What to do in Monterey County, CA

Activities, attractions and tours

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Activities

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

AU$102
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

AU$109
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

AU$94
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Picture 1 for Activity Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

AU$137
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Anytime Admission

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

AU$33
per adult
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr

Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr

AU$115
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey

Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey

AU$94
per adult
Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey
Monterey: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental

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

AU$80
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea

Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea

AU$71
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea
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Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour

Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour

Activity duration is 11 hours and 30 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 242 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$186 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
6.0 out of 10 with 26 reviews
Price is AU$11 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Ultimate Monterey Bay, Cannery Row and Pacific Grove GoCar Tour

Ultimate Monterey Bay, Cannery Row and Pacific Grove GoCar Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
8.2 out of 10 with 63 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$142 per traveller*
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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
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$33 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$93 per adult
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What to do in Monterey County

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Monterey Bay Aquarium

9.2/10 (5,928 reviews)
Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.
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Day trip destinations from Monterey County

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Carmel

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Pacific Grove

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Pebble Beach

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Salinas

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Big Sur

A sandy beach with footprints, a wooden fence, and a clear blue sky.

Monterey

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Coalinga

A coastal landscape with a river delta, green fields, and a distant industrial facility.

Moss Landing