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

Monterey & Carmel, USA
Monterey Bay Kayak Rental Two Hours: Otters, Seals and Sea Lions
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When in Monterey, kayaking on the bay is a must. Most renters describe this activity as the highlight of their visit to the area. There...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (75)
$40
$39

Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
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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 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (923)
$59
$58

Monterey Whale Watching Tour
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Special Offer

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 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (782)
$70
$69

17-Mile Drive Electric Bike Guided Tour
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Special Offer

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 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (450)
$75
$74

Ultimate Monterey Bay, Cannery Row and Pacific Grove GoCar Tour
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Monterey GoCar Tour: See it all from 1 to 3 hours. IF BOOKING MORE THAN ONE CAR MAKE SEPARATE RESERVATIONS. Zip past traffic and dive...

1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
1 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.3 (158)
$99
$98

Carmel-By-The-Sea Electric Bike Guided Tour
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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 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (76)
$75
$74

Monterey 17-Mile Drive Electric Bike Guided Tour
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Special Offer

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 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (79)
$75
$74

Monterey Bay Famous Dog Friendly Electric Bike and Sidecar Tour
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Special Offer

You will coast from our downtown Carmel-By-The-Sea bike shop directly down to Carmel Beach to romp on the beach with your furry friend! Then ride...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (28)
$130
$129

Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour
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Special Offer

Carmel-by-the-Sea's original and only locally owned food tour, rooted in this community since 2012. Discover the village's best-kept culinary secrets on this 3-hour guided walking...

3 hours 15 minutes
3 hours 15 minutes
3 hours 15 minutes
4.9 (410)
$159
$158

2-Hour Monterey and Pacific Grove GoCar Tour
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Likely to Sell Out

Fantastic ocean vistas at every turn. This is one of the best coast drives anywhere! Highlights include Monterey historical buildings, Fisherman's Wharf harbor views, Cannery...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.4 (66)
$169
$168

Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

Are you looking for a way to see Carmel’s famous Comstock Cottages without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable...

30 to 60 minutes
30 to 60 minutes
30 to 60 minutes
3.5 (89)
from
$7.06

4 hour Electric Bike Rental on 17 Mile Drive
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Special Offer

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 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (23)
$56
$55

PCH: Big Sur Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey & Morro Bay
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Special Offer

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 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.2 (93)
$14.99
$13.99

Whale Watching Tour Monterey California
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Special Offer

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 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (527)
$62
$61

Monterey, Big Sur, 17 Mile Dr. 3.5 hrs Private Tour 1 - 12 ppl
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Special Offer

This individual private day trip in a luxury car for you, one to 12 persons. The cost varies based on the number of people. We...

3 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (14)
$128
$127

Sunset Whale Watch Tour in Monterey
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Likely to Sell Out

Monterey Bay is one of the greatest places in the world to find whales and with the added bonus of a sunset viewing in the...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (78)
$75
$74

Monterey State Historic Park and Fisherman’s Wharf: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Special Offer

This self-guided, self-paced audio walking tour explores Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey California. It includes the Portola Plaza & Hotel, Custom House Plaza & Museum, the...

75 to 90 minutes
75 to 90 minutes
75 to 90 minutes
4.8 (4)
$9.99
$8.99

Monterey CA 17 Mile Self Guided GPS App Driving Tour
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Special Offer

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 minutesFree Cancellation
2 to 3 minutesFree Cancellation
2 to 3 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
$12
$11

Off the Beaten Path in Carmel-by-the-Sea: A Self-Guided Tour

This self-guided walking audio tour explores off-the-beaten-path areas of Carmel-by-the-Sea. You will walk through Carmel’s quiet and charming northwest side of town, which is home...

1 hour
1 hour
1 hour
3.7 (10)
from
$7.43

Guided 2-Hour Point Lobos Nature Walk
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Special Offer

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 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (78)
$59
$58

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