- The list below includes 144 free or cheap things to do in or near Monterey, California, including 77 different types of inexpensive activities like Walking Trails, Piers & Boardwalks, Art Museum and History Museums.
- From Waterfront to Monterey Bay, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Monterey and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carmel, Pacific Grove, Salinas and Seaside.
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Flight lessons include an hour each of in-air flight instruction that counts toward FAA pilot-license requirements
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Partington Point is a cape in Monterey County, California.It's a dirt road that leads westward to an obvious fork. The right fork leads to a tiny rock-strewn beach at Partington Creek's mouth.
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Mission Basilica is a historical mission with beautiful old buildings. Entrance into the masses is free and everyone is welcome.
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299 Foam Street, Monterey, CA 93940
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The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary contains 276 miles of shoreline along with 4,601 nautical square miles of ocean, including some of the largest kelp forest in the world. Visitors can watch whales, canoe, fish, explore, and dive.
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Alvarado Street between Del Monte and Pearl, Monterey, CA
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The Old Monterey Farmers Market comprises of 3 ½ city blocks and runs year-round. It features clothing, furniture, inernational food, flowers, organic produce and pastries
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Monterey Bay's Cannery Row is a trendy region full of elegant inns, wine bars, clothing stores, bookshops, artisanal bakeries and other attractions. It is popular with residents and is also a major tourist destination in the Bay area.
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Part of a collection of historic buildings, the Cooper-Molera Adobe offers you the opportunity to explore and learn about the Cooper family who lived there. The museum store also sells replicas of old-fashioned items.
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Part of a collection of historic buildings, Stevenson House is where Robert Louis Stevenson penned some of his most famous works. Here you can view a collection of memorabilia dedicated to his life.
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Serving the Monterey and Elkhorn Slough for over 20 years, Monterey Bay Kayaks offers rentals, classes, tours, and even fishing excursions for kayak lovers. There are even kid-friendly activities and the opportunity to learn how to standup paddleboard.
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886 Cannery Row at David Avenue, Monterey, CA 93940
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Monterey Bay, California is home to one of the largest and most prestigious aquariums in the United States. It is especially famous for its extensive sea otter exhibits and conservation programs. .
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A good way to see Monterey by foot is the Monterey Walking Tour. Tours go out every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.