Guest rooms at this luxuriously appointed, European-style hotel give guests the impression of being on a ship with an ocean-view balcony. Two restaurants provide culinary diversions, and golf, surf shops, kayak rentals and the Monterey Bay Recreation Trail are all nearby. The landscaped pool deck is right on the water and is the place to be at this coastal retreat.

Monterey Plaza Hotel Amenities:

• 290 rooms. Wireless Internet access. Bar. Spa. Beach. Whirlpool. Airport transportation available. Business center.