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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45.4 Miles
80% 5 votes
National & State Parks 15000 Skyline Boulevard, Los Gatos, CA 95033 MoreLess Info
Aspiring climbers can learn the ropes at Treks and Tracks Rock Climbing Castle Rock State Park. Certified instructors teach beginning and advanced rock climbing as well as backpacking, horse packing and navigation.
45.4 Miles
92% 62 votes
National & State Parks 15000 Skyline Blvd., Los Gatos, CA MoreLess Info
At Castle Rock State Park, visitors can go horseback riding, hiking, and geocaching. The location, which is located near the Santa Cruz Mountains, features campsites for backpackers who wish to stay at the site.
45.5 Miles
62% 82 votes
Recreation Centers 14675 Winchester Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95032 MoreLess Info
Bay Club Courtside is an active lifestyle resort with nearly 10 acres of facilities including an outdoor swimming pool, 15 outdoor tennis courts and 2 indoor courts. They also have a fitness club and spa.
45.8 Miles
72% 139 votes
Winery/Vineyard 23600 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070 MoreLess Info
A vineyard with a history that goes back to the turn of the century, the Savannah-Chanelle Winery makes and bottles a variety of wines, including chardonnays, pinot noirs, and syrahs. It hosts winery tours, and offers a tasting room.
45.9 Miles
80% 428 votes
Gardens 21000 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070 MoreLess Info
Hakone Gardens is the oldest Asian and Japanese estate garden in the Western Hemisphere. Visitors enjoy the gardens rolling green hillsides, tranquil waterfalls, koi ponds and tea ceremonies.
45.9 Miles
75% 73 votes
Camping Site 22801 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070 MoreLess Info
A picnic and camping area, the Saratoga Springs camp grounds offer beautiful wilderness surroundings. The area is also available for event rentals and catered functions, and hosts summer day camps and other events.
46.0 Miles
86% 7 votes
Winery/Vineyard 14598 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070 MoreLess Info
Featuring a flight of five wines, Big Basin Vineyards Tasting Room offers private, by reservation tastings for small groups as well as walk-ins. Guests can bring food to be enjoyed on the patio along with a glass of wine.
46.0 Miles
70% 115 votes
Winery/Vineyard 14612 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070 MoreLess Info
The Cinnabar Winery Tasting Room offers visitors the chance to taste the site's handcrafted wines in both indoor and shaded patio areas. Later during the day, the location's after-hours wine bar also hosts live music performances.
46.0 Miles
85% 13 votes
Winery/Vineyard 14510 Big Basin Way, Ste 10, Saratoga, CA 95070 MoreLess Info
Featuring selections from numerous wineries, the Ruthe Roberts Wine Collective is a tasting room that allows visitors to enjoy a multitude of locally produced wine varieties. Visitors enjoy spending time in the picturesque courtyard or tasting room when sampling.
46.0 Miles
66% 44 votes
Winery/Vineyard 14598 Big Basin Way, Ste B, Saratoga, CA 95070 MoreLess Info
Combining the influences of the ocean and mountains, Big Basin Vineyards hand-crafts a variety of wines, including Rhone reds, pinot noirs, roses, and whites. The winery maintains a tasting room that is open to the public, and hosts special events.
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