- 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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Flight lessons include an hour each of in-air flight instruction that counts toward FAA pilot-license requirements
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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.
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Garrapata beach is a quiet beach on the coast of Monterey. Dogs are welcome.
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Hiking and whale watching are available at Garrapata State Park. However, the park is becoming more popular, and some of the wildlife has migrated elsewhere.
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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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Adventures by the Sea is a family owned and operated rental business delivering bicycles. It is conveniently located throughout the Monterey peninsula.
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92 votes
32 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
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Fast raft Marine Eco-Tours offer customizable tours throughout the Monterey Bay. The best part is that tours have a low impact on the marine habitat.
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53 votes
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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90%
52 votes
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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Enjoy a relaxing drive along picturesque 17-Mile Drive. A popular route along the Pacific Coastline, it passes many tourist destinations including Lone Cypress and Spanish Bay. On 17-Mile Drive there are also a number of restaurants, beaches and other scenic points where one can stop and take in the view.
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610 votes
96 Old Fisherman's Wharf #1, Monterey, CA 93940
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For those who want to view marine life up close, Princess Monterey Whale Watching is a great pick. They offer guided, informative tours on the sea which are accompnaied by sightings of whales, dolphins, sea lions and more. The staff is friendly and skilled.