Best Hotels on the Monterey Peninsula for Group Getaways

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Mark C. Anderson

Mark is a serial explorer and award-winning columnist based in both Bay Areas who serves on the Monterey County Food System Coalition.

Teeming marine life. Farm-fresh produce from the Salad Bowl of the World — dished at adored restaurants. A world-class aquarium. Storied golf courses, in a staggering quantity. Towering redwoods. John Steinbeck history. Stunning beaches. Highway 1 vistas from Big Sur and beyond. Surf City USA. Wine country stretching from Carmel Valley to Salinas Valley. Some of the best scuba diving known to man. So whether you’re exploring with family or friends, here are the best hotels on the Monterey Peninsula for group getaways.

The Monterey Bay-Central Coast area of California can claim any number of items that attract waves of visitors, and famously so. One other thing it provides, with all the quality and a fraction of the recognition, is great group lodging. The venues that go above and beyond in that category function well on a number of fronts, from unforgettable settings to scalable conference space to accessible entertainment. 

Featured photo courtesy of Carmel Valley Ranch.

Monterey has a plethora of unique and impressive places for group getaways over the year. Click here for more.

Monterey Group Getaway Hotels

Street view of the Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa at dusk. The well-lit building features illuminated windows, with people strolling along the sidewalks. Nearby, plants and flowers adorn the exterior, while the ocean shimmers in the background.
Photo courtesy of Monterey Plaza Hotel.

Nestled on bluffs overlooking the beautiful California coast and Pacific Ocean,  Carmel has a number of excellent destinations for groups. Click here for more.

Carmel Group Getaway Hotels

A cozy, sunlit living room with large windows and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with an ocean view. The room, reminiscent of the luxurious accommodations found at Carmel Group Hotels, features a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table, an armchair, and modern lamps. A coastal landscape and blue sky are visible outside.
Hyatt Carmel Highlands

While the rugged coastline of Big Sur might seem daunting to outsiders, the area boasts some stunning views and amazing spots for a good group trip. Click here for more.

Big Sur Group Getaway Hotels

Two people enjoy a scenic ocean view from an elevated wooden platform. One stands by the railing while the other sits on a chair, surrounded by lush greenery and trees. The sky is partly cloudy, and the ocean is calm, mirroring the tranquil ambiance found at many Big Sur hotels.
Esalen Insitute

A pair of Santa Cruz hotels provide some of the area’s most accommodating experiences for groups. Click here for more. 

Santa Cruz Group Getaway Hotels

A serene outdoor pool area overlooking the ocean, with rows of lounge chairs and yellow umbrellas lining the perimeter. The calm blue water of the pool mirrors the clear sky above. Ideal for Santa Cruz group getaway hotels, the ocean is visible in the background under a sunny sky.
Photo courtesy of Dream Inn.

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