Things to Do in Monterey, CA

  • 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
  • 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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31.6 Miles
75% 4 votes
Paintball 2120 San Benito Street, Hollister, CA 95023 MoreLess Info
Opened in 2010, ARC Airsoft is an airsoft park featuring a number of facilities and amenities for its players to enjoy. Tactical training, public game sessions, and field rentals are among the amenities available.
31.7 Miles
77% 13 votes
Paintball 2120 San Benito Street, Hollister, CA 95023 MoreLess Info
Hosting paintball games for novice to professional players, TAG Paintball offers courses with obstacles to conquer and places to hide, like walls, barrels, and large tires. Visitors can bring their own equipment or rent it from the company.
31.8 Miles
89% 654 votes
Scenic Railroads 5401 Graham Hill Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95018 MoreLess Info
Based in Santa Cruz, California, Roaring Camp Railroads offers a variety of railroad tours, exhibits and activities. It is famous for its magnificent Chanukah and Christmas displays. Tours during holiday season sell out quickly, and advance reservations are highly recommended.
31.8 Miles
66% 68 votes
Winery/Vineyard 3920 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy, CA 95020 MoreLess Info
Guests of the Solis Winery will be able to tour this site and learn about the company's winemaking process. The location also hosts events throughout the year, including the Syrah Harvest and Winter in the Vineyard.
31.9 Miles
83% 52 votes
Winery/Vineyard 4005 Hecker Pass Road, Gilroy, CA 95020 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1978, Sarah's Vineyard is a location that produces high quality wines, including Pinot Noir and Chardonnay varieties. Other events are also hosted at the vineyard, including wine tasting, and a food and concert series in the summer.
32.0 Miles
68% 56 votes
Golf 2951 Club Drive, Gilroy, CA 95020 MoreLess Info
Visitors of the Eagle Ridge Golf Club will be able to play on a 27-hole championship course with fairways and bent grass greens. The location, which features a restaurant, also hosts weddings and other special events.
32.0 Miles
25% 4 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 3050 Hecker Pass Road, Gilroy, CA 95020 MoreLess Info
An amusement park, Gilroy Gardens is equipped with a variety of rides along with a playground, train and monorail. For added convenience, there are also numerous onsite shops and eateries to choose from.
32.1 Miles
94% 1178 votes
National & State Parks State Route 1, Big Sur, CA 93920 MoreLess Info
A nice place for a quick stop, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park has beautiful beaches that aren't too crowded. Hike in to see a small waterfall.
32.1 Miles
74% 35 votes
Parks 7050 Miller Ave, Gilroy, CA 95020 MoreLess Info
Situated on 51 acres of parkland, Christmas Hill Park offers trails for hiking, open grass areas and children's playgrounds. The park can also be used for playing baseball and horseshoes and has areas for picnics with barbecue grills.
32.1 Miles
100% 6 votes
Winery/Vineyard 6675 Redwood Retreat Rd., Gilroy, CA 95020 MoreLess Info
Martin Ranch Winery grows and produces it's award winning wines under the labels of Therese Vineyards and J.D. Hurley. The variety of their tasting paired with some live music, the view and the pleasant staff, provides a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
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