This Seaside hotel is within a 10-minute drive of downtown Monterey The hotel offers a daily continental breakfast, an outdoor jacuzzi and free Wi-Fi Howard Johnson Express Inn Monterey Seaside features cable TV and free local calls in every air-conditioned guest room A microwave and refrigerator are also provided Amenities at the Seaside Howard Johnson Express include free on-site parking and a 24-hour front desk A rinse off area for divers and surfers is also available The Monterey Bay Aquarium is within a 12-minute drive of the Howard Johnson Express Seaside California State Monterey Bay is less than 4 miles away