Things to do in Monterey County

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Carmel featuring signage, a city and street scenes

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Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

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History & culture

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

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

Adventure & outdoor

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Monterey: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental

Monterey: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental

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Food, drink & nightlife

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Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour

Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour

Wildlife & nature

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Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Free cancellation available

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Popular day trips from Monterey County

Carmel featuring a house and autumn leaves

Carmel

Fort Ord Dunes State Park showing a beach

Seaside

Monterey Wine Country showing a lighthouse and a park

Soledad

Photo by Vijay Narasimhan

Hollister

King City

King City

Fort Ord Dunes State Park which includes views and a sandy beach

Marina

Pacific Grove

Pacific Grove

17-Mile Drive

Pebble Beach

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