What to do and see in Monterey, California (CA): The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day

Join us for an amazing personalized experience in Monterey wine country. Your guide will tailor the tour just for you, and introduce you to some of the best wineries and wine growing families in the region.

Let our Historic Trolleys "Glory" and the "Mona Lisa" take you on an unforgettable journey wine tasting through the delightfully charming Carmel Valley, California. Pinot Noirs, Chardonneys, Cabernets, Viogniers, Reds and Whites, Sweet or Dry, our guides offer an insider's perspective to the family of well-known producers and an introduction to the lesser known gems that call Carmel Valley home. (List of Wineries) Come spend the day enjoying great food, great wine and great times. We rendez-vous at the Wharf Market Place - 290 Figueroa St., Monterey CA (Map). Come early and procure yourself a hearty breakfast at the Wharf Market Place Deli & Cafe. Stroll out front at 10:45 AM for the 11:00 AM tour and we'll whisk you off for beatiful vistas, great food and a ton of wine appreciation. Then it's back to the Wharf Market Place by 4:00. The "Trolley Platters" are prepared fresh at Tarpy's Roadhouse for you to lunch on at Cima Collina Winery with either a glass of wine or a tasting of 6 wines . When you purchase your tickets, you can request our standard platters or order special Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free or Pork Free platters. 5 Hour Tour - 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Visit 3 to 6 wineries depending on what package you purchase. All Tour Packages ride on the same trolley, depart and return at the same time.

Named one of Travel + Leisure Magazine's Top Hotel Spas in the U.S., our luxurious European spa has it all! While overlooking the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary, experience the restorative power of our sanctuary- an elegant spa featuring a sun deck with two whirlpools, sauna, steam room, fitness center, and relaxation lounges. Choose from our specialty skin and body treatments, such as our Bliss on the Bay Body Treatment, Soothing Sea Facial and Forest Air Breathing Ritual, all carefully designed for optimum results. Our Vista Blue Spa packages offer several treatments, such as "Vista Blue Day on the Bay", four treatments and a two-course lunch! Whether you visit for an hour or spend the day, you will enjoy a memorable experience in a setting unmatched for its beauty and serenity.

Wine tasting tours of the Monterey region, including Santa Cruz, Carmel, and Paso Robles. We offer exclusive private wine tasting tours, that are all inclusive with private tastings at select wineries. Wine tasting tours include tasting fees, door to door service, snacks, water, and introductions at all wineries. We can custom tailor a wine tasting tour to your needs and budget. Wine Tour areas; Monterey, Santa Cruz, and Paso Robles

Beat the clock to turn the lock! Exodus is live-game experience, where you must channel your inner Sherlock Holmes to solve a mystery, or disguise yourself behind a mask at a Masquerade ball, in hopes of solving a crime. Ideal for team-building events, families and any group of friends looking to have fun!

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 ocean.

History museum showing what life was like in Old Monterey more than 150 years ago.

Now open at 425 Washington Street, located in Downtown Monterey, conveniently by the Monterey Sports Center and Dennis the Menace Park, the Monterey County Youth Museum provides an environment unique to any other in Monterey County. This 8,500 square foot museum is packed with a variety of hands on exhibits, making each visit unique and exciting. It compliments any visit to the Monterey area or makes a good day into a great day for those who are fortunate to visit us on a regular basis.

A landmark on Cannery Row, this is the spot where John Steinbeck's good buddy and biologist Ed "Doc" Ricketts prepped the marine life he collected before shipping it to schools and medical facilities.