Old Monterey Inn

Welcome to the Old Monterey Inn, an intimate and romantic Monterey bed and breakfast located in the heart of fabulous Monterey, California. Nestled among lush English gardens, soothing water fountains, and shaded by magnificent live oak trees, this gracious former Mayor’s home boasts luxuriously elegant rooms and suites with exquisitely tasteful furnishings. Just a short walk to the famous Fisherman’s Wharf area, our Monterey Bed and Breakfast is perfectly located for travelers to the Monterey Peninsula, Carmel, Pebble Beach and Big Sur. This award winning 4 Diamond AAA rated Monterey B&B is listed on the coveted Conde Naste Traveler’s Readers Choice Gold List, and named in the book as one of the “One Thousand Places to See Before You Die,” by Patricia Schulz. Featured on the Today Show as a romantic rendezvous destination, our Monterey, CA Inn is an ideal venue for an intimate honeymoon retreat, or a picture perfect wedding in the dazzling gardens.

Stroll through the charming English rose trees during wine and hors d’oeuvres served every evening, curl up with a good book in a private sitting area among the fairytale-like cottage gardens, have breakfast in bed next to your crackling fireplace, or indulge in a relaxing massage treatment in the extravagant private Spa Room at our Bed and Breakfast in Monterey, CA! Whether you are joining us for a quick weekend getaway, or celebrating that big event, rest assured the Old Monterey Inn will attend to your every need. The highly skilled staff of our Monterey Bed and Breakfast is waiting to pamper you with unmatched attention to detail!

Every room and suite at our inn in Monterey, CA was designed to enhance the charm, sophistication, and architectural significance of this beautifully maintained English Tudor mansion. Intricately carved woodwork, copper detailing, and gorgeous stained glass details complement the elegant decor throughout our historic Monterey inn.

All accommodations at our romantic Monterey lodging offer a private bath with the highest quality amenities including specialty lavender soaps and Aveda® products. In addition, each room and suite provides a cozy sitting area next to a private fireplace, complete with candles to create your own romantic oasis. Thoughtful details abound: plush feather beds and down duvets with superb quality linens, soft terry lined robes and slippers, perfumed bath salts, thick towels and current magazines. Truly a luxury experience!
 

Old Monterey Inn offers the following amenities:

Full Gourmet Breakfast
Breakfast in Bed
Private baths in each room
Fireplace in each room
Morning Newspaper at your Door
Breakfast by your Fireplace
Luxurious Linens
Featherbeds, Down Comforters & Pillows
Evening Turn Down Service
Dining in the Garden
Sitting Areas
Stained Glass Windows and Skylights*
Concierge Services
Spa Tub for Two*
Thick Turkish Cotton Towels
Aveda® Amenities
Freshly Baked Cookies
French Lavender Soaps
Romantic Couples Massages
Robes and Slippers
Hair Dryers
Iron & Ironing Board
In-Room Safes
Bath Salts*
Personalized Itineraries
Sunset Wine & Hors d’oeuvers
Garden Hideaways
Radio and CD Player
TV with VCR
In-room DSL line and Telephone
WiFi in Most Rooms & Garden
On Site Guest Parking

*In Some Rooms/Suites

Breakfast And Afternoon Reception

What could be more enticing than a gourmet breakfast next to a roaring fire in our elegant dining room, surrounded by sparkling crystal, antique china, and glimmering silver at our award winning Monterey, CA bed and breakfast? How about our sumptuous breakfasts delivered right to your room in your own cozy down bed? Or perhaps you would enjoy personal trays delivered to your room so you can dine romantically next to your own private fireplace! And don’t forget about breakfast served in the elegant gardens at our B&B in Monterey among the profusion of flowers and trickling water fountains!  Enjoy breakfast in the dining room one day, and breakfast in bed the next, but no matter which experience you choose, you will be impressed by the fabulous menu items and impeccable service offered to you at our Monterey California bed and breakfast.

Start each day with our rich aromatic coffee (from a fantastic local roasting company!), sinfully delicious hot chocolate, or a grand assortment of gourmet teas. Breakfast is complete with a wonderful variety of fruit courses, using the freshest locally grown fruit available, and continues on to the much anticipated main entree! Some entrees are sweet, some are savory, but each is absolutely delicious! All accompanied by fresh squeezed orange juice, and the hot beverage of your choice!

