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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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From $369.12 per night

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Monterey Whale Watching Tour
Monterey, United States of America
Guided whale-watching trips aboard 100–110 foot vessels with heated cabins, 360-degree decks, narrated by marine biologists
From $70

From $65 per day
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,037 reviews
From $204.08 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,284 reviews
From $149.34 per night

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,644 reviews
From $152.12 per night

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,750 reviews
From $294.37 per night

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,372 reviews
From $246.48 per night

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,079 reviews
From $434.13 per night

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 495 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 675 reviews
From $480.35 per night

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,161 reviews
From $192.50 per night
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Vacations in Monterey: Things to know
Most booked car type | Premium car |
|---|---|
Avg. daily price for Premium car | $46 per day |
Avg. cost of stay | $192 per night |
Best time to visit | May and April |
Avg. price for a round-trip flight | $254 |
Most popular flight route | LAS McCarran International Airport to MRY Monterey Peninsula Airport |
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Whale Watching Tour
Monterey, United States of America
A tour to travel in the sea and see wild whales
From $62

Sunset Whale Watch Tour in Monterey
Monterey, United States of America
Guided 2.5–3 hour naturalist-led cruise from smaller boats for whales, dolphins, sea lions, sea otters, seabirds
From $75

Whale Watching Tour From Monterey
Monterey, United States of America
Guided 4-hour whale watching tour with naturalist or marine biologist commentary and onboard photography assistance
From $75

4 hour Electric Bike Rental on 17 Mile Drive
Monterey, United States of America
A self-guided eBike route from 2106 Sunset Dr along Monterey Bay's 40-mile coastline past Pebble Beach
From $56

Mist, Mayhem, & Murder: Monterey Ghost Tours
Monterey, United States of America
Guided walking ghost tour of Monterey's historic district including Larkin House, General Sherman Quarters, Colton Hall, Public Library
From $21

Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour
Monterey, United States of America
A fully electric 32-passenger Coast Guard-certified 37' catamaran for rides in Elkhorn Slough
From $45

Afternoon Whale Watch
Monterey, United States of America
Small-group boat trips with limited passenger numbers and a focus on personal crew‑passenger interaction
From $75

17-Mile Drive Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey & Carmel
Monterey, United States of America
Self-guided audio tour of 17 Mile Drive with commentary on Lone Cypress, Seal Rock, Spanish Bay, Cannery Row
From $14.99

Monterey Bay Kayak Rental Two Hours: Otters, Seals and Sea Lions
Monterey, United States of America
A Monterey Bay kayaking outing with frequent marine mammal and seabird sightings from the water
From $40

3-Hour Whale Watching Tour from Monterey
Monterey, United States of America
A three-hour, narrated, year-round Monterey Bay whale-watching trip with marine biologist commentary on whales, dolphins, and conservation
From $75
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