Old Marina Inn

Located 1.4 miles from Marina State Beach, this low-key, family-run motel is a 16-minute drive from the Monterey Bay Aquarium and 3.3 miles from California State University Monterey Bay. Straightforward rooms with exterior entrances offer free WiFi and TVs with premium cable channels, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. Parking is complimentary.