Daily Wine and Hors D’oeuvres is a much anticipated time at our romantic Monterey inn! Set by candlelight next to the romantic crackling fireplace, it is an event not to be missed! Artisan cheeses, homemade dips, crisp fresh vegetables and gourmet olive samplers are just a few of the selections provided complimentary to our guests every afternoon. Accompanied by our house wines, carefully selected from some of our outstanding local wineries, hors d’oeuvres can be enjoyed in the warm company of fellow guests in the living room, carried to the charming gardens for a relaxing stroll among the fabulous landscaping, or taken back to the privacy of your own beautiful room or suite at our Monterey, CA bed and breakfast!
 

“One of the year’s top 12 inns.” - Country Inns Magazine

“During breakfast au jardin, you’ll be dazzled by a sea of candy-colored impatiens.” - Travel & Leisure, Spring 2002

“Rated the very best in the region” - Best Places, 2002

“Visitors are treated as house guests, made to feel at home with such thoughtful touches as goosedown comforters and pillows, breakfast in bed and Sherry and crackers at 5:30 every evening.” - Bon Appetit

About The Inn

On this site, much of Monterey’s history came to pass. For the Old Monterey Inn was built by Carmel Martin Sr. who was instrumental in the creation of the city and preserving many of the historical sites open to the public today. It was here, in this house, Mr. Martin planned for and dreamed of his beloved Monterey.

The story begins when the Scotch-born Martin family arrived in the Monterey Bay, en route to San Francisco and the California Gold Rush, in March of 1865. Their schooner stopped in Monterey for a half day to unload some cargo. The Martins went ashore, past the adobe buildings that comprised the village of Monterey, up the hill, and spread a picnic lunch under the oaks and pines. They fell in love with the land and stayed. The Martin Family purchased land throughout the county, including the spot that had enchanted them upon arrival: the site where the Old Monterey Inn stands today. Through farming, the Martins prospered and multiplied. Over the years, the family was to play an important role in the history of the Monterey Peninsula.

Carmel Martin Sr., the grandson of these early pioneers, would eventually settle on the hill above the village. Here, he and his new bride, Lydia, would build their dream home to reflect Mrs. Martin’s taste in English Tudor. The grand 3-story manor was completed in 1929 with the help of the area’s finest artisans, featuring hand carved newel posts, window frames and balustrades, hand plastered Gothic archways and bull nose corners, and hand painted ceiling panels in two designs. The home sits in the middle of over an acre of beautifully landscaped gardens boasting some 100 trees, which includes Monterey Pines, California Oaks and tall Redwoods. Much of the original stonework still remains.

Carmel Martin spent the better part of his life planning the future of the City of Monterey. In 1911, he was elected as the first mayor of the city. He was only 32 years old at the time. Fondly remembered as “Mr. Monterey,” Carmel Martin went on to spend 24 years on Monterey County’s Planning Commission and another 30 years as chairman of the City’s Planning Commission, not to mention his positions on the library and school boards over the years. As a pioneer in planning and zoning, Mr. Martin fought for preservation of the city’s historical points of interest. He described Monterey as “the one place where people can live without being disturbed by manufacturing and big factories. I am certain that the day is coming when this will be the most desirable place in the whole state of California.” His greatest worry involved those land promoters who would take profit at the expense of Monterey’s scenic beauty. “There is always great danger of our assets being destroyed. The great challenge before Monterey is to see that they are not.”

Due to his efforts, you can tour such local historical sites as California’s First Theater, the Custom House, the Brown-Underwood Adobe, House of the Four Winds and Gutierrez Adobe, during your stay here in the Martin’s family home. The Old Monterey Inn is located on Martin Street, which was named in honor of the man who helped to make the city what it is today.

After Mr. Martin’s passing in 1965, the home was occupied by the Swett family and their six children. It was thoughtfully restored in every detail, including the Martin’s prized gardens and opened as a bed and breakfast inn in 1978. After owning bed and breakfasts in Mendocino and Napa Valley, Patricia Valletta purchased the inn in 2004 only to elope with her high school sweetheart in 2010. They sold The Old Monterey Inn to Katy and Lawrence Havlick after their fairy tale wedding in our traditional English garden.

