Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Seaside February 2026 | Expedia.ca [Seaside Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Seaside.dx6524)[Hotels in Seaside](https://expedia.ca/Seaside-Hotels.d6524.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Seaside](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Seaside.d6524.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Seaside Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Seaside.d6524.Car-Rental-Guide)[Seaside Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Seaside.d6524.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Seaside, CA ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Seaside Types of activities Where to stay [Seaside travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Seaside.dx6524) ![View of Monterey Bay in California, from a nearby hilltop, including cities of Monterey and Seaside. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6524/828b5353-9e5c-432a-873d-175bc80921e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View of Monterey Bay in California, from a nearby hilltop, including cities of Monterey and Seaside. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6524/828b5353-9e5c-432a-873d-175bc80921e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![0_E008284R](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6524/dc072b1a-6780-414e-8b06-cb53e2dbee59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Super..](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6524/dc8cdaf1-7614-4b12-a9df-ecad42ab9419.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful #blue sky over Fort Ord Sand Dunes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151264/0101b655-8adc-4e56-bc0f-ff6d465de98e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Seaside Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Seaside has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Seaside is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Seaside to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Seaside Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Seaside. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Seaside attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Seaside ### Tours & day trips [See all 53 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6524&location=Seaside&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44835729/7af3eabd-bbf0-466a-be19-1b41f7924489.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour 3h 9.6/10 261 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $84 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/monterey-monterey-bay-dolphin-and-whale-watching-boat-tour.a44835729.activity-details?&rid=6524&location=Seaside&swp=off) ![Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219712/3e19b919-dbfc-42ad-802f-16b28315e44b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour 11h 30m 9/10 234 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $189 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/monterey-carmel-pacific-coast-highway-full-day-tour.a219712.activity-details?&rid=6524&location=Seaside&swp=off) ![Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4583863/5b1ebb3c-e5d2-44c8-bdd2-b457f2bd52a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour 3h 9.6/10 740 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $102 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/monterey-bay-whale-watching-tour.a4583863.activity-details?&rid=6524&location=Seaside&swp=off) ![Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48223089/194ea493-f85e-4071-9dcd-2aedb9f4336f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide 2h 30m 9.8/10 28 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $95 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/monterey-whale-watching-tour-with-a-marine-guide.a48223089.activity-details?&rid=6524&location=Seaside&swp=off) ![Monterey Ghosts Walking Tour By US Ghost Adventures](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46014363/c46990a6-d1cd-4b74-a701-8480b7f9216c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monterey Ghosts Walking Tour By US Ghost Adventures 1h 8.4/10 39 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $43 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/monterey-ghosts-walking-tour.a46014363.activity-details?&rid=6524&location=Seaside&swp=off) ![Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47761192/5ba393f4-c4cf-45d7-9355-10a0229f2e8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo 1d 9/10 2 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $31 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/monterey-treasure-hunt-the-ride-family-adventure-ticket.a47761192.activity-details?&rid=6524&location=Seaside&swp=off) ![Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4751405/55972508-9a4b-4ed7-b08f-7f14280d9452.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental 4h 10/10 15 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $75 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/monterey-half-day-electric-bike-rental.a4751405.activity-details?&rid=6524&location=Seaside&swp=off) ![Scenic 17-Mile Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/647267/131e6064-fea5-4d22-9d62-941263dc679a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Scenic 17-Mile Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour 365d 8.4/10 29 verified reviews Free cancellation available ~~CA $38~~CA $35 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/scenic-17-mile-self-guided-driving-tour.a647267.activity-details?&rid=6524&location=Seaside&swp=off) ![Ultimate Monterey Bay, Cannery Row and Pacific Grove GoCar Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/707705/64dfcaf6-c9e1-4af1-9e4c-dd6341e3c5a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ultimate Monterey Bay, Cannery Row and Pacific Grove GoCar Tour 3h 8/10 54 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $311 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/1-hour-monterey-and-cannery-row-sea-car-tour.a707705.activity-details?&rid=6524&location=Seaside&swp=off) ![Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46910984/469bc898-7434-4f16-b93e-9811c59952b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California 3h 9/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $47 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-private-big-sur-driving-tour-in-california.a46910984.activity-details?