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
Monterey Wharf$4.5Explore historic coastal sights and delicious seafood at Old Fisherman's Wharf.
Carmel Valley Farmers MarketFree4.4Fresh local produce and artisanal treats in sunny Carmel Valley
Monterey Museum of ArtFree4.4Discover vibrant California art and regional culture in downtown Monterey
Monterey Peninsula CollegeFree4.4Scenic public community college campus in the heart of coastal Monterey
Monterey County Fairgrounds$4.3Iconic Monterey venue hosting famed music festivals, fairs, and events
Monterey County Parks DepartmentFree4.3Overseeing scenic county parks, lakes, and recreational outdoor spaces
17-Mile Drive$A breathtaking coastal road connecting Monterey and Carmel through Pebble Beach.
Big SurFreeA dramatic stretch of California coastline where rugged mountains meet ocean.
Carmel HighlandsFreeDramatic coastal cliffs and luxury oceanfront homes south of Carmel
Carmel Valley Village$Sun-drenched village destination featuring wine tasting rooms, dining, and galleries.
Monterey Bay Coastal Marine SanctuaryFreeExplore a vast protected marine reserve teeming with diverse ocean life.
Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation TrailFreeA scenic paved pathway connecting coastal attractions along picturesque Monterey Bay
Point Lobos State Natural ReserveFreeStunning coastal reserve featuring dramatic cliffs, rich marine life, and oceanfront trails.
Point Sur Lighthouse$Perched atop a dramatic volcanic rock along the Big Sur coastline
Scenic Road WalkwayFreeStroll 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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