California Day Trips

Places to see in Monterey California

Monterey had long been famous for the abundant fishery in Monterey Bay. That changed in the 1950s, when the local fishery business collapsed due to overfishing. Now the area is flush with things to do and places to see.



Attractions - Restaurants - Shopping - Hotels - Camping - Museums
Monterey Aquarium
 
Monterey Harbor

Monterey Bay Aquarium - One of California's most popular attractions and often rated as a top family destination in the U.S., the Monterey Bay Aquarium is good for a half-day of fun.

Hours: Open every day except December 25

 

Fisherman's Wharf -This popular tourist attraction is home to almost a dozen restaurants and souvenir shops, as well as a generous number of walk-up fish stands. Go all the way to the end to enjoy the bay view from the observation deck. Glass-bottom boat tours, whale watching tours and fishing expeditions leave from the wharf.

Wild Bird Center of Monterey
 
Monterey Maritime Museum

Wild Bird Center of Monterey - The Wild Bird Haven of Monterey, CA is your resource for backyard bird watching and feeding.

The Wild Bird Center is a specialty retail shop that offers a complete line of products to help you attract and enjoy wild birds and foster a healthy backyard habitat.

 

Maritime Museum of Monterey - The Maritime Museum of Monterey can trace its origins as far back as 1931, when Amelie Elkinton, then curator of Monterey’s old Mexican-era Custom House, dreamed of a waterfront maritime museum. The Monterey History & Art Association first began its own quest for a waterfront museum in 1966.

Wild Cherry Canyon
Moterey Whale Watching

Monterey Bay Kayaks - Experience the freedom and high performance fun of kayaking, without the burden of an awkward hard shell kayak. New and innovative, Walker Bay's line of Airis Kayaks are the lightest, most compact high-pressure inflatable kayaks in the world. Monterey Bay Kayaks offers a unique experience to outdoors enthusiasts.

   

Moterey Whale Watching - The 100' Princess Monterey and the 75' Pacific Explorerare the largest and most comfortable boats operating in Monterey. Our vessels feature easy step-on boarding, large clean restrooms, heated cabins with large windows for viewing and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating to ensure your comfort no matter what the weather.

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