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What to Do on the Monterey Peninsula

What To Do on the Monterey Peninsula

Featured Photo: Courtesy of Hendrik Cornelissen

California’s Monterey Peninsula, the northern coast between Monterey/Carmel and Big Sur, offers unforgettable vistas along the Pacific Coast Highway, and a wealth of fascinating points of interest along the way that prove just as memorable.

What to Do on the Monterey Peninsula

A cowboy in a blue shirt and cowboy hat is riding a galloping horse, mid-action, attempting to lasso at a thrilling rodeo. The scene captures the excitement of the event with an audience, banners, and a scoreboard visible under a partly cloudy sky; it's one of the best things to do on the Monterey Peninsula this January 2022.

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Several vintage race cars, including a red BHR Porsche with the number 42, a white car numbered 58, and a yellow car numbered 77, are parked on a street lined with trees and shops. People are gathered around observing the cars at one of the best annual events on the Monterey Peninsula.

Best Annual Events on the Monterey Peninsula

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A woman and two children wearing mermaid tails pose on a beach with a trident and some beaded necklaces.

Top Family Activities in Santa Cruz

A whale breaches the surface while a whalewatching boat filled with people watches from the distance.

Top Activities in Monterey

Surfer walking in Santa Cruz with board by ocean

Top Activities in the Santa Cruz Area

A girl in a wetsuit surfs on a blue board.

Top Outdoor Activities in Santa Cruz

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The Locals' Guide to the Best Monterey Peninsula Activities

Two wooden lounge chairs with cushions are positioned on a wooden deck, facing an expansive view of the calm ocean. A small side table between the chairs holds a glass of water, with a tree and lush greenery nearby under a clear blue sky—a scene reminiscent of tranquil California spa retreats.

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A secluded beach cove in Big Sur with clear turquoise water and white waves gently washing onto the sandy shore. Tall cliffs surround the cove, and lush greenery and trees are perched atop the cliffs. The sky is clear, revealing the vast ocean in the background—truly an ultimate guide to Big Sur's beauty.

Ultimate Guide to Big Sur

A woman with a ponytail sips wine at a bar in Scheid Vineyards tasting room, one of the delightful Carmel Wine Tasting Rooms. A cheese and charcuterie board is before her. In the background, three people chat near a wall lined with wine bottles, and warm pendant lights hang from the ceiling.

Carmel Wine Tasting Rooms

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