Best overall
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
Highest Outty Ranking in the city right now.
Outty Ranking 94 · from $59
Things to do in Monterey & Carmel, compared
We rank 94 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 94 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
Cannery Row: Sardines, Steinbeck and Sea Otters
The lowest price we rank above 70, so cheap without being a compromise.
Outty Ranking 74 · from $35
Best with kids
17-Mile Drive Electric Bike Guided Tour
Top ranked experience the operator lists as family friendly.
Outty Ranking 84 · from $75
Most proven
Whale Watching Tour From Monterey
The deepest traveler review history of anything we rank here.
Outty Ranking 87 · 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 | 94 | 90+ Club | $59 | 3h | 5.0/5 (938) | Free to 24h before |
| Whale Watching Tour From Monterey | 87 | Exceptional | $75 | 3.5h | 4.8/5 (1,130) | Free to 24h before |
| Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour | 85 | Exceptional | $45 | 1.5h | 4.9/5 (482) | Free to 24h before |
| 17-Mile Drive Electric Bike Guided Tour | 84 | Exceptional | $75 | 2.5h | 4.9/5 (459) | Free to 24h before |
| Whale Watching Tour Monterey California | 82 | Exceptional | $62 | 3h | 4.7/5 (586) | Free to 24h before |
| Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea | 82 | Exceptional | $49 | 2h | 5.0/5 (142) | Free to 24h before |
| Carmel-by-the-Sea and 17-Mile Dr 3-3.5 Hour Electric Bike Tour | 81 | Exceptional | $79 | 3h | 5.0/5 (131) | Free to 24h before |
| Monterey Whale Watching Tour | 81 | Exceptional | $70 | 2h | 4.7/5 (876) | Free to 24h before |
| 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour from Monterey | 79 | Strongly Recommended | $75 | 3h | 4.8/5 (242) | Free to 24h before |
| Guided 2-Hour Point Lobos Nature Walk | 79 | Strongly Recommended | $59 | 2.5h | 5.0/5 (84) | Free to 24h before |
| Afternoon Whale Watch | 78 | Strongly Recommended | $75 | 3h | 4.8/5 (190) | Free to 24h before |
| Carmel Walk Guided Tour Carmel by the Sea | 76 | Strongly Recommended | $48 | 2h | 4.9/5 (91) | Free to 24h before |
| Monterey Bay Kayak Rental Two Hours: Otters, Seals and Sea Lions | 75 | Strongly Recommended | $40 | 2h | 4.8/5 (82) | Free to 24h before |
| Cannery Row: Sardines, Steinbeck and Sea Otters | 74 | Strongly Recommended | $35 | 2h | 4.9/5 (47) | Free to 24h before |
| Sunset Whale Watch Tour in Monterey | 73 | Strongly Recommended | $75 | 3h | 4.8/5 (87) | Free to 24h before |
| Monterey Bay Whale Watching | 73 | Strongly Recommended | $70 | 2h | 4.6/5 (370) | Free to 24h before |
| Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea | 73 | Strongly Recommended | $159 | 3h | 5.0/5 (83) | Free to 24h before |
| 4 hour Electric Bike Rental on 17 Mile Drive | 73 | Strongly Recommended | $56 | 4h | 5.0/5 (26) | Free to 24h before |
| Myths, Legends and Tales of Old Monterey | 73 | Strongly Recommended | $35 | 2.3h | 4.8/5 (45) | Free to 24h before |
| Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour | 72 | Strongly Recommended | $159 | 3.3h | 4.9/5 (417) | None |
Traveler ratings and review counts are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor. The Outty Ranking is our own evaluation and is calculated independently of them.