Gateway Thunderbird Motel Seaside

MotelLively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

About

Gateway Thunderbird Motel Seaside is a motel in Seaside. It sits close to Monterey State Beach and Monterey State Beach, about 17.9 km from Salinas, about 0.9 km from Monterey State Beach. The area has 21 places to eat, 3 supermarkets and 1 public-transport stop within a short walk. The most comfortable time to visit Seaside is generally August to October.

Location

What's nearby

Monterey State Beach0.9 km
Monterey State Beach2.0 km
Del Monte Beach3.0 km
Monterey County Fairgrounds3.2 km
Monterey State Beach4.4 km
Monterey Bay Sailing4.7 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 21 places to eat🛒 3 supermarkets🚌 1 public-transport stop

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) — 3.3 km → all hotels near MRY
Nearest station: Salinas — 17.9 km
Nearest beach: Monterey State Beach — 0.9 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