan-Goss Books/Arts & Letters Cafe in Santa Barbara.
7pm concert performance at the San Jose State University Event Center.
April 2012
The largest taco event in America. Up to 30 of the most innovative food trucks selling Mexican tacos, Korean tacos. In San Jose.
Professional and amateur athletes make the annual pilgrimage to participate in cycling's best competitive events. In Monterey.
Concert performance at 7pm at the HP Pavilion in San Jose.
Big Sur to Carmel. Run along scenic Highway One, the nation's first nationally designated Scenic Highway.
May 2012
The finest sports and racing motorcycles at the 4th annual The Quail Motorcycle Gathering at Quail Lodge Golf Club, in Carmel.
Ferrari Racing Days return to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca with three full days of racing with the Ferrari 458 Challenge. In Monterey.
The Original "Artist Friendly" Show. California's Best 2 Day Comic, Art & Pop Culture Event. In San Jose
Arena Football game in the HP Pavilion in San Jose.
June 2012
Roll Hall of Fame inductees, announced their return to the live stage. Concert performance at 7:30pm at the HP Pavilion, San Jose.
Come to the Monterey Fairgrounds for the greatest assortment of Beer ever assembled on the Central Coast.
Car Show, Cruise Night, Surf & Turf Dinner, Gala Night, Live Entertainment and Beer Garden. In Pismo Beach.
Gathering of local community citizens promoting youth and the Arts and Blues.
At the HP Pavilion in San Jose.
July 2012
The Festival hosts 340 artist booths, live entertainment, a kids' area, food, wine and beer. In Los Altos.
Soccer match at the Santa Clara University : Buck Shaw Stadium in Santa Clara.
August 2012
Performing at 8pm at the HP Pavilion in San Jose.
Nearby Attractions:
List All CA AttractionsCannery Row
Monterey Bay's historic waterfront district, Cannery Row, is a must visit destination on the central California coast. Enjoy the fresh ocean air along the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreational Trail on a walk, jog or bike ride. Shop the unique stores and galleries along the ocean front and enjoy a meal at one of the many restaurants in the area.
Near the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row is convenient and offers the best of California restaurants, shopping and nightlife.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
The Monterey Bay Aquarium, located on Cannery Row off beautiful Monterey Bay is one of the premier aquarium and marine life exhibits in the USA. Visitor highlights include an indoor ocean – a million gallon showcase of ocean-life; the Splash Zone -especially designed to provide kids a fun and interactive learning experience; the always popular penguins; and 7,000 sq. feet of Pink Flamingos – just for starters.
Spend a day marveling at life under the sea or check out your favorite exhibits in a few hours time. Peak season for visitors are during summer, on weekends and holidays. Facilities include the Portola Restaurant and Café, storage lockers and a gift and bookstore. There are also on-site picnic facilities and wireless internet is available at no charge. Hotels near Monterey Bay Aquarium include a selection from more than eight Best Western hotels in and near Monterey.
