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$$5.0Scenic resort vineyard offering estate wine tastings and relaxed valley views
Cypress Point LookoutFree5.0Breathtaking ocean vistas and rugged coastal scenery along Seventeen Mile Drive
Kelp Forest$$5.0Discover the vibrant three-story underwater kelp forest exhibit in Monterey
Stevenson HouseFree5.0Historic 1840s Monterey adobe where author Robert Louis Stevenson once resided.
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
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.
Carmel Plaza$4.5An elegant open air shopping destination in Carmel by the Sea
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$A breathtaking coastal road connecting Monterey and Carmel through Pebble Beach.
Cypress Grove TrailFreeWalk among rare Monterey cypress trees with dramatic Pacific ocean views
Lovers PointFreeA scenic coastal park in Pacific Grove offering breathtaking ocean views.
Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation TrailFreeA scenic paved pathway connecting coastal attractions along picturesque Monterey Bay
Monterey Bay Coastal TrailFreeScenic paved 18-mile waterfront path linking Pacific Grove to Monterey's top attractions.
Point Sur Lighthouse$Perched atop a dramatic volcanic rock along the Big Sur coastline
Scenic Road WalkwayFreeStroll a scenic blufftop pathway overlooking Carmel Beach and ocean vistas
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