Monterey

1. Monterey Bay Aquarium

9.2
886 Cannery Row (at David Ave.), Monterey, CA
Aquarium · Cannery Row · 420 tips and reviews

Theo H.Theo Hollerbach: Try the Ham and Cheese Quiche - Actually we are eating thus quiche because it came from Parisian bakery fluffy perfect cheese and the crust so flaky wow

Monterey State Beach is one of Monterey.

2. Monterey State Beach

8.8
Monterey State Beach, Monterey, CA
Beach · 8 tips and reviews

Laura H.Laura Hernandez: Awesome place to go for a light stroll or a nice bike ride! I recommend the sunsets... AMAZING!

3. Monterey Bay

9.2
Monterey, CA
Bay · 22 tips and reviews

Ruth C.Ruth Cheesley: Beautiful place to spend the day, the coastal trail is great if you hire a bike, pretty flat and very scenic. Shops on the wharf are pretty pricey and full of touristy tat!

San Carlos Beach Park is one of Monterey.

4. San Carlos Beach Park

8.6
Cannery Row & Reeside Ave, Monterey, CA
Park · Cannery Row · 6 tips and reviews

5. Pacific Grove Recreation Trail

9.4
Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA
Hiking Trail · 11 tips and reviews

Julia L.Julia Lovern: Really the most beautiful walk on the coast. Lots of opportunities to view the harbor seals.

Downtown Monterey is one of Monterey.

6. Downtown Monterey

8.1
Monterey, CA
Plaza · 7 tips and reviews

Jon S.Jon Sanchez: Relax. Eat fish!

7. Pebble Beach Golf Links

9.2
2700 17 Mile Dr, Pebble Beach, CA
Golf Course · 32 tips and reviews

NicolasNicolas: To play at Pebble Beach Golf Club you have to stay at an Inn in the resort. It's worth every penny...

8. 17 Mile Drive

9.2
17 Mile Dr, Pebble Beach, CA
Scenic Lookout · 106 tips and reviews

Sunil K.Sunil Koundinya: 21 spots to look out. Awesome view. Must visit on a clear day, as the color of the water is awesome. Awesome place for photography

9. The Open Sea

9.1
Monterey Bay Aquarium (866 Cannery Row), Monterey, CA
Aquarium · Cannery Row · 12 tips and reviews

Andy H.Andy Halvorsen: Try the Braised Short Ribs Pappardelle - The perfect amount of beef and pasta

Del Monte Beach is one of Monterey.

10. Del Monte Beach

8.9
Monterey, CA
Beach · 14 tips and reviews

11. The Lone Cypress

9.1
17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, CA
Tree · 29 tips and reviews

Rebecca C.Rebecca Crotts: Rent a bike and ride from Monterey and onto the 17-mile drive. Break for a snack and awesome view at the Lone Cypress.

12. Lovers Point Park & Beach

9.3
Ocean View Blvd (at 17th St), Pacific Grove, CA
Park · 55 tips and reviews

Vanessa S.Vanessa S.: Very beautiful and relaxing park next to the Monterey Beach! Recommend! ❤️

Mission San Carlos Borromeo del Rio Carmelo is one of Monterey.

13. Mission San Carlos Borromeo del Rio Carmelo

8.8
3080 Rio Rd (at Lasuen Dr), Carmel, CA
Church · 23 tips and reviews

Brian I.Brian Ibarra: Definitely worth coming here a must and close to the beach

Point Lobos State Reserve is one of Monterey.

14. Point Lobos State Reserve

9.5
27830 Highway 1, Carmel, CA
State or Provincial Park · 89 tips and reviews

Christine W.Christine Wu: Incredibly gorgeous views of the coast, with ample wildlife to spot! The hike is easy and flat, but not very shaded so bring sunscreen and a hat during summer days.

