1 night · First-time visitors and quick getaways
One night in Monterey
A full first taste of Monterey in a single overnight: the Aquarium, Cannery Row, the wharf, and a sunset walk along the bay.
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Day 1
- Late morning. Arrive and head straight to the Monterey Bay Aquarium with timed tickets booked in advance. About Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Afternoon. Walk Cannery Row, then follow the Coastal Recreation Trail toward the harbor. About Cannery Row
- Late afternoon. Check in, then stroll Old Fisherman's Wharf and look for sea lions near the pilings. About Old Fisherman's Wharf
- Evening. Dinner on the wharf or downtown, then a sunset walk along the bay.
Day 2
- Morning. Coffee, then a short walk through Old Monterey and Custom House Plaza. About Old Monterey and Monterey State Historic Park
- Before you leave. Drive the shoreline of Pacific Grove on Ocean View Boulevard on your way out. About Pacific Grove and Lovers Point
Before you go
- Book Aquarium tickets ahead, especially on weekends and in summer.
- Staying close to the waterfront means you can leave the car parked for most of the trip.
