- Monterey Bay AquariumMuseums
World-class aquarium with kelp forest, sea otters, and interactive tanks
- Monterey waterfrontWaterfront
Scenic promenade with sea otters, seals, fishing boats, and ocean views
- Carmel-by-the-Sea BeachBeaches
White sand cove with dramatic cliffs, cypress trees, and artistic village
- Carmel VillageHistoric
Bohemian village with galleries, cafes, boutiques, and fairy-tale cottages
- Cannery RowHistoric
Historic sardine canning district now shops and restaurants with ocean access
- Pacific Grove CoastlineNature
Dramatic rocky shoreline with cypress groves and tide pools to explore
- Carmel Mission BasilicaHistoric
Restored Spanish colonial mission with gardens and mountain backdrop views
- Big Sur DriveDay trips
45 min south, iconic cliff-top highway, pullouts and hiking trails scenic
- Point Pinos LighthouseLighthouses
Lighthouse, built 1855.
- Point Sur LighthouseLighthouses
Lighthouse, built 1889.
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