The Sanctuary Beach Resort, Monterey, CA Marina, California
Nestled on 19 acres of pristine Pacific shoreline, this refined beach resort invites you to escape and savor the best of the California Coast.
LOCAL CHARITY
$10 supports ⅓ of the cost per day for a young person’s education
Wellness
Stay Well® Rooms
Non-Smoking Hotel
Hiking Trails
Vegetarian Food Options
Gluten-Free Food Options
Fitness Programs
Personal Trainers
Guest Bikes
Vegan Food Options
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Green
Water Efficient Fixtures
Green Roofing + Furnishing
Recycle Program
Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products
Water Bottle Program
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Community Impact
Local Artisan Products
New Jobs Created
Donates Back
Community Charity
Certifications
ABOUT
The Setting
Monterey is considered to be the crown jewel of California’s jaw-droppingly beautiful Central Coast. Perched upon 19 pristine acres of beachfront real estate in the said crown jewel is The Sanctuary Beach Resort. This tranquil Kind retreat is marked by natural beauty, thoughtful amenities, and world-class area attractions. Set in the chic coastal town of Marina, The Sanctuary Beach Resort is a short drive from Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea where you’ll find the world-famous 17-mile drive and Pebble Beach, a golf course on every golfer's bucket list.
Also in Downtown Monterey is the Old Fisherman’s Wharf and the renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium – the latter a leader in marine life conservation. At The Sanctuary, you can take advantage of private beach access, complimentary bikes for cruising, lounging by the heated pool, beach yoga, hikes along the Marina Dunes Preserve, whale watching and sunset bonfires. You're also a guest in one of the most environmentally-conscious green hotels in Monterey Bay, which takes many steps to preserve the beauty of its surroundings. Apropos of that, we’ll offer golf claps (our golf claps are loud, thunderous applause).
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Amenities
Free Parking
Laundry Facility
Restaurant
Bar Lounge
Fire Pits on Property
Conference Rooms
Pet Friendly
Mini Fridge
Jacuzzi
Bath Robes
Flat Screen TV
Minibar
Concierge
Check-in: 4 pm
Check-out: 11 am
IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Kind Eats and Drinks
- The C Restaurant & Bar pairs fresh fare with ocean views
- Aki Fresh Mex serves up some healthy Mexican style faves
- Swing by Everyone’s Harvest Farmers Market for a healthy snack. Their mission is to provide access to healthy, affordable fruits and vegetables through certified farmers’ markets and community food programs
Conscious Culture
- Historic Cannery Row is a catchall of things to see and do in Monterey
- Monterey Bay Aquarium is famous not only for its residents, but for its conservation efforts
- The Monterey Museum of Art features eight galleries devoted to exhibitions of American and early California painting, photography and contemporary art
Mindful Adventures
- Don’t skip the picturesque 17-mile drive in pebble Beach
- The waterfront Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail stretches 18 miles and is perfect for biking or a leisurely stroll
- Play a couple of bucket list rounds at the best golf courses in the world at Pebble Beach
- Partnership Discounts: Monterey Bay Whale Watch + Monterey Bay Eco Tour
Do Good for the Day
We encourage you to enjoy a spectacular and unique dining experience at the Dining Room at Rancho Cielo. Rancho Cielo is a comprehensive learning and social services center for underserved and disconnected youth in Monterey County who share a vision of their future success
Discover the fun ways to volunteer at world-class golf tournaments with the Monterey Penninsula Foundation and help them continue to make a difference in the community
Explore the myriad of ways you can help the SPCA for Monterey
Be Kind to Yourself
- Delight your senses and your soul with a majestic hike through Point Lobos State Nature Preserve
- Enjoy an awesome outdoor workout with Monterey Bay Moves
- Treat yourself to a relaxing yoga or pilates class at OM Studios
3295 Dunes Drive, Marina, Ca 93933
HOW TO GET THERE
By Plane
10 miles from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) MRY offers direct flight connections from ten major airports in the western U.S. MRY also has reached to over 95 domestic and international destinations with just one connection. Carmel-by-the-Sea is just a 12-minute drive from MRY. (Taxi approx: $35-$45)
64.8 miles from Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
96.6 miles from San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
By Train
Amtrak's Coast Starlight train cruises through Salinas each day on its route between Seattle, Washington and Los Angeles, providing a leisurely and scenic way to travel with packages to fit every budget. It's a great way to see the grandeur of the Central Coast at eye level. Free bus service is provided from Salinas to downtown Monterey, a 30-minute ride. There is also a Greyhound station in Salinas with connecting service to Monterey.
The Monterey-Salinas Transit provides bus service to the greater Monterey and Salinas areas, as far south as Paso Robles and Big Sur, and as far north as Santa Cruz and San Jose. Service originates from two primary locations–the Monterey Transit Plaza, in downtown Monterey, and the Salinas Transit Center, in downtown Salinas. From these locations, the bus lines branch out like spokes on a wheel.
The hourly 18 MST bus leaves Fremont/Casanova station near MRY and takes about 49m to reach the resort ($1-$3).
From SJC Terminal A, take the hourly 60 bus to Santa Clara Transit Center and hop on the Santa Clara Caltrain L1 L5 L4 L2 leaving every 30 min to San Jose Diridon Caltrain. Transfer to Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service bus to Salinas Transit Center Gate 7. Take 20 bus to Del Monte/Reservation Rd. From there it will be approx 2km to the hotel. Total time: 3hrs 56 min.
By Automobile
The Sanctuary Beach Resort is a 15-minute drive from the Monterey Airport. From the airport, we suggest the following route to the resort: Get on CA-68 West. Keep right at the fork to continue on Exit 7B, follow signs for CA-1 N/Santa Cruz and merge onto CA-1 N (8.4 Miles). Take exit 410 for Reservation Rd (0.3 Miles). Turn left onto Reservation Rd (0.2 Miles). Turn right onto Dunes Dr and you’ll arrive at The Sanctuary Beach Resort (0.2 Miles).
If you are driving from San Francisco or Silicon Valley including San Jose airport, we suggest the following route to the resort: Get on US-101 South and follow US 101 S to CA-156 W in Prunedale. Take exit 336 from US-101 S. Merge onto CA-156 W (6.1 Miles). Continue onto CA-1 S (4.0 Miles). Take exit 410 for Reservation Rd (0.3 Miles). Turn right onto Reservation Rd (308 Feet). Turn right onto Dunes Dr and you’ll arrive at The Sanctuary Beach Resort (0.2 Miles).
If you are driving from Los Angeles or Santa Barbara, we suggest the following route to the resort: Get onto US-101 N. Turn right onto Vierra Canyon Rd and follow signs for CA-156 W (0.1 Miles). Turn right onto CA-156 W and continue onto CA-156 W (6.6 Miles). Continue onto CA-1 S (4 Miles). Take exit 410 for Reservation Rd (0.3 Miles). Turn right onto Reservation Rd (308 Feet). Turn right onto Dunes Dr and you’ll arrive at The Sanctuary Beach Resort (0.2 Miles).
Complimentary self-parking is available for guests of the hotel.