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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44.0 Miles
88% 325 votes
Parks 333 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032 MoreLess Info
Vasona Lake County Park contains a 45 acre lawn that is suitable for Frisbee, softball, and soccer activities. Visitors can also take paddle and row boats onto the water and go fishing for black bass and catfish.
44.1 Miles
95% 86 votes
Parks 200 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95030 MoreLess Info
Located in Los Gatos, CA, the Oak Meadow Park is a centrally locted 12-acre park. The park features a large grassy area and playground with carousal. Courts for playing bocci ball are featured at the site.
44.1 Miles
57% 111 votes
Parks Vasona Lake County Park, 333 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032 MoreLess Info
Sponsored by Santa Clara County Parks, the Fantasy of Lights is a seasonal light display that goes up each Christmas season. The display features a wide array of elaborate light displays, and visitors can drive through.
44.1 Miles
94% 32 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 233 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032 MoreLess Info
Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad & Bill Mason Carousel was founded in 1968 and exists as a means to preserve and maintain the history of railroads while educating persons entering the work force on what it takes to succeed.
44.3 Miles
100% 3 votes
Hiking Trails 65100 Cabrillo Highway, Big Sur, CA 93920 MoreLess Info
Stretching appoximately .64 miles, the McWay Waterfall Trail is one of the most striking and scenic hiking trails in Big Sur. The trail provides stunning views of the 80 foot waterfall created by McWay creek flowing to the beach below.
44.7 Miles
87% 164 votes
Lookouts 19019 Highway One, Big Sur, CA 93452 MoreLess Info
At once, Ragged point is both an inn and a restaurant. Fabulous overlook of the surrounding area, and friendly service.
44.9 Miles
89% 27 votes
Parks 16055 Sanborn Road, Saratoga, CA MoreLess Info
County owned, Sanborn Park offers quality camping facilities and rests on the borders of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Park visitors can also enjoy outdoor adventures such as hiking, rock climbing, picnicking and nature watching.
45.0 Miles
81% 117 votes
National & State Parks E. Dunne Ave., Morgan Hill, CA 95037 MoreLess Info
Hiking, backpacking and mountain biking are popular recreational activities at Henry W. Coe State Park. Furthermore, the area is home to a wide variety of plants and animals, including the elusive Mountain Lion.
45.2 Miles
85% 220 votes
Arts Centers 15400 Montalvo Rd, (near Lira Dr), Saratoga, CA 95070 MoreLess Info
The Montalvo Arts Center is a gorgeous Italian-style building that hosts concerts, art showings and private events. The building, and its spacious gardens, are known for their lively concerts in the outdoor Greek-style amphitheater.
45.3 Miles
79% 43 votes
Parks 16055 Sanborn Road, Saratoga, CA 95070 MoreLess Info
A heavily forested area located on 3,688 acres, Sanborn County Park can be used for tent and RV camping, hiking and picnics. The facility provides trails spanning over 15 miles that provide visitors a look at native plants and wildlife.
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