The Old St Angela Inn

Holy crap, best BnB I’ve ever stayed at! Veronica and Anna are incredibly sweet girls, and were always there to help (esp when we accidentally locked ourselves out of our room one night).
The location is perfect, only a 10 – 15 walk to the Aquarium & Cannery Row. It is 2 blocks from the beach. Our room was small, but perfect for just 2 people anyway and had all the amenities we needed. We stayed in the Newport room (the red bedding one), and one of my favorite things was the old school radio they put in there.
Tea Time was a very popular time to mingle with the other guests and just sit outside by the fire pit with some wine and snacks that the girls made. THE BEST BAKED BRIE I ever had was from this Tea Time, we felt bad for eating at least a third of it and had to restrain ourselves to stop! Definitely wake up in time for the complimentary breakfast prepared by Veronica, it was so yummy every morning! If you visit and you still see 2 IPA beers in the mini fridge… drink it! We forgot about it during Tea Time, and someone should put those beers to good use =)
If I’m ever in this area again visiting, I’d definitely check this place out!

This Inn is AWESOME! Veronica, Mom Angelina, Anna, Carl… all so kind and welcoming! We arrived and within 1 minute we said we were coming back. Not exaggerating. The grounds are gorgeous and meticulously maintained by Veronica’s Dad. Can he come to my house??? The TLC is incredible. Very close to everything = 10 min walk and Über or cab access very good. We made new friends and can’t wait to return. Love you guys… Don & Terri

We ended up staying here because we waited far too long to book a spot for a local wedding. Luckily they had one room left so we jumped on it. I wish that we had spent more time here. Our room was large with big bay windows and a romantic fireplace. There was an blackout that stretched for miles in the area, but we didn’t even notice thanks to the gorgeous light.
The breakfast area downstairs gives you the option to sit outside among the trees or inside in a cute little sunroom. The weather was perfection so we opted for outside next to a little fountain. It was so relaxing. Breakfast was delicious. As was the «happy hour» in the afternoon that served wine and little treats.
The ocean was only a block away for a morning run or stroll. We could even walk to the aquarium! Plus there was plenty of street parking. I can’t rave enough about this adorable little B&B!

We stayed here this past week and it’s a really cute place with very nice employees. We stayed in the Whale Watch room and the «jacuzzi» is a small bath with jets. The view was nice but sometimes the loud people across the street can be vulgar. Everything was clean and there were always sodas, coffee, tea, and water available ²⁴⁄₇ which I loved. The breakfast in the morning was good but no other hot options. There’s no tv in the rooms and it’s super quiet at night.

Stayed for just 1 night, but wish it was more! I loved the private entrance, separate from the main house. Great mom & pop B&B feel. Breakfast was fabulous! We stayed in the Land’s End room, very small, but very cozy. Very comfortable bed. Beautiful backyard/​garden area. Just wish we could have stayed longer.

This was by far the best Bed and Breakfast place we have stayed! Room was cozy, quiet, and ver clean! Bed was amazingly comfy, tea/​wine time at 4 was awesome and the breakfast was delicious! The staff was very accommodating! We will definitely be back! Ocean was 2 blocks away! Well worth the money!

Looks like someone’s house. Split up into spacious, richly decorated bedrooms around a downstairs kitchen, dining room and open garden with a fountain. It’s just as relaxing as Monterrey bay itself. The proprietor is polite, personable, and welcoming. Breakfast is tasty, rooms are comfortable, surroundings are pleasant.
This is a great place to stay, and it’s only short of ⁵⁄₅ for the lack of air conditioning. This usually isn’t necessary in a seaside town, but I like it *cold* at night. I’d have slept a little better with climate control. But I’ll be back if I’m ever in town again.
If you aren’t a Scandinavian-​descended air conditioning fetishist like me, you’ll probably find it more or less perfect.

