Things to do in Monterey & Carmel

Popular picks: Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium · Explore Cannery Row · Take a whale watching tour · Hike in Point Lobos State Natural Reserve · Stroll along Carmel Beach · Tour the historic Carmel Mission · Drive the 17-Mile Drive · Visit the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History · Enjoy wine tasting in Carmel Valley · Explore the Dennis the Menace Park · Play golf at Pebble Beach · Visit the Monterey Museum of Art · Attend the Monterey Jazz Festival · Go biking along the coastline · Take a scenic drive along Highway 1

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Monterey Bay Coastal Marine SanctuaryFree
Explore a vast protected marine reserve teeming with diverse ocean life.
Monterey Bay Coastal Scenic DriveFree
Experience breathtaking Pacific ocean views along this iconic coastal route
Monterey Bay Coastal TrailFree
Scenic paved 18-mile waterfront path linking Pacific Grove to Monterey's top attractions.
Point Lobos State Natural ReserveFree
Stunning coastal reserve featuring dramatic cliffs, rich marine life, and oceanfront trails.
Point Sur Lighthouse$
Perched atop a dramatic volcanic rock along the Big Sur coastline

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