What to do and see in Monterey County, Monterey County: The Best Museums

June 18, 2021 Janean Rudisill

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.
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Sixth Avenue, Carmel, CA 93921 +1 831-624-4453 [email protected] http://www.westongallery.com
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5.0 based on 21 reviews

Weston Gallery

2. Sunset Cultural Center

San Carlos Street and Ninth Avenue, Carmel, CA +1 831-624-3996 http://www.sunsetcenter.org/
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5.0 based on 68 reviews

Sunset Cultural Center

Reviewed By SKEIN1 - Monterey County, United States

we went to the Kansas Concert at the Sunset Center, what a GREAT Venue, awesome acoustics as well as comfortable and roomy seating. I can't wait to see something else here.

3. Jones & Terwilliger Galleries

San Carlos Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues, Carmel, CA 93923 +1 831-626-9100 [email protected] http://www.jones-terwilliger-galleries.com/
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5.0 based on 11 reviews

Jones & Terwilliger Galleries

Dolores St & 6th Ave, Carmel, CA 93923 +1 831-620-1917 [email protected] http://www.stevenwhytestudios.com/
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5.0 based on 20 reviews

Steven Whyte's Sculpture Studio and Gallery

Internationally acclaimed figurative sculptor Steven Whyte invites you to witness the creative process in action. The studios serves as both the artist's gallery and working studio, showcasing his powerfully emotive work and offering visitors the opportunity to watch the sculptures take life. Featuring Whyte’s latest Fine Art Bronze Limited Editions, Private and Corporate Commissions, Portrait Busts, and National Monuments. Featured as one of The New York Times 'must visit' destinations, see on CNN and HLN.

5. Dawson Cole Fine Art

Lincoln & Sixth Avenue, Carmel, CA 93921 +1 831-624-8200 [email protected] http://dawsoncolefineart.com
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Dawson Cole Fine Art

Originally established in 1993, Dawson Cole Fine Art specializes in Contemporary and Modern sculpture, drawings, prints, and unique works on paper by American and European Masters. With a special concentration in Contemporary, Early Modern and West Coast Regionalism, the gallery offers works by Chuck Close, Wayne Thiebaud, Donald Sultan, Richard MacDonald, Henri Matisse, Henry Moore, Pablo Picasso, Jian Wang, Tom Betts, James Galindo and Jim Lamb.

Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States

We went to Dawson Cole Fine Art. The sculpture pieces are done based on real people. I was in particularly intrigued with the Cirque du Soleil piece. I spoke to the staff at the art gallery and she told me all about the piece. This art work is amazing to see. It would be nice to own such amazing art.

One South of Ocean Avenue Dolores, Carmel, CA 93921 +1 831-625-1587 http://www.photographywest.com/index.html
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Photography West Gallery

Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States

We visited the Photography West Gallery in Carmel. The gallery has beauitulf photogrpahs of the California area. The photographs are taken by well-known photographers.

San Carlos Street between 5th and 6th Avenues, Carmel, CA 93921 +1 831-238-9874 [email protected] http://www.gallerybytheseacarmel.com
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Gallery by the Sea Carmel

If you are looking for beautiful artwork of Carmel, Pebble Beach, Big Sur and the surrounding areas, please be sure to stop by Gallery-by-the-Sea Carmel. Located next door to The Hog's Breath Inn, the gallery has become a favorite of many people who have fallen in love with this remarkable part of the world. Gallery-by-the-Sea Carmel features gorgeous paintings and fine-art photography by best-in-class local artists. Among its many treasures, you will find spectacular artwork of Pebble Beach, Spyglass Hill, Spanish Bay and other local golf courses, and a growing selection of unique and alluring abstract and contemporary art. "We do our best to create a fun and welcoming experience, and consider our clients to be the heroes of the story," say the owners Michael and Elizabeth Lynberg. "If you are on a quest to add beauty and inspiration to your home and office, we are here to be your helpful guides. Our goal is to add to your cherished memories of Carmel."

Reviewed By 863lyndac - Leicester, United Kingdom

Stunning scenery on 17 mile drive. October a very good time to visit, weather perfect and not too busy.

8. Moto Talbott

4 E Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley, CA 93924-9753 +1 831-659-5410 http://mototalbott.com
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Moto Talbott

Reviewed By DebWong51

We spent more than 2 hours wandering around this museum. There are several sections devoted to motorcycles, scooters and memorabilia. My husband is a rider, has been for most of his life. I don't ride, but I am a Moto-GP racing fan, and am fascinated by the designs, workmanship, and stories behind the bikes on display. You'll see one of Steve McQueen's Harleys, Nicky Hayden and Eric Bostrom bikes, vintage motorcycles, and more. My husband spoke with curator and restorer Bobby Weindorf, and we were shown around by Randy wilder, who told us amazing and entertaining stories about some of the bikes (and their riders). The entry price is very reasonable - as seniors, we got in for $10. each - and you won't regret the time you spend here.

9. Carmel Art Association

Dolores between 5th & 6th, Carmel, CA +1 831-624-6176 http://www.carmelart.org
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5.0 based on 25 reviews

Carmel Art Association

10. Pacific House Museum

Monterey State Historic Park 10 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA +1 831-649-7118
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4.5 based on 28 reviews

Pacific House Museum

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

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