Things to do on the Monterey Peninsula

McAbee Beach
Del Monte Beach – Nice Little White Sand Beach, Sand Castles, Walking, Watching the Sunset – Free!
San Carlos Beach – Where the divers go - Free!
Path of History
Alvarado Street at Night
Jack’s Peak County Park
San Carlos Cathedral – Newly Restored 500 Church St
Huckleberry Hill Nature Preserve
Rent a Paddle Boat on Lake El Estero
Rent a Surrey and Pedal Along the Recreation Trail
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!
Cypress Street Park – Just a little neighborhood park. But with a cool geodesic rope dome for climbing & tennis court. Free!

Window Shop – Downtown Pacific Grove – Free!
Drive Along the Ocean on Ocean Ave Free!
Asilomar State Beach – Watch the sunset, walk or play in the sand. Free!
Pacific Grove Natural History Museum, Good for History buffs, museum lovers… - Free!
Butterfly Sanctuary – Pacific Grove - Free!
This spot is pure magic. Stroll thru the trees and look carefully, binoculars are good. Look carefully at the chains of “leaves or flowers” hanging from the trees – they are monarch butterflies.
Point Pinos Lighthouse – Lighthouse in gorgeous setting overlooking golf course, small pond and of course the ocean! Cheap!
Lover’s Point Park – Beautiful 4 + acre park with small beach, picnic area and incredible views. Free!
El Carmelo Cemetery – Where the Deer Hang Out – Late evening is best for deer watching – Free!

River Beach – Walking, sand castles, picnic, birding.
Carmel Mission
Mission Trail Park
Window Shop Downtown Carmel – Free!
Walk along the Beach in Carmel – Watch the Sunset - Free!
Visit Point Lobos – walk, watch the sunset Park outside for Free! Or $10 per car
Point Lobos State Reserve a few miles south of Carmel on Highway One
Forest Theater – Films in the Forest Sit outside under the stars and watch movies! Cheap!

Spanish Bay Beach
Stillwater Cove
Seventeen Mile Dr. – World famous drive thru the elite area of Pebble Beach - Cheap!

Limekiln State Park – 56 Miles South of Carmel
Julia Pfeiffer Beach Big Sur State Park
Jade Cove
Sand Dollar Beach
Garrapata State Park Beach
Pfeiffer Beach
Andrew Molera State Park Beach
Drive Highway One Big Sur Coast
Bixby Bridge
Pt. Sur Lighthouse - for Lighthouse lovers, history buffs, photographers… Cheap!

Marina State Beach – Go fly a kite, watch the Hang gliders or go for a long walk. Free!
Locke Paddon Park – Good for birdwatching, nature trail, small pond/lake. Free!
Marina Skate Park – Bring your skates, helmet & gear! Free!

Toro Park
Watch the Monterey Area Webcams! Free!
Fort Ord Dunes State Park – New State Park & Beach near Marina! Free!
Fort Ord Trails – Off Road Biking and Hiking
Farmer’s Markets – Great produce! Free!
Bird Watching Monterey Peninsula – The Bird Watching on the Monterey Peninsula is great!

Drive to top of Seaside Heights – Incredible Views & Sunset!
Roberts Lake – Across from Home Depot
Laguna Grande Park - Park surrounding small lake & wetland area. Walk, jog, bike, birdwatch. – Free!

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Much more to come…

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Free or Cheap Things to Do