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Popular Activities

The most over-used, hyperbolic phrase in the English language has got to be "world class." So we won't use it here, even though we would be more than justified in doing so. Suffice to say that Monterey County is a mecca for all things active. By paddle, pedal, foot or golf cart, you're going to have ample opportunity to move and do. Only here, you'll be the central character in a "come to life" postcard that changes by the hour and refuses to be taken for granted. Where it concerns opportunities to be moved by art, music and food, the offering in Monterey County is staggering, with a festival and events calendar that is unrivaled anywhere on the West Coast.

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Go hiking, kayaking or biking. Take in the thrills of an auto race, golf at a course with breathtaking views of Monterey Bay or pamper yourself with a spa weekend. Stay at a Cannery Row hotel and explore the Monterey Bay Aquarium for two days. With one click, book a trip that includes Monterey's best hotels and top attractions. Select a pre-designed package or mix and match attractions and hotels to create your perfect trip.   

Taste Morgan

204 Crossroads Blvd , Carmel, CA 93923
Phone  (831) 626-3700

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Taste the latest Morgan and Lee Family Farm wines in a relaxed atmosphere while browsing the unique selection of wine oriented merchandise. With more than thirty years experience, Dan Lee and the... more

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Monterey Bay Kayaks @ Monterey Beach

693 Del Monte Ave , Monterey, CA 93940
Phone  (831) 373-5357
Fax  (877) 284-8957

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Kayak and stand-up paddleboard tours, rentals, classes and retail store on Monterey Beach. Paddle with sea otters, seals, sea lions on the Marine Sanctuary more

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Monterey Mirror Maze

751 Cannery Row Suite 109 , Monterey, CA 93940
Phone  (831) 649-6293
Fax  (831) 649-6293

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Get Lost in the Fun! Guaranteed Fun for all ages! The newest entertainment craze, a mind-bending experience, awesome light & sound show. A creatively designed mirror maze. Encounter surprising... more

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CSU Summer Arts

100 Campus Center
University Corporation Suite 211 , Seaside, CA 93955
Phone  (831) 582-3499

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CSU Summer Arts offers intensive workshops each summer in theater, music, dance, visual arts, creative writing, film, animation, and new media. Courses are two weeks long, offer three units of... more

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Monterey Bay Aquarium

886 Cannery Row , Monterey, CA 93940
Phone  (831) 648-4800
Fax  (831) 648-7960

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Since its opening in 1984 on historic Cannery Row, the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s mission has been to inspire conservation of the oceans. Consistently ranked #1 in the United States for its innovative... more

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Tours Monterey Wine Trolley & Ghost Tour of Old Monterey

PO Box 1201 , Monterey, CA 93942
Phone  (831) 624-1700

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WINE TROLLEY - Join us for an unforgettable journey sampling wine in the alluring beauty of Carmel Valley aboard “Hattie the Magnificent Trolley”. We rendezvous at historic Portola Plaza-Downtown... more

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Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa

1 Old Golf Course Road , Monterey, CA 93940
Phone  (831) 372-1234
Fax  (831) 375-3960

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Transcend the ordinary at Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa on Del MOnte Golf Course. Multi-million dollar renovations elevate Monterey's largest luxury conference hotel to a new plateau of... more

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Wild Things

400 River Road , Salinas, CA 93908
Phone  (831) 455-1901
Fax  (831) 455-1902

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A 51-acre ranch centrally located off the Monterey-Salinas Highway. Home to 100+ wild, exotic and domestic birds and animals. Also available for over-nighting and special events. "Wild Things " A. R.... more

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Blazing Saddles Bike Rentals and Tours

750 Cannery Row , Monterey, CA 93940
Phone  (831) 776-9577
Fax  (415) 929-8687

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Blazing Saddles has the perfect bikes and friendly staff to ensure an easy and fun adventure in Monterey Bay! Conveniently located just a block from the bike path at 750 Cannery Row (at the... more

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Monterey Bay Kayaks @ Monterey Beach

693 Del Monte Ave , Monterey, CA 93940
Phone  (831) 373-5357
Fax  (877) 284-8957

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Kayak and stand-up paddleboard tours, rentals, classes and retail store on Monterey Beach. Paddle with sea otters, seals, sea lions on the Marine Sanctuary. more

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17-Mile Drive®

17 Mile Drive , Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Phone  (800) 654-9300

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Widely recognized as one of the most scenic drives in the world, this famous coastal landmark runs from Pacific Grove to Pebble Beach, featuring awe-inspiring vistas and legendary sites perfect for a... more

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A Taste of Monterey- Wine Market and Bistro

700 Cannery Row Suite KK 2nd Floor , Monterey, CA 93940
Phone  (831) 646-5446
Fax  (831) 375-0835

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A Taste of Monterey’s aim is to present, highlight and promote the wines of Monterey County through tasting rooms, education and special events. more

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Accista Spa

One Old Golf Course Road , Monterey, CA 93940
Phone  (831) 657-6734
Fax  (831) 657-6669

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Inspired by the surrounding landscape, history and seasons, Accista’s warm ambiance and treatments capture the essence of its resort-like spa. more

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Adventures by the Sea

299 Cannery Row , Monterey, CA 93940
Phone  (831) 372-1807
Fax  (831) 372-4103

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By land or by sea, discover the beautiful Monterey Peninsula bybicycle, kayak or take a guided tour. Try out stand uppaddle-boarding. more

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Ag Venture Tours

PO Box 2634 , Monterey, CA 93942
Phone  (831) 761-8463
Fax  (831) 761-5461

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Ag Venture Tours & Consulting specializes in wine tasting, sightseeing and agricultural education tours of the Monterey Bay region of California. more

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Alisal Certified Farmers' Market

632 East Alisal Street , Salinas, CA 93906
Phone  (831) 384-6961

Email: everyonesharvest@gmail.com
Website: http://www.everyonesharvest.org