Fun activities for couples in Monterey & Carmel

Popular activities for couples in Monterey & Carmel

Breaching Orca

Monterey Whale Watching Tour

2 to 3 hours

4.6
926 reviews

$70.00

Goddess Fantasy 150 passenger vessel

Monterey Bay Whale Watching

2 to 3 hours

4.5
396 reviews

$69.95

Whale Watching Tour Monterey California

3 hours

4.7
615 reviews

$62.00

Leaping Humpback Whale In Monterey Bay

Whale Watching Tour From Monterey

3.5 hours

4.8
1138 reviews

$75.00

iders cruising past Cypress Point Golf Club on the scenic 17 Mile Drive eBike Tour through Pebble Beach.

Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr

3 hours

4.9
953 reviews

$59.00

Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour

1.5 hours

4.9
503 reviews

$45.00

Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay

1.5 hours

4.7
61 reviews

$95.00

The best place on earth

Monterey Bay Kayak Rental Two Hours: Otters, Seals and Sea Lions

2 hours

4.7
90 reviews

$40.00

Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea

3 hours

4.9
92 reviews

$159.00

17-Mile Drive Electric Bike Guided Tour

2.5 hours

4.8
473 reviews

$75.00

Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey

1.5 hours

4.7
44 reviews

$65.00

Sweeping vistas

Carmel-by-the-Sea and 17-Mile Dr 3-3.5 Hour Electric Bike Tour

3 to 3.5 hours

4.9
135 reviews

$79.00

Cruising the iconic 17-Mile Drive on an electric bike — the best way to explore Pebble Beach’s coastline at your own pace.

4 hour Electric Bike Rental on 17 Mile Drive

4 hours

4.9
32 reviews

$56.00

The Tuck Box, Carmel-by-the-Sea

Carmel Walk Guided Tour Carmel by the Sea

2 hours

4.9
102 reviews

$48.00

Mist, Mayhem, & Murder: Monterey Ghost Tours

1 hour

4.4
175 reviews

$26.00

China cove is this magic little jewel, tucked between cliffs. The harbor seals have taken up residence there. Visiting in the spring allows you to spot the new babies up close.

Guided 2-Hour Point Lobos Nature Walk

2.5 hours

4.9
88 reviews

$59.00

Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea

2 hours

4.9
144 reviews

$49.00

Gray Whale

3-Hour Whale Watching Tour from Monterey

3 hours

4.7
243 reviews

$75.00

Afternoon Whale Watch

3 hours

4.7
194 reviews

$75.00

Carmel-By-The-Sea Electric Bike Guided Tour

2.5 hours

4.8
84 reviews

$75.00

Tips for couples visiting Monterey & Carmel, California

When is the best time to visit Monterey & Carmel?

The best time to visit Monterey and Carmel is during the spring months of April to June and the fall months of September to October. These times of year provide mild and comfortable weather, perfect for outdoor activities like surfing or beach visits, as well as sightseeing and exploration of local attractions. Additionally, these months tend to be less crowded, allowing visitors to more fully enjoy the experience.

What are some fun activities for couples in Monterey & Carmel?

  • Explore The Monterey Bay Aquarium for an interesting experience.

  • Go camping in Carmel River State Beach for an outdoor adventure.

  • Visit the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center for an educational experience.

  • Take a romantic hike and appreciate nature in Point Lobos State Park.

  • Try a wine tasting tour and explore Carmel Valley Village.

What are some romantic date ideas in Monterey & Carmel?

  • Take a romantic stroll along Monterey’s Fisherman’s Wharf

  • Have a romantic picnic in the beautiful Devendorf Park in Carmel

  • Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which offers many romantic experiences

  • Picnic and watch a sunset at Santa Lucia Park in Monterey

  • Go whale watching off the coast of Monterey and Carmel

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