15. The Links at Spanish Bay

8.5
2700 17-Mile Drive, Monterey, CA
Golf Course · 7 tips and reviews

Patrick K.Patrick Koenig: Beach target golf at it's finest. A great challenge with a lot of amazing holes. Finding the fairway is of big importance.

16. Point Joe

8.9
17 Mile Dr, Seaside, CA
Scenic Lookout · 5 tips and reviews

TT: Go one more lookout point down, bring a picnic from patisserie brasserie, get some chz and wine from the Cheese Shop next door and live the GOOD lyfe

17. Sea Otter Exhibit

9.0
Monterey Bay Aquarium (886 Cannery Row), Monterey, CA
Aquarium · Cannery Row · 5 tips and reviews

Kaitlin L.Kaitlin Lee: be sure to visit both upstairs and down - got a cute video of them playing under water. please be sure to move to the side once you are done - so others may look

18. San Carlos Beach

9.0
Cannery Row & Reeside Ave, Monterey, CA
Beach · Cannery Row · 7 tips and reviews

Sonya F.Sonya Forman: This is a good place to spot sea otters!

Spanish Bay is one of Monterey.

19. Spanish Bay

9.5
Pebble Beach, CA
Beach · 8 tips and reviews

Caroline D.Caroline Deng: This place is perfect, especially with its picnic area and scenic views. This beach in particular is known for its stacked rocks. Weekends can be crowded.

Asilomar State Beach is one of Monterey.

20. Asilomar State Beach

9.4
Sunset Drive, Pacific Grove, CA
State or Provincial Park · 29 tips and reviews

Hannabeth L.Hannabeth Lagerlof: The tide pools are super fun to explore! We saw green anemones, purple shore crabs and hermit crabs!

21. Asilomar State Marine Reserve

9.3
Pacific Grove, CA
Beach · 5 tips and reviews

Stephen C.Stephen Campbell: This is a great place to surf, fish, explore tide pools or just watch the ocean and wildlife. Always worth the trip.

22. The Restless Sea

9.0
17 Mile Dr, Seaside, CA
Beach · 3 tips and reviews

cecilia (ceci) s.cecilia (ceci) samaja: This is where your true spirit is awakened nature the true gift to mankind

23. Carmel Beach City Park

9.5
Ocean Ave & Scenic Rd, Carmel, CA
Beach · 121 tips and reviews

Ted L.Ted Laszuk: Soft sand and a wide space for most of the beach from edge to shoreline. Also surrounded by super quaint neighbors. Come visit!

24. Poppy Hills Golf Course

8.8
3200 Lopez Rd, Pebble Beach, CA
Golf Course · 8 tips and reviews

Shane T.Shane Tobin: If you have a Northern California Golf Card, there are times when you can get on Poppy Hills for special rate.

Pescadero Point is one of Monterey.

25. Pescadero Point

9.1
17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, CA
Scenic Lookout · 4 tips and reviews

Majed A.Majed Alashari: Amazing view over the ocean

26. Carmel River State Beach

9.1
Ocean Ave, Carmel, CA
Beach · 35 tips and reviews

Rudy C.Rudy Carrasco: Very nice beach! Hidden little gem.

27. Moss Landing State Beach

8.1
Jetty Rd (at Hwy 1), Moss Landing, CA
Beach · 14 tips and reviews

Nancilou B.Nancilou Biscotti: some interesting antique stores

28. Pajaro Dunes

8.9
2661 Beach Rd, Watsonville, CA
Beach · 7 tips and reviews

Pamela E.Pamela Easton REALTOR®: Touches my soul to be here. Showing property and all so unique. The air, the surf and the quiet. Love how Pajaro Dunes is focused on maintenance, naturalist enviro and security for all owners.

29. Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

8.5
1700 Elkhorn Rd, Moss Landing, CA
Nature Preserve · 11 tips and reviews

Mary D.Mary Davis: The hiking trails are great. Bring binoculars so you can see all the different birds and wildlife.