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
Cypress Point LookoutFree5.0Breathtaking ocean vistas and rugged coastal scenery along Seventeen Mile Drive
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 Beach BoardwalkFree4.8Scenic coastal path offering sweeping Pacific Ocean views along Carmel Beach.
Carmel Valley Community ParkFree4.8A vibrant community park featuring a pool, playground, and picnics
Lovers Point ParkFree4.8Scenic oceanfront park offering dramatic coastal views, beach access, and picnicking
Dennis the Menace ParkFree4.7A legendary Monterey playground packed with whimsical climbing structures and bridges.
Monterey State Historic ParkFree4.7Explore early California history across preserved adobe buildings and scenic gardens.
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History$4.7Explore Central Coast biodiversity and regional natural history in Pacific Grove
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
Jacks Peak ParkFree4.6Scenic hilltop preserve offering hiking trails and panoramic coastal views
Monterey State BeachFree4.6Scenic stretch of sandy oceanfront ideal for beachcombing, fishing, and sunsets.
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research InstituteFree4.5Leading oceanographic research center advancing deep sea exploration and marine technology
Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum$4.5Discover the rich agricultural heritage and historic buildings of Salinas Valley.
Monterey Peninsula CollegeFree4.4Scenic public community college campus in the heart of coastal Monterey
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
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 Recreation TrailFreeA scenic paved pathway connecting coastal attractions along picturesque Monterey Bay
Monterey Bay Coastal TrailFreeScenic paved 18-mile waterfront path linking Pacific Grove to Monterey's top attractions.
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