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Monterey County

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Top 10 attractions in Monterey County

CA-1
2026 Americas 50 - Night Attractions

CA-1

6.7
4.8/5
Monterey County · 61.3km from downtown
Free attraction
17 Mile Dr
No. 11 of Fall Viewing Attractions in California

17 Mile Dr

5.8
4.4/5
Del Monte Forest · 1.9km from downtown
Monterey Bay Aquarium
No. 15 of Family-friendly Attractions in California

Monterey Bay Aquarium

5.5
4.5/5
Monterey · 812m from downtown
Pebble Beach

Pebble Beach

5.3
4.7/5
Pebble Beach · 664m from downtown
Free attraction
Big Sur

Big Sur

5
4.5/5
Big Sur · 7m from downtown
Free attraction
Old Fisherman's Wharf

Old Fisherman's Wharf

4.8
3.6/5
Monterey · 1.1km from downtown
Free attraction
Monterey Bay
No. 16 of Family-friendly Attractions in California

Monterey Bay

4.7
4.5/5
Monterey County · 75.8km from downtown
Free attraction
Discovery Whale Watch

Discovery Whale Watch

4.6
4.0/5
Monterey · 1.2km from downtown
Bixby Bridge

Bixby Bridge

4.6
4.0/5
Monterey County · 49.5km from downtown
McWay Falls

McWay Falls

4.3
3.4/5
Monterey County · 33.4km from downtown

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Trip Moments in Monterey County

California Summer travel

California Summer travel

“Embark on a 27-day California journey this April, where natural beauty, cultural charm, and outdoor adventure come together in perfect harmony.”@Jetlag travels · 20 days ago
The Day I Dared to Escape the Freeway Gridlock of Los Angeles 🇺🇸🌴

The Day I Dared to Escape the Freeway Gridlock of Los Angeles 🇺🇸🌴

“Everyone told me I had to brace myself for an overwhelming maze of endless asphalt traffic, aggressive billboard advertising, and crowded, hyper-commercialized tourist strips packed tightly around Hollywood Boulevard, so I prepared myself for an exhausting, over-hyped urban traffic trap.”@EddyG · 1 month ago
🌊🏔️ Big Sur – California’s Most Spectacular Coastal Drive 🏔️🌊

🌊🏔️ Big Sur – California’s Most Spectacular Coastal Drive 🏔️🌊

“Some journeys are about the destination.”@Abir19 · 2 months ago
Highway 1: Jelly Sea and Purple Flower Fields

Highway 1: Jelly Sea and Purple Flower Fields

“Highway 1 3-Day Itinerary Day 1: San Francisco 📍Instagram-famous Magic Forest Half Moon Bay Pigeon Point Lighthouse - Monterey Old Fisherman's Wharf 17-Mile Drive Carmel-by-the-Sea Day 2: Bixby Bridge Hearst Castle Elephant Seal Beach Pismo Beach Day 3: Solvang (Danish Village) Santa Barbara Santa Monica Beach Los Angeles 📸 Attractions] 📍 Instagram-famous Forest Seal Cove Cypress Tree Tunnel/ Fitzgerald Marine Ranger Station & Parking 🏖️ Half Moon Bay: Crescent-shaped beach Poplar Beach/California Coastal Trail Ritz-Carlton Golf Club 📍 Pigeon Point Lighthouse: Filming location for many movies Pigeon Point Viewpoint Parking Lot 🐠 Monterey: Lover's Point Beach Go whale watching?”@BlueWhale Travel · 2 months ago

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Frequently asked questions

What is Monterey County famous for?

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Monterey County is known for its wealth of attractions and things to do. Here are a few highlights: CA-1, 17 Mile Dr, and Monterey Bay Aquarium.

What are the must-try activities in Monterey County?

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Consider BEST of Monterey Peninsula & Carmel-by-the-Sea Small Group Tour, Monterey Peninsula 17-Mile Drive Day Tour | 12-Person Small Group & Carmel, and Highway 1, Bixby Bridge, Stanford & Apple Park Day Tour from San Francisco in Monterey County. Availability and itineraries change, so check the latest details before booking.