Resort hotel and spa with striking views over monterey bay right on the water the monterey plaza hotel spa is right on the bay in the center of town a half mile from the monterey bay aquarium point pinos lighthouse and monterey regional airport are both a 10 minute drive walk to fishermans wharf its a 15 minute stroll to fishermans wharf where you can enjoy fresh local seafood while sea lions frolic offshore the path of history walk is a great way to explore old monterey or you can ta