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Trip Planner :  USA  /  California  /  Monterey County

Monterey County

4.4
Aquariums · Scenic Drive · Dolphin & Whale Watching
Monterey County is in California. Our United States visit website allows you to schedule your trip to Monterey County, learn about its attractions, and find out about where else to go during your holiday.
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    Top Monterey County tours

    FROM $85 BOOK WITH VIATOR Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive - Full Day Tour from San Francisco
    4.2
    Duration: 11 hours
    Tours from $85 »
    FROM $102 BOOK WITH VIATOR Carmel Small-Group Food and Wine Walking Tour
    4.9
    Duration: 3 hours
    Tours from $102 »
    FROM $105 BOOK WITH VIATOR Day Trip to Monterey and Carmel via California Coast
    4.5
    Duration: 11 hours
    Tours from $105 »

    Places to visit in Monterey County

    MontereyTrip planner BEST FOR: Aquarium, Scenic Drive, Dolphin / Whale Watching CarmelTrip planner BEST FOR: State Park, Beach, Spa Pacific GroveTrip planner BEST FOR: Beach, Historic Walking Area, Park Carmel ValleyTrip planner BEST FOR: Winery / Vineyard, Park, Specialty Museum SoledadTrip planner BEST FOR: Winery / Vineyard, Historic Site, Hiking Trail

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    Popular things to do in Monterey County

    Monterey Bay Aquarium ©
    Aquarium
    Monterey Bay Aquarium
    Monterey
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    17-Mile Drive ©
    Scenic Drive
    17-Mile Drive
    Monterey
    4.1
    Duration: 2 hours
    Point Lobos ©
    State Park
    Point Lobos
    Carmel
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Monterey Bay Food Tours ©
    Beer Tasting / Tour
    Monterey Bay Food Tours
    Monterey
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours

    Hidden gems in Monterey County

    Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard ©
    Historic Walking Area
    Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard
    Pacific Grove
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail ©
    Biking Trail
    Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail
    Monterey
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Pebble Beach Golf Links ©
    Golf Course
    Pebble Beach Golf Links
    Pebble Beach
    4.7
    Duration: 4 hours
    Asilomar State Beach ©
    Beach
    Asilomar State Beach
    Pacific Grove
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in Monterey County

    China Cove and Gibson Beach
    Beach
    China Cove and Gibson Beach
    Carmel
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Del Mar Beach
    Beach
    Del Mar Beach
    Carmel
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Pacific Grove Shoreline Parkway Marine Refuge ©
    Beach
    Pacific Grove Shoreline Parkway Marine Refuge
    Pacific Grove
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Carmel River State Beach ©
    Beach
    Carmel River State Beach
    Carmel
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours

    Wineries in Monterey County

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    Wine Tour / Tasting
    Wine Tours & Tastings
    Monterey
    4.7
    Duration: 4 hours
    Joullian Vineyards & Winery ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Joullian Vineyards & Winery
    Carmel Valley
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Pierce Ranch Vineyards Tasting Room ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Pierce Ranch Vineyards Tasting Room
    Monterey
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Parsonage Winery Tasting Room ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Parsonage Winery Tasting Room
    Carmel Valley
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Museums in Monterey County

    Sunset Cultural Center ©
    Specialty Museum
    Sunset Cultural Center
    Carmel
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Colton Hall Museum ©
    History Museum
    Colton Hall Museum
    Monterey
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Casa Serrano, Historic Adobe ©
    Art Museum
    Casa Serrano, Historic Adobe
    Monterey
    5.0
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Moto Talbott ©
    Specialty Museum
    Moto Talbott
    Carmel Valley
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours

    Golf in Monterey County

    Cypress Point Golf Club ©
    Golf Course
    Cypress Point Golf Club
    Pebble Beach
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    The Links at Spanish Bay ©
    Golf Course
    The Links at Spanish Bay
    Pebble Beach
    4.4
    Duration: 4 hours
    Peter Hay Golf Course
    Golf Course
    Peter Hay Golf Course
    Pebble Beach
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Carmel Valley Ranch ©
    Golf Course
    Carmel Valley Ranch
    Carmel
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours

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