Monterey Bay
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Where the Pacific meets Cannery Row — whales, wine & coastal beauty
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4.8 (1,063 reviews)Whale Watching Tour From Monterey
5.0 (888 reviews)Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
4.7 (792 reviews)Monterey Whale Watching Tour
4.7 (528 reviews)Whale Watching Tour
4.9 (446 reviews)Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour
4.9 (424 reviews)17-Mile Drive Electric Bike Guided Tour
4.9 (402 reviews)Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour
4.6 (326 reviews)Monterey Bay Whale Watching
4.8 (242 reviews)3-Hour Whale Watching Tour from Monterey
5.0 (221 reviews)Old Monterey Walking Food Tour
4.8 (188 reviews)Afternoon Whale Watch
4.0 (171 reviews)Ultimate Monterey Bay, Cannery Row and Pacific Grove GoCar Tour
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City GuideThe Perfect Weekend in Monterey: A 2-Day Itinerary
A detailed 2-day weekend itinerary for Monterey, CA — the best restaurants, attractions, neighborhoods, and experiences packed into a perfect 48 hours.
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City GuideMonterey on a Budget: Free and Cheap Things to Do
The best free and budget-friendly activities in Monterey, CA — from free museums and parks to affordable food and entertainment.
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City GuideFirst Time in Monterey? Locals Wish You Knew These 12 Things
Your essential first-timer guide to Monterey — top attractions, local tips, where to eat, and what to skip. Updated for 2026.
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City GuideWe Asked Monterey Locals Where They Actually Eat — Here's What They Said
The best restaurants in Monterey that locals actually eat at — neighborhood picks, hidden gems, and must-try dishes for 2026.
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City GuideMonterey Hidden Gems: Secret Spots the Guidebooks Miss
Secret spots in Monterey that guidebooks miss — the parks, neighborhoods, and local favorites that only residents know. Updated 2026.
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Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
$339/night
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Seascape Beach Resort Monterey
$280.5/night
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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
$233.1/night
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Monterey Marriott
$233.1/night
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Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
$220/night
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InterContinental the Clement Monterey
$207.2/night
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Monterey Tides
$204/night
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Monterey Marriott
$199/night
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About Monterey
Monterey Bay is home to the world-famous aquarium, Cannery Row, 17-Mile Drive, and some of the best whale watching on the planet. Add in wine tasting, coastal hiking, and Big Sur just down the road.
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