What to do in Monterey County, CA

Activities, attractions and tours

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

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
9.2 out of 10 with 21 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿2,012 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 ฿259 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
9.6 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿1,785 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 ฿597 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 ฿3,083 per adult
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What to do in Monterey County

Day trip destinations from Monterey County

Carmel showing a house and autumn leaves

Carmel

Fort Ord Dunes State Park featuring views and a beach

Marina

Central Coast California featuring a statue or sculpture and heritage architecture

Paso Robles

McWay Falls which includes a sandy beach, a bay or harbour and rugged coastline

Big Sur

Monterey

Monterey

San Juan Bautista

San Juan Bautista

Photo by Sara Crotts

Moss Landing

San Simeon which includes religious aspects, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

San Simeon