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Things to do in Monterey & Carmel, California · FunTrotter

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Monterey & Carmel

139 places to explore, from landmarks to nature.

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★ FamousMonterey Bay AquariumAttraction
★ Famous17-Mile DriveAttraction
Hearst CastleMuseum
Pinnacles National ParkParks & nature
Esalen InstituteAttraction
Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo MuseumMuseum
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State ParkParks & nature
Andrew Molera State ParkParks & nature
Pfeiffer Big Sur State ParkParks & nature
Charles Paddock ZooAttraction
Fort Ord Dunes State ParkParks & nature
Asilomar Conference GroundsAttraction
Garrapata State ParkParks & nature
Montaña de Oro State ParkParks & nature
National Steinbeck CenterMuseum
Old Custom HouseMuseum
Point Lobos State Natural ReserveParks & nature
Sand Dollar BeachBeache
Steinbeck House & RestaurantMuseum
Asilomar State BeachParks & nature
Colton Hall MuseumMuseum
Devendorf ParkParks & nature
El Paso de Robles Area Historical SocietyMuseum
Fort Ord National MonumentParks & nature

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