Monterey Surf Inn

Motel★★2-star★ 3.7 (702 reviews)

About

Monterey Surf Inn is a motel to stay in Monterey. The motel is close to Monterey Museum of Art and The Old Monterey Jail, about 23.8 km from Salinas. It holds an official 2-star rating and scores 3.7/5 across 702 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight Clean, comfortable, easy parking and the front desk guy was very nice..

What guests mention

cleanliness3friendly staff2

Aspects most mentioned across recent guest reviews (highlighted = mostly positive).

Amenities

ParkingFree Wi-Fi

Location

What's nearby

Monterey Museum of Art1.0 km
The Old Monterey Jail1.0 km
Colton Hall Museum1.1 km
Monterey Museum of Art - La Mirada1.2 km
MY Museum1.3 km
Alvarado Gallery1.5 km

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Within a short walk

🍽️ 14 places to eat🛒 2 supermarkets🚌 1 public-transport stop

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) — 4.6 km → all hotels near MRY
Nearest station: Salinas — 23.8 km
Nearest beach: Monterey State Beach — 1.8 km
Sea temperature: Sea temperature about 15.6 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving: Drives on the right
Currency: USD
Power: Type A/B plugs · 120 V · 60 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Monterey Surf Inn?

From Monterey Surf Inn, the nearest station, Salinas, is about 23.8 km away; Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is around 4.6 km away (straight-line distances).