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2.5-Hour Electric Bike Tour Along 17 Mile Drive of Coastal Monterey
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Discover the natural and manmade beauty of 17-Mile Drive on an electric bike tour from Pacific Grove. The e-bike allows you to cover more ground without getting worn out. The tour is great for the whole family, with the option to ride tandem with children weighing up to 120 lbs (54 kgs). Along the way, learn about the area from your guide and make stops at impressive viewpoints.
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$79.00
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$79.00

Half-Day Whale Watching Tour From Monterey
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Look for whales as they migrate through the waters of the Pacific Ocean off of California on this half-day whale-watching cruise from Monterey. Your naturalist guide shares commentary about the whales and their habitat as you search for gray whales (most common), humpback and blue whales, and other marine life such as dolphins and sea lions during your cruise. Get tips for great photo ops and learn all about the mighty creatures at one of California's most famous whale-watching destinations.
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$75.00
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$75.00

Summer Afternoon Whale Watch
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Leave the mainland behind for the afternoon, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Monterey Bay, on this family-friendly whale-watching excursion. Grab a lifejacket and hop aboard: With your marine biologist guide’s assistance, you’ll look out for orca and humpback whales, dolphins, seals and sea lions, and much more as you cruise. As you go, take in the coastal views, and relax in the sea breezes.
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$66.67
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$66.67

Whale Watching Tour
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Go on a spectacular whale watching tour of the Monterey Bay Sanctuary with your experienced captain narrating the entire way. The boats range from 53’ to 70’, and they are equipped with bathrooms and plenty of seating. Your captain will guide you through the bay and find where the whales are playing. You just need to be ready and waiting with your eyes and cameras.
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$60.00
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$60.00

1-Hour Monterey and Cannery Row Sea Car Tour
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Enjoy an independent sightseeing tour by Sea Car to discover Monterey Bay and the Central Coast at your own pace. Aboard a 2-seater, GPS-guided convertible that navigates itself, you can cruise along the Pacific shoreline or through town. Listen to recorded commentary about attractions like Monterey’s historical center, and admire views of the ocean. The scooter car tells you where to drive, from Cannery Row and more.
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$85.00
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$85.00
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Sunset Whale Watch Tour in Monterey
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Monterey Bay is one of the greatest places in the world to find whales and with the added bonus of a sunset viewing in the summer/fall months, you can't go wrong! Each tour is narrated by a Naturalist/Marine Biologist onboard who can find the wildlife, tell you fascinating facts about the animals, and answer all of your questions! Our boats are smaller in order to provide a more intimate and personal experience for all of our guests.
-2.5-3 hour tour
-Snacks, sodas, water, beer/wine available onboard for purchase
-Whales, dolphin, sea lions, sea otters, sea birds, and other wildlife are all possibilities
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$65.00
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3-Hour Monterey, Cannery Row and Pacific Grove Sea Car Tour
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Travel around California’s central coast in a GPS-guided Sea Car on this tour. Go for a spin in a self-drive 2-seater convertible that not only navigates itself, but talks to you along the way. Cruise through areas of Monterey and Pacific Grove as you hear fun facts about major landmarks, and see well-known spots such as Cannery Row, Lake El Estero, and Asilomar State Beach.
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$190.00
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$190.00
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Electric Scooter Rental - Scenic Tour
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Electric Scooter Rentals (seated position) which feature App driven GPS self-guided tours of the Monterey Peninsula. We provide everything that is needed to go out and have fun. From Electric Scooter and helmet to tour routes and access to required liability insurance (typically $15.00 ea), everything you need to make new memories! This is the only place in Monterey, CA where one can rent electric scooters - enjoy the wind on your face with an easy on, easy off vehicle. Let the Adventure Begin!
**Driver's License required**
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$35.90
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$35.90

Monterey Coastline Self-Guided Electric Bike Tour
Enjoy the sights, sounds and fragrances of an E-Bike tour of the Monterey coastline. Each E-Bike has it's own cell phone holder and the tour begins on your cell phone, download our App and follow the mapped line through the blue pins. Those pins trigger the audio portions of the tour where the narrator tells you more about where you are. The Scenic Tour is the most popular but if you have an interest in history, we also have the Historic tour, also included in the rentals.
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$40.00
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2-Hour Monterey and Pacific Grove Sea Car Tour
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Drive through the streets of Monterey and Pacific Grove in a Sea Car, a 2-seat vehicle with GPS-enabled tour narrative. Skip renting a car and make your own way around Fisherman's Wharf, Lover's Point, and Cannery Row.
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$155.00
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$155.00
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Big Sur Self-Driving Audio Tour in California (Highway 1, Pacific Coast Highway)
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Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone can listen together!
Experience the iconic Big Sur road trip with a self-guided driving audio tour! As you drive, learn about the fairytale cottages of Carmel, the purple sand at Pfeiffer Beach, & the enormous elephant seals at San Simeon. Drive over Bixby Bridge, marvel at McWay Falls, & enjoy the rugged coastline along the Pacific Coast Highway / Route 1. Big Sur is the most scenic segment of the Pacific Coast Highway(a must-do road trip), which you can start in either Monterey or San Luis Obispo.
Within 30 min, we'll send you two things: a unique password & an app. Download the app, enter a password, & download the tour. When you arrive, head over to the first stop. Stick to the route & speed limit for the best experience.
No expiration — The tour comes with lifetime validity!
This isn't an entrance ticket. Check covid rules & opening hours before your visit.
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$10.00
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The Magical Monterey Scavenger Hunt
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Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 150 cities in North America and beyond! Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment!
Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city! Get ready to local authors, experience the favorite hangouts only known by locals, discover unusual oddities, and so much more!
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$28.00
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$28.00

Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
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Are you looking for a way to see Carmel’s famous Comstock Cottages without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable audio tour.
• See 11 fairytale cottages, and find out about architect Hugh Comstock, who married a dollmaker here in the 1920s
• Hear from producer Lynn Momboisse who co-authored a book about Carmel's historic homes
• Do it all in 40 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Please note that this is a hilly walk.
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$7.99
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$7.99

Carmel Delight Scavenger Hunt
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Enjoy a quirky, family-friendly, and one-of-a-kind way to explore Carmel with this interactive scavenger hunt game. Upon booking, submit your smartphone details; your game will be hosted by a remote live guide. Set off by car or by foot and head to a variety of locations across town, where you can interact with locals and take part in special challenges, all in an attempt to win points and climb up the leaderboard.
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$18.00
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$18.00

Scenic 17-Mile Drive Tour - Self Drive Audio Guide from Monterey & Carmel
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Explore Monterey’s famously scenic 17-Mile Drive along the Pacific Coast—and learn the stories behind the sights as you go—with this self-led audio driving tour. Upon booking, download the tour and use it as many times as you like. The live GPS map will keep you on track, and the audio tour functions without Wi-Fi. See highlights like Cannery Row, Spanish Bay, Lone Cypress, and much more as you go.
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$10.00
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$10.00
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Tour of California Self-Guided Driving Bundle
There’s no place on earth like California, and this ultimate bundle gives you the complete Golden State experience! Cruise down the picture-perfect Pacific Coast Highway, spot some celebs in LA and hit the beaches in historic La Jolla. Or take time to unwind and enjoy the beauty of nature at Lake Tahoe or Joshua Tree National Park. Plus, hack