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.
What´s more romantic than a horseback ride on the beach? Don´t pass up the chance to ride horses together along the beautiful shores of Monterey Bay and wind your way through lush, plant covered sand dunes while enjoying the scenic views from Santa Cruz to Monterey.
The Monterey Jazz Festival is the world´s oldest running jazz festival. The two-day and three-night celebration brings together 43,000 fans to listen to over 500 world-renowned jazz artists perform on eight stages across the Monterey Fairgrounds. Slide on over for a soulful time.
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.