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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0.0 Miles
Explore the city via an adventure combining the fun of a scavenger hunt with the information of a self-guided tour
1.1 Miles
79% 47 votes
Specialty Shops 660 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940 MoreLess Info
In the Ghiradelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop you can peruse and buy various sweet treats, sit out on their patio which overlooks the sea and enjoy a sundae or treat yourself to both.
1.0 Miles
67% 4850 votes
Historic Districts Cannery Row & Wave Streets, Monterey, CA 93940 MoreLess Info
Monterey Bay's Cannery Row is a trendy region full of elegant inns, wine bars, clothing stores, bookshops, artisanal bakeries and other attractions. It is popular with residents and is also a major tourist destination in the Bay area.
0.6 Miles
95% 22 votes
Art Museum 720 Via Mirada, Monterey, CA MoreLess Info
La Mirada is a garden and gallery combined into one. Works of art are paired with floral arrangements to provide a unique experience.
1.0 Miles
85% 13 votes
Theaters 320 Hoffman Ave, Monterey, CA 93940 MoreLess Info
The only independent theater company in Monterey, Paper Wing Theater Company is a popular local theater offering a variety of live performances ranging from Shakespeare's classics to the witty humor of 'Nine-to-Five' and much more.
0.2 Miles
86% 22 votes
Historic Sites 525 Polk Street, Monterey, CA 93940 MoreLess Info
Part of a collection of historic buildings, the Cooper-Molera Adobe offers you the opportunity to explore and learn about the Cooper family who lived there. The museum store also sells replicas of old-fashioned items.
0.2 Miles
75% 51 votes
History Museums 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA MoreLess Info
The Museum Of Monterey houses a collection of artefacts which depict the maritime history of Monterey. With a reasonable entry fee and a friendly staff, this museum is a good place to learn some interesting facts about local history.
0.2 Miles
100% 12 votes
Historic Homes Monterey State Historic Park, Monterey, CA MoreLess Info
Part of a collection of historic buildings, Stevenson House is where Robert Louis Stevenson penned some of his most famous works. Here you can view a collection of memorabilia dedicated to his life.
0.2 Miles
87% 15 votes
History Museums Monterey State Historic Park, Monterey, CA MoreLess Info
Pacific House Museum is a great place to learn about local history. They have organized a timeline which connects the local historical events to those which occurred in the whole country. They also have a collection of Native American artifacts.
1.4 Miles
71% 45 votes
Golf 1300 Sylvan Road, Monterey, CA 93940 MoreLess Info
A part of Pebble Beach Resorts, historic Del Monte Golf Course offers 18 holes of play. Picturesque with challenging holes such as a very long par-5, this course will test even the most experienced golfer.
0.7 Miles
75% 8 votes
225 Cannery Row STE M, Monterey, CA 93940 MoreLess Info
Seven Seas Scuba offers guided scuba diving tours. The provide all of the equipment and training you will need.
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