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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 1 of 66 attractions in Monterey

Located at the ocean's edge, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is a window to marine life -- for dive masters and non-swimmers alike. It's home to sea otters, penguins, sharks, jellies, and thousands of other marine animals and plants. Its mission is to inspire conservation of the oceans.

Attraction type: Amusement/theme park; Aquarium
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 2 of 66 attractions in Monterey
Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 3 of 66 attractions in Monterey

Designed by the creator of Dennis the Menace, this park has all sorts of unique attractions.

Attraction type: Park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 4 of 66 attractions in Monterey
Attraction type: Wax museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 5 of 66 attractions in Monterey

This art museum offers a permanent collection of American photography, early California painting, Asian art and international folk art.

Attraction type: Art museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 6 of 66 attractions in Monterey

Gift shops and stores fill this part of town.

Attraction type: Wharf/pier/boardwalk; Neighborhood
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 7 of 66 attractions in Monterey

A breathtaking 80-foot waterfall dropping from the cliffs to the ocean is the focal point of this park.

Attraction type: State park; Beach
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 8 of 66 attractions in Monterey
Attraction type: Architectural building; Historic home
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 9 of 66 attractions in Monterey

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) is one of 13 National Marine Sanctuaries.   Its 276 miles of coastline extend from Marin in the north to Cambria in the south.  Monterey Bay itself...

Attraction type: Nature reserve
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 10 of 66 attractions in Monterey

Built in 1849 to serve as a public school and town meeting hall, this historic building is now a museum open for public touring.

Attraction type: History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 11 of 66 attractions in Monterey

MY Museum is filled with hands-on, interactive, fun, educational exhibits and activities that have a local flavor and purpose. In this environment families laugh, learn and discover together. This dynamic and creative atmosphere allows and encourages individual discovery, as well as promoting awareness of social relationships. By focusing of the unique learning styles of each individual, MY Museum inspires every visitor to create their own experience.

Attraction type: Children's museum; Science museum
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 12 of 66 attractions in Monterey

Learn all about Monterey's historic ties to the sea.

Attraction type: Maritime museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 13 of 66 attractions in Monterey

Located right on the bay, indulge in a wide variety of soothing treatments.

Attraction type: Spa
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 14 of 66 attractions in Monterey

A state park in Monterey that operates tours of its gardens and historic buildings dating back to the 17th century.

Attraction type: State park; Other
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 15 of 66 attractions in Monterey
Attraction type: Historic home
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 16 of 66 attractions in Monterey
Attraction type: Winery
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 17 of 66 attractions in Monterey
Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 18 of 66 attractions in Monterey

This park lacks the expected amenities but compensates with its spectacular setting.

Attraction type: State park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 19 of 66 attractions in Monterey

Popularized by Nobel- and Pulitzer Prize-winning author John Steinbeck, this popular walkway is one of America's most famous streets and is filled with shops, restaurants and historic attractions.

Attraction type: Historic walking area; Scenic/historic walking area; Town center/square/plaza; Historic site; Other; Landmark/point of interest
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 20 of 66 attractions in Monterey

Play a round or two at this 18-hole golf course, one of the oldest in America.

Attraction type: Golf course
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