Juliette's Guidebook
Best Things to do in Monterey
Old Fisherman’s Wharf is a fun destination with restaurants, souvenir shops, whale-watching & kayaking excursions. Great place to enjoy the sights & sounds of the Bay and explore downtown Monterey.
Fun and lively place to start your exploration of Downtown Monterey
64 locals recommend
Old Fisherman's Wharf
1 Old Fisherman’s WharfFun and lively place to start your exploration of Downtown Monterey
Lively destination with shops & restaurants and nearby Monterey Bay Aquarium. During car week, Cannery Row hosts a variety of car festivals.
49 locals recommend
Cannery Row
Cannery RowLively destination with shops & restaurants and nearby Monterey Bay Aquarium. During car week, Cannery Row hosts a variety of car festivals.
One of the best Aquarium on the West Coast with 45 interactive exhibits. Due to COVID-19, please check the Monterey Bay Aquarium for updates on reopening or hours of operations.
668 locals recommend
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowOne of the best Aquarium on the West Coast with 45 interactive exhibits. Due to COVID-19, please check the Monterey Bay Aquarium for updates on reopening or hours of operations.
Beautiful and quaint town with gourmet eateries, boutique shops, designer stores, and art galleries beckons visitors all over. The Sunset Center host a wide variety of performing arts. Carmel Beach is popular with locals and visitors.
354 locals recommend
Carmel by the sea
San Antonio AvenueBeautiful and quaint town with gourmet eateries, boutique shops, designer stores, and art galleries beckons visitors all over. The Sunset Center host a wide variety of performing arts. Carmel Beach is popular with locals and visitors.
Sightseeing
Nearby Point Lobos State Natural Reserve offers beautiful view of Monterey Bay coastline with dramatic rock formations. There’s easy to moderate hiking available. Seals, sea otters, and whales can sometimes be seen. Definitely a must visit!
309 locals recommend
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
62 CA-1Nearby Point Lobos State Natural Reserve offers beautiful view of Monterey Bay coastline with dramatic rock formations. There’s easy to moderate hiking available. Seals, sea otters, and whales can sometimes be seen. Definitely a must visit!
Pacific Grove is a lovely Coastal city neighboring Monterey with Victorian houses and Point Pinos Lighthouse and the Pacific Grove Natural History Museum. The Monterey Coast trail connects Old Fisherman’s Wharf, Cannery Row, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Lover’s Point and Pacific Grove Marine Gardens Park. The trail is popular with local and visitors and provide breathtaking view of the Coastline. Pacific Grove segment staring from Lovers Point Park to Point Pinos Lighthouse Reservation is especially beautiful. During spring and summer, bright pink carpet of mini ice plant offer stunning view. This is a great destination year round.
53 locals recommend
Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove is a lovely Coastal city neighboring Monterey with Victorian houses and Point Pinos Lighthouse and the Pacific Grove Natural History Museum. The Monterey Coast trail connects Old Fisherman’s Wharf, Cannery Row, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Lover’s Point and Pacific Grove Marine Gardens Park. The trail is popular with local and visitors and provide breathtaking view of the Coastline. Pacific Grove segment staring from Lovers Point Park to Point Pinos Lighthouse Reservation is especially beautiful. During spring and summer, bright pink carpet of mini ice plant offer stunning view. This is a great destination year round.
Activity
This famous, beautiful golf course attracts golfers from all over the world.
61 locals recommend
Pebble Beach Golf Links
1700 17 Mile DrThis famous, beautiful golf course attracts golfers from all over the world.
A local favorite for family with kids. Park may not be open due to Covid at this time.
50 locals recommend
Dennis The Menace Playground
777 Pearl StA local favorite for family with kids. Park may not be open due to Covid at this time.
El Estero Boating
798 Del Monte AveMonterey Bay Whale Watch
84 Fishermans Wharf