Carmel/Monterey Attractions & Things To Do
Carmel/Monterey Attractions & Things To Do
Carmel/Monterey Attractions & Things To Do
Carmel and the Monterey Bay area offer scores of fun things to do any time of year, including family activities, cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, and crowd-pleasing festivals. The Monterey Bay Aquarium, Big Sur, Cannery Row, and Pebble Beach are just a few of the top attractions located within close proximity to Best Western PLUS Carmel Bay View Inn.
Pebble Beach.
Pebble Beach is the upscale beachfront community, that boasts the legendary and historic Lodge at Pebble Beach and Pebble Beach Golf Links golf course. Other Pebble Beach attractions include 17 Mile Drive, and The Links at Spanish Bay, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, and Poppy Hills Golf Course. Pebble Beach is the host site for such world-class events as the annual AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am Golf Tournament,Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and the 2010 U.S. Open Golf Tournament. Visit www.pebblebeach.com.
Carmel Mission.
Officially known as San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission, the Carmel Mission is a stunning Carmel landmark. The mission was founded in 1771 by Father Junipero Serra and was designated as the headquarters of all California missions. Carmel Mission features five museums, including the room in which Father Serra died in 1784, and exquisite grounds flourishing with flower gardens. Catholic mass is observed daily at Carmel Mission. Visit www.carmelmission.org.
www.pointlobos.org, 3 miles Point Lobos State Natural Preserve, located three miles south of Carmel, offers hiking and jogging trails, picnic areas, and quiet areas for observing the unique natural beauty of the rugged coastline. Point Lobos is a popular site for nature photographers and artists. Docent-led walking tours are available. Visit www.pointlobos.org.
Big Sur.
Big Sur, located 26 miles south of Carmel on Highway 1, is one of the most photographed regions of the California coast. Known for its rugged shoreline of rocky cliffs, Big Sur offers unparalleled scenic beauty. A number of quaint eateries and shops and lookout points dot Highway 1 through Big Sur. Visit www.bigsurcalifornia.org.
Cannery Row
Long before Cannery Row in Monterey was a primary tourist destination of shops, restaurants, attractions and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, it was an industrial hotbed for the nation's sardine canning industry. Life on Cannery Row was immortalized in John Steinbeck's novel Cannery Row. Today, Cannery Row is a bustling center offering a variety of family activities and fun things to do. Visit www.canneryrow.com.
Located at Monterey Harbor, Old Fisherman's Wharf is a Monterey Bay landmark. Originally constructed in 1870 by the Pacific Coast Steamship Company, Old Fisherman's Wharf today offers dozens of delicious restaurants, gift shops, and activities such as fishing charters and whale watching cruises. Visit www.montereywharf.com.