Coast Guard Pier
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Tours & day trips
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Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
History & culture
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Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Adventure & outdoor
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Monterey: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
Food, drink & nightlife
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Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour
Water activities
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Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Popular places to visit
San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater
Explore the great outdoors at San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater, a lovely green space in Monterey. Amble around the area's seaside or visit its shops.
Cannery Row
Luxury, leisure and nature come together at this historic sardine-canning district, which is one of Monterey’s most acclaimed recreational areas.
Fisherman's Wharf
Take a whale tour, admire the ocean views from seafood restaurants and browse the souvenirs for sale in this thriving marina.
Monterey State Historic Park
Find out about California’s Spanish, Mexican and American past with a tour of this park’s restored historical houses and museums.
McAbee Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at McAbee Beach during your trip to Monterey?
Maritime Museum
Follow the story of this fascinating area from the first inhabitants 6000 years ago, to the days of Cannery Row and beyond.
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