Spring
May is a fine month to visit Monterey & Carmel. Blooming parks and mild days make it easy to pack in sights.
What's famous here, weighted toward what shines in May.
Expect busier roads and pricier stays around these dates. See long weekends.
May is a fine month to visit Monterey & Carmel. Blooming parks and mild days make it easy to pack in sights.
Top picks for May: Pinnacles National Park, Monterey Bay Aquarium, 17-Mile Drive, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, Andrew Molera State Park.
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
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