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 Bay Aquarium$$4.6A world class ocean aquarium located along historic Cannery Row.
Monterey State BeachFree4.6Scenic stretch of sandy oceanfront ideal for beachcombing, fishing, and sunsets.
Pfeiffer BeachFree4.6Discover purple sand and iconic rock formations along Big Sur's coastline
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk$$4.6Classic oceanfront amusement park offering rides, games, and classic seaside treats
Monterey Pines Golf Course$$4.4An affordable public golf course offering high quality play in Monterey
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.
Cypress Grove TrailFreeWalk among rare Monterey cypress trees with dramatic Pacific ocean views
Lovers PointFreeA scenic coastal park in Pacific Grove offering breathtaking ocean views.
Monterey Bay Coastal Marine SanctuaryFreeExplore a vast protected marine reserve teeming with diverse ocean life.
Monterey Bay Coastal Scenic DriveFreeExperience breathtaking Pacific ocean views along this iconic coastal route
Monterey Bay Coastal TrailFreeScenic paved 18-mile waterfront path linking Pacific Grove to Monterey's top attractions.
Point Lobos State Natural ReserveFreeStunning coastal reserve featuring dramatic cliffs, rich marine life, and oceanfront trails.
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