- 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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Explore the city via an adventure combining the fun of a scavenger hunt with the information of a self-guided tour
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Old Fisherman's Wharf area in Monterey is an area destined for entertainment and relaxation. Some of the things you can do here are whale watching, enjoying live theatre, fishing, sailing, shopping.
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Ventana Vineyards is a small tasting room located just outside Monterey, California. This tasting room is on the list of many wine tours and the tasting fee is 5$.
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Even though Andrew Molera State Park is a relatively undeveloped area of Big Sur, it is still quite popular. Both hiking and beach combing are common activities at the park.
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Coast Guard Pier offers some stunning views of the ocean and a close glimpse of marine life such as sea lions, gulls and otters. It has a beautiful sandy beach with picnic tables and a small restaurant. On weekends, one can also watch scuba divers performing their drills.
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715 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
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As people enter the Monterey Mirror Maze they are told a story about a bank robbery and much make their way through the maze to solve the robbery. At the lazer challenge within Monterey Mirror Maze & Lazer Challenge, visitors must jump over or climb under lazer points of light.
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Chris' Fishing Trips & Whale Watching
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48 Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey, CA 93940
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Chris' Fishing Trips & Whale Watching
is full service guided and Family Friendly company that offers deep sea fishing and whale watching tours year around
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A park that is open all year round and is very reasonably priced, the Jacks Peak County Park is an excellent space for hiking, picnics and simply enjoying the outdoors.
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The Monterey Sports Center hosts over 72,000 square feet of fitness facilities. Their offerings include a pool, workout rooms, fitness classes, and more.
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559 Pacific St. and Jefferson and Madison streets, Monterey, CA
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Located in the heart of Old Monterey, the Monterey Museum of Art, includes eight galleries featuring American and early California paintings, photography, and contemporary art. With an impressive permanent collection, the museum also features world-renowned traveling exhibits and presentations.