Things to do in Monterey: 1 local trip idea
A ready-made adventure day trip in Monterey, California, with 5 stops in order.
Adventures on land and sea in Monterey
An action-packed day of outdoor adventures on Monterey Bay, spanning coastal biking, ocean kayaking, and great local eats from Cannery Row to the Municipal Wharf.
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First Awakenings
300 David Ave, Monterey, CA 93940, USAFuel up with a huge scramble or crepe; join their Yelp waitlist on your way to beat the morning rush.
★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$25 per person · Directions - 2
Adventures By The Sea
299 Cannery Row Ste A, Monterey, CA 93940, USARent a kayak to paddle alongside sea otters, harbor seals, and kelp forests in Monterey Bay.
★ 4.8 on Google · about 2 hr · ~$45 per person · Directions - 3
Lalla Grill Oceanside
654 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940, USAEnjoy fresh California-style tacos or a flatbread with spectacular floor-to-ceiling ocean views.
★ 4.3 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$30 per person · Directions - 4
Adventures By The Sea
299 Cannery Row Ste A, Monterey, CA 93940, USAPick up a rental hybrid bike and cycle along the scenic coastline all the way to Lovers Point.
★ 4.8 on Google · about 2 hr 30 min · ~$30 per person · Directions - 5
Sandbar & Grill
Municipal Wharf 2, Monterey, CA 93940, USARelax right at water level with local favorites like sand dabs, calamari, or a seafood quesadilla.
★ 4.5 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$40 per person · Directions
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