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Picture 9 for Activity Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

CA $88
per adult
94% 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 $164
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day 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
Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey

Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey

CA $92
per adult
Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey
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 $65
per adult
Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

CA $106
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

CA $99
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay

Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay

CA $134
per adult
Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay
Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour

Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour

CA $64
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour
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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
9.0 out of 10 with 243 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $180 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
6.2 out of 10 with 33 reviews
Price is CA $11 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
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $32 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 $91 per adult
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Stay near popular Salinas attractions

An exhibition with historical artifacts, including a vintage telephone, a wooden wagon, and a horse.

National Steinbeck Center

7.6/10 (128 reviews)
You can browse the exhibits at National Steinbeck Center, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Salinas. Amble around this family-friendly area's marina, or seek out the golf courses.
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