Monterey Photos

If you don't close your balcony door at the Monterey Bay Inn or other hotels situated along the bay in Monterey, the sound of seals and sea lions barking all night long can definitely keep you awake. But who cares? It's a sound that many of us do not have the pleasure of listening to most of our lives and for just a night, it's well worth the interruption in the routine.

As a result of this restless sleep, something else happened to me which I found quite delightful. I awoke early to the sun coming up on the bay outside my hotel room. Above is the photo I took in my sleepy stupor. A flower box filled with red geraniums framed the view of the orange sunrise on the Monterey Bay.

The hotel itself is ideally located. It is an extremely popular property within walking distance of the Monterey Bay Aquarium, shopping at the Steinbeck Plaza, dining  and the bay that tourists come to see.

Parking can be a challenge, so the hotel features subterranean parking with elevators going to the various floors of the hotel.

There are many less expensive hotels, and  high-end properties nearby, but for those willing to pay a bit higher price than budget offerings, buy yourself one heck of a location that allows you to listen to and see what people love so much about Monterey.