What to do in Monterey County, CA

Activities, attractions and tours

Carmel featuring a city, street scenes and nightlife
Monterey featuring a bridge, rugged coastline and mountains
Carmel which includes autumn colours, a house and a sunset
Monterey Bay Aquarium which includes interior views and marine life
Asilomar State Beach showing tropical scenes, hiking or walking and signage

Most fun & popular experiences in Monterey County

Tours & day trips

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Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 18 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$95 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Price is AU$12 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental

Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental

Activity duration is 4 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$84 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo

Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo

Activity duration is 1 day
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$35 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$146 per adult
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What to do in Monterey County

 

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Day trip destinations from Monterey County

Carmel showing a house and autumn leaves

Carmel

Pacific Grove

Pacific Grove

17-Mile Drive

Pebble Beach

National Steinbeck Center featuring interior views

Salinas

McWay Falls featuring a bay or harbour, a sandy beach and rocky coastline

Big Sur

Monterey

Monterey

Photo by Marc Platt

Coalinga

Photo by Sara Crotts

Moss Landing