Animals, Nature & Parks in Monterey

Animals, Nature & Parks: tickets & tours

Recommended by 100% of Travelers

3-Hour Sea Car Tour

By Sea Car Tours

Hop behind the handlebars of a quirky 3-wheeled Sea Car and explore the coastal curiosities and historic sights scattered around Monterey. With a pre-planned

Recommended by 100% of Travelers

Beginner Rock Climbing Lesson

By Adventure Out

Get a foothold in the adventurous world of rock climbing as you learn to ascend granite cliffs with chalky hands just north of San Francisco. With an

Recommended by 100% of Travelers

Self-Drive Excursion in a Convertible California Roadster

By Sea Car Tours

Fall madly in love with Monterey during a self-drive excursion in a compact electric car. Slide behind the wheel of a zippy convertible and travel to the

Self-Drive Monterey Bay & Pebble Beach Tour in an Electric Convertible

By Sea Car Tours

Turn the Monterey Bay region into your playground on an adventure that puts you behind the wheel of a compact electric car. Tool around town in Monterey,

Recommended by 100% of Travelers

Private Sunset Cruise

By Monterey Bay Sailing

Watch the sun set over Monterey Bay with a private, scenic cruise on a fully-equipped yacht. Enjoy an afternoon of delight as your professional skipper guides

Recommended by 100% of Travelers

Wilderness Survival Skills Clinic

By Adventure Out

Discover the secrets of making it in the wild as you learn to make fires, build shelters, trap animals, and identify edible plants. This all-encompassing

Recommended by 94% of Travelers

4 Hour Summer Whale Watch

By Discovery Whale Watch

Look for whales as they spend time in the waters of the Pacific Ocean off of California on this half-day whale watching cruise from Monterey. Your naturalist

Recommended by 94% of Travelers

Beginner Surfing Lessons - San Francisco (Pacifica Beach)

By Adventure Out

Hit the beach for an introduction to the killer swells and radical breaks off California’s coast. Choose a 1- or 2-day excursion to learn how paddle out to

Recommended by 96% of Travelers

Total Yosemite Experience from San Jose

By Extranomical Tours

The Yosemite National Park tour from San Jose is an experience that will leave a memorable impression for people of all ages. The Giant Sequoias have

Recommended by 94% of Travelers

California Coastline: Monterey & Carmel

By Tower Tours

Cruise along roads flanked by dramatic rock formations and pounding surf as you travel down the coast in a comfortable coach. Roll by championship golf

Recommended by 92% of Travelers

Hydrobike Day Ride on Scenic Alamitos Bay

By Long Beach Waterbikes

If you like riding bicycles, you'll love Hydrobiking! Scenic Naples Island in Alamitos Bay is tucked away at the southernmost point of LA county. There's no

Recommended by 92% of Travelers

Monterey Bay Aquarium - Ticket Only

By Gray Line - San Francisco

Visit the world famous Monterey Bay Aquarium! Today, more than 30 years after opening, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is a showcase for the habitats and sea life

Recommended by 90% of Travelers

Santa Cruz Beach Train Adventure

By Roaring Camp Railroads

Board a vintage 1900s Pullman train for captivating views of 1500-year-old, 250-foot-tall redwoods and the lively Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Explore outdoor

Recommended by 90% of Travelers

Chartered Sunset Cruise

By Monterey Bay Sailing

Raise the sails and chase the sun as it sinks below the dark blue horizon of the Pacific Ocean on this sunset cruise through Monterey Bay. Snap photos of the

Recommended by 88% of Travelers

2-Hour Sea Car Tour

By Sea Car Tours

Zip and zoom around Monterey on a curious 3-wheeled contraption, checking out historic sites and snapping photos of memorable views along the way. With a

Recommended by 88% of Travelers

Sunset Dinner Cruise

By Monterey Bay Sailing

See Monterey Bay at its finest while the varied colors of the sunset accent your evening cruise on a stunning yacht. With the wind in the sails, drift along

