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Monterey Bay Aquarium
Aquarium
Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools.
4.70 (37.6K reviews)
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Old Fisherman's Wharf
Tourist attraction
Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities.
4.50 (15.7K reviews)
4
Del Monte Beach
Public beach
Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas.
4.60 (2K reviews)
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San Carlos Beach Park
Park
2.87-acre city park offering footpaths, benches, landscaped turf & scenic bay views.
4.60 (1.3K reviews)
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El Estero Park
Park
👍👍 Something Different!! Perfect Family exercise!! You have 3 choices of water paddling boat of either a Yellow Duck, White Swan, and a regular boat. Each boat seats a Maximum of 4 people. The regular boat is alot easier to paddle and manuever compared to the bigger ones. The water is stagnant so I don...
4.70 (1.2K reviews)
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Cannery Row
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Wonderful place to visit and dog friendly. Parking on the street is $5 for 4 hours. Parking meter accepts credit cards. We had our doggies with us. It's a very nice walk with a plaza to rest and to enjoy the bay views and sea life. We had a very nice time strolling with the doggies and visiting sh...
4.60 (697 reviews)
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Coast Guard Pier
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Nice place to watch the seals! They are very cute, enjoying the sun on the rocks and swimming in the water. It’s a fun time listening to them interact while enjoying a gorgeous view.
4.50 (588 reviews)
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Jacks Peak Park
Park
Hiking & horseback trails wind 8+ miles through a Monterey pine forest to a peak with vista views.
4.70 (469 reviews)
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San Carlos Cathedral
Catholic cathedral
1794 colonial church & California's oldest stone building, also called the Royal Presidio Chapel.
4.80 (442 reviews)
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Monterey County Youth Museum
Children's museum
This colorful museum for toddlers & bigger kids features interactive exhibits with a local theme.
4.70 (333 reviews)
13
Del Monte Golf Course
Golf course
1 of the oldest in the West, this scenic golf course offers 18 holes, a restaurant/bar & pro shop.
4.50 (290 reviews)
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Monterey Bay Park
City park
Small lawned oceanfront park with a sand volleyball court allowing dogs on leashes.
4.70 (239 reviews)
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Beartown State Forest
State park
Scenic park with a fishing pond, wildlife viewing, wintertime snow sports & all-year hiking trails.
4.60 (190 reviews)
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Shepherd's Knoll
Scenic spot
😐 As a Scenic Point, this area leaves a lot to be desired. Unless you like sitting on a little bench watching people down the valley mow their lawn. It's pretty for those who don't go down to view nature, but not for those who want to get out and enjoy nature. You have a slightly better View before th...
4.20 (183 reviews)
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McAbee Beach
Tourist attraction
👍👍 McAbee Beach is a nice little beach in Cannery Row that's main purpose is for tourists to be able to take a short walk down the beach without all the hassle of a traditional sized beach. I'm sure it has some historic reason for being there and having it stay the way it was since back in the day, but...
4.60 (182 reviews)
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Via Paraiso Park
Park
👍 Dig this gorgeous treat! Lovely grounds. Trails on the perimeter, tennis courts, lined for pickleball, bathrooms - with baby changing station, several parking stalls, wheelchair accessible - the park is leveled, also has a modern play area, and backstop. Smallish covered picnic bbq section. This has...
4.60 (156 reviews)