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 241 reviews
9/10
241 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 303 reviews
9.6/10
303 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 758 reviews
9.6/10
758 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
10.0 out of 10 with 35 reviews
10/10
35 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*
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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
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
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
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
Private & custom tours
See all 26 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*
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Monterey CA 17 Mile Self Guided GPS App Driving Tour
Activity duration is 3 minutes
3m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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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*
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Self Guided Audio Tour Bundle US Pacific Coastline
Activity duration is 7 days
7d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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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
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
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
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
History & culture
See all 25 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
9.6 out of 10 with 13 reviews
9.6/10
13 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 7 reviews
10/10
7 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
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
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
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
Classes & workshops
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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
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 9 reviews
9.4/10
9 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 24 reviews
10/10
24 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
Monterey: Private Surfing Lessons
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