Stayed here March 2015 for a weekend with some friends and can’t say enough good things. We were in the Whale Watch room which had an ocean view and a private balcony. Our friends stayed in the Crow’s Nest room which they really liked.
Each morning there was a scrumptious breakfast — frittata one morning and croissant french toast the other — both phenomenal. Oh, and there are fresh cookies and homemade pastries out 24÷7… we ate so many of their snickerdoodles they had to bake another batch!
The name «tea time» is misleading… this is basically a fully loaded happy hour with unlimited wine and great food — baked brie, fresh cake, cheese, fruit, dips… we ate so much that we had to push back our dinner reservations. We met a few other couples who were also doing weekend getaways which was fun. They even left out a full carafe of wine for us after tea time was over since we were still hanging out by the fireplace.
The hostess Veronica is so sweet and gracious and super accommodating even with our late check in after midnight. She also hooked us up with aquarium passes!
Other tips:
— There is plenty of street parking (and an easy 15-​minute walk to the aquarium/​downtown so you can save on parking)
— Strong wifi signal (free)
— It’s very quiet at night, no TVs
— Go to dinner at one of the restaurants on Lighthouse Ave (10-​minute walk) instead of downtown — it’s where the locals go and way better food restaurants than the tourist traps downtown. Red House Café and Passionfish are great.
— I highly recommend a walk along the water — go downhill 1 block and turn left and walk with the ocean on your right. We saw whales, otters, seals… beautiful!

We happen to run into this as we were on our way to Pismo, Beach from SF. It was such a great find. It was a block away from Monterey Bay trail, overlooking the water, and the aquarium is close enough to walk. There are lots of restaurants near the location and are accessible via the car, bike or a gorgeous walk.
We were told that there will be new owners, so I’m not certain if there will be a change in staff, but u really hope they maintain the family setting and staff members.
I loved their food! !!! The fresh cooking, scones, tortes, pies and other desserts were sooooo yummy. In fact I bought their cook book. Man, I sure want to take another vacation with @mgem2x to this place again.
I hope it has stayed similar or better than the previous owners and staff who ran it when we were there.

My wife and I stayed here for an overnight away from the kids. The hosts were polite and gracious. We stayed in the Bayview room, with spectacular views of the bay. It was quiet and warm. I was a little disappointed because I thought the jacuzzi tub would fit two people… it didn’t. Fortunately, that was my only disappointment. The room was very nice, with a fireplace, seating area, and plenty of light.
The wine hour was much more than I expected. There was baked brie, cheese and crackers, snacks, and a fresh-​baked chocolate cake, not to mention bottomless carafes of white and red wine. There’s even two cookie jars in the living room with homemade chocolate chip and snickerdoodle cookies.
The breakfast was delicious. There was fresh fruit salad, fresh-​squeezed orange juice, coffee, milk, homemade granola, homemade yogurt, homemade banana nut muffins, and various other pastries. The main course was a french-​toasted croissant with strawberries and bacon. After breakfast, we walked one block down to the ocean front, and took a nice long walk on the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail.
I hate to do this, but I absolutely, positively recommend the Old St. Angela Inn. I hope you don’t heed this review because I’d like it to be available the next time my wife and I want a little getaway.

If you want to get away to a nice b&b, this is the place to go to. The staff is super friendly, the accomodations are great, and there’s plenty to do nearby. You can walk along the shore, or go into the water if you want to (it’s about a 10 – 15 minute walk away). Plus there’s plenty of places to eat, and lots of sightseeing nearby. There’s also tea time each afternoon, where you can get cheese, crackers, some sweets, and tea. When I was there, there was an awesome red velvet cake.
It’s just a really cozy and comfortable place, where you can get away from the everyday hustle and bustle. I would very strongly recommend it.

