Summer
July is a fine month to visit Monterey & Carmel. Long days suit beaches, parks and evenings outdoors.
What's famous here, weighted toward what shines in July.
Expect busier roads and pricier stays around these dates. See long weekends.
July is a fine month to visit Monterey & Carmel. Long days suit beaches, parks and evenings outdoors.
Top picks for July: Pinnacles National Park, Monterey Bay Aquarium, 17-Mile Drive, Sand Dollar Beach, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.

Sand Dollar Beach
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