Katy and Lawrence welcome you to this historic site and hope you enjoy exploring our Monterey bed & breakfast.

Gardens

In the heart of the hustle and bustle of the city lies a peaceful Monterey B&B sitting on over an acre of serenity; an enchantingly landscaped garden that patiently waits for the next visitor to stroll down its pathways. Age old oaks, majestic cedars, and enormous holly trees watch over your first steps into their magical depths, and welcome you to explore the splendor that has been created on the grounds of our bed and breakfast near Pacific Grove. Choose one pathway, and you will find yourself in the midst of a whimsical garden so charming it will seem as though it jumped off the pages of a fairytale book. A few steps more, and you will be enticed into the formal English garden with stunning rose trees, fragrant lavender and a profusion of flowers and hummingbirds to keep you company. Or instead, choose one of the many private sitting areas and escape the world as you listen to the soothing water fountains located throughout the grounds of this private paradise.

Whether it is a private moment of escape you seek, or the magic of the gardens during an intimate Monterey wedding, it is all quietly anticipating your arrival at our B&B near Pacific Grove.

 

Romance, elegance and charm combine to create the wedding event of your dreams at our award winning Monterey luxury inn. This glamorous estate, set amidst some of the most captivating gardens in the area, provides the perfect backdrop for your intimate Monterey wedding or elopement. Enjoy exclusive use of our ten sumptuously appointed guest rooms, luxurious common areas, beautiful grounds and elegant gardens while you relax and enjoy your magical event with friends and family.

Whether you are imagining a private elopement in Monterey for just the two of you, or a small wedding with up to 40 family members and friends, our romantic Monterey bed and breakfast is the perfect venue to create a memorable experience. Our experienced staff can provide you with suggestions regarding fabulous local vendors for catering, flowers, music and any other detail you may have questions about. We are happy to make your small Monterey wedding everything you have dreamed of!

Elopements!

From 2 to 6 people, package includes:

• Two Night luxurious accommodations for two in our best available room
• Champagne and etched crystal keepsake glasses
• Daily gourmet breakfast
• Complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres each evening
• Full concierge services
• Use of gardens for event

Intimate Weddings (up to 35 people):

Booking up to 5 rooms, up to 15 people: site fee of $1,500.00 plus tax.
Booking 6 to 10 rooms (entire Inn), up to 35 people: site fee of $1,000.00 plus tax
Site fee does not include room costs; wedding party must rent at least one garden entrance room.

Weddings are hosted Sunday through Thursday, event start times between 12 pm and 3 pm, and are held in the garden or the parlor, weather dependent. Small Monterey weddings are available every day of the week from November through April (excluding holidays and special events). Call our in-house wedding coordinator for more details! To ensure privacy and exclusivity, we host only one wedding or elopement per day.

50% of the site fee plus standard room deposits are due upon booking. Final balances are due at check in. Site fees are non-refundable, standard room cancellation policy applies.

*When the entire inn is booked exclusively by your wedding party (all ten guest rooms), you may hold your event on any day, and any time between 11:30 am, and 5:30 pm. Call our wedding coordinator for details and scheduling.

As if the serene gardens, elegantly decorated accommodations and superb hospitality at this renowned Monterey luxury inn wasn’t relaxing enough, we go “over the top” by providing our guests with an intimate spa room complete with soothing water fountains and a romantic fireplace. Enjoy a variety of indulgent spa treatments provided by a team of professional therapists available to pamper you with massages, facials, aromatherapy treatments and more at our inn and spa in Monterey!

Our team of experienced professional therapists is available by appointment from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm daily.