We stayed here for the first time this month. I wanted a place close to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and something nice as we were bringing my in-​laws. I found the Old St. Angela Inn via the MBA website as I wanted aquarium tickets that were two days for the price of one.
I can’t say enough nice things about this place! The home is very comfortable and inviting. We enjoyed sitting in the main room chatting amongst ourselves, or with other guests we met. We played cards one night in the formal dining area. There are always cookies available. There were appetizers and wine in the afternoon, and a home made breakfast each day. The breakfast dining area is a beautiful sun room overlooking the garden. One day they served Upside Down Apple French Toast, and another day a Mexican Quiche (both with accompaniments). You can also serve yourself yogurt, toast, bagel, cereal, fruit, home made muffin, etc. Another guest opted for scrambled eggs, so they will accommodate some requests.
I emailed the manager, Veronica, about the aquarium tickets and she was very expedient in responding. In person she is very kind and helpful. She let us come by early to pick up the tickets and didn’t even worry about taking my cash for them right away. I was worried when she said there was no parking lot, but she was correct — we never had a problem parking right in front.
Our room, Bayview, mentioned a «partial ocean view». I expected this meant a «peekaboo» tiny side view. Actually, there is a full view of the ocean; the «partial» refers to the many trees between you and the ocean. The room was great: very comfortable bed, sitting area, fire place, and nice «B&B» décor. I especially enjoyed the jet tub after a full day of walking around the aquarium. I got the Garden Gable for my in-​laws, the only room I saw with a king bed. It was a large room overlooking the garden — really nice!
The location is wonderful. Although we drove to the aquarium both days, it would be a nice 10 minute walk (that could save you as much as $ 15 parking/​day). I walked back from the aquarium along the ocean one time and enjoyed it very much. It is a very short (2 min?) walk down to the trail that follows the ocean. I recommend walking along that as well and there are plenty of benches for stopping to rest or admire the scenery. It is also a short distance from downtown Pacific Grove which has some cute shops.
Be advised that there are no televisions, but they do offer free wifi. One minor caveat is that my room was on the street side and I did hear cars driving by. This didn’t bother me at all, but maybe book a room more inside the property if it would bother you. There is a fountain in the garden that constantly produces a soothing water sound and may drown out car noise.
I can’t wait to stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone who prefers a «homey» atmosphere to a «hotel» one. The price was right too. The 20% off I got mentioning Unilocal brought our cost down to way less than that of a fancy hotel — and I still had an ocean view and home cooked breakfast everyday!

What a great little B&B! Super accommodating, and in a great location. Helpful staff, and little treats abound!
We had to check in late, which was no problem by them. What a relief! We just buzzed the caretaker, and he came down to let us in at close to midnight!
Breakfast was served the next morning, continental but they also had pancakes and sausage. You could order eggs, and they had a nice assortment of teas and coffee.
Speaking of tea, they had a tea time in the afternoon which was punctuated with red and white wine available, too. Little cakes, classical music playing throughout the house, it felt so tranquil and nice. We popped in and out as we explored PG, and every time the doors were unlocked, and the place just felt so safe and welcoming.
Our room was a decidedly nautical theme, and I liked the little stove we had for heat. Bed was comfortable, and without a TV we made full use of the radio. So much fun.
Checkout was a breeze. We had to leave early, so we just made sure to catch the breakfast guy, and we were all set.

Really friendly place, the innkeeper are welcoming people also.
The rooms are clean and confortable as well,
Price is really interesting and you can get an extra 20% off if you tell you found them on Unilocal.
Would recommend this place to anyone!

It was our first time to stay at a bed and breakfast and this one was awesome! The rooms were very clean with a nice décor and the garden was beautiful. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. They have afternoon tea with appetizers and sweets and their breakfast was delightful and delicious. I highly recommend this bed and breakfast.

The Old St Angela Inn is a fantastic bed & breakfast, and it should be at the top of your list of places to stay in all of Monterey Bay. The rooms are cozy and clean, service impeccable, and location is great, too.
We stayed two nights over the New Year holiday, and both days we were treated to delicious, filling breakfasts. There’s a cute garden with waterfall/​fire pit with an ocean view for enjoying morning coffee or late night libations. It’s a block from the beach, 10 minutes from Lover’s Point, and 15 minutes from Cannery Row.
We initially wanted to stay in Carmel, but after having spent time in the crowded tourist spot, we were delighted to have discovered this gem in Pacific Grove. I will highly recommend this inn to future travelers, and I hope to return soon myself.

