Top 10 Best Things to Do in Monterey County
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Top 10 Best Things to Do in Monterey County

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  • 17 Mile Drtop_1
    󰺂6.6
    Del Monte Forest61.9 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Pebble Beach & 17-Mile Drive
    17-Mile Drive around Pebble Beach
    4.5/5
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    The 17-mile toll road is highly recommended. It costs about $12 and includes Bird Rock, a stunning private residence, a golf course, and a sapphire blue coastline. Every time you visit a photo spot, you will be amazed.

  • CA-1top_2
    󰺂6.4
    Monterey County61.3 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoCalifornia State Route 1 has been rated as a must-drive route
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱨜Parking & scenic views available
    󱓊Unique purple beach in the world
    󱨠Saved by 120 users󱨠126 positive reviews
    4.9/5
    生长在海边的果果生长在海边的果果

    The essence section is the section from San Francisco to Los Angeles, and it must be opened from San Francisco to Los Angeles, because the road on the right is facing the sea, this direction is open, and the scenery is beautiful. It is really the most beautiful road. We drove for 3 days, the first day from San Francisco to Monterey, the second day to Pismo Beach, the third day to Los Angeles, all the way to stop, while walking, playing, the sea view is invincible, a lot of flowers that have not been seen in China, really beautiful. The main attractions passing by are Half Moon Bay, Dove Point Lighthouse, Monterey Town, Carmel Town, 17 Mile Bay, Big Sur McVeigh Falls, Bixby River Bridge, Elephant Seal Beach, Pismo Beach, Solvan Danish Town, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica Beach, etc.

  • Monterey Bay Aquariumtop_3
    󰺂5.2
    Monterey59.6 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2025 Americas 50 - Family-friendly Attractions
    Highlights:
    󱓊Family-friendly marine life interaction
    󱓊Unique jellyfish & manta ray exhibit
    󱨠121 positive reviews
    4.7/5
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    First purchase on here and the ticket sounded almost too good to be true. Took my chance on them, and they worked without issue. Got scanned into the aquarium and had a blast with the kiddo. Took a family of 5 for the price of 2 people. Very good deal. Will buy from again.

  • Monterey Bay
    4
    󰺂4.5
    Monterey County75.8 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Family-friendly Attractions in Monterey County
    Highlights:
    󱓊Explore historic cannery district
    󰋄Sea lions & seals frolicking
    4.5/5
    一數一數

    Monterey Bay is the most beautiful bay in central California, and along California Highway 1 from San Francisco to the south of more than 100 kilometers, you can reach the famous marine protected area of California Monterey Bay. The coastline walkway is 30 kilometers long and can see seagulls, sea lions and various seabirds.

  • Old Fisherman's Wharf
    5
    󰺂4.4
    Monterey58 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰋄Colorful boats & vintage shops
    Statue commemorates past prosperity
    4.0/5
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    The old Fisherman's Wharf is like two different worlds from the Fisherman's Wharf in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is very comfortable here. There are many private yachts moored at the pier, and there are also many seagulls flying, which makes people feel particularly comfortable.

What Best Things to Do are there in Monterey County?
These are all Best Things to Do in Monterey County:17 Mile Dr, CA-1, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey Bay, Old Fisherman's Wharf
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Monterey County?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Monterey County include:17 Mile Dr:4.5, CA-1:4.9, Monterey Bay Aquarium:4.7, Monterey Bay:4.5
At what locations in Monterey County can Best Things to Do in Monterey County be found?
The Best Things to Do in Monterey County are mainly located in:17 Mile Dr:Del Monte Forest, CA-1:Monterey County, Monterey Bay Aquarium:Monterey, Monterey Bay:Monterey County, Old Fisherman's Wharf:Monterey
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