If you'd like to add some extra culture to your escape, put Californias First Brick House on your to-do list. Check if guided tours are available or just browse around at your own speed.

If you're staying a while in Downtown Monterey, California's First Brick House is a good place to start your exploring. This museum is one of numerous attractions that'll keep you on the hop here. Monterey Bay Aquarium, Fisherman's Wharf, and Carmel Beach are also waiting to be discovered close by.

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Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour

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

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