Monterey State Beach
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Tours & day trips
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Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 18 reviews
Free cancellation available
Private & custom tours
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Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Adventure & outdoor
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Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
Activity duration is 4 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Food, drink & nightlife
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Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Activity duration is 1 day
Free cancellation available
Classes & workshops
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Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Popular places to visit

Maritime Museum
Follow the story of this fascinating area from the first inhabitants 6000 years ago, to the days of Cannery Row and beyond.

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.

Fisherman's Wharf
Take a whale tour, admire the ocean views from seafood restaurants and browse the souvenirs for sale in this thriving marina.

Dennis the Menace Playground
Set up a picnic on the tranquil shore of Lake El Estero and let the kids run free in this sandy playground.

Golden State Theatre
Sit back, relax and enjoy the show at Monterey’s legendary movie palace, which has been delighting theatergoers since 1926.

San Carlos Cathedral
Admire ecclesiastical relics on display in the heritage center to learn about this cathedral, which is California’s oldest stone building.
Top Hotel Deals
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The Monterey Hotel
407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey, CA

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA

Stargazer Inn and Suites
1046 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
700 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA

Hotel Pacific
300 Pacific St, Monterey, CA

Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown
850 Abrego St, Monterey, CA

Hotel Abrego
755 Abrego Street, Monterey, CA
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