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Season chaseMonterey & CarmelMonterey Bay2 days$$$4 stops

Whale Season Weekend

“See gray whales this winter without a long boat trip.”

A whale boat, the aquarium, and cliff-top whale spotting at Point Lobos.

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Admit2
When2 days
WindowSat–Sun
AreaMonterey & Carmel

Saturday

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Times between stops are rough estimates.
  1. 1
    Whale watching from MontereyThing to do · Morning boats have calmer water.
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  2. ↓ About 5 min drive · 1 mi
  3. 2
    Monterey Bay AquariumThing to do · One of the best aquariums anywhere. The kelp forest alone is worth it.
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☾ Overnight in MontereyFind stays ↗

Sunday

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  1. 1
    Point Lobos State Natural ReserveSight · Scan for spouts from the cliff trails.
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  2. ↓ About 10 min drive · 4 mi
  3. 2
    Carmel BeachSight · White sand where dogs can run off-leash under voice control.
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