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Top 10 Best Things to Do in Monterey County

Top 10 Best Things to Do in Monterey County
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17 Mile Dr
4.5/5
󰺂6.6
Del Monte Forest
61.9 km from downtown
Highlights:
󱓊Pebble Beach & 17-Mile Drive
17-Mile Drive around Pebble Beach
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CA-1
4.9/5
󰺂6.4
Monterey County
61.3 km from downtown
California State Route 1 has been rated as a must-drive route
Achieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
󱨜Parking & scenic views available
󱓊Unique purple beach in the world
󱨠Saved by 120 users󱨠126 positive reviews
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Monterey Bay Aquarium
4.7/5
󰺂5.2
Monterey
59.6 km from downtown
Featured in 2025 Americas 50 - Family-friendly Attractions
Highlights:
󱓊Family-friendly marine life interaction
󱓊Unique jellyfish & manta ray exhibit
󱨠121 positive reviews
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Monterey Bay
4.5/5
󰺂4.5
Monterey County
75.8 km from downtown
No. 2 of Family-friendly Attractions in Monterey County
Highlights:
󱓊Explore historic cannery district
󰋄Sea lions & seals frolicking
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Old Fisherman's Wharf
4.0/5
󰺂4.4
Monterey
58 km from downtown
Highlights:
󰋄Colorful boats & vintage shops
Statue commemorates past prosperity

What Best Things to Do are there in Monterey County?

These are all Best Things to Do in Monterey County:17 Mile Dr, CA-1, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey Bay, Old Fisherman's Wharf

What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Monterey County?

Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Monterey County include:17 Mile Dr:4.5, CA-1:4.9, Monterey Bay Aquarium:4.7, Monterey Bay:4.5

At what locations in Monterey County can Best Things to Do in Monterey County be found?

The Best Things to Do in Monterey County are mainly located in:17 Mile Dr:Del Monte Forest, CA-1:Monterey County, Monterey Bay Aquarium:Monterey, Monterey Bay:Monterey County, Old Fisherman's Wharf:Monterey

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