Best overall
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
Highest Outty Ranking in the city right now.
Outty Ranking 96 · from $59
Things to do in Monterey & Carmel, compared
We rank 95 experiences in Monterey & Carmel, United States, and compare the top 20 on ranking, price, length, and traveler rating. The strongest overall is Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr at 96 out of 100, the lowest entry price is $8 per person, and 1 experience sits in the Outty 90+ Club. Traveler ratings shown here are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Which one should you book?
Best value
Mist, Mayhem, & Murder: Monterey Ghost Tours
The lowest price we rank above 70, so cheap without being a compromise.
Outty Ranking 71 · from $26
Best with kids
17-Mile Drive Electric Bike Guided Tour
Top ranked experience the operator lists as family friendly.
Outty Ranking 87 · from $75
Most proven
Whale Watching Tour From Monterey
The deepest traveler review history of anything we rank here.
Outty Ranking 88 · from $75
Best short trip
Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour
The quickest strong option when you only have a spare morning.
Outty Ranking 85 · from $45
Full comparison
| Experience | Outty Ranking | Verdict | From | Duration | Traveler rating | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr | 96 | Peak Performance | $59 | 3h | 5.0/5 (951) | Free to 24h before |
| Whale Watching Tour From Monterey | 88 | Exceptional | $75 | 3.5h | 4.8/5 (1,137) | Free to 24h before |
| 17-Mile Drive Electric Bike Guided Tour | 87 | Exceptional | $75 | 2.5h | 4.9/5 (471) | Free to 24h before |
| Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour | 85 | Exceptional | $45 | 1.5h | 4.9/5 (500) | Free to 24h before |
| Whale Watching Tour Monterey California | 83 | Exceptional | $62 | 3h | 4.7/5 (612) | Free to 24h before |
| Carmel-by-the-Sea and 17-Mile Dr 3-3.5 Hour Electric Bike Tour | 83 | Exceptional | $79 | 3h | 5.0/5 (134) | Free to 24h before |
| Monterey Whale Watching Tour | 83 | Exceptional | $70 | 2h | 4.7/5 (925) | Free to 24h before |
| Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea | 82 | Exceptional | $49 | 2h | 5.0/5 (143) | Free to 24h before |
| 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour from Monterey | 80 | Exceptional | $75 | 3h | 4.8/5 (243) | Free to 24h before |
| Carmel Walk Guided Tour Carmel by the Sea | 80 | Strongly Recommended | $48 | 2h | 4.9/5 (102) | Free to 24h before |
| Guided 2-Hour Point Lobos Nature Walk | 79 | Strongly Recommended | $59 | 2.5h | 5.0/5 (88) | Free to 24h before |
| Afternoon Whale Watch | 78 | Strongly Recommended | $75 | 3h | 4.8/5 (194) | Free to 24h before |
| Cannery Row: Sardines, Steinbeck and Sea Otters | 77 | Strongly Recommended | $35 | 2h | 4.9/5 (50) | Free to 24h before |
| Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea | 76 | Strongly Recommended | $159 | 3h | 5.0/5 (90) | Free to 24h before |
| Monterey Bay Whale Watching | 76 | Strongly Recommended | $70 | 2h | 4.6/5 (395) | Free to 24h before |
| Sunset Whale Watch Tour in Monterey | 75 | Strongly Recommended | $75 | 3h | 4.8/5 (88) | Free to 24h before |
| 4 hour Electric Bike Rental on 17 Mile Drive | 75 | Strongly Recommended | $56 | 4h | 4.9/5 (32) | Free to 24h before |
| Myths, Legends and Tales of Old Monterey | 75 | Strongly Recommended | $35 | 2.3h | 4.8/5 (46) | Free to 24h before |
| Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour | 75 | Strongly Recommended | $159 | 3.3h | 4.9/5 (421) | None |
| Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland | 75 | Strongly Recommended | $46 | 1.5h | 4.9/5 (63) | Free to 24h before |
Traveler ratings and review counts are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor. The Outty Ranking is our own evaluation and is calculated independently of them.