Hotel Near Old Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey
2.1 Miles | 7 Minutes Drive
Old Fisherman's Wharf reaches out into the harbor next to downtown Monterey, about seven minutes from Scottish Fairway Inn. Seafood restaurants and shops line the wharf, and many of the bay's whale-watching, sightseeing, and sportfishing boats leave from here.
Even without a boat trip, it is worth a stroll for the harbor views and the sea lions that haul out on the rocks and pilings nearby. Custom House Plaza and the adobes of Old Monterey are a short walk away, and Colton Hall, where California's first constitution was written, is a few blocks inland.
Tips
- Book whale-watching trips ahead in peak season, and choose a morning departure if you are prone to seasickness.
- Follow the Path of History markers from Custom House Plaza through Old Monterey.
- The Coastal Recreation Trail connects the wharf with Cannery Row for a flat walk along the bay.
Photo: Fisherman's Wharf Monterey September 2013 003 by King of Hearts, via Wikimedia Commons. Original photograph and this image adaptation licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized; website renditions may be cropped and converted in format. This license applies only to the photograph.