The Old St Angela Inn and it’s owners will make you feel right at home. We stayed in the ‘Otter Cove’ room and loved it. Quaint décor and friendly people. Here are the things my boyfriend and I loved about the place:
— First and foremost, good wine and appetizers from 4:30−6!
— Tea and coffee available ²⁴⁄₇
— Fresh cookies!
— Kind, welcoming owners
— Comfortable living room with a roaring fireplace and view of the sea
— Comfortable bed with lots of warm blankets
— Location (Monterey is such a cute town)
— Great breakfast
— The garden and fire pit in the courtyard
Overall it was a great experience. I would return to The Old St Angela Inn without checking out other B&B’s in the area. I loved everything about it.

Excellent little B&B! We stayed in the quaint Newport room. It’s located off the solarium room where breakfast is served, and looks out over the garden. It’s very convenient from the side street when moving luggage; you can park there, walk up through the solarium into a short hallway that leads to one other room and the kitchen, and be in front of the Newport room.
When you first arrive, they have cookie jars with a few types of cookies out and about, as well as various teas and coffee always available, very nice. At around 4:30, they have a number of afternoon treats and drinks available. We were in too much of a hurry to really enjoy those unfortunately.
Only quibbles were:
— at breakfast the croissant french toast while good was not crispy at all, and I’m a fan of french toast that is crisped up a bit
— the room above us had a squeaky floor in a spot or two, so I woke up earlier than expected due to our neighbors repeatedly stepping on those spots.
I would definitely consider staying here again if I were in town for another event. It’s in a great spot with easy parking, and the owners are very friendly.

This was our home base for our wedding in Pacific Grove. We did our ceremony in nearby Berwick Park, at «Cypress Grove,» and our reception at Fandango.
You can imagine that we had a lot going on in doing our wedding, and had several last minute «can we borrow this, can we borrow that» moments. Dianne was very gracious and helpful with all of our requests. They made room in a fridge for us to keep flowers cold the night before the reception. Then the night after, they let us keep a tier of our keep in another fridge. But these are just a few examples – basically this was a really good place to be «based from» for our wedding.
It worked really well for us that they allow 1 night stays on weekends. We originally thought we’d stay just one night, but then we ended up staying 2, but we only needed 1 of the rooms for 1 night. So I really liked that option.
Location-​wise, it was great. There was easy parking in front of the building, and on the sides. There are churches nearby, and so other than on Sunday, there’s typically lots of parking around. It was a 1 block walk downhill to the water, and to Cypress Grove another half block to the left.
The actual house is cute and well taken care of. We had the whale watch room, which was really nice, and a few others as well. There were bath robes as well as a hair dryer.
The court yard was perfect for our «first look» photos before the ceremony. I haven’t seen the pictures but I have a hunch they look great. The landscaping of the courtyard is really beautiful, and I even saw a humming bird.
Breakfast was tasty. My request for a dairy free breakfast was handled.
The wi-​fi worked well.
We were too busy to partake of the afternoon snack, but it looked good.
I’d also remark that the other people staying here were really nice, and funny too. That added a fun element.
This was a very nice place to stay during our wedding. A big thank you to the staff.

It was Pebble Beach Pro Am weekend and all through the bay,
not a B&B had vacancy, except The Old St. Angela Inn, HOORAY!
Not quite iambic pentameter, but hey, I’m no poet…
Anyway, The Old St. Angela Inn was fantastic. Super quaint, great location, and top-​notch service. The owner Dianne was a flight attendant for a number of years, and boy did it show! She was super welcoming and considerate.
My wife and I spent one night in the Garden Gable room which was very cozy. It was a little pricey, but when you consider the location, amenities, great service, and tasty breakfast, it’s a darn good deal. The fire pit, evening snack/​wine, and proximity to the water were great too.
Shoot, why did I leave???