Monterey Bay, Monterey

Name: Monterey Bay
Address: Monterey, United States

#31 among attractions in Monterey

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Monterey Bay is a bay of the Pacific Ocean located on the coast of the U.S. state of California, south of the San Francisco Bay Area and its major city at the south of the bay, San Jose. San Francisco itself is further north along the coast, by about 75 miles, accessible via Highway 1 and Highway 280. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 36°38'28"N, 121°55'5"W

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Monterey Bay – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey Peninsula Country Club, Asilomar State Marine Reserve, Point Pinos Lighthouse.

1.8 miSE
Sprawling marine life attraction
Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey
47 min walk • Nestled on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is a window to the wonders beneath the waves and a jewel in the crown of Monterey, California. This celebrated institution is more than just a showcase of marine life; it's an immersive educational...
3.2 miSW
Golf
Monterey Peninsula Country Club, Pacific Grove
82 min walk • The Monterey Peninsula Country Club is a 36-hole golf club on the West Coast of the United States, located on the Monterey Peninsula in Pebble Beach, California.
1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Beach
Asilomar State Marine Reserve, Pacific Grove
27 min walk • Asilomar State Marine Reserve is one of four small marine protected areas located near the cities of Monterey and Pacific Grove, at the southern end of Monterey Bay on California’s central coast. The four MPAs together encompass 2.96 square miles. The SMR protects all marine life within its boundaries.
1 miSW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Point Pinos Lighthouse, Pacific Grove
27 min walk • Point Pinos Lighthouse was lit on February 1, 1855, to guide ships on the Pacific Coast of California. It is the oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the West Coast of the United States and even the lens is original.
2.9 miSE
36°36'18"N • 121°53'31"W
Monterey Bay Whale Watch, Monterey
74 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching
0.9 miSW
Outdoor activities, Golf
Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Links, Pacific Grove
24 min walk • Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Links is a public 18-hole golf course owned by the city of Pacific Grove, California. Originally designed by Chandler Egan in 1932, the first nine holes are laid out through the forested areas of Pacific Grove.
1.3 miS
Science museum, Museum, History museum
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, Pacific Grove
35 min walk • The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History is a museum of natural history located near the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Pacific Grove, California, United States.
2.5 miSW
36°36'41"N • 121°56'35"W
The Links at Spanish Bay, Pebble Beach
64 min walk • Golf, Outdoor activities
3.2 miSE
Concerts and shows, Historical place, Theater
Golden State Theatre, Monterey
81 min walk • The Golden State Theatre in Monterey, California, opened on August 6, 1926.
2.7 miSE
36°36'24"N • 121°53'49"W
Presidio of Monterey Museum, Monterey
68 min walk • Museum, Military museum
1.9 miSW
Beach
Asilomar State Beach, Pacific Grove
48 min walk • Asilomar State Beach, officially Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds State Park, is a state park unit of California, United States. It provides public access to rocky coast and dune habitat on the Monterey Peninsula.