For the Body

Flowing with the Tides
60 minutes $120 / 90 minutes $175
Swedish Massage
Classic massage using moderate pressure & soothing strokes

Power of the Tide
60 minutes $130
Deep Tissue or Sports Massage - Penetrating Pressure to release tight, sore muscles & stress, or,
SunMoon AromaTherapy Massage -Essential oils combined with classic Swedish massage

• Sun/Vitality*: Citrusy Mint of Tangerine & Spearmint
• Sun/Masculinity*: Spicy Herb of Sandalwood & Bay
• Moon Tranquility*: Woody Floral of Cistus & Lavender
• Moon Dreaminity*: Fresh Herb of Petigrain & Cypress
• Moon Femininity*: Deeply Floral of Rose & May Chang

Dance With Stones
75 Minutes $175
Hot Stone Massage
Soothing, smooth Basalt Stones lifted from heated water and used with oils in long flowing strokes, connecting body and spirit. Alternating heated Black Stones with iced Ancient Stones, creating balance. Hot, cold, fire and ice. Soothing, nurturing, a dance with stones

Ebb Tide
90 minutes $185
Massage w/Exfoliation AromaWrap
Gentle dry brush exfoliates the skin & prepares it for aromatic oils. After the soothing application of oils, while you are wrapped in a warm cocoon, your face, neck & feet receive special attention. Your personal body brush is yours to take home.

Ocean Breeze
60 minutes $120
AromaFacial Massage

Hydrating herbal towel wraps, organic cleansing, a firming mask, revitalizing conditioner, protective moisturizer and toning face & neck massage. Special treatments for men. Please specify for male or female guest.

Full Massage & Facial Combo 90 minutes $185

Ocean Breeze/Ebb Tide
90 minutes $185
AromaFacial Massage w/Exfoliation Aroma Wrap
Combine our Swedish Massage w/Exfoliation AromaWrap with the Aroma Facial Massage for 90 minutes of pampering

Triple Treat on the Bay
2.5 hours $300
AromaWrap, AromaFacial, Swedish Massage
The ultimate gift of caring for yourself or gift for one you love!

For Couples

Romance in Full Tide
60 minutes $240
Couples Swedish Massage

A soothing Swedish massage for two by firelight with two therapists in our intimate Spa Retreat Salon

Followed by Champagne & Truffles in your Room add $60

Power of romance in Full Tide
60 minutes $260
Deep Tissue/Sports Massage or Aroma Therapy Massage

Enjoy a penetrating Deep Tissue massage or Aroma Therapy Massage with essential oils for two by firelight with two therapists in our intimate Spa Retreat Salon

Followed by Champagne & Truffles in your Room add $60

Dance with Stones
75 minutes $350

Soothing smooth Basalt Stones lifted from heated water and used with oils in long flowing strokes, connecting body and spirit. Alternating heated black stones with iced ancient stones, creating balance. Hot, cold, fire and ice,. Soothing, nurturing, a dance with stones.

Followed by Champagne & Truffles in your Room add $60

Policies

A therapist will call for you at your room and escort you to our Spa Retreat Salon. We recommend that you wear the bathrobe you will find available in your room and the slippers and that you remove all jewelry. Spa guests must be at least 18 years of age. A 24 hour notice is required for cancellations of any spa treatment at our Monterey spa hotel.

*All items so marked are available for sale.

Explore the Monterey Peninsula during your stay at our Monterey luxury lodging destination! To enhance your visit we have personalized itineraries available to guide you to the coast, Carmel, Pebble Beach, Monterey and Big Sur.

Monterey Bay Aquarium
The Monterey Bay Aquarium offers exhibits on happenings in the Monterey Bay such as the new outer bay million-gallon tank with its schools of fish and special species, such as sun fish, shark & tuna. Other exciting exhibits include jelly fish, sea otters, a three-story kelp tank and the kids’ favorite “touching pool”. This is a real educational experience for all ages.

Cannery Row
Cannery Row is one of Monterey’s many historic sites. The area features retail shops, restaurants, a factory outlet center, wine tasting, galleries and historic tours. This is also the jumping off spot for scuba divers.

Monterey's Historic Fisherman's Wharf
Monterey’s historic Fisherman’s Wharf features whale watching tours, fishing excursions, restaurants, souvenir shops, as well as the wonderful tall ship, California, which visits in the spring.

Downtown Shopping District
The downtown shopping district offers many coffee houses and casual eateries for an easy lunch.

Monterey State Historic Park
Monterey State Historic Park features over a dozen early California historic buildings and museums, plus the new Maritime Museum. Walking tours are available 3 times daily.

Monterey Museum of Art
The Monterey Museum of Art has exhibits from early California, in addition to contemporary and traditional American artists.

ADVENTURES BY THE SEA
Adventures by the Sea features kayak, bicycle and in-line skate rentals to work off your inn breakfast on the water or on the recreational trail.

