What to do in Monterey County, CA

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

CA $107
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

CA $92
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr

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

CA $112
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
Picture 1 for Activity Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

CA $135
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

CA $33
per adult
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey

Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey

CA $92
per adult
Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey
Monterey Self-Guided Walking Tour Cannery Row to Old Monterey

Monterey Self-Guided Walking Tour Cannery Row to Old Monterey

CA $14
per adult
Monterey Self-Guided Walking Tour Cannery Row to Old Monterey
Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea

Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea

CA $70
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea
Monterey: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental

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

CA $78
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
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Monterey Bay Aquarium

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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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Seaside

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Soledad

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Hollister

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Pacific Grove

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Pebble Beach

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Paso Robles

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Salinas