Title: Things to Do in Monterey County in 2026 | Expedia.com

# Things to do in Monterey County

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## Visit Monterey County

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[Monterey County Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Monterey-County.dx553248635083903363)

![Many beautiful locations along Route 1 to view the rugged coastline of the Pacific Ocean](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635083903363/ac3c6a3a-6412-43cd-ab16-f5d0c0037fd1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Many beautiful locations along Route 1 to view the rugged coastline of the Pacific Ocean](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635083903363/ac3c6a3a-6412-43cd-ab16-f5d0c0037fd1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![A particularly scenic viewpoint on California Highway 1 just south of Bixby Bridge. Up ahead lays mile upon mile of dramatic coastline along one of the best driving roads in the world.
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![Foggy morning at Big Sur, California.
You can't get down to the beach, but there is an overlook right off the road you can hike down a bit to see the great views!
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![Sunrise on one of the most beautiful coastlines 

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### Most popular activities in Monterey County

### Tours & day trips

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![Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44835729/7af3eabd-bbf0-466a-be19-1b41f7924489.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

3h

9.2/10

27 reviews

Free cancellation available

$62

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/monterey-monterey-bay-dolphin-and-whale-watching-boat-tour.a44835729.activity-details?&rid=553248635083903363&location=Monterey+County&swp=off)

![Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219712/3e19b919-dbfc-42ad-802f-16b28315e44b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour

11h 30m

9/10

234 reviews

Free cancellation available

$139

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/monterey-carmel-pacific-coast-highway-full-day-tour.a219712.activity-details?&rid=553248635083903363&location=Monterey+County&swp=off)

![Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4583863/5b1ebb3c-e5d2-44c8-bdd2-b457f2bd52a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

3h

10/10

44 reviews

Free cancellation available

$75

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/monterey-bay-whale-watching-tour.a4583863.activity-details?&rid=553248635083903363&location=Monterey+County&swp=off)

![Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48223089/194ea493-f85e-4071-9dcd-2aedb9f4336f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

2h 30m

10/10

5 reviews

Free cancellation available

$70

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/monterey-whale-watching-tour-with-a-marine-guide.a48223089.activity-details?&rid=553248635083903363&location=Monterey+County&swp=off)

![Mist, Mayhem, & Murder: Monterey Ghost Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46014363/c46990a6-d1cd-4b74-a701-8480b7f9216c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Mist, Mayhem, & Murder: Monterey Ghost Tours

1h

9.8/10

6 reviews

Free cancellation available

$32

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/mist-mayhem-murder-monterey-ghost-tours.a46014363.activity-details?&rid=553248635083903363&location=Monterey+County&swp=off)

![Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47761192/5ba393f4-c4cf-45d7-9355-10a0229f2e8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo

1d

Free cancellation available

$23

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/monterey-treasure-hunt-the-ride-ticket-power-up-combo.a47761192.activity-details?&rid=553248635083903363&location=Monterey+County&swp=off)

![Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4751405/55972508-9a4b-4ed7-b08f-7f14280d9452.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental

4h

9.6/10

5 reviews

Free cancellation available

$55

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/monterey-and-17-mile-drive-half-day-electric-bike-rental.a4751405.activity-details?&rid=553248635083903363&location=Monterey+County&swp=off)

![Scenic 17-Mile Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/647267/131e6064-fea5-4d22-9d62-941263dc679a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Scenic 17-Mile Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

365d

8.4/10

29 reviews

Free cancellation available

~~$28~~$26

includes taxes & fees

per traveler

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/scenic-17-mile-self-guided-driving-audio-tour.a647267.activity-details?&rid=553248635083903363&location=Monterey+County&swp=off)

![Ultimate Monterey Bay, Cannery Row and Pacific Grove GoCar Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/707705/64dfcaf6-c9e1-4af1-9e4c-dd6341e3c5a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Ultimate Monterey Bay, Cannery Row and Pacific Grove GoCar Tour

