Outdoor Activities
Reconnect with Monterey's wild side. Join a whale watching tour on Monterey Bay. Explore gorgeous beaches, parks, and hiking trails. Tee off on championship golf courses. Bike the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreational Trail. Discover local experiences around every corner.
- Whale watching tours with Adventures by the Sea
- Cruise 17-Mile Drive along the coast to Pebble Beach
- Kayak Monterey Bay from Old Fisherman's Wharf
- Bike the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreational Trail
- Walk the 2.7-mile Monterey Path of History to local landmarks
- Road trip down the coast to Carmel and Big Sur for stunning views
Parks & Hiking Trails
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Point Lobos State Reserve
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Pinnacles National Park
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Jacks Peak County Park
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Toro Park
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Andrew Molera State Park in Big Sur
Monterey Beaches
Discover the beautiful beaches of Monterey. Whether kayaking from McAbee Beach, walking the Del Monte boardwalk or swimming at the State Beach, Monterey is the ultimate beach destination.
- McAbee Beach - This small beach and cove below Cannery Row is a scenic spot kayaking and scuba diving.
- Monterey Municipal Beach - Adjacent to Fisherman's Wharf, this beach is popular for sunbathing, swimming, and kayaking.
- Del Monte Beach - Swim, boogie board, kayak, or relax on this scenic beach. Walk the boardwalk through the dunes and have a picnic on the sand.
- San Carlos Beach - At the west end of Cannery Row, this beach is popular for scuba diving, swimming, body surfing and relaxing on the sand.
- Monterey State Beach - This beautiful state beach on the southern end of Monterey Bay is great for walking, sunbathing, swimming, paragliding, fishing, and sea kayaking.
Golf Courses
The Monterey Peninsula is home to the most beautiful and challenging golf courses on the California coast. From the links at Pebble Beach to the Nicklaus layout at The Club at Pasadera, chase birdies in Monterey.
- The Club at Pasadera: (831) 647-2400
- Monterey Pines Golf Course: (831) 656-2167
- Del Monte Golf Course at Pebble Beach: (800) 877-0597
- Pebble Beach Golf Links: (800) 877-0597
- Laguna Seca Golf Ranch: (831) 373-3701
