Monterey
The jewel of California's Central Coast provides a veritable feast for the outdoor adventure enthusiast: from mountain biking to whale watching, trail running to staggering sunsets, Monterey County has it all *and* some of the best food and wine anywhere in the world.
Top Adventures in Monterey
Sail on Monterey Bay
Few places along the California coast are perfectly suited for a day of sailing. While San Diego, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, Long Beach, San Francisco, and Catalina Island offer sailing adventures, none of them offer wide open Pacific waters wit...
Scuba Dive Breakwater Cove
Located near Cannery Row, San Carlos Beach is home to Breakwater Cove. This is a great place for beginner scuba divers to practice their diving, get open water certified, and do their first ocean dives.
San Carlos Beach is home to a large colon...
Relax at Lover's Point Beach
4.8
Getting there: Drive to the bottom of Ocean View Boulevard in Pacific Grove, California. You will reach a small parking lot. Unfortunately, the parking here is limited. On the bright side, this means the crowds never get too big! The ocean has ope...
Explore Lovers Point
5.0
LOVERS POINT PARK AND BEACH:According to local legend, this park was originally called "Lovers of Jesus Point," back in the era when Pacific Grove was a Methodist retreat camp. Since the late 1800s, the beach at Lovers Point in Pacific Grove has b...
Paddle Lover's Point
Lover's Point is great place to SUP or kayak. There are tons of jellyfish in the water (so be careful). This beach is also popular for scuba diving and snorkeling. There are rocks surround a small sandy beach and a place to rent kayaks and sups on...
Bikepack Highway 1: Monterey to San Luis Obispo
130 mi
/ 9000 ft gain
Please be aware that this is NOT a route for beginning cyclist. It is a very hilly route and you will be sharing the road with cars for the entire route, the shoulder is sometimes very slim. This should not scare you from doing the trip, just be a...
Visit the Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
1 mi
Thousands of monarchs can be found here October through February. It's a small park with a path through the center. Park near the Monarch Grove hotel at the sign that says "Caution: Butterflies present", and cross the street to walk down the short...
Play Volleyball at Asilomar Conference Grounds
Asilomar translates to “refuge by the sea,” a phrase that accurately depicts the Asilomar Conference Grounds. The area started as a YWCA women’s empowerment camp in 1913 and
has since transitioned into a well-preserved state beach. It is located i...
Monterey camping, hotels, and more
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Artists Escape | Custom Home By Local Carmel Artist
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From $332/night
Pacific Grove, California
Asilomar Hotel and Conference Grounds
RoomsIn keeping with its rest and reflection traditions, the guest rooms at Asilomar are simple and beautiful—and most importantly free o...
From $176/night
Del Monte Forest, California
Posh Home With Lush Courtyard & Outdoor Fireplace
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From $676/night
Del Monte Forest, California
Palatial All Suite Pebble Beach Ocean View Estate
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From $481/night
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
New Listing! Ocean View Getaway W/ Beach Access
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From $1,152/night
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Ocean View Gem With Patio & Grill Walk To Beach
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From $461/night
