The best things to see and do in Monterey and Carmel (California)

If you are going to do a trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles (or vice versa) following the west coast of California, one of the areas you will pass through is the Monterey Bay.

In this area you will find various natural enclaves, as well as some interesting towns, in addition to being able to sign up for some nautical or sports activity.

Next I will point out 4 places to visit in Monterey. and its surroundings.

You will reach this area via one of the most popular routes on the west coast, Highway 1 known as Pacific coast highway, which runs through landscapes of cliffs on the coast.

Carmel by the Sea

En  Carmel by the Sea, located very near Monterey, you will find a charming villa that shows a certain bohemian atmosphere that will surprise you

This is because originally Carmel by the Sea was founded by writers and artists with the goal of creating a community dedicated to art.

During the last century there were numerous artists who resided in this coastal town of Carmel by the Sea, but also actors and novelists.

For example, novelists Jack London y Sinclair Lewis, actresses Doris Day, Joan fontaine y Kim Novak, and the actors Brad Pitt y Clint Eastwood.

Currently, a sample of the bohemian atmosphere of Carmel by the Sea is the existence of numerous  art Galeries.

Likewise, in this town it is also worth highlighting the small farm type houses, with an architectural style that has become a characteristic of Carmel by the Sea.

Sea lions on 17 Mile Drive

In this area of ​​the Monterey Bay, a very prominent enclave is the 17 Mile Drive Natural Site.

It is a coastal road that runs through a nature area, which is especially known by the hundreds of sea ​​lions that are concentrated in rocky enclaves next to the sea.

Whale watching excursions

One of the activities at sea that you can sign up for in the Monterey area are the whale watching excursions.

For this you have to go to Fisherman's Wharf from Monterey, pier from where the main excursions depart.

This excursion will take you about four hours, but you must keep in mind that the possibility of seeing whales depends on many factors, but in any case you will be able to enjoy a pleasant walk through the sea.

Pebble Beach

In the aforementioned residential area of Carmel By The Sea you will be able to see an area full of mansions and, above all, large and golf courses.

I am referring specifically to the area of Pebble Beach, near the aforementioned natural area 17 Mile Drive.

If you are a golf fan, at Pebble Beach you will have a good opportunity to enjoy your favorite sport on courses that have achieved great fame.

Tour to Monterey and Carmel

If you are in San Francisco, and instead of going on your own you prefer to sign up for a group excursion with a guide in Spanish to make this visit, you can sign up for a Tour to Monterey and Carmel.

This ten-hour excursion allows you to see the most notable corners of this bay in one day, including Pebble Beach and 17 Mile Drive.

Here you have the excursion information.

How to Get to Monterey Bay