Best 100 things to do in Monterey, CA

Trace Cannery Row’s sardine-canning past through Steinbeck stories

Uncover Old Monterey’s hidden history with stories from local guides

Spend 7–8 hours rock cod fishing out of Monterey

Spot whales and dolphins with expert naturalists on a 4-hour cruise in Monterey Bay.

Fish for rock cod on a mid-day Monterey outing

Fish for ling cod and rock cod in Monterey Bay with onboard instruction

Cruise Monterey Bay with experienced skippers on a family-friendly whale watching tour

Relax on a 35-minute Monterey Bay sail with included drink and snacks

Rent a classic 24-foot wooden sloop from Old Fisherman’s Wharf

Rent the 30' Hunter Willow and sail Monterey Bay your way

Private keelboat sailing for up to 6 from Old Fisherman’s Wharf

Sail Monterey Bay at sunset with a drink and snacks included

Learn sailing basics in a 2-hour class from Old Fisherman’s Wharf

Practice coastal navigation skills on the water in Monterey

Sail a spacious 34-foot Hunter with room to relax with family and friends

Sail a spacious Hunter monohull with room to lounge

Spot whales and dolphins on a 4-hour morning cruise with marine biologists onboard

Look for seasonal whales and dolphins with onboard marine biologists

Watch for whales and dolphins as the sun sets over Monterey Bay

Spot whales, dolphins, and marine wildlife on Monterey Bay

Scan Monterey Bay for shearwaters, albatross, and other seabirds

Cruise Monterey Bay with narrated wildlife viewing from a heated vessel

Design a private Monterey Bay outing around your group’s plans

Two guided dives among Monterey Bay’s kelp forests and reefs