Recommended by 84% of Travelers

Monterey & Carmel-by-the-Sea Explorer

By Extranomical Tours

The experiences you’ll have on tour from San Francisco to Monterey, Pebble Beach and Carmel-by-the-Sea are extraordinary – starting with the Pacific

Recommended by 86% of Travelers

Whale Watching Monterey Bay Tour

By Sea Goddess Whale Watching

Sea Goddess Whale Watching promises a once-in-a-lifetime whale watching experience. Our whale watching tours depart from Moss Landing, right at the mouth of

Winter Whale Watch

By Discovery Whale Watch

Monterey Bay is the premier destination for whale watching all year! We see whales every day here in Monterey. Our daily whale watch trips are narrated by a

Recommended by 72% of Travelers

Chartered Monterey Bay Cruise

By Monterey Bay Sailing

Hop aboard a spacious sailboat and set a course around the calm waters of Monterey Bay. Scope out local marine life including sea lions and otters, snap

Recommended by 20% of Travelers

Beginner Surfing Lessons - Santa Cruz

By Adventure Out

Hit the beach for an introduction to the killer swells and radical breaks off California’s coast. Choose a 1- or 2-day excursion to learn how paddle out to

1 Hour Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay

By Monterey Bay Sailing

You will sail about 2 miles on the Monterey Bay during your 1-hour cruise. We often see sea otters, sea lions, jelly fish, sunfish, dolphins, harbor seals and

3-Day Tour San Francisco to Los Angeles Pacific Coast

By Incredible Adventures Inc.

Journey down the extraordinary Pacific Coast on this immersive 3-day tour that takes you to some of California's most charming cities. DAY 1 - San Francisco

3-Day Coastal Tour from Los Angeles to San Francisco

By Incredible Adventures Inc.

Embark on an epic excursion up the golden California coast, witnessing gorgeous oceanside cities and charming small towns along the way. Day 1 - Los Angeles

Beginner Mountain Biking Lesson

By Adventure Out

Grip the handlebars of a rugged mountain bike and learn how to charge down dirt paths, up steep hills, and around challenging obstacles. This all-encompassing

Guided Nature Walk and Wine Tasting in Morgan Hill

By California Passport Tours

Enjoy a guided walk with a knowledgeable, long-term resident of Morgan Hill visiting Henry W. Coe State Park followed by picnic lunch, and private wine

Passport to Santa Clara Valley Cabernet Experience

By California Passport Tours

With this tour will focus your tasting on Cabernet wines at four wineries. To get a deeper knowledge you will enjoy a guided winery tour or a vineyard walk

Private Memorial Cruise

By Monterey Bay Sailing

Raise the sails and cruise out into the deep blue waters of Monterey Bay to spend a few moments in quiet reflection and pay your final respects to cherished

Private Chartered Cruise

By Monterey Bay Sailing

Navigate through the azure waters of Monterey Bay aboard a luxurious private yacht. As the boat cuts through the water, powered by its wind filled sails, scan

Private Sunset Dinner Cruise

By Monterey Bay Sailing

Savor a 4-course meal as you witness a spectacular West Coast sunset from aboard a private yacht. Cruise along the coast of Monterey Bay, watching dolphins

Private Wedding Cruise

By Monterey Bay Sailing

Spend your special day cruising through the blue waters of Monterey Bay, exchanging vows with crashing waves as your soundtrack and attentive sea lions as

South Sierra Spring Mushroom Adventure and Cooking Demo

By Forage SF

Join Todd Spanier, the “king of mushrooms,” for a foraging adventure in the breathtaking Sierra National Forest in Madera County (app 3.5 hours from SF).

Taste of Italy On Santa Clara Wine Trail

By California Passport Tours

Delight in Italian-inspired wines of the Santa Clara Valley on this 5-hour wine tasting tour, including transport. Journey to four wineries along the Santa

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