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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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    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: 2h 30 min
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    Dolphin / Whale Watching
    Dolphin & Whale Watching
    Monterey
    4.5
    Duration: 3h 30 min
    Point Lobos ©
    State Park
    Point Lobos
    Carmel
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Monterey County

    Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard ©
    Historic Walking Area
    Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard
    Pacific Grove
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Scenic Road Walkway ©
    Hiking Trail
    Scenic Road Walkway
    Carmel
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Carmel River State Beach ©
    Beach
    Carmel River State Beach
    Carmel
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Asilomar State Beach ©
    Beach
    Asilomar State Beach
    Pacific Grove
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Wineries in Monterey County

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    Wine Tour / Tasting
    Wine Tours & Tastings
    Monterey
    4.7
    Duration: 4 hours
    Pierce Ranch Vineyards Tasting Room ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Pierce Ranch Vineyards Tasting Room
    Monterey
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Joullian Vineyards & Winery ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Joullian Vineyards & Winery
    Carmel Valley
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Caraccioli Cellars ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Caraccioli Cellars
    Carmel
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Museums in Monterey County

    Casa Serrano, Historic Adobe ©
    Art Museum
    Casa Serrano, Historic Adobe
    Monterey
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Moto Talbott ©
    Specialty Museum
    Moto Talbott
    Carmel Valley
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Gallery by the Sea Carmel ©
    Art Gallery
    Gallery by the Sea Carmel
    Carmel
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Monterey County Youth Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Monterey County Youth Museum
    Monterey
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Shopping in Monterey County

    Monterey's Tasty Olive Bar ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Monterey's Tasty Olive Bar
    Monterey
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Trio Carmel ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Trio Carmel
    Carmel
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Pacific Grove Certified Farmers' Market ©
    Farmers Market
    Pacific Grove Certified Farmers' Market
    Pacific Grove
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    The Cheese Shop ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    The Cheese Shop
    Carmel
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Golf in Monterey County

    Pebble Beach Golf Links ©
    Golf Course
    Pebble Beach Golf Links
    Pebble Beach
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Carmel Valley Ranch ©
    Golf Course
    Carmel Valley Ranch
    Carmel
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Cypress Point Golf Club ©
    Golf Course
    Cypress Point Golf Club
    Pebble Beach
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Bayonet Black Horse Golf Course ©
    Golf Course
    Bayonet Black Horse Golf Course
    Seaside
    4.2
    Duration: 2h 30 min

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