Fall
November is a fine month to visit Monterey & Carmel. Crisp air and changing leaves make parks and viewpoints shine.
What's famous here, weighted toward what shines in November.
Expect busier roads and pricier stays around these dates. See long weekends.
November is a fine month to visit Monterey & Carmel. Crisp air and changing leaves make parks and viewpoints shine.
Top picks for November: Pinnacles National Park, Monterey Bay Aquarium, 17-Mile Drive, Hearst Castle, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.

Hearst Castle
museum