The Top 10 Monterey & Carmel Tours and Activities 2026

Monterey & Carmel, USA

The Top10Adventures® Top 10 Monterey & Carmel list brings together the best tours, activities, and things to do in the area. Each one has been traveler-tested by people like you and handpicked to deliver the most fun for the best prices in Monterey & Carmel.

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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 (911)
$59
$58

Whale Watching Tour From Monterey
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Embark on a 4-hour whale watching tour. All trips are narrated by a naturalist or marine biologist guide, who will also spend one on one...

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (979)
$75
$74

Monterey Whale Watching Tour
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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 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (766)
$70
$69

Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour
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The El Cat, built right here in Moss Landing, is a fully electric, 32 passenger, Coast Guard-certified vessel. This is a custom 37’ catamaran built...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (464)
$45
$44

Carmel-by-the-Sea 2.5-3 Hour Electric Bike Tour
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From fairy-tale cottages nestled in the trees to millionaire mansions along the beach, the charm and beauty of Carmel-by-the-Sea is unparalleled. While we take in...

150 to 180 minutesFree Cancellation
150 to 180 minutesFree Cancellation
150 to 180 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (125)
$79
$78

Mist, Mayhem, & Murder: Monterey Ghost Tours
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Embark on an unforgettable journey through the eerie streets of Monterey with our captivating walking ghost tour. Led by an experienced local guide and haunted...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.6 (160)
$26
$25

Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland
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The Elkhorn Slough has the largest population of Sea Otters in California, and over 300 species of birds! We’ve been offering guided boat tours of...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (56)
$46
$45

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 (157)
$99
$98

Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey
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Enjoy sailing the Monterey Bay without engine noise. You will be offered a complimentary beverage after your captain hoists the sails and catches the wind...

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (38)
$65
$64

Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
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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 (88)
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