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    Monterey Bay: Tours & Tickets

    2,735 Reviews
    #3 of 81 things to do in Monterey
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    Closed Now: 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
    Monterey, CA
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    Monterey Bay Tours and Tickets
    1-Hour Monterey and Cannery Row Sea Car Tour
    28 Reviews
    from US$65.25
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    Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive - Full Day...
    1,336 Reviews
    from US$75.00
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    Monterey & Carmel Explorer with optional...
    31 Reviews
    from US$94.00
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    Wildlife Encounter on Monterey Bay
    2 Reviews
    from US$150.00
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    Whale Watching Tour
    3 Reviews
    from US$41.00
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    California Coast Tour - 2 Days from San...
    from US$398.00
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    Private Full-Day Tour of Monterey with Carmel...
    2 Reviews
    from US$850.00
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    10 Hour Monterey & Carmel Private Tour in a...
    from US$899.00
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    California Coast: San Francisco to Los...
    from US$379.00
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    Private Tour to Monterey, 17-Mile Drive...
    from US$795.00
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    Two-day Los Angeles & San Francisco Private...
    1 Review
    from US$1,999.00
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    California Coast Tour - 2 Days from Los...
    from US$398.00
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Will surely be the name of a MacOSX system someday

    Monterey Bay houses one of the most interesting marine ecosystems in the US. We scuba dove it and had a wondrous time. For non-divers, the beaches and walks and views are spectacular.

    Date of experience: October 2019
    Thank scdaub
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Fresh

    We walked and drove around the bay area. It always feels and smells so fresh.Great scenery and always be on the look out for the whales.

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank Martin5192
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Walk along Cannery Row and Drive along Ocean View Blvd

    The views of the bay are everywhere. Explore on foot the coastal paths along the northern section of Cannery Row and then drive up Ocean View Blvd, stopping often for views and some more walking. For the sunset, continue along Ocean View until it becomes...More

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank F1568CHgeorgec
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Beautiful town

    Must do!! Fun town. Great restaurant choices. Lots of activities for all ages. Close to Carmel and Big Sur. Fun to drive down coast.

    Date of experience: October 2019
    Thank ephjsh
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Beautiful

    Monterey bay is beautiful. There are actually sea otters and kelp visible in the bay. The water is cold and appear to be clean.

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank TooOldtoRun
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Scenic views

    Monterey Bay is must see. From one part if the bay see the ocean with small boats sailing and the other part where you see lots of small Boats fill the harbour. The historical Customs House is close to the harbour to visit. Plenty of...More

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank 465RobertH465
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    A must visit

    The shoreline drive and paths along the bay are great. They are well maintained and offer fantastic views of the bay.

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank Doug K
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Gorgeous

    Monterey Bay is a lovely place to go. The beaches are beautiful and the people are very nice. There is a lot to do in the area. I love it there!

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank KML2015
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Sight seeing

    A beautiful day in paradise. Monterey Bay is just gorgeous. We went to Fishermans Whatf and had breakfast at Lulus. Highly recommend! My husband had squid steak and loved it. The food was all great!

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank 583cathyd
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Average, not really worth a detour

    We had heard of Monterey and that it's a nice coastal town. I am European so I guess I am somewhat spoilt when I hear "nice coastal town". I had a completely different image in mind. They have a restaurant pier (fishermans wharf) with seafood...More

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank 877annemiea
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    January 13, 2019|
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    Response from Mike K | Reviewed this property |
    There is an Enterprise and they’ll pick you up Because of congestion and parking issues in both Monterrey and Carmel I’d consider a tour or a bike or a cart
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    January 9, 2019|
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    Response from miggy67 | Reviewed this property |
    I've been to the central California coast in late summer and mid fall. I'm not 100% certain but I don't think there are drastic temperature changes throughout the year. I do recommend dressing in layers as the temps change... More
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    January 7, 2018|
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    Response from harikn | Reviewed this property |
    Should be moderate , with some chance of showers . Avoid noon hours outside.
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