- 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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Italian and Japanese flavors infuse a menu of seasonal fish, grilled steaks, and housemade linguine
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Originally established 1950, Trinity Park is an outdoor park that is characterized by wide open fields, picnic tables, and trees. The park is dog friendly and has a stone bench.
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334 votes
Ridge Road, one block west of the intersection of Lighthouse Avenue and 17 Mile Drive, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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Thousands of monarch butterflies make their home in the natural landscape of the Monarch Grove Sanctuary. Educated volunteers are always present to provide information and answer questions in regard to these butterflies.
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City of Seaside Aquatics, 1148 Wheeler Street, Seaside, CA 93955
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As an indoor facility, Pattullo Swim Center offers the community a life guard monitored lap pool with a water slide and diving board. The center also hosts learn to swim programs with Red Cross certified instructors.
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At Howard Lamar Studio you can visit the artist himself whilst he is at work on his latest creations, as well as peruse his impressive collections of artwork all in a variety of mediums.
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800 Asilomar Boulevard, South of Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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When translated, Asilomar State Beach means 'a refuge by the sea,' which describes the surrounding rocky coastline and forest views. This area offers more than 105 secluded acres of sand dunes and forests that serves as a home for more than 25 plant species.
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Asilomar Avenue, Between Ocean View Boulevard and Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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Set on the rocky coast of the Monterey Peninsula, the Point Pinos Lighthouse is the oldest operating lighthouse on the west coast. Knowledge guides are eager to educate visitors on the landmark's history.
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Ocean View Rd & Esplanade Street, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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Esplanade Park is a neighborhood park composed of cypress trees spread over the one acre space. There are numerous ocean facing benches and some picnic benches in the park along with a native vegetation garden and street facing granite wall.
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1732 Fremont Blvd, Ste 200E, Seaside, CA 93955
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Monterey Bay Sports League provides the local community of the Monterey County with an organized structure to play the game of soccer. They build integrity and encourage self-esteem in a friendly competitive environment through team play while simultaneously building camaraderie.
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Located on a mountain side, Chateau Sinnet is a winery that provides visitors with complimentary tastings. The winery often features live music from local musicians to provide a backdrop to the tastings.
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Jones & Terwilliger Galleries is one of two galleries in the area run by this group. They feature works from local artists.