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 River Ranch$$5.0A vibrant outdoor activity hub featuring pools, fitness, tennis, and games.
Asilomar State BeachFree4.8A scenic coastal stretch featuring sandy beaches, tide pools, and boardwalks.
Carmel BeachFree4.8Iconic white sand beach featuring sweeping Pacific views in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Carmel Beach BoardwalkFree4.8Scenic coastal path offering sweeping Pacific Ocean views along Carmel Beach.
Carmel River State BeachFree4.8Scenic coastal park where the Carmel River meets the Pacific Ocean
Garrapata State ParkFree4.8Dramatic coastal cliffs, redwood trails, and ocean views in Big Sur
Lovers Point ParkFree4.8Scenic oceanfront park offering dramatic coastal views, beach access, and picnicking
Natural Bridges State Beach$4.7Iconic oceanfront park famous for natural rock arches and monarch butterflies
Jacks Peak ParkFree4.6Scenic hilltop preserve offering hiking trails and panoramic coastal views
Monterey State BeachFree4.6Scenic stretch of sandy oceanfront ideal for beachcombing, fishing, and sunsets.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk$$4.6Classic oceanfront amusement park offering rides, games, and classic seaside treats
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.
Carmel HighlandsFreeDramatic coastal cliffs and luxury oceanfront homes south of Carmel
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.
Scenic Road WalkwayFreeStroll a scenic blufftop pathway overlooking Carmel Beach and ocean vistas
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