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Monterey County

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Aquariums · Scenic Drive · Dolphin & Whale Watching
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    Top Monterey County tours

    FROM $105 BOOK WITH VIATOR Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive - Full Day Tour from San Francisco Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive - Full Day Tour from San Francisco
    4.3
    Duration: 11 hours
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    FROM $80 BOOK WITH VIATOR Half-Day Whale Watching Tour From Monterey Half-Day Whale Watching Tour From Monterey
    4.9
    Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
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    FROM $75 BOOK WITH VIATOR 2.5-Hour Electric Bike Tour Along 17 Mile Drive of Coastal Monterey 2.5-Hour Electric Bike Tour Along 17 Mile Drive of Coastal Monterey
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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    FROM $43 BOOK WITH VIATOR Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour
    5.0
    Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Tours from $43 ›
    FROM $70 BOOK WITH VIATOR 3-Hour Monterey Bay Winter Whale-Watching Tour in California 3-Hour Monterey Bay Winter Whale-Watching Tour in California
    4.8
    Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
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    FROM $60 BOOK WITH VIATOR Whale Watching Tour Whale Watching Tour
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
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    FROM $70 BOOK WITH VIATOR Afternoon Whale Watch Afternoon Whale Watch
    4.9
    Duration: 3 hours
    Tours from $70 ›
    FROM $105 BOOK WITH VIATOR Day Trip to Monterey and Carmel via California Coast Day Trip to Monterey and Carmel via California Coast
    4.4
    Duration: 11 hours
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    FROM $75 BOOK WITH VIATOR Coastal Pebble Beach 17 Mile Drive Guided E-bike Tour, Carmel Coastal Pebble Beach 17 Mile Drive Guided E-bike Tour, Carmel
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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    Places to visit in Monterey County

    MontereyTrip planner Best for: Aquarium, Scenic Drive, Dolphin / Whale Watching CarmelTrip planner Best for: State Park, Beach, Spa Pacific GroveTrip planner Best for: Beach, Historic Walking Area, Park Carmel ValleyTrip planner Best for: Winery / Vineyard, Park, Specialty Museum SoledadTrip planner Best for: Winery / Vineyard, Historic Site, Hiking Trail
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    Popular things to do in Monterey County

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    Monterey Bay Aquarium ©
    Aquarium
    Monterey Bay Aquarium
    Monterey
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    17-Mile Drive ©
    Scenic Drive
    17-Mile Drive
    Monterey
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    Point Lobos ©
    State Park
    Point Lobos
    Carmel
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard ©
    Historic Walking Area
    Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard
    Pacific Grove
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in Monterey County

    Asilomar State Beach ©
    Beach
    Asilomar State Beach
    Pacific Grove
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Carmel River State Beach ©
    Beach
    Carmel River State Beach
    Carmel
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail ©
    Biking Trail
    Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail
    Monterey
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Scenic Road Walkway ©
    Hiking Trail
    Scenic Road Walkway
    Carmel
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in Monterey County

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    Dennis the Menace Park ©
    Park
    Dennis the Menace Park
    Monterey
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Del Mar Beach
    Beach
    Del Mar Beach
    Carmel
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Pacific Grove Shoreline Parkway Marine Refuge ©
    Beach
    Pacific Grove Shoreline Parkway Marine Refuge
    Pacific Grove
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Lovers Point
    Beach
    Lovers Point
    Pacific Grove
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours

    Golf in Monterey County

    Pebble Beach Golf Links ©
    Golf Course
    Pebble Beach Golf Links
    Pebble Beach
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Cypress Point Golf Club ©
    Golf Course
    Cypress Point Golf Club
    Pebble Beach
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Spyglass Hill Golf Course ©
    Golf Course
    Spyglass Hill Golf Course
    Pebble Beach
    4.5
    Duration: 4 hours
    Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Course
    Golf Course
    Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Course
    Pacific Grove
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours

    Wineries in Monterey County

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    Wine Tour / Tasting
    Wine Tours & Tastings
    Monterey
    4.6
    Duration: 4 hours
    Joullian Vineyards & Winery ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Joullian Vineyards & Winery
    Carmel Valley
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Albatross Ridge Tasting Room ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Albatross Ridge Tasting Room
    Carmel
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Parsonage Winery Tasting Room ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Parsonage Winery Tasting Room
    Carmel Valley
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours

    Museums in Monterey County

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    Moto Talbott ©
    Specialty Museum
    Moto Talbott
    Carmel Valley
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Sunset Cultural Center ©
    Specialty Museum
    Sunset Cultural Center
    Carmel
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Gallery by the Sea Carmel ©
    Art Gallery
    Gallery by the Sea Carmel
    Carmel
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Casa Serrano, Historic Adobe ©
    Art Museum
    Casa Serrano, Historic Adobe
    Monterey
    5.0
    Duration: 30 minutes
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    Where to stay in Monterey County

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