Best things to do in Monterey County, CA
Recommended activities in Monterey County
Tours & day trips
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Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour
Activity duration is 11 hours and 30 minutes
11h 30m
9.0 out of 10 with 235 reviews
9/10
235 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.6 out of 10 with 280 reviews
9.6/10
280 GetYourGuide 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 747 reviews
9.6/10
747 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 28 reviews
9.8/10
28 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
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
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 and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 16 reviews
10/10
16 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 306 reviews
10/10
306 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mist, Mayhem, & Murder: Monterey Ghost Tours
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
8.4 out of 10 with 39 reviews
8.4/10
39 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
History & culture
See all 21 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 8 reviews
8.8/10
8 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Monterey: Cannery Row Kayak Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 11 reviews
10/10
11 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
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
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
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
Carmel Walk Guided Tour Carmel by the Sea
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
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
Big Sur: Sightseeing Tour with 4 to 5 Stops
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
See all 15 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
Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
9/10
4 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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 Monterey California Coast from San Jose 1 - 12 people
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 16 reviews
10/10
16 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey
Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
1h 15m
7.4 out of 10 with 6 reviews
7.4/10
6 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Carmel Tour in The Heavenly 17 Mile Drive
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
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
Self Guided Driving Audio Tour of 17 Mile Drive Monterey
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Santa Cruz Guided eBike Ride & Most Fun Bike e-Bike Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
8.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
8/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Big Sur McWay Falls opt 4 or 5 Hour Private Tour up to 12 ppl
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.4 out of 10 with 19 reviews
9.4/10
19 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Private Tour Big Sur McWay Falls California Coast
Activity duration is 9 hours and 15 minutes
9h 15m
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Classes & workshops
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Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.2 out of 10 with 7 reviews
9.2/10
7 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
1h 15m
8.8 out of 10 with 5 reviews
8.8/10
5 GetYourGuide reviews
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
Private Paint and Sip Experience in Wine Country
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
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
