What to do in Monterey County, CA

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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 CA $190 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 CA $75 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 CA $11 and current price is CA $8 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 CA $85 per adult
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Day trip destinations from Monterey County

Carmel which includes a house and autumn leaves

Carmel

Panorama of the popular seaside holiday resort of Skegness on the east coast of england. Warm summer tones and sweeping vista views

Seaside

Pinnacles National Park

Soledad

Looking Down on San Benito County Historical Park

Hollister

Pacific Grove

Pacific Grove

The Lone Cypress, seen from the 17 Mile Drive, in Pebble Beach, California.; Shutterstock ID 438920428

Pebble Beach

Central Coast California which includes heritage architecture and a statue or sculpture

Paso Robles

Lettuce field in the Salinas Valley of Monterey County, California

Salinas