Monterey Sports Center
Monterey Sports Center is an absolutely sensational facility for any folks that wish to partake in swimming, weight lifting and cardiovascular exercise.

Pebble Beach
Pebble Beach is renowned for its world class golf courses, equestrian center and 17-mile drive, not to mention the spectacular scenic beauty and the Lone Cypress.

Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove is known for its picturesque shoreline “The Three-Mile Drive” and tide pools at Hopkins Marine Station. Between November and March thousands of orange and black Monarch butterflies live in the trees in and around Washington Park. Quite a Sight! See beautifully restored Victorian houses while touring the residential side streets (on tour the first weekend in October).

Point Lobos State Reserve
Point Lobos State Reserve is called, “the greatest meeting of land and sea in the world.” Take one of our picnic baskets and spend an entire day at the reserve enjoying the wildlife, walking trails, museum, tide pools, and the scenic water views. For many, this is the highlight of their visit.

Big Sur
This spectacular stretch of coast line can be experienced by taking a leisurely one hour drive south from our romantic hotel in Monterey. Be sure to ask us for our Big Sur letter to guide you along the way. Tapes are also available to borrow providing an audio tour of the cultural and natural history.

Ano Nuevo State Reserve
Ano Nuevo State Reserve is located about 20 miles north of Santa Cruz and from December to March is the breeding grounds for elephant seals. Reservations are required with a guide. More than 3,000 seals arrive, as large as 14 feet long, weighing some 5,000 lbs. each. You need to know the rules! (A good, fun day out on a windy cold beach.)

Elkhorn Slough Reserve
This marvelous nature sanctuary is within a 30-minute drive from our Monterey luxury lodging. Guided kayak tours in this tidal estuary provide a glimpse of a unique habitat for shorebirds, harbor seals, and otters. Birdwatchers will especially enjoy visiting during the spring and fall. It is a peaceful relaxing paddle for beginners.

Carmel By-The-Sea
Carmel is an international shopping haven. Carmel also boasts of more than 70 wonderful art and photography studios as well as the marvelous Carmel Mission on Rio Road.

Forest Theater (outdoor amphitheater) and Golden Bough Theater
These theaters offer Shakespeare, world class dramas, light musicals, and films on the big screen.

For the Active Guest
We have 18 golf courses in the Monterey Peninsula area open to the public. There are 12 tennis courts within a quarter of a mile from our romantic Monterey hotel. For the walkers and hikers, there are 18 trails between Monterey and Point Lobos, 11 south to Big Sur and 22 other trails in Monterey County. For “peddlers”, we have 9 peninsula bike rides. Horseback riding is available at Big Sur, Carmel Valley, Pebble Beach and in the north county.

Tor House
The Tor House was built by poet Robinson Jeffers for his family home. While still in use by the family, the medieval structure and attractive gardens are open to small groups on guided tours Friday and Saturday. Advanced reservations are required.

Carmel Beach City Park, Carmel River State Beach & Carmel Middle Beach
Get ready for some of the best walking in the world. These beaches boast terrific views, super sunsets, great wave action and a lot of people and dog watching.

Wineries
Monterey County has been designated a “one-of-a-kind” wine growing district. Cooling ocean breezes, fog and refreshing winds from the surrounding mountains provide the perfect climate for producing world-class wines. Many of the wineries are within easy driving distance and some have tasting rooms in Carmel Valley Village. We have a “Personalized Day’s Itinerary” available at the inn for our guests to experience a Wine Tasting Adventure.

For more information and maps of local wineries visit www.montereywines.org.

The Inn is south of San Francisco. Visitors can choose either the direct or scenic routes. Both are an easy drive to the Monterey-Peninsula. The SCENIC COASTAL ROUTE takes visitors through wooded hills to Half Moon Bay-along the edge of the Pacific ocean-then inland through rich farmland to the majestic Monterey Bay - Approximately 3 hours. The DIRECT ROUTE guides visitors through and out of urban San Francisco to freeways, then across artichoke farmland to sights and sounds of Monterey Bay. Approximately 2 1/2 hours.

