Hotel Near Monterey Fisherman’s Wharf

Fresh Air, Fine Food, Fantastic Shopping!

Experience a shopping and dining paradise along the bay. Fisherman's Wharf is lined with a delightful array of both casual and formal seafood restaurants. Enjoy open-air clam bars with fresh clams. Or sit down for an indoor dining experience with a breathtaking view of the bay.

Peppered between the restaurants and food vendors are a variety of gift shops, art galleries, jewelry stores, and candy shops. Pick up a souvenir of your Monterey vacation. Satisfy your sweet tooth. Or buy a special gift for someone back home.

The image shows a picturesque waterfront area with colorful buildings on stilts, a lighthouse, rocky shore, green grass, and vibrant purple flowers.
This image shows colorful buildings along a waterfront with a marina full of boats in the background, reflecting beautifully in the calm water.
This image shows five small rowboats, each painted differently, moored side by side alongside a wooden dock or pier, floating on calm water.

​1.1 Miles, 5-Minute Drive

You can also charter a fishing trip, tour boat, or whale-watching tour from the wharf. Or you might just want to sit on the dock and watch the sea lions sleeping and playing on the buoys and pilings in the bay.

You simply must visit this unique and memorable piece of Monterey's majestic tapestry of attractions. Villa Franca Inn is just a short drive or ride-share from Fisherman's Wharf. When you're done with your day of shopping, dining, and sight-seeing, come back to us for a warm welcome and a comfortable night's sleep.