&rid=6524&location=Seaside&swp=off) ### History & culture [See all 15 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6524&location=Seaside&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) ![Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1220196/4c89313f-e3db-4797-a5eb-f68c641c3ffd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour 1h 6/10 26 Viator reviews ~~CA $11~~CA $8 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/carmel-by-the-seas-fairytale-houses-a-self-guided-walking-tour.a1220196.activity-details?&rid=6524&location=Seaside&swp=off) ![Monterey: Cannery Row Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48305708/e3580977-4adf-4424-8c9d-1c6d687ec412.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monterey: Cannery Row Kayak Tour 2h 10/10 11 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $88 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/monterey-cannery-row-kayak-tour.a48305708.activity-details?&rid=6524&location=Seaside&swp=off) ![Carmel &17-Mile Drive & Monterey Day Tour from San Francisco](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4964888/23710ae9-a62a-4ed1-8efe-214b53383206.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Carmel &17-Mile Drive & Monterey Day Tour from San Francisco 10h 6/10 2 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $160 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/best-carmel-17-mile-drive-monterey-day-tour-from-san-francisco.a4964888.activity-details?&rid=6524&location=Seaside&swp=off) ![Mist, Mayhem & Murder: Monterey Ghost Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48058769/0825e1b3-adb5-4b4d-9ec3-d31dc5963652.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mist, Mayhem & Murder: Monterey Ghost Tours 1h 8.8/10 5 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $33 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/monterey-macabre-monterey-ghosts-walking-tour.a48058769.activity-details?&rid=6524&location=Seaside&swp=off) ![Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4305684/58d92636-c9c1-4fd6-b2f8-9a3d05518d32.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea 2h 10/10 39 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $54 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/guided-2-hour-walking-tour-in-carmel-by-the-sea.a4305684.activity-details?&rid=6524&location=Seaside&swp=off) ![Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5256008/aba94f8c-95e7-4ca1-b707-f6a88dc70639.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1 16h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $27 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/self-guided-audio-driving-tour-in-big-sur-pch-highway-1.a5256008.activity-details?&rid=6524&location=Seaside&swp=off) ![Old Monterey Walking Food Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48739376/caf08604-ba6d-4854-b9d2-a26482d1acec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Old Monterey Walking Food Tour 3h 30m 10/10 14 Viator reviews CA $222 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/old-monterey-walking-food-tour.a48739376.activity-details?&rid=6524&location=Seaside&swp=off) ![Big Sur: Sightseeing Tour with 4 to 5 Stops](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47862650/878918e2-e931-43f1-b3cd-e46b1d37308c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Big Sur: Sightseeing Tour with 4 to 5 Stops 3h 10/10 4 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $290 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/big-sur-sightseeing-tour-with-4-to-5-stops.a47862650.activity-details?&rid=6524&location=Seaside&swp=off) ![Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2650924/5884841f-39dc-4e49-94cd-320c360ab0dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey 1h 15m 7.4/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $12 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/historic-cannery-row-a-self-guided-audio-tour-of-john-steinbecks-monterey.a2650924.activity-details?&rid=6524&location=Seaside&swp=off) ![Carmel Walk Guided Tour Carmel by the Sea](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50972400/ba7ac61c-8710-4fce-a546-ecf314787dd4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Carmel Walk Guided Tour Carmel by the Sea 2h Free cancellation available CA $65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/carmel-walk-guided-tour-carmel-by-the-sea.a50972400.activity-details?&rid=6524&location=Seaside&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 13 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6524&location=Seaside&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47761192/5ba393f4-c4cf-45d7-9355-10a0229f2e8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo 1d 9/10 2 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $31 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/monterey-treasure-hunt-the-ride-family-adventure-ticket.a47761192.activity-details?&rid=6524&location=Seaside&swp=off) ![Carmel Valley Village: Wine Tasting Tours in a 1970 VW bus.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48191700/1922bb2b-5aec-4a9f-ae06-90b05d373dfd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Carmel Valley Village: Wine Tasting Tours in a 1970 VW bus. 4h 30m 9/10 2 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $189 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/monterey-wine-tour-in-a-1970-vw-bus.a48191700.activity-details?&rid=6524&location=Seaside&swp=off) ![Private Picnic in Carmel-by-the-Sea](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49463622/a7093e85-3cb0-4cf9-90ee-15f30e9cd345.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Picnic in Carmel-by-the-Sea 3h Free cancellation available CA $854 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-picnics-in-carmel-by-the-sea.a49463622.activity-details?&rid=6524&location=Seaside&swp=off) ![Old Monterey Walking Food Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48739376/caf08604-ba6d-4854-b9d2-a26482d1acec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Old Monterey Walking Food Tour 3h 30m 10/10 14 Viator reviews CA $222 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/old-monterey-walking-food-tour.a48739376.activity-details?&rid=6524&location=Seaside&swp=off) ![Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46900091/835eabad-e12e-47a3-85af-d771e5c3670a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea 3h 10/10 13 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $216 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/wine-tasting-and-walking-tour-of-carmel-by-the-sea.a46900091.activity-details?&rid=6524&location=Seaside&swp=off) ![Monterey County Salinas Valley Farm Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47975597/e25c67df-9562-4091-83d4-094b724bad67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monterey County Salinas Valley Farm Tour 3h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available CA $282 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/monterey-county-salinas-valley-farm-tour.a47975597.activity-details?