- Our list of the best things to do in Monterey, California, features the top 195 nearby activities — including 90 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Monterey, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Museums & Galleries, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 48 things to do within the city of Monterey, CA , followed by 147 popular activities in nearby cities, including Carmel, Salinas, Pacific Grove, Seaside, Watsonville, Marina, Big Sur, Aptos and Marina del Rey
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23.3 Miles
The Big Sur Guides and Hiking is notable for never ending trails along the coastline. Nature lovers find the guided tours especially helpful, but there are plenty of views and wildlife to be found by the independent adventurer as well.
23.3 Miles
Hike the trails in Partington Cove, over a wooden bridge and through a wood tunnel to the cove, where a swim spot, and wildlife viewing opportunities await.
23.3 Miles
Featuring 23 camp site units, Ponderosa Campground is in a scenic natural area with a trout stream, a variety of trees, including pine, oak, and sycamore trees. The campground features running water and a picnic area.
23.3 Miles
77%
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Jade Cove Beach
Los Padres National Forest, Highway 1, 3.3 mi N of Gorda, 9.7 mi S of Lucia, Big Sur, CA 93920
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Located next to a campground, Jade Cove Beach provides visitors with the opportunity to find jade pieces in its stony shore. The beach is accessible by a steep trail with a rope.
23.4 Miles
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Wargin Wines
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18 Hangar Way, Ste C, Watsonville, CA 95076
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A boutique style winery with a specialty in Cal-Italia style wines, Wargin Wines offers a focused variety of flavors. Products include award winning red wines, Petit Sirahs, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay.
23.4 Miles
From Merlots to Cabernets, Myka Cellars offers a small tasting room to sample a wide range of hand crafted wines. The wine comes from a vineyard in the Monterey Bay region.
23.4 Miles
100%
1 votes
18 Hangar Way, Ste C, Watsonville, CA 95076
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The Roudon Smith Winery & Tasting Room is a winery that makes 9 different types of wine. The winery features a tasting room, a wine club, and events including the 'Day of the Dead Party'.
23.4 Miles
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1 votes
Watsonville Winemakers Studio, 18 Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA 95076
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Located in Watsonville, in California's breathtaking Carmel Valley lies the charming Bunter Spring Winery. The winery offers a tasting room, sampling their many varietals, including their Syrah and Primitivo and Sauvignon Blanc.
23.5 Miles
The City of Watsonville's Flodberg Park is a city park that features wide open areas, shade trees, and playground areas with a variety of equipment including jungle gyms and slides.
23.7 Miles
95%
20 votes
150 Aviation Way, Santa Cruz County Airport., Watsonville, CA 95076
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With tours between Big Sur and Santa Cruz, Specialized Helicopters located in Watsonville, California offers a variety of scenery, including a sky view of Monterey Bay, for any desired sky experience. A friendly staff ensures an easy and enjoyable one of a kind experience.