Things to Do in Monterey, CA

  • Our list of the best things to do in Monterey, California, features the top 195 nearby activities — including 90 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Monterey, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Museums & Galleries, and Sights & Landmarks.
  • The results below include the top 48 things to do within the city of Monterey, CA , followed by 147 popular activities in nearby cities, including Carmel, Salinas, Pacific Grove, Seaside, Watsonville, Marina, Big Sur, Aptos and Marina del Rey
  • Our list of the best things to do in Monterey, California, features the top 195 nearby activities — including 90 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Monterey, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Museums & Galleries, and Sights & Landmarks.
  • The results below include the top 48 things to do within the city of Monterey, CA , followed by 147 popular activities in nearby cities, including Carmel, Salinas, Pacific Grove, Seaside, Watsonville, Marina, Big Sur, Aptos and Marina del Rey
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26.6 Miles
50% 22 votes
Winery/Vineyard 100 Kennedy Dr, Ste 102, Capitola, CA 95010 MoreLess Info
Located between the Bay Area and Monterey, Pelican Ranch Winery specializes in Rhone and Burgundy wine varieties. Wine-tasting tours and scheduled events are open to all guests with members receiving special invitations to select gatherings.
26.7 Miles
95% 158 votes
Movie Theaters 210 Lincoln Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 MoreLess Info
Nickelodeon Theatre shows a wide variety of independent and foreign films and some big-budget Hollywood movies, and they also run midnight showings of classics. Their concessions include organic and GMO-free popcorn and many locally crafted desserts.
26.7 Miles
67% 3 votes
Winery/Vineyard 600 Pleasant Valley Road, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
An Aptos, California winery, the Pleasant Valley Vineyards are a short jaunt from Monterey Bay. Established in 1996, the facility features limited-release varietals, bottled on-site. Selections include Chardonnays, Merlots and Pinot Noirs.
26.7 Miles
97% 121 votes
Movie Theaters 1124 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95067 MoreLess Info
The Del Mar Theatre is a movie theater that offers big-budget Hollywood movies as well as a variety of indie and foreign films. The cinema uses GMO-free popcorn and organic canola oil.
26.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Musicians/DJs 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 MoreLess Info
Santa Cruz County Symphony hosts some of the finest musicians in California. Tickets to their concerts can be purchased individually or as season passes.
26.9 Miles
97% 61 votes
Surfing Lessons Santa Cruz, CA MoreLess Info
There is no better way to learn about mastering the waves than taking lessons with Club Ed Santa Cruz Surf School. Their experienced trainers will have you up on the board in no time through a variety of lesson plans or surf camps.
26.9 Miles
83% 65 votes
Art Museum 705 Front St., Santa Cruz, CA MoreLess Info
A wide range of pieces are contained in the collections of the Museum of Art & History. Native American pottery and even modern beach photographs are on exhibit at the site which frequently holds educational events.
26.9 Miles
26% 87 votes
Movie Theaters 1405 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 MoreLess Info
A nine-screen movie theater, Regal Santa Cruz 9 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers reclining chairs, reserved seating, mobile ticketing and a snack bar with food and drinks.
26.9 Miles
100% 6 votes
Theaters 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
Located on the Cabrillo campus, Cabrillo Stage has been performing Broadway caliber musical productions for over thirty years. From Disney to pop culture musicals, each season provides enjoyable dynamic performances. After performance discussions and seasonal subscriptions are available.
27.0 Miles
100% 5 votes
Winery/Vineyard 108 Don Carlos Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
Open for private tastings by contact and appointment, Salamandre Wine Cellars is a quaint and cozy establishment with a new take on wine. Wines include Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Primitivo, and many more.
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