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May
24
2013

California Roots Music & Arts Festival
May. 24-May. 26
The 4th annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival is a three-day event packed…more
May
25
2013

2nd Annual Great Monterey Clam Chowder & Calamari Festival
May. 25-May. 27
This Memorial Day Weekend, May 25th, 26th and 27th, the Custom House Plaza at Old…more
Jun
2
2013

Cannery Row Block Party
Jun. 2
This annual event is a crowd-pleaser includes continuous live music, live animals,…more
Jun
7
2013

Monterey Wine Festival
Jun. 7-Jun. 8
With hundreds of wines offered for tasting, wine lovers will lfind an embarrassment…more
Jun
8
2013

Carmel Valley Art & Wine Celebration
Jun. 8
The Art & Wine Celebration will showcase over 60 artists, local wines and…more
Jun
15
2013

Monterey Beer Festival
Jun. 15
Come join us for the greatest assortment of beer ever assembled on the Central…more
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Monterey Highlights
Hiking
There's no better way to enjoy the beautiful scenery in Monterey, Big Sur, Carmel or anywhere else ... more
Biking
With miles upon miles of bike lanes, waterfront trails and off-road tracks, you can go exactly where ... more
Kayaking
A kayaking trip can give stories that last for years to come. Whether it's seeing wildlife up close ... more
Golfing
From the world-famous Pebble Beach Golf Links to one of the oldest golf courses, Monterey County ... more
Whale Watching
California is one of the only places in the world where visitors can see whales year-round, and ... more
Hang Gliding
Marina State Beach has steady winds that make it a popular place for surfing, kite flying and hang ... more
Animals & Wildlife
Scenic Monterey County is one of the richest ecological regions along California's central coast, as ... more
Pinnacles Natl. Monument
Pinnacles National Monument is a popular spot for outdoor activities ranging from hiking to ... more
Horseback Riding
Numerous equestrian trails meander through diverse landscapes, from rugged mountain terrain to sandy ... more
Hiking
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Enjoy the Wonders of the Wharf VIP Card
Old Fisherman's Wharf Association
The “Enjoy the Wonders of the Wharf VIP Card and Special Offers Campaign…
May 14, 2013
- Jul 1, 2013

Surf and Turf Package
Tradewinds Carmel
Enjoy two relaxing nights in a Deluxe King or Queen/Queen room. Spend the Day…
Aug 31, 2012
- Aug 31, 2013

Monterey Movie Tours Special OFFER
Monterey Movie Tours
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Hiking at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

Hiking at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

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Enjoying the Outdoors in Monterey County

So many choices. So little time. Monterey County is a premier destination for those who love the outdoors. Biking, hiking, walking, boating, hang gliding and animal watching are just a few of the activities that lure visitors to Monterey and make residents thankful they live here. Whether you want to watch the whales or climb a mountain, walk the Recreation Trail or dive the depths, there is no more spectacular place to enjoy the outdoors than Monterey County.


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Experience the outdoor adventure of Monterey County with a vacation package that will wrap up all your favorite attractions and activities. The Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau, your trusted source for travel booking and outdoor adventure activities, has made it easy and convenient. Click here to book your vacation.

 

 

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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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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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Camp SEA Lab

100 Campus Center Building 42 , Seaside, CA 93933
Phone  (831) 582-3681
Fax  (831) 582-3691
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Hey Kids, dive into the summer with Camp SEA Lab! Spend your summer getting in, out and around the water along Monterey Bay. You can join Camp SEA Lab for a week of hands-on experiential... more
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Carrera Sailing

Monterey Municipal Commercial Wharf 2
Figueroa Street
A Tier Extension , Monterey, CA 93940
Phone  (831) 375-0648
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Sail Monterey Bay with Carrera Sailing on the newest, largest charter sailboats in Monterey!  We provide intimate, small group sailing, where you can participate or sit back, relax and let us sail you... more
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Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching

48 Fisherman's Wharf #1 , Monterey, CA 93940
Phone  (831) 375-5951
Fax  (831) 645-9895
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Deep Sea Fishing & Whale Watching tours year around in the third largest deep submarine canyon in the world.  more
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Kayak Connection

2370 Highway 1 , Moss Landing, CA 95039
Phone  (831) 724-5692
Fax  (831) 761-2379
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Kayak Connection offers sea kayaking rental, instruction and tours in Santa Cruz, Moss Landing, Monterey Bay and worldwide. more
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Land Rover Experience Driving School

Quail Lodge
8205 Valley Greens Drive , Carmel Valley, CA 93923
Phone  (831) 620-8854

Email: quail@landroverschool.com
Website: http://www.landroverusa.com/drivingschools

Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca

1021 Monterey-Salinas Hwy. , Salinas, CA 93908
Phone  (831) 242-8201
Fax  (831) 373-0533
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Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is an 11-turn, 2.238-mile road course best known for The Corkscrew, a one-of-a-kind turn in motorsports, with an elevation change equivalent to 5 ½ stories. ... more
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Monterey Bay Equestrian Center

19805 Pesante Road , Salinas, CA 93907
Phone  (831) 663-5712
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Monterey Bay Equestrian Center has been serving the Monterey Peninsula since 1981. Although located north of Salinas, we provide services for the entire central coast and our services... more
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Monterey Bay Kayaks @ Elkhorn Slough

2390 Hwy. 1 , Moss Landing, CA 95039
Phone  (831) 373-5357
Fax  (877) 284-8957
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We offer daily kayak and stand-up paddleboard tours, rentals, classes and a unique retail store at Moss Landing's North Harbor. Paddle Elkhorn Slough, an amazing, protected tidal estuary teeming with... more
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Monterey Bay Racquet Club

1 Old Golf Course Road , Monterey, CA 93940
Phone  (831) 657-6695

Website: http://www.montereybayracquetclub.com

Monterey Bay Sailing

78 Old Fisherman's Wharf #1 , Monterey, CA 93940
Phone  (831) 372-7245
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Sailing organization whose mission is to offer residents of the Monterey Peninsula communities and visitors an affordable opportunity to sail the central coast. more
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Monterey Bay Whale Watch

84 Fisherman's Wharf , Monterey, CA 93940
Phone  (831) 375-4658

Email: whaletrips@gowhales.com
Website: http://www.gowhales.com

Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District

60 Garden Court
Suite 325 , Monterey, CA 93940
Phone  (831) 372-3196
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The Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District was formed by voters of the Monterey Peninsula in 1972 to aquire lands for the express purpose of preserving open space and providing recreational... more
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Moss Landing Harbor District

7881 Sandholdt Road , Moss Landing, CA 95039
Phone  (831) 633-2461
Fax  (831) 633-1201
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The Harbor features a fuel dock, boatyard, sailmaker, fish buyers, tenant showers & laundry, new 4-lane launch ramp, parking, visitors' dock & public wharf.  WiFi, RV park, sportfishing charters,... more
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