Best things to do in Monterey County, CA
Recommended activities in Monterey County
Tours & day trips
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Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.6 out of 10 with 293 reviews
9.6/10
293 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour
Activity duration is 11 hours and 30 minutes
11h 30m
9.0 out of 10 with 237 reviews
9/10
237 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h+
9.6 out of 10 with 748 reviews
9.6/10
748 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 30 reviews
9.8/10
30 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Ultimate Monterey Bay, Cannery Row and Pacific Grove GoCar Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
8.0 out of 10 with 54 reviews
8/10
54 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
6.0 out of 10 with 26 reviews
6/10
26 Viator reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
9/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 21 reviews
9.6/10
21 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Scenic 17-Mile Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Activity duration is 365 days
365d
8.4 out of 10 with 29 reviews
8.4/10
29 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 8 reviews
9.4/10
8 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
History & culture
See all 22 activitiesCarmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
6.0 out of 10 with 26 reviews
6/10
26 Viator reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mist, Mayhem & Murder: Monterey Ghost Tours
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
8.8 out of 10 with 10 reviews
8.8/10
10 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
BEST of Monterey Peninsula & Carmel-by-the-Sea Small Group Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
6.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
6/10
2 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller
Monterey: Cannery Row Kayak Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 12 reviews
10/10
12 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.2 out of 10 with 9 reviews
9.2/10
9 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Activity duration is 16 hours
16h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Big Sur: Sightseeing Tour with 4 to 5 Stops
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 7 reviews
10/10
7 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 39 reviews
10/10
39 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Carmel Walk Guided Tour Carmel by the Sea
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
17 Mile Drive eBike Tour in Monterey
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Food, drink & nightlife
See all 13 activitiesMonterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
9/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Carmel Valley Village: Wine Tasting Tours in a 1970 VW bus.
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.2 out of 10 with 9 reviews
9.2/10
9 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Paso Robles Wine Tour - Self-Guided Audio Experience
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Carmel Valley Wine Tour in a Vintage VW Bus
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Old Monterey Walking Food Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 14 reviews
10/10
14 Viator reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Paint and Sip Experience in Wine Country
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours and 15 minutes
3h 15m
9.8 out of 10 with 103 reviews
9.8/10
103 Viator reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Monterey County Salinas Valley Farm Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Carmel Valley Wine Tour's Premium Package
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
7.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
7/10
2 Viator reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Classes & workshops
See all 6 activitiesMonterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 8 reviews
9.4/10
8 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
1h 15m
9.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
9/10
6 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Paint and Sip Experience in Wine Country
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Pacific Grove: Stand Up Paddle Board Lesson with Guide
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Macaron making with a Master Chef - Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 23 reviews
10/10
23 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Thai Cooking Class in Monterey
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 Viator reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
