Top Things to Do & Attractions in Monterey, California

Discover exciting things to do in Monterey, California when you vacation at Comfort Inn Monterey by the Sea. Dramatic ocean scenery, pristine pine forests, and bike trails and hiking trails beckon adventure seekers, artists, and vacationers to California's Central Coast. Monterey Bay area attractions near our hotel include the world famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, Fisherman's Wharf, Pebble Beach and 17-mile Drive, and the Steinbeck Center. You'll also find prestigious golf courses, shopping, wineries, historic California missions and scores of fun things to do in Monterey with kids.

Top Attractions in Monterey Bay

The variety of interesting things to do in Monterey Bay is endless. From guided tours to outdoor recreation to family festivals and historical landmarks, Monterey Bay attractions appeal to all ages and interests. Listed below are some of our favorite Monterey Bay attractions and things to do near Comfort Inn Monterey by the Sea.

Top 5 Monterey Tours

Monterey Bay Movie Tour - http://www.montereymovietours.com/
Wine Trolley Tours - http://www.toursmonterey.com/WTPages/WTTicket.html
Monterey Walking Tours - http://www.walkmonterey.com/
Ghost Tour of Old Monterey - http://www.toursmonterey.com/gpages/ghomey.html
Monterey-Carmel Spanish History Tour - http://montereycarmelspanishhistorytour.rezgo.com/about

Top 5 Things to Do in Monterey

Whale Watching - http://www.montereybaywhalewatch.com/
Sailing - http://www.montereysailing.com/sail.html
Kayaking - http://www.montereykayak.com/
Hiking and horseback riding - http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/parks/jackspeak.html
Biking - http://www.seemonterey.com/tourist-attractions/top-10-bike-rides-monterey-county

Top 5 Monterey Bay Area Events

Pebble Beach Food and Wine Festival - http://www.pebblebeachfoodandwine.com/
Big Sur International Marathon - http://www.bsim.org/
Monterey Jazz Festival - http://www.montereyjazzfestival.org/2011/
Monterey Blues Festival - http://www.montereyblues.com/
Carmel Bach Festival - http://www.bachfestival.org/

Top 5 Monterey Bay Attractions

Cannery Row - http://www.canneryrow.com/
Monterey Bay Aquarium - http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/
Fisherman's Wharf - http://www.montereywharf.com/
Whale watching - http:www.monteryebaywhalewatching.com
Monterey Museum of Art - http://www.montereyart.org/