Monterey Peninsula Visitor Guide

Build your own Central California outdoor adventure.

The Monterey Peninsula’s breathtaking landscape—coastal bluffs, sandy beaches, nature trails and a forest of pine and cypress trees—is an ideal setting for numerous outdoor activities. As well, the coastal towns of Monterey County provide many unique sightseeing opportunities, from watching playful sea otters to following the Santa Lucia Mountain range on a bike ride along Highway 1.

Things to do in Monterey County	Favorite Outdoor Activities
Big Sur A drive from Carmel down the coast to Big Sur is a must-do. Stop at Point Lobos for a picnic or stroll along the dramatic cliffsides. View Big Sur	Nature Trails & Outdoor Activities Explore the natural beauty of the Del Monte Forest on horseback or on foot with over 26 miles of riding and hiking trails. View Nature Trails & Outdoor Activities
Carmel-by-the-Sea Just outside the south gate of Pebble Beach is the storybook village of Carmel-by-the-Sea, home to white sand beaches and tree-lined streets. View Carmel-by-the-Sea	Pebble Beach Equestrian Center The Equestrian Center offers riding lessons, guided trail rides and boarding for privately owned horses. It also stages several horse shows in the year. View Pebble Beach Equestrian Center
Monterey & Cannery Row The days of Steinbeck’s Cannery Row still echo along the famous waterfront of Monterey’s boat harbor. View Monterey & Cannery Row	The Monterey Bay Aquarium Experience the wonders of the ocean at one of the largest aquariums in North America. Learn about aqua life with over 100 exhibit tanks. View The Monterey Bay Aquarium
Pacific Grove Located next to Monterey, Pacific Grove, first developed in the 1800s, is a historic town with Victorian homes and seaside cottages. View Pacific Grove	Monterey Wine Country The Monterey region has over 200 years of wine growing history. Explore the world-class grape growing region while touring one of the wineries. View Monterey Wine Country