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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
8.6 out of 10 with 234 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $195 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
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Price is CA $11 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
9.6 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $77 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo

Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo

Activity duration is 1 day
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $32 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $133 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Monterey Bay Aquarium which includes interior views and marine life

Monterey Bay Aquarium

4.5/5(39 reviews)

Take the family to visit the sea life at Monterey Bay Aquarium and find out why this is a popular attraction in Monterey. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its seafood restaurants.

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Presidio of Monterey

5/5(2 reviews)

Presidio of Monterey is just one of the places to see in Monterey, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.

Presidio of Monterey

Monterey County Fairgrounds

Enjoy an outing to Monterey County Fairgrounds during your stay in Monterey. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.

Monterey County Fairgrounds

Monterey sightseeing tours & attractions