Best things to do in Monterey County, CA

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Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

CA $87
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour

Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour

CA $180
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour
Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour

Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour

CA $63
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour
Monterey: 17-Mile Drive Self-Guided Audio Tour

Scenic 17-Mile Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

CA $21
per traveller
84% of travellers recommend
Scenic 17-Mile Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Step aboard our stable, USCG inspected, 27ft. pontoon boat, and embark on an unforgettable wildlife adventure!

Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland

CA $64
per adult
Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

CA $98
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

CA $105
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey

Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey

CA $91
per adult
Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey
Big Sur California: Pacific Coast Highway Self-Drive Tour

Explore Big Sur: Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey or Morro Bay

CA $21
per traveller
78% of travellers recommend
Explore Big Sur: Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey or Morro Bay
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Recommended activities in Monterey County

Tours & day trips

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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 241 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $183 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
6.0 out of 10 with 26 reviews
Price is CA $11 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
Price is CA $11 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $92 per adult
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A circular glass structure with a blue center and a patterned exterior.

Monterey Bay Aquarium

9.2/10 (5,928 reviews)
Take the family to visit the sea life at Monterey Bay Aquarium and find out why this is a popular attraction in Pacific Grove. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its seafood restaurants.
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