Winter
January is a fine month to visit Monterey & Carmel. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.
What's famous here, weighted toward what shines in January.
Expect busier roads and pricier stays around these dates. See long weekends.
January is a fine month to visit Monterey & Carmel. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.
Top picks for January: Hearst Castle, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Museum, 17-Mile Drive, Esalen Institute.