FROM SAN FRANCISCO: THE DIRECT ROUTE

1. Ask for directions from your Hotel to 19th AVENUE heading SOUTH.
   
2. On 19th AVENUE you will be in a PARK-LIKE setting. You will pass a series of sights as you drive through an urban setting, a shopping center and a university. Follow the signs to HWY 280 SOUTH.
   
3. Stay on 280 SOUTH for about 43 miles.
   
4. Exit on HWY 85 toward GILROY for about 18 miles until it joins HWY 101 SOUTH.
   
5. Continue another 42 miles, exit on HWY 156 WEST to the MONTEREY PENINSULA.
   
6. You will drive about 5 miles with artichoke & strawberry fields on either side until it joins HWY 1 SOUTH.
   
7. Pass Monterey Business exit - Take the SOLEDAD - MUNRAS Exit.
   
8. Cross MUNRAS AVE - go RIGHT on PACIFIC STREET, about ½ a mile to MARTIN STREET.
   
9. Turn LEFT on MARTIN STREET. The INN is on the RIGHT behind the tall trees. You will see the SIGN above the driveway and 500 on the brick post.
   

FROM SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT: THE DIRECT ROUTE

1. When exiting the airport, follow the signs to HWY 280 SOUTH.
   
2. Follow Steps 3 - 9, as above.
   

FROM SAN FRANCISCO: THE SCENIC ROUTE

1. Follow steps 1 - 2 on San Francisco THE DIRECT ROUTE.
   
2. Exit to HWY 92 to HALF MOON BAY, about 20 minutes after 280 SOUTH begins.
   
3. At the end of HWY 92, you will turn LEFT on to HWY 1 SOUTH towards SANTA CRUZ.
   
4. The drive from HALF MOON BAY along the coast to MONTEREY is about 92 miles. (Beautiful)
   
5. 33 miles from HALF MOON BAY - is the New Davenport Bed & Breakfast Inn - This is a good spot to stop for food, refreshments or to peruse their interesting gift shop.
   
6. Leaving Davenport, continue along the coast - travel through SANTA CRUZ - pass WATSONVILLE, and the artichoke and strawberry fields, shortly after you will glimpse MONTEREY BAY.
   
7. Follow steps 7-9 in DIRECT ROUTE
   

FROM SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT: SCENIC ROUTE

1. Follow signs when leaving SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT to HWY 280 SOUTH.
   
2. Watch for HWY 92 to HALF MOON BAY, about 15 minutes from the airport.
   
3. Follow steps 4-8 above.
   
4. Pass Monterey Business exit - Take the SOLEDAD - MUNRAS Exit.
   
5. Cross MUNRAS AVE - go RIGHT on PACIFIC STREET, about ½ a mile to MARTIN STREET.
   
6. Turn LEFT on MARTIN STREET. The INN is on the RIGHT behind the tall trees. You will see the SIGN above the driveway and 500 on the brick post.
   

FROM SAN JOSE AIRPORT

1. Follow the Airport Terminal signs to exit on AIRPORT PARKWAY.
   
2. After passing through an Industrial Business area, make a RIGHT on OLD BAYSHORE.
   
3. Follow signs for HWY 101 SOUTH towards LOS ANGELES.
   
4. Enter ramp HWY 101 SOUTH.
   
5. Follow steps 7-9 THE DIRECT ROUTE.
   

FROM MONTEREY PENINSULA AIRPORT

1. Exit airport - RIGHT on HWY 68
   
2. It feeds into HWY 1 SOUTH.
   
3. Follow directions 7-9 in THE DIRECT ROUTE to the INN
   

DIRECTIONS TO THE INN FROM HIGHWAY 1

1. Traveling SOUTH on Hwy 1, take SOLEDAD-MUNRAS AVE exit.
   
2. Cross MUNRAS AVE, go RIGHT on PACIFIC ST, about 1/2 mile to MARTIN STREET.
   
3. Turn LEFT on MARTIN STREET. The INN is on the RIGHT, behind the tall trees.
   
4. The INN sign is above the driveway and 500 is on the brick post.
   

1. Traveling NORTH on HWY 1, take the MUNRAS AVE. exit.
   
2. At the signal, make an immediate LEFT on SOLEDAD DR.
   
3. Go 1 block, then RIGHT on PACIFIC ST. Proceed ½ mile to MARTIN ST.
   
4. Follow 3 & 4 above.