Top things to do in Monterey & Carmel in Summer (Updated October 2026)

Monterey & Carmel, USA
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Carmel-By-The-Sea Electric Bike Guided Tour

You will ride from our bike shop in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea and explore cottages throughout Carmel. Passing several local historic sites, you will ride down the …More

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You will ride from our bike shop in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea and explore cottages throughout Carmel. Passing several local historic sites, you will ride down the...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$75
17-Mile Drive Electric Bike Guided Tour

17-Mile Drive offers the ultimate experience to explore the peninsula. You will ride from our bike shop in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. Your guide will take you …More

17-Mile Drive offers the ultimate experience to explore the peninsula. You will ride from our bike shop in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. Your guide will take you...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$75
Monterey 17-Mile Drive Electric Bike Guided Tour

The best way to see the entire peninsula's coast is to begin at Monterey and travel through Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach. Our bike shop …More

The best way to see the entire peninsula's coast is to begin at Monterey and travel through Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach. Our bike shop...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$75
Monterey Whale Watching Tour

We are honored to be the #1 Whale Watching Company in Monterey Bay with a 99% success rate and offer: Two of the largest and …More

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We are honored to be the #1 Whale Watching Company in Monterey Bay with a 99% success rate and offer: Two of the largest and...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$70
Whale Watching Tour Monterey California

The longest running whale watching company on Monterey Bay. We have 3 boats ranging in size from 53’ to 70’. All boats are USCG inspected …More

The longest running whale watching company on Monterey Bay. We have 3 boats ranging in size from 53’ to 70’. All boats are USCG inspected...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$62
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr

Keep an eye out for sea lions, deer, harbor seals, and tide pools along this immersive coastal adventure. Explore the world-famous 17-Mile Drive on an …More

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Keep an eye out for sea lions, deer, harbor seals, and tide pools along this immersive coastal adventure. Explore the world-famous 17-Mile Drive on an...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$59
Guided 2-Hour Point Lobos Nature Walk

This nature walk takes you through serene woodlands, along craggy cliffs and beautiful coves. You may spot otters, seals and sealions, deer and birds. This …More

This nature walk takes you through serene woodlands, along craggy cliffs and beautiful coves. You may spot otters, seals and sealions, deer and birds. This...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$59
4 hour Electric Bike Rental on 17 Mile Drive

Our powerful eBikes will let you climb the steep hills of Pebble Beach and Carmel-by-the-Sea with ease! With over 40 miles of scenic coastline to …More

Our powerful eBikes will let you climb the steep hills of Pebble Beach and Carmel-by-the-Sea with ease! With over 40 miles of scenic coastline to...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$56
Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California

World class private tour, completely controlled by you! Embark on an unforgettable adventure along the stunning Big Sur coastline with our exhilarating driving tour! Feel …More

World class private tour, completely controlled by you! Embark on an unforgettable adventure along the stunning Big Sur coastline with our exhilarating driving tour! Feel...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$35
All Day Unlimited Games in Monterey

Unleash your adventurous side with our Unlimited Games Package! This pass grants you the freedom to explore Monterey's delights while indulging in some truly unique …More

Unleash your adventurous side with our Unlimited Games Package! This pass grants you the freedom to explore Monterey's delights while indulging in some truly unique...

11 hours Free Cancellation
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$24
Magical Monterey Scavenger Hunt

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to …More

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$20
Creative Carmel Scavenger Hunt

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to …More

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$20
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

GuideAlong's Audio Tour takes you on an incredible self-guided journey along this scenic 130 mile stretch of California’s coast. Along the way you'll be guided …More

GuideAlong's Audio Tour takes you on an incredible self-guided journey along this scenic 130 mile stretch of California’s coast. Along the way you'll be guided...

8 to 16 hours Free Cancellation
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Self Guided Driving Audio Tour of 17 Mile Drive Monterey

Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio tour of 17-Mile Drive and explore the Monterey Peninsula’s dramatic coastal views, rugged cliffs, and famous landmarks. See the iconic Lone …More

Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio tour of 17-Mile Drive and explore the Monterey Peninsula’s dramatic coastal views, rugged cliffs, and famous landmarks. See the iconic Lone...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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PCH: Big Sur Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey & Morro Bay

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone can listen together! Experience the iconic Big Sur road trip with a self-guided driving audio tour! …More

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone can listen together! Experience the iconic Big Sur road trip with a self-guided driving audio tour!...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$15
Driving the California Coast: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Experience a spectacular driving tour that follows Highway 1 to Big Sur, often called “the greatest meeting of land and water in the world.” You’ll …More

Experience a spectacular driving tour that follows Highway 1 to Big Sur, often called “the greatest meeting of land and water in the world.” You’ll...

135 to 270 minutes Free Cancellation
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$15
Independent Tour Guide For 17 Mile Drive With GPS Audio Stories

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Explore the famous 17 Mile Drive in Pebble Beach, Monterey with a self-guided audio …More

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Explore the famous 17 Mile Drive in Pebble Beach, Monterey with a self-guided audio...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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Monterey CA 17 Mile Self Guided GPS App Driving Tour

Experience one of the most scenic coastal drives in the world on this self-guided audio tour along California’s iconic 17-Mile Drive. Travel from Monterey to …More

Experience one of the most scenic coastal drives in the world on this self-guided audio tour along California’s iconic 17-Mile Drive. Travel from Monterey to...

2 to 3 minutes Free Cancellation
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$12
Scenic Path Carmel-by-the-Sea: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

This self-guided, self-paced GPS audio walking tour will explore Carmel-by-the-Sea’s spectacular Scenic Road. We will walk along the bluff pathway above Carmel Beach and take …More

This self-guided, self-paced GPS audio walking tour will explore Carmel-by-the-Sea’s spectacular Scenic Road. We will walk along the bluff pathway above Carmel Beach and take...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$12
Santa Maria–Monterey Big Sur Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Drive

Explore California's Big Sur coast on a self-guided smartphone audio drive between Santa Maria and Monterey, in either direction. Follow Highway 1 past Pismo Beach, …More

Explore California's Big Sur coast on a self-guided smartphone audio drive between Santa Maria and Monterey, in either direction. Follow Highway 1 past Pismo Beach,...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
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$12
San Francisco–Monterey Self-Guided Pacific Coast Audio Drive

Turn the Pacific Coast Highway between San Francisco and Monterey into a flexible, self-guided road trip. GPS-triggered stories play automatically through your smartphone as you …More

Turn the Pacific Coast Highway between San Francisco and Monterey into a flexible, self-guided road trip. GPS-triggered stories play automatically through your smartphone as you...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$12
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