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Monterey Whale Watching: 4-Hour Bay Tour & Marine Biologist4-hour whale watching tour from Monterey's Fisherman's Wharf with marine biologist guide, coffee included, and photography tips. Small groups, year-round departures.
- 1,139 reviews
- 4.85★
- Duration
- 3h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 2
Monterey: 17-Mile Drive Electric Bike Tour & Lone CypressElectric bike tour of Monterey's 17-Mile Drive with stops at Lone Cypress, Point Pinos Lighthouse, and Asilomar Beach. Includes guide, helmet, water.
- 953 reviews
- 4.95★
- Duration
- 3h
- start times · Every day
- 2
Monterey Whale Watching Tour: 2-3 Hours, 99% Success RateTwo to three hours watching humpback, blue and gray whales from one of Monterey Bay's two largest boats.
- 929 reviews
- 4.67★
- Duration
- 2h–3h
- start times · Every day
- 4
Recommended (7)
Monterey Bay Whale Watching Tour: 3-Hour Narrated Trip
- 619 reviews
- 4.71★
- Duration
- 3h
Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Electric Catamaran Tour: Custom-built for local waters
- 503 reviews
- 4.91★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
Carmel Food Tour: 5 Tastings & Wine with Local Guide
- 423 reviews
- 4.88★
- Duration
- 3h 15m
3-Hour Whale Watching Tour from Monterey: Narrated by marine biologist
- 243 reviews
- 4.77★
- Duration
- 3h
Monterey Walking Food Tour: Five Tastings Downtown
- 236 reviews
- 4.96★
- Duration
- 3h 30m
Top rated (5)
Carmel by the Sea Walking Tour: Arts, Architecture & StoriesA 2-hour guided walk through Carmel by the Sea uncovers the artists, architects and film stars who shaped this village.
- 147 reviews
- 4.99★
- Duration
- 2h
- Every day except Tuesday and Wednesday
- 13:30
Carmel-by-the-Sea eBike Tour: Pebble Beach Coastal HomesRide 20 miles through Pebble Beach and Carmel-by-the-Sea on a powerful electric bike with a guide, stopping at the Lone Cypress, fairy-tale cottages.
- 136 reviews
- 4.97★
- Duration
- 3h–3h 30m
- Every day
- 09:30
Carmel-by-the-Sea walking tour: Architecture and hidden gemsGuided 2-hour walking tour through Carmel-by-the-Sea with a local guide: meander through charming streets, secret passageways.
- 102 reviews
- 4.94★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day
- 3
Afternoon Whale Watch: Monterey Bay, small group boat tourThree-hour whale watching tour in Monterey Bay on a smaller vessel with a marine biologist guide, coffee included, and one-on-one time with crew that larger boats can't match.
- 194 reviews
- 4.78★
- Duration
- 3h
- Every day
- 12:30
Monterey GoCar Tour: Cannery Row & Pacific Grove at your paceSelf-guided GPS-narrated GoCar tour of Monterey covers Cannery Row, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Pacific Grove's Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary.
- 179 reviews
- 4.05★
- Duration
- 1h–3h
- start times · Every day
- 10
Lowest price (6)
Monterey Bay Kayaking: Otters, Seals and Sea LionsKayak rental in Monterey Bay with splash gear, dry bag and wildlife orientation: paddle out to see otters, seals and sea lions on the water.
- 91 reviews
- 4.75★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day
- 7
Point Lobos: Guided Nature Walk with Wildlife & HistoryStep into Point Lobos with a local guide, walk cliffside trails, spot sea otters and seals, and hear stories of whalers and fishermen. Includes park entry and parking.
- 92 reviews
- 4.99★
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- Mon, Fri, Sat and Sun
- 10:00
Carmel-by-the-Sea Electric Bike Tour: Scenic Drive & MissionGuided electric bike tour through Carmel-by-the-Sea on a 15-mph coastal road, visiting the Carmel Mission, fairy-tale cottages.
- 84 reviews
- 4.83★
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 2
Monterey: Sunset Whale Watch & Marine Wildlife TourWhale watching in Monterey Bay with marine biologist narration and wildlife sightings. 2.5–3 hours, boat departs 66 Fishermans Wharf. Beer and wine available onboard.
- 88 reviews
- 4.76★
- Duration
- 3h
- Every day
- 12:30
Monterey 17-Mile Drive Electric Bike Tour: Guided Coastal RideElectric bike guided tour along Monterey's 17-Mile Drive with a live English-speaking guide, helmet and bike included.
- 85 reviews
- 4.81★
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 2
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-SeaThree wine tastings and a guided walk through Carmel's hidden alleyways, with a local sommelier explaining the region's unique climates and a guide.
- 95 reviews
- 4.97★
- Duration
- 3h
- start times · Every day
- 2
Monterey & Carmel at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03
- Most booked: Monterey Whale Watching: 4-Hour Bay Tour & Marine Biologist, US$ 75 (3h 30m, 4.85★ · 1,139).
- Top rated: Monterey: 17-Mile Drive Electric Bike Tour & Lone Cypress, US$ 59 (3h, 4.95★ · 953).
- Best value: Monterey Whale Watching Tour: 2-3 Hours, 99% Success Rate, US$ 70 (2h–3h, 4.67★ · 929).
Of the 21 experiences: 19 with free cancellation, 21 with instant confirmation and 18 bookable last-minute.