What to do in Monterey County, CA

Activities, attractions and tours

Many beautiful locations along Route 1 to view the rugged coastline of the Pacific Ocean
Many beautiful locations along Route 1 to view the rugged coastline of the Pacific Ocean
A particularly scenic viewpoint on California Highway 1 just south of Bixby Bridge. Up ahead lays mile upon mile of dramatic coastline along one of the best driving roads in the world. #lifeatexpedia
Foggy morning at Big Sur, California. You can't get down to the beach, but there is an overlook right off the road you can hike down a bit to see the great views! #lifeatexpedia
Sunrise on one of the most beautiful coastlines #sunrise #theadventuresofmaia
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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 234 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿4,315 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
10.0 out of 10 with 15 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿1,707 per adult
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History & culture

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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
The previous price was ฿249 and current price is ฿186 per adult
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Water activities

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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
9.6 out of 10 with 264 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿1,925 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
9.2 out of 10 with 7 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿2,949 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

Carmel Beach which includes general coastal views, landscape views and a sandy beach

Monterey

California Mission

San Juan Bautista

Aerial Panoramic View of Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California. Elkhorn Slough is a 7-mile-long tidal slough and estuary on Monterey Bay in Monterey County, California.

Moss Landing

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

San Simeon