Accommodations
You have come to the right place if you are looking for information on hotels and other accommodations. Because summer is a busy time in the Monterey Bay, we blocked off a number of rooms at two hotels in the area. We imagine that these will book up fast, so be sure to make your reservation soon! We have also listed a number of alternatives for those of you who like having options.
Hotels & Motels
Best Western De Anza Inn
Location: Monterey
Rate: $179/night with a 2-night minimum required.
Mention the Belden/Jeschke Wedding for this rate.
Number of Rooms Held: 15
http://www.deanzainn.com
Phone: 800-858-8775
Best Western Park Crest Motel
Location: Monterey
Rate: $179/night for 1 bed or $199/night for 2 beds. There is a 1-night minimum.
Mention the Belden/Jeschke Wedding for this rate.
Number of Rooms Held: 15
http://book.bestwestern.com
Phone: 800-780-7234
There is also a slightly nicer hotel in Monterey called Casa Munras. Though we were unable to book a block of rooms, we do recommend it for anyone wanting to make a weekend getaway of it.
Rates: From $179/night to $239/night depending on room. 2-night minimum required.
Website
Phone: 800-222-2446 or 831-375-2411
Bed & Breakfasts
Sprinkled throughout the Monterey Bay Area are a number of bed and breakfasts. While these do tend to charge more, they can also be a nice treat for anyone looking for a romantic weekend. Find more information about some of these options, here: http://www.monterey.com/mc4/mc4c.html
Rental Homes
For families or larger groups, there are options for home rentals in the area. The VRBO (Vacation Rentals By Owner) website is a good resource if you're looking to stay in a home on the Central Coast. Here are links to rentals in some of the surrounding cities:
Big Sur
Carmel By The Sea
Monterey
Pajaro
Pebble Beach
Camping
For anyone looking to shed their dancing shoes and slumber under the stars, there are a number of camping sites in Big Sur. Rates will be considerably cheaper than staying in a hotel. Just remember to pack a tent, sleeping bag, food and make a reservation - campgrounds book up in the summertime.
http://www.bigsurcalifornia.org/camping.html
Note: The drive between Carmel and Big Sur takes about 30 minutes. The road is windy, but will overwhelm you with beautiful panoramic views of the coast by daylight.
Miscellaneous
Other cities to consider when hunting for lodging are:
Pebble Beach - 2.5 miles
Pacific Grove - 6 miles
Seaside - 7 miles
Salinas - 22 miles
Aptos - 40 miles
Capitola - 42 miles
Santa Cruz - 47 miles