Two nights on the Monterey Peninsula

Day 1: Monterey waterfront

• Morning. Spend the morning at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. About Monterey Bay Aquarium
• Afternoon. Rent bikes and ride the Coastal Recreation Trail from Cannery Row to Fisherman's Wharf. About Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail
• Evening. Dinner on Cannery Row. About Cannery Row

Day 2: Pebble Beach and Carmel

• Morning. Drive 17-Mile Drive from the Pacific Grove gate, stopping at the overlooks. About 17-Mile Drive and Pebble Beach
• Lunch. Exit toward Carmel and explore the village on foot. About Carmel-by-the-Sea
• Afternoon. Walk the trails at Point Lobos, then catch sunset at Carmel Beach. About Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Day 3: Wildlife on the bay

• Morning. Take a whale-watching trip from Fisherman's Wharf, or tide pool at Asilomar if the tide is low. About Whale watching on Monterey Bay
• Before you leave. Lunch in Old Monterey before heading home. About Old Monterey and Monterey State Historic Park

Before you go

• 17-Mile Drive charges a per-vehicle entrance fee at the gates.
• Point Lobos parking fills early, so go first thing if you can rearrange the day.