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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33.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Dog Park 2100 San Felipe Road, Hollister, CA 95023 MoreLess Info
The Hollister Airport Bark Park is a recreational park for dogs that is funded by the City of Hollister. The park features both a small dog area and a large dog area as well as shade structures.
33.8 Miles
100% 27 votes
Beaches Hwy. 1, six miles north of Davenport, Santa Cruz, CA MoreLess Info
Renowned as a mecca for windsurfing and kiteboarding, Waddell State Beach, is located across from the entrance to Redwood State Park. Pristine sands are surrounded by lushly covered mountains, bring your family and spend a day in the sun.
33.8 Miles
84% 95 votes
Winery/Vineyard 11550 Watsonville Road, Gilroy, CA 95020 MoreLess Info
Featuring coffee- and chocolate-infused Vino de Mocca among other wines, Kirigin Cellars Winery features a tasting room with wines produced by grapes grown on the grounds. The winery can also be used for sporting events, picnics and private events.
33.8 Miles
63% 16 votes
Skydiving 30B Airport Drive, 24 Ledgewood Dr., Hollister, CA 95023 MoreLess Info
With wide range of jumping opportunities, Adventure Center Skydiving, Inc is a popular spot for both beginner and experienced jumpers. They offer tandem jumps, accelerated freefall training and video and picture services.
33.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 9525 Saddler Drive, Gilroy, CA 95020 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities in a large, multipurpose grass field at Sunrise Park. The park features an intricate climbing structure comprised of bars and nets.
33.8 Miles
52% 65 votes
Farmers Markets 2600 San Felipe Road, Hollister, CA 95023 MoreLess Info
Swank Farms Corn Maze & Produce Market is a combination farmer's market that sells freshly picked produce and an outdoor amusement complex. The facility offers a large corn maze as well as bounce houses, games, and other amusements.
33.9 Miles
14% 7 votes
Dog Park 400 Mantelli Drive, Gilroy, CA 95020 MoreLess Info
Located within Las Animas Veterans Park, Gilroy Dog Park features gravel fields for canine recreation and exercise. The park provides drinking water, picnic tables, benches, trees, a double-gated entrance and a separate small dog area.
33.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Comedy Clubs 8191 Swanston Lane, Gilroy, CA 95020 MoreLess Info
Specializing in comedic productions, Pintello Comedy Theater offers visitors a new show to watch every month starring local actors. These shows often feature a variety of sketches melded into one performance.
33.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Playgrounds 400 Mantelli Drive, Gilroy, CA 95020 MoreLess Info
Also known as Veterans Park, Gilroy’s Las Animas Park spans 23 acres. The park features jogging and hiking trails, sports fields, handball courts, a community center, and picnic areas with barbecue grills.
34.0 Miles
80% 10 votes
Winery/Vineyard 2900 Soma Way, Gilroy, CA 95020 MoreLess Info
The Aver Family Vineyards is a family-owned winery located in the rich viticultural area of Santa Clara Valley. The winery offers public tours on the first and third weekends of each month, as well as tastings of all its estate-grown wines.
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