Monterey Bay Aquarium Pebble Beach Golf Spanish Bay Golf 17-Mile Drive Cannery Row

Things to Do Around Monterey

From the Monterey Bay Aquarium to Laguna Seca Raceway, from Cannery Row to Pebble Beach golf, you’ll find there’s so much to see, do, and experience in Monterey, California!

 

Monterey Bay Aquarium. At the Monterey Bay Aquarium, visitors can watch a great white shark in captivity, a rare occurrence. They can also watch otters from all over the globe, see a wave crash overhead, and learn more about our planet’s oceans. Visit http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/

Asilomar State Beach. Located within walking distance of the Sunset Inn, Asilomar Beach is open to walkers, dogs on leash, and cyclists. Visitors will find a combination of rocky outcroppings and sandy beach. Nearby, Sunset Inn offers travelers romantic, boutique accommodations with superior amenities like in-room fireplaces, spa tubs, and complimentary breakfast. For more information on Asilomar State Beach, visit http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=566  [Top]

Pebble Beach Golf. Golf enthusiasts, from the weekend player to the professional dynamo, come to Pebble Beach to play one of the most heralded courses in the world. The Resort is also a lovely escape offering restaurants and shopping. Visit http://www.pebblebeach.com/page.asp?id=1375

Pacific Grove Golf. Maintained by the city of Pacific Grove, the Municipal Golf Course is one of the best kept secrets on the Monterey Peninsula. These 18 holes boast sweeping ocean views and a lovely wooded area as well. Visit http://www.ci.pg.ca.us/golf/  [Top]

Spanish Bay Golf. Spanish Bay has been compared to the downy landscapes of Scotland, the birthplace of the game of golf. What’s so similar? The ocean views, for one, and the sandy links. To learn more about the Links at Spanish Bay, visit http://www.pebblebeach.com/page.asp?id=706


Naval Postgraduate School. The Naval Postgraduate School has been located in Monterey, CA since 1947. It’s a center of research and learning for the U.S. Navy as well as the other branches of the country’s armed forces, and offers graduate degrees in a variety of disciplines. For more information, visit http://www.nps.edu/Home.aspx  [Top]

17-Mile Drive. For an unparalleled driving experience, take a trip down 17-Mile Drive. This awesome road follows the shores and cliffs around Monterey Bay and through the tony neighborhoods of Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach. For tour information visit http://www.pacificgrove.org/dirpages/17miledrive.htm

Laguna Seca. Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca (which means “dry lake” in Spanish) is the sight of many a thrilling car race, including the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix and the Monterey Sports Car Championship. If you’ve got gasoline in your veins, head out to Laguna Seca! Visit http://www.laguna-seca.com/  [Top]

Cannery Row. Made famous by John Steinbeck’s roman a clef of the same name, Cannery Row is tourist heaven on the shores of Monterey Bay. Explore one of 84 shops, grab a hot fudge sundae at Ghiradelli’s, or savor a sampling of clam chowder at Fish Hopper, one of 20 restaurants. http://www.canneryrow.com/

Chateau Julien. Chateau Julien Wine Estate is like a fairy tale castle, and a truly romantic setting for a wedding or special event. The fine wines produced on the estate rival the best of vineyards of France. http://www.chateaujulien.com/  [Top]