The Scavenger Hunt for kids (and all family members) at the Monterey Museum of Art is a good way to exercise observation skills and have fun at the same time.
This large park has a diverse range of trails that run along the Big Sur River or out to the coast.
This rocky beach is typical of the beautiful scenery along the Big Sur coastline.
Climb a real, full size 1956 steam engine at Dennis the Menace Playground, designed by Dennis the Menace creator, Hank Ketcham.
The 17 mile drive, CA , is a wonderful and scenicdrive with beautiful views. Seals bask on the beach and pelicans perch on rocky cliffs along this famous drive that passes through many popular spots. However, you should keep in mind that this is a toll road and you will have to pay a fee to drive the 17 mile stretch of Pebble Beach
Now open at 425 Washington Street, located in Downtown Monterey, conveniently by the Monterey Sports Center and Dennis the Menace Park, the Monterey County Youth Museum provides an environment unique to any other in Monterey County. This 8,500 square foot museum is packed with a variety of hands on exhibits, making each visit unique and exciting. It compliments any visit to the Monterey area or makes a good day into a great day for those who are fortunate to visit us on a regular basis
Monterey’s widely acclaimed calendar of events attracts visitors from around the world. Music lovers return annually to the Monterey Jazz Festival in September and the Carmel Bach Festival in July. Every August, car lovers descend on Monterey County for the legendary Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and other events of Monterey Auto Week, while racing fans visit throughout the season for the Monterey Sports Car Championship, Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix and other events at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Golf lovers converge on Pebble Beach for internationally renowned tournaments like February’s AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am and the U.S. Open, and April’s Big Sur International Marathon is just one of many other competitive events that take place throughout the year. Click here to see upcoming events.
Whether you’re looking for the quintessential sandy California surfing beach, stunning cliffs with spectacular views of the ocean, or a picture-perfect rocky shoreline, you’ll find it all along Monterey County’s coast. Dive, surf, sail, kayak or watch wildlife at any of our 13 beaches – or just enjoy the scenery. Find your beach here.
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Attractions & Things To Do
There are so many unique attractions in Monterey that it can be hard to pick just one! Here's an overview of Monterey County’s top attractions. Search Attractions
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