Best things to do in Monterey County, CA

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Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

CA $104
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Picture 9 for Activity Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

CA $86
per adult
90% 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 $161
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour
Monterey: 17-Mile Drive Self-Guided Audio Tour

Independent Tour Guide For The Scenic 17 Mile Drive With GPS Audio Stories

CA $21
per traveller
84% of travellers recommend
Independent Tour Guide For The Scenic 17 Mile Drive With GPS Audio Stories
Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey

Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey

CA $90
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 $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 $97
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour

Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour

CA $62
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour
Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay

Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay

CA $132
per adult
Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay
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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 244 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $184 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 and 20 minutes
6.2 out of 10 with 34 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 $33 per adult
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A school of fish swimming in clear blue water with kelp in the foreground.

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 seaside, or simply savor its seafood restaurants.
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