Most Popular things to do in Monterey & Carmel

We rank 18 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 94 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $49 per person. The experiences travelers book most right now.

Ranked experiences
18
In the 90+ Club
1
Available today
18
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 hr94$593h5/5 (938)
Whale Watching Tour From Monterey87$753.5h4.8/5 (1,130)
Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea82$492h5/5 (142)
Monterey Whale Watching Tour81$702h4.7/5 (876)
Guided 2-Hour Point Lobos Nature Walk79$592.5h5/5 (84)
Afternoon Whale Watch78$753h4.8/5 (190)
Sunset Whale Watch Tour in Monterey73$753h4.8/5 (87)
Old Monterey Walking Food Tour72$1643.5h5/5 (233)
Half Day Monterey Peninsula Sightseeing Tour47$2403.3h5/5 (10)
Carmel By the Sea Authentic Walking Food Tour with 5 Dishes46$1483h3.9/5 (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 94 out of 100 from 938 traveler reviews. Whale Watching Tour From Monterey, Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea, Monterey Whale Watching Tour follow close behind. We rank 18 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. 18 of the 18 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.