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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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
Scenic Road WalkwayFree
Stroll a scenic blufftop pathway overlooking Carmel Beach and ocean vistas
The Barnyard$$
A rustic outdoor shopping village featuring local boutiques, dining, and gardens

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