Monterey Things To Do, Tours, Tickets & Activities

Experience the majestic world of aquatic flora and fauna in the fascinating human-made setup of Monterey Bay Aquarium. You can enjoy the playful sights of numerous exotic animals which reside deep into the depths of the sea water. Visitors can spend hours admiring the adorable sea otters, graceful and colorful fishes, poisonous yet appealing jellies, and the fascinating sights of swirling sardines. Explore the deep secrets of various habitats including the ocean surface and the spanning open sea, and meet all the amazing and relishing creatures that glorify this amazing ecosystem that is alluring and entertaining in all its forms.

Cannery Row is a beautiful waterfront street in Monterey, California. Tucked with an extensive outlay of booming and prestigious sardine-canning industry, Cannery Row is an epitome of rustic vicinity that is dark but interesting. This place was aligned with countless cannery buildings during the ancient time which has now taken the shape of many elegant restaurants, fascinating galleries, shops, along with the world-acclaimed Monterey Bay Aquarium. In the tasting rooms, visitors can taste the delicious local wines of the city. Take a stroll or rent a paddle-powered surrey to enjoy the trip to Fishermanís Wharf.

California is one of the only places in the whole world where you can grab the fascinating sights of gigantic whales all year round. In other places, whale watchers have to travel long from the shore to enjoy the sights of the whales, but when you are in Monterey Coast, you can see glimpses of these striking creatures offshore many a times. The Monterey Submarine Canyon serves as the perfect habitat for many rare and exotic whale species. Relish yourself with the wide variety of whales which find their abode in the turquoise waters of the Monterey Bay. Here, apart from the whales which migrate seasonally such as humpback whales, visitors can also enjoy the sights of various whales which are visible here throughout the year.

Monterey State Historic Park is a beautiful collection of historic houses and buildings intervowen in the magnificent vicinity of Old Monterey. You can begin your journey of this fascinating area from the Pacific House Museum. Take a stroll along the Monterey Walking Path of History and enjoy the glimpses of the site where Spanish explorers first started their journey in Monterey in 1602. Admire the countryís only existing whalebone sidewalks. Visitors can treat themselves with Californiaís most iconic homes, buildings, structures, and lush green gardens along the way of this fascinating Park. Some of the prominent buildings found inside the park include the Custom House, the Stevenson House, the First Theater, the Larkin House, etc. Be a part of the rich Californian history along with the Spanish, Mexican, and American history which is very well depicted through the various establishments of the park.