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

Hearst Castle
museum