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

    Hidden gems in Monterey County

    Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard ©
    Historic Walking Area
    Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard
    Pacific Grove
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Scenic Road Walkway ©
    Hiking Trail
    Scenic Road Walkway
    Carmel
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Pebble Beach Golf Links ©
    Golf Course
    Pebble Beach Golf Links
    Pebble Beach
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Carmel River State Beach ©
    Beach
    Carmel River State Beach
    Carmel
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours

    Museums in Monterey County

    Sunset Cultural Center ©
    Specialty Museum
    Sunset Cultural Center
    Carmel
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Colton Hall Museum ©
    History Museum
    Colton Hall Museum
    Monterey
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Moto Talbott ©
    Specialty Museum
    Moto Talbott
    Carmel Valley
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Casa Serrano, Historic Adobe ©
    Art Museum
    Casa Serrano, Historic Adobe
    Monterey
    5.0
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Kid-friendly things to do in Monterey County

    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
    Lovers Point
    Beach
    Lovers Point
    Pacific Grove
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    China Cove and Gibson Beach
    Beach
    China Cove and Gibson Beach
    Carmel
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours

    Wineries in Monterey County

    Joullian Vineyards & Winery ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Joullian Vineyards & Winery
    Carmel Valley
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Parsonage Winery Tasting Room ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Parsonage Winery Tasting Room
    Carmel Valley
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Pierce Ranch Vineyards Tasting Room ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Pierce Ranch Vineyards Tasting Room
    Monterey
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Cima Collina ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Cima Collina
    Carmel Valley
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Golf in Monterey County

    Cypress Point Golf Club ©
    Golf Course
    Cypress Point Golf Club
    Pebble Beach
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Spyglass Hill Golf Course ©
    Golf Course
    Spyglass Hill Golf Course
    Pebble Beach
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Carmel Valley Ranch ©
    Golf Course
    Carmel Valley Ranch
    Carmel
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Course
    Golf Course
    Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Course
    Pacific Grove
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours

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