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
Carmel Valley Ranch Winery$$5.0Scenic resort vineyard offering estate wine tastings and relaxed valley views
Carmel Valley River Ranch$$5.0A vibrant outdoor activity hub featuring pools, fitness, tennis, and games.
Monterey Bay Ecotours$$5.0Explore Elkhorn Slough wildlife on smooth electric catamaran eco tours
Monterey County Historical SocietyFree5.0Preserving Central Coast history through authentic artifacts, archives, and historic adobes.
Stevenson HouseFree5.0Historic 1840s Monterey adobe where author Robert Louis Stevenson once resided.
Carmel Valley History SocietyFree4.9Discover local heritage and historic exhibits in charming Carmel Valley
Carmel Valley Village Wine Tasting$$4.9Discover local boutique wineries and tasting rooms in Carmel Valley Village.
Carmel Valley RiverFree4.8A scenic waterway winding through lush Carmel Valley to Carmel Bay
Garrapata State ParkFree4.8Dramatic coastal cliffs, redwood trails, and ocean views in Big Sur
Monterey Bay Whale Watch$$4.8Marine biologist led ocean excursions spotting marine wildlife in Monterey Bay
Monterey Bay Kayaks$$4.7Paddle Monterey Bay to spot sea otters, seals, and marine wildlife.
Monterey State Historic ParkFree4.7Explore early California history across preserved adobe buildings and scenic gardens.
Natural Bridges State Beach$4.7Iconic oceanfront park famous for natural rock arches and monarch butterflies
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History$4.7Explore Central Coast biodiversity and regional natural history in Pacific Grove
Pinnacles National ParkFree4.7Explore dramatic rock spires, talus caves, and rare California condors.
Cannery Row$4.6Historic waterfront street in Monterey featuring ocean views, dining, and shops.
Carmel Chamber of CommerceFree4.6Your essential hub for local information, maps, and insider advice in Carmel
Carmel Mission Basilica$4.6Historic 1771 Spanish mission with peaceful courtyard gardens and museum artifacts
Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course$$4.6Scenic 18-hole resort golf course set in sunny Carmel Valley
Fort Ord Dunes State ParkFree4.6Sweeping coastal sand dunes and paved trails along scenic Monterey Bay
Jacks Peak ParkFree4.6Scenic hilltop preserve offering hiking trails and panoramic coastal views
Pfeiffer BeachFree4.6Discover purple sand and iconic rock formations along Big Sur's coastline
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk$$4.6Classic oceanfront amusement park offering rides, games, and classic seaside treats
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research InstituteFree4.5Leading oceanographic research center advancing deep sea exploration and marine technology
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