Top Things to do in Monterey County
The 6 Best Visitor Centers in Monterey County, Monterey County
Monterey offers a host of historic attractions from Cannery Row to the famed Monterey Aquarium. This incredible sliver of oceanfront offers an amazing bounty of things to do, with marine, floral and vine-fresh delights to savor. Monterey-Salinas Transit and Amtrak let you take your eyes off the road. Charming towns, world-class golf courses and idyllic inns lie at the hem of the glittering Pacific. Whether you're looking for calm or noisy beachside fun, the Monterey Peninsula has it in buckets.
Restaurants in Monterey County
1. Pebble Beach Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By wireless_in_CA
This was a worthwhile stop as we learned a lot more about Pebble Beach Golf Links in a very well designed visitor center. Entrance was monitored to ensure that we were all wearing masks and used hand sanitizers before we entered. Our greeter cheerfully gave a quick overview of the center. The displays about the evolution of Pebble Beach and the amateur and US Opens, golfing legends, trophies and Clint Eastwood were well thought out, informative and worth spending time reading and learning. A short video played on the central wall and also a good watch. After we finished here we walked over to see the gift shop where they sold the typical higher end souvenirs and some drinks and snacks. Bathrooms were located here and were very clean and social distancing enforced by physical closed urinals and sinks. A small patio overlooking the 17 mile drive held tables and chairs and were full of visitors eating or drinking. Well worth the visit.
2. Carmel Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Available in the Visitor Center... - Carmel Maps - Monterey Peninsula Maps - California Maps - Restaurant Map - Inns Map - Wine Tasting Map - Postcards - Merchandise - Brochures for whale watching, aquarium, attractions, parks, wine tasting, recreation, bikes, kayaks, theaters, spas, tours ...and everything you want to know! We have friendly staff to help you!
3. Monterey Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 100 reviews
Reviewed By kamalmasarweh - Haifa, Israel
We got here upon arrival to Monterey, and the staff was extremly helpful with lot s of information and advices. Highly recommended if you don't have specific plans upon arrival.
4. Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
5. Tourist Information Center
6. Soledad Visitors & Gateway Center
The Center is wall-to-wall highlights of local attractions complete with a small-scale representation of Pinnacles National Park, Spanish arches inset with information on local California missions, photographs depicting the Valley’s agricultural history, a tour map to local wineries and, since it’s in the heart of Steinbeck Country, details on literary giant John Steinbeck.
