Thing to doMonterey & Carmel$$17-Mile DriveA toll road past cypress trees and crashing surf.Add to a tripMap ↗Tickets ↗Save ♡AreaPebble Beach, Monterey & CarmelBest timeAll yearPrice$$From LAAbout 272 mi
SightCarmel-by-the-SeaCarmel BeachMonterey & Carmel · $White sand where dogs can run off-leash under voice control.Dog-friendly♡
StayCarmel-by-the-SeaCypress InnMonterey & Carmel · $$$A classic pet-friendly inn in the middle of the village.Dog-friendly♡
Thing to doMontereyDennis the Menace ParkMonterey & Carmel · $A big, inventive playground by a lake. Kids love it.♡
EventMonterey BayGray whale migrationDec–Apr, busiest Jan–MarWatch from Point Lobos or take a boat out of Monterey.♡
SightCarmel HighlandsPoint Lobos State Natural ReserveMonterey & Carmel · $Coves, sea otters and cypress groves. Some of the clearest water on the coast.♡
Thing to doMontereyMonterey Bay AquariumMonterey & Carmel · $$$One of the best aquariums anywhere. The kelp forest alone is worth it.♡