3h

8/10

4 reviews

Free cancellation available

$229

includes taxes & fees

per traveler\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/1-hour-monterey-and-cannery-row-gocar-tour.a707705.activity-details?&rid=553248635083903363&location=Monterey+County&swp=off)

![Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46910984/469bc898-7434-4f16-b93e-9811c59952b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California

3h

Free cancellation available

$35

includes taxes & fees

per traveler\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/half-day-private-big-sur-driving-tour-in-california.a46910984.activity-details?&rid=553248635083903363&location=Monterey+County&swp=off)

### Adventure & outdoor

[See all 20 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635083903363&location=Monterey+County&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor)

![Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4751405/55972508-9a4b-4ed7-b08f-7f14280d9452.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental

4h

9.6/10

5 reviews

Free cancellation available

$55

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/monterey-and-17-mile-drive-half-day-electric-bike-rental.a4751405.activity-details?&rid=553248635083903363&location=Monterey+County&swp=off)

![Ultimate Monterey Bay, Cannery Row and Pacific Grove GoCar Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/707705/64dfcaf6-c9e1-4af1-9e4c-dd6341e3c5a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Ultimate Monterey Bay, Cannery Row and Pacific Grove GoCar Tour

3h

8/10

4 reviews

Free cancellation available

$229

includes taxes & fees

per traveler\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/1-hour-monterey-and-cannery-row-gocar-tour.a707705.activity-details?&rid=553248635083903363&location=Monterey+County&swp=off)

![4 hour Big Sur hiking adventure to world class coastal beauty!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46377646/664ea6ee-0132-457d-ba11-f3bcab16c613.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### 4 hour Big Sur hiking adventure to world class coastal beauty!

4h

Free cancellation available

$215

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/guided-full-day-big-sur-hiking-adventure-with-lunch.a46377646.activity-details?&rid=553248635083903363&location=Monterey+County&swp=off)

![Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1385287/ccfaa45d-65fb-459c-b8a7-8b9cf4127440.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr

3h

10/10

18 reviews

Free cancellation available

$79

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/montereys-17-mile-drive-electric-bike-tour-3-hour.a1385287.activity-details?&rid=553248635083903363&location=Monterey+County&swp=off)

![Alpaca Walking Adventure in Scenic Carmel Valley](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51512855/ec8dec5e-0a23-4fba-8cfb-76b4cc2491db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Alpaca Walking Adventure in Scenic Carmel Valley

2h 15m

10/10

1 review

Free cancellation available

~~$85~~$77

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/alpaca-walking-adventure-in-scenic-carmel-valley.a51512855.activity-details?&rid=553248635083903363&location=Monterey+County&swp=off)

![Big Sur: Sightseeing Tour with 4 to 5 Stops](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47862650/878918e2-e931-43f1-b3cd-e46b1d37308c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Big Sur: Sightseeing Tour with 4 to 5 Stops

3h

Free cancellation available

$214

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/big-sur-sightseeing-tour-with-4-to-5-stops.a47862650.activity-details?&rid=553248635083903363&location=Monterey+County&swp=off)

![San Francisco: Monterey & Carmel Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/249498/9a5cd357-a8f9-4322-be68-decf98764d10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### San Francisco: Monterey & Carmel Tour

11h

8.6/10

18 reviews

Free cancellation available

$139

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-francisco-monterey-carmel-tour.a249498.activity-details?&rid=553248635083903363&location=Monterey+County&swp=off)

![Guided 2-Hour Point Lobos Nature Walk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4357753/cec147aa-d50d-46f0-b791-8275e4aaf1e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Guided 2-Hour Point Lobos Nature Walk

2h 30m

Free cancellation available

$54

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/guided-2-hour-point-lobos-nature-walk.a4357753.activity-details?&rid=553248635083903363&location=Monterey+County&swp=off)

