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Monterey & Carmel Beach Vacations
Cypress, sea otters and 17-Mile Drive.
Cannery Row and the aquarium, Carmel's white-sand beach and fairy-tale cottages, and the 17-Mile Drive between them.
Overview
Why Monterey & Carmel.
Monterey has the world-class aquarium, kayaking with sea otters and Cannery Row; Carmel-by-the-Sea has a perfect white beach, storybook cottages and a serious food scene. The 17-Mile Drive links them past Pebble Beach and the Lone Cypress. Bring a jacket; this coast is cool and foggy in summer and glorious in fall.
Highlights
What Monterey & Carmel does best.
01Couples
02Golf
03Wildlife
04Scenic drive
When to go
Best: April – October
Shoulder seasons often mean better value and fewer people. Tell us your dates and we'll be honest about what to expect.
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Things to do
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Snorkel or dive trip
Boat trip to the reef with gear and a guide.
Fishing charter
Inshore or offshore, half or full day, from the nearest marina.
Sunset cruise
Catamaran or private boat, drinks included, the whole group aboard.
Round of golf
A tee time at the best course within a short drive.
Spa afternoon
Massages or a thermal circuit, booked so nobody has to think about it.
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