&rid=6524&location=Seaside&swp=off) ![Carmel Valley Wine Tour's Premium Package](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1007191/3fa20bfd-1d48-442d-98f7-bbfcc6758f31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Carmel Valley Wine Tour's Premium Package 5h 7/10 2 Viator reviews CA $332 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/carmel-valley-wine-tours-premium-package.a1007191.activity-details?&rid=6524&location=Seaside&swp=off) ![Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47996819/93fb17db-e12c-457f-8ad1-167626d2af31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea 3h 10/10 4 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $216 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/wine-tasting-and-walking-tour-of-carmel-by-the-sea.a47996819.activity-details?&rid=6524&location=Seaside&swp=off) ![Morning Half Day Carmel Valley Wine Tasting Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50903147/50a235f3-bbe1-47ff-93d6-87d0dc65ecb7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Morning Half Day Carmel Valley Wine Tasting Tour 3h CA $320 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/morning-half-day-carmel-valley-wine-tasting-tour.a50903147.activity-details?&rid=6524&location=Seaside&swp=off) ![Albatross Ridge Vineyards Electric Bike Tour & Wine Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48557090/b8a63a2a-9900-4b8f-b870-8db268f58154.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Albatross Ridge Vineyards Electric Bike Tour & Wine Tasting 3h Free cancellation available CA $475 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/albatross-ridge-vineyards-electric-bike-tour-wine-tasting.a48557090.activity-details?&rid=6524&location=Seaside&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Seaside | Number of things to do | 62 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/carmel-by-the-seas-fairytale-houses-a-self-guided-walking-tour.a1220196.activity-details): CA $9 | | Top 5 things to do | [Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour](/things-to-do/monterey-carmel-pacific-coast-highway-full-day-tour.a219712.activity-details)[Scenic 17-Mile Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour](/things-to-do/scenic-17-mile-self-guided-driving-tour.a647267.activity-details)[Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour](/things-to-do/monterey-monterey-bay-dolphin-and-whale-watching-boat-tour.a44835729.activity-details)[Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour](/things-to-do/monterey-bay-whale-watching-tour.a4583863.activity-details)[Explore Big Sur: Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey or Morro Bay](/things-to-do/pacific-coast-highway-big-sur-self-guided-driving-tour.a787313.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour](/things-to-do/monterey-monterey-bay-dolphin-and-whale-watching-boat-tour.a44835729.activity-details)[Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour](/things-to-do/monterey-bay-whale-watching-tour.a4583863.activity-details)[Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland](/things-to-do/wildlife-safari-boat-tour-in-scenic-monterey-bay-wetland.a46664379.activity-details)[Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr](/things-to-do/2-5-hour-electric-bike-tour-along-17-mile-drive-of-coastal-monterey.a1385287.activity-details)[Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide](/things-to-do/monterey-whale-watching-tour-with-a-marine-guide.a48223089.activity-details) | | With kids | [Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour](/things-to-do/monterey-carmel-pacific-coast-highway-full-day-tour.a219712.activity-details)[Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour](/things-to-do/monterey-monterey-bay-dolphin-and-whale-watching-boat-tour.a44835729.activity-details)[Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour](/things-to-do/monterey-bay-whale-watching-tour.a4583863.activity-details)[Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland](/things-to-do/wildlife-safari-boat-tour-in-scenic-monterey-bay-wetland.a46664379.activity-details)[Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr](/things-to-do/2-5-hour-electric-bike-tour-along-17-mile-drive-of-coastal-monterey.a1385287.activity-details) | ## What to do in Seaside --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Seaside ![Fort Ord Dunes State Park which includes general coastal views, landscape views and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151264/037da0d4-be03-450e-9b89-eef73bcf45c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fort Ord Dunes State Park Stroll along a meandering trail to encounter sand dunes and a former military site beneath an array of impressive cliffs. [](https://expedia.ca/Fort-Ord-Dunes-State-Park-Seaside.d6151264.Vacation-Attraction) ![Scenic Vista on California State Route 1](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635983988969/44fce252-86e0-43ee-ad4f-8ddba1ae7df5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey State Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Monterey State Beach during your trip to Sand City? Wander the beaches and seaside while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Monterey-State-Beach-Monterey.d553248635983988969.Vacation-Attraction) ![The Mesquite flat sand dunes in Death Valley which is the lowest, hottest, driest place in the USA, with an average annual rainfall of around 2 inches, some years it does not recei](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/770588930202251264/937e05c8-9119-42c7-b568-07ee04830856.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Eolian Dunes Preserve After visiting Eolian Dunes Preserve, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Seaside. Stroll along the beaches or visit the shops while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Eolian-Dunes-Preserve-Seaside.d770588930202251264.Vacation-Attraction) #### Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Course Enjoy a round of golf in Seaside at Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Course. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Bayonet-And-Black-Horse-Golf-Course-Seaside.d6151266.Vacation-Attraction) #### East Garrison Dog Park East Garrison Dog Park is just one of the places to see in Seaside, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/East-Garrison-Dog-Park-Seaside.d906182280087838720.Vacation-Attraction) #### Pacchetti Dog Park Pacchetti Dog Park is just one of the places to see in Seaside, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? 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