![Santa Cruz Guided eBike Ride & Most Fun Bike e-Bike Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47179410/3c8df453-e7b9-4882-8712-68fe12a42649.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Santa Cruz Guided eBike Ride & Most Fun Bike e-Bike Tour

2h

Free cancellation available

$110

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/santa-cruz-guided-ebike-ride-most-fun-bike-e-bike-tour.a47179410.activity-details?&rid=553248635083903363&location=Monterey+County&swp=off)

![Monterey Bay Famous Dog Friendly Electric Bike and Sidecar Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48557092/a63189ae-1151-4130-95ff-81a7a1df8174.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Monterey Bay Famous Dog Friendly Electric Bike and Sidecar Tour

2h

Free cancellation available

$130

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/monterey-bay-famous-dog-friendly-electric-bike-and-sidecar-tour.a48557092.activity-details?&rid=553248635083903363&location=Monterey+County&swp=off)

### History & culture

[See all 18 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635083903363&location=Monterey+County&filter.categories=HistoryCulture)

![Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1220196/4c89313f-e3db-4797-a5eb-f68c641c3ffd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

1h

9/10

2 reviews

~~$8~~$6

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/carmel-by-the-seas-fairytale-houses-a-self-guided-walking-tour.a1220196.activity-details?&rid=553248635083903363&location=Monterey+County&swp=off)

![Monterey: Cannery Row Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48305708/e3580977-4adf-4424-8c9d-1c6d687ec412.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Monterey: Cannery Row Kayak Tour

2h

10/10

2 reviews

Free cancellation available

$65

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/monterey-cannery-row-kayak-tour.a48305708.activity-details?&rid=553248635083903363&location=Monterey+County&swp=off)

![BEST of Monterey Peninsula & Carmel-by-the-Sea Small Group Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4964888/23710ae9-a62a-4ed1-8efe-214b53383206.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### BEST of Monterey Peninsula & Carmel-by-the-Sea Small Group Tour

10h

6/10

2 reviews

Free cancellation available

$118

includes taxes & fees

per traveler

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/carmel-17-mile-drive-monterey-day-tour-from-san-francisco.a4964888.activity-details?&rid=553248635083903363&location=Monterey+County&swp=off)

![Mist, Mayhem & Murder: Monterey Ghost Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48058769/0825e1b3-adb5-4b4d-9ec3-d31dc5963652.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Mist, Mayhem & Murder: Monterey Ghost Tours

1h

Free cancellation available

$24

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/mist-mayhem-murder-monterey-ghost-tours.a48058769.activity-details?&rid=553248635083903363&location=Monterey+County&swp=off)

![Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5256008/aba94f8c-95e7-4ca1-b707-f6a88dc70639.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

16h

Free cancellation available

$20

includes taxes & fees

per traveler\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/self-guided-audio-driving-tour-in-big-sur-pch-highway-1.a5256008.activity-details?&rid=553248635083903363&location=Monterey+County&swp=off)

![Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4305684/58d92636-c9c1-4fd6-b2f8-9a3d05518d32.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea

2h

10/10

2 reviews

Free cancellation available

$40

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/guided-2-hour-walking-tour-in-carmel-by-the-sea.a4305684.activity-details?&rid=553248635083903363&location=Monterey+County&swp=off)

![Old Monterey Walking Food Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48739376/caf08604-ba6d-4854-b9d2-a26482d1acec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Old Monterey Walking Food Tour

3h 30m

$164

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/old-monterey-walking-food-tour.a48739376.activity-details?&rid=553248635083903363&location=Monterey+County&swp=off)

![Big Sur: Sightseeing Tour with 4 to 5 Stops](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47862650/878918e2-e931-43f1-b3cd-e46b1d37308c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Big Sur: Sightseeing Tour with 4 to 5 Stops

3h

Free cancellation available

$214

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/big-sur-sightseeing-tour-with-4-to-5-stops.a47862650.activity-details?&rid=553248635083903363&location=Monterey+County&swp=off)

