Katharine's Guidebook
Museums and Attractions
Give yourself a few hours to explore — there’s tons to see!
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowMonterey County Youth Museum
425 Washington StGreat for kids ages 2-7
Sightseeing
Our favorite hiking spot! Go at 8am (when they open) to get a good parking spot near the trails. There is a $10 entrance fee at the gate.
309 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
62 CA-1Our favorite hiking spot! Go at 8am (when they open) to get a good parking spot near the trails. There is a $10 entrance fee at the gate.
The tour guides include marine biologists, who will share lots of interesting information about the animals. On a recent outing we saw s dozens of dolphins and six humpback whales, one of which breeches multiple times next to our boat!
Take some Dramamine before the trip — the water can get choppy. Also, lots of warm clothes (including a hat and gloves) and a towel to sit on.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Monterey Bay Whale Watch
84 Fishermans WharfThe tour guides include marine biologists, who will share lots of interesting information about the animals. On a recent outing we saw s dozens of dolphins and six humpback whales, one of which breeches multiple times next to our boat!
Take some Dramamine before the trip — the water can get choppy. Also, lots of warm clothes (including a hat and gloves) and a towel to sit on.
Food scene
A local treasure! Great lunch options for vegetarians and lots of fun jams and other preserves to bring home.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Happy Girl Kitchen Co
173 Central AveA local treasure! Great lunch options for vegetarians and lots of fun jams and other preserves to bring home.