Most Popular things to do in Monterey & Carmel

We rank 14 most popular 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 $49 per person. The experiences travelers book most right now.

Ranked experiences
14
In the 90+ Club
1
Available today
14
From
$49

Most Popular in Monterey & Carmel compared

Top 10 most popular 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)
Whale Watching Tour From Monterey88$753.5h4.8/5 (1,137)
Monterey Whale Watching Tour83$702h4.7/5 (925)
Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea82$492h5/5 (143)
Guided 2-Hour Point Lobos Nature Walk79$592.5h5/5 (88)
Old Monterey Walking Food Tour74$1753.5h5/5 (235)
Half Day Monterey Peninsula Sightseeing Tour50$2403.3h5/5 (12)
Big Sur Sightseeing Tour49$2483.3h5/5 (10)
Tastes & Tales from Cannery Row (Food Tour)47$1643.5h4.8/5 (6)
Afternoon Half-day Carmel Valley Wine Tasting Tour45$2713.5h5/5 (7)

Every most popular experience we rank in Monterey & Carmel

Most Popular in Monterey & Carmel: common questions

What are the best most popular 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. Whale Watching Tour From Monterey, Monterey Whale Watching Tour, Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea follow close behind. We rank 14 most popular experiences in Monterey & Carmel in total.
How much do most popular activities in Monterey & Carmel cost?
Expect around $219 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea from $49, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book most popular activities in Monterey & Carmel for today?
Yes. 14 of the 14 top-ranked most popular 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 most popular 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 most popular 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.