![Private Paint and Sip Experience in Wine Country](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50131731/892b6346-59f2-4a07-b307-d4da2596d98d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Private Paint and Sip Experience in Wine Country

2h

Free cancellation available

$85

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-paint-and-sip-wine-experience-in-san-miguel.a50131731.activity-details?&rid=553248635083903363&location=Monterey+County&swp=off)

![Carmel Walk Guided Tour Carmel by the Sea](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50972400/ba7ac61c-8710-4fce-a546-ecf314787dd4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Carmel Walk Guided Tour Carmel by the Sea

2h

Free cancellation available

$48

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/carmel-walk-guided-tour-carmel-by-the-sea.a50972400.activity-details?&rid=553248635083903363&location=Monterey+County&swp=off)

### Classes & workshops

[See all 5 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635083903363&location=Monterey+County&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops)

![Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4758083/6f35c3d7-4fcb-467a-9464-1825ae8a7c3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

1h 30m

9/10

2 reviews

Free cancellation available

$95

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/monterey-bay-sunset-catamaran-sailing-cruise.a4758083.activity-details?&rid=553248635083903363&location=Monterey+County&swp=off)

![Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47289277/4d6282e4-9a4c-44bb-8482-5c0538e725a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

1h 15m

10/10

1 review

Free cancellation available

$65

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/monterey-catamaran-sailing-cruise.a47289277.activity-details?&rid=553248635083903363&location=Monterey+County&swp=off)

![Private Paint and Sip Experience in Wine Country](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50131731/892b6346-59f2-4a07-b307-d4da2596d98d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Private Paint and Sip Experience in Wine Country

2h

Free cancellation available

$85

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-paint-and-sip-wine-experience-in-san-miguel.a50131731.activity-details?&rid=553248635083903363&location=Monterey+County&swp=off)

![Macaron making with a Master Chef - Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3531677/70888e51-8f39-4506-a46c-7c795f9c26bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Macaron making with a Master Chef - Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

1h 30m

10/10

1 review

Free cancellation available

$119

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/macaron-making-with-a-master-chef-carmel-by-the-sea-ca.a3531677.activity-details?&rid=553248635083903363&location=Monterey+County&swp=off)

![Thai Cooking Class in Monterey](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45672579/16bfaaa8-e814-48b1-93e4-12f791ba2db3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Thai Cooking Class in Monterey

1h 30m

10/10

1 review

$123

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/thai-cooking-class-in-monterey.a45672579.activity-details?&rid=553248635083903363&location=Monterey+County&swp=off)

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## What to do in Monterey County

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## Popular day trips from Monterey County

![Carmel featuring a house and autumn leaves](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6026/91cfd29b-703c-4691-8688-562036fc578a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Carmel

![View of Monterey Bay in California, from a nearby hilltop, including cities of Monterey and Seaside. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6524/828b5353-9e5c-432a-873d-175bc80921e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Seaside

![Pinnacles National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6937/2f0448b5-ae45-4977-b0a7-a49b0d3c6246.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Soledad

![Looking Down on San Benito County Historical Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7704/19fd406c-de1c-489f-9549-24d0e47bd887.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Hollister

![Farm workers work these fields from dawn to dusk. I have tremendous respect for them because it’s a difficult job. #culture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8283/28d1d867-0a1b-4af9-b6bb-6c0759d86afa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### King City

![Fort Ord Dunes State Park which includes views and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151264/0760313b-85a0-4091-b90d-7694383283ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Marina

![Pacific Grove](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9044/2907f812-cff9-443c-8201-a835adaa0326.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Pacific Grove

![The Lone Cypress, seen from the 17 Mile Drive, in Pebble Beach, California.; Shutterstock ID 438920428](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9303/b6d002a6-f696-4ced-9ee5-c297ecacd79b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Pebble Beach

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