Nightlife things to do in Monterey & Carmel

We rank 16 nightlife and evening things to do in Monterey & Carmel, United States. The highest scoring is Whale Watching Tour From Monterey with an Outty Ranking of 87 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $8 per person. After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

Ranked experiences
16
In the 90+ Club
0
Available today
16
From
$8

Nightlife in Monterey & Carmel compared

Top 10 nightlife and evening things to do in Monterey & Carmel by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Whale Watching Tour From Monterey87$753.5h4.8/5 (1,130)
Carmel Walk Guided Tour Carmel by the Sea76$482h4.9/5 (91)
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea73$1593h5/5 (83)
Monterey 17-Mile Drive Electric Bike Guided Tour71$792.5h4.8/5 (82)
Mist, Mayhem, & Murder: Monterey Ghost Tours68$261h4.5/5 (172)
Thai Cooking Class in Monterey60$1351.5h5/5 (65)
Monterey Fisherman's Wharf and Presidio Scavenger Hunt57$252h4.7/5 (3)
Chocolates and Cheers Chocolate Making and Optional Wine Tasting53$692h5/5 (3)
Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California51$352h3.7/5 (7)
Monterey Cannery Row Scavenger Hunt51$251.5h0/5 (0)

Every nightlife experience we rank in Monterey & Carmel

Nightlife in Monterey & Carmel: common questions

What are the best nightlife things to do in Monterey & Carmel?
Whale Watching Tour From Monterey is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 87 out of 100 from 1,130 traveler reviews. Carmel Walk Guided Tour Carmel by the Sea, Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey 17-Mile Drive Electric Bike Guided Tour follow close behind. We rank 16 nightlife experiences in Monterey & Carmel in total.
How much do nightlife activities in Monterey & Carmel cost?
Expect around $153 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Off the Beaten Path in Carmel-by-the-Sea: A Self-Guided Tour from $8, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book nightlife activities in Monterey & Carmel for today?
Yes. 16 of the 16 top-ranked nightlife experiences we track in Monterey & Carmel currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank nightlife experiences in Monterey & Carmel?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable nightlife options in Monterey & Carmel, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit Monterey & Carmel?
April to November for whales and calm seas.