Outdoors things to do in Monterey & Carmel

We rank 45 outdoor things to do in Monterey & Carmel, United States. The highest scoring is Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr with an Outty Ranking of 96 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $8 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

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Outdoors in Monterey & Carmel compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in Monterey & Carmel by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr96$593h5/5 (951)
17-Mile Drive Electric Bike Guided Tour87$752.5h4.9/5 (471)
Carmel-by-the-Sea and 17-Mile Dr 3-3.5 Hour Electric Bike Tour83$793h5/5 (134)
Guided 2-Hour Point Lobos Nature Walk79$592.5h5/5 (88)
Monterey Bay Whale Watching76$702h4.6/5 (395)
4 hour Electric Bike Rental on 17 Mile Drive75$564h4.9/5 (32)
Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland75$461.5h4.9/5 (63)
Carmel-By-The-Sea Electric Bike Guided Tour74$752.5h4.8/5 (84)
Monterey 17-Mile Drive Electric Bike Guided Tour74$792.5h4.8/5 (85)
Monterey Bay Kayak Rental Two Hours: Otters, Seals and Sea Lions72$402h4.7/5 (90)

Every outdoors experience we rank in Monterey & Carmel

Outdoors in Monterey & Carmel: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in Monterey & Carmel?
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 96 out of 100 from 951 traveler reviews. 17-Mile Drive Electric Bike Guided Tour, Carmel-by-the-Sea and 17-Mile Dr 3-3.5 Hour Electric Bike Tour, Guided 2-Hour Point Lobos Nature Walk follow close behind. We rank 45 outdoors experiences in Monterey & Carmel in total.
How much do outdoors 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 outdoors activities in Monterey & Carmel for today?
Yes. 45 of the 45 top-ranked outdoors 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 outdoors 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 outdoors 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.

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