Park your car and explore the most popular Monterey attractions by foot as you walk along the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail. The waterfront trail stretches 18 miles on a paved path along the community coast to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, the Museum of Monterey, Fisherman´s Wharf and more.
Bach, Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven, Brahms, and more make beautiful music at the Carmel Bach Festival. The 15-day symphonic festival is under the direction of conductor Paul Goodwin, leading nightly concerts that end on the perfect high note. Enjoy a spectacular seaside gala event.
Paddle your way through the great outdoors at Monterey Bay Kayaks. Celebrating more than 25 years of business, the folks here offer an ocean of options for guided kayak tours including Family Adventure Tours, Monterey Bay Natural History Tours, Birding Tours, Sunday Sunrise Paddle Tours, Sunset Tours and more. Each tour includes kayaks, paddling jacket, life jacket and all gear.
Escape to the water's edge for a romantic getaway at the Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa. Discover a hotel resting cliffside over the Monterey Bay, located in the historic Cannery Row. The hotel boasts a Forbes Four Star rating and is renowned for legendary service at its rooftop Vista Blue Spa, the Café La Strada, and the waterfront restaurant the Duck Club Grill.