Planning a Visit to the Monterey Peninsula?
Well start here! Browse our video collection and articles on interesting things to do and see on the Monterey Peninsula.
Below are some of the things to do in our “Free or Cheap!” section
Monterey Things to Do
- Dennis the Menace Park in Monterey - for kids big & small! Free!
Incredible playground on a little island/peninsula. Features full size train engine, swinging bridge, climbing wall and playground equipment for all ages and sizes of kids! Best loved park or playground on the Monterey Peninsula!
- Monterey Recreation Trail – Free!
This trail is great for walking, jogging, biking and roller blading. You can go for miles from Pacific Grove, thru Monterey and Seaside areas and all the way to Marina!
- Cannery Row – John Steinbeck territory. A visit to the Monterey Peninsula would not be complete without stopping here. Free!
- View the Sealions & Birds at end of the Monterey Coast Guard Pier – Free!
- Fisherman’s Wharf Monterey – stroll along the wharf, watch the people, the birds, boats and sample clam chowder. Free!
