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Tours & day trips

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Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

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Private & custom tours

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Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

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Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental

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Food, drink & nightlife

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

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Classes & workshops

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Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

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Popular places to visit

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 pebble beaches, or simply savor its seafood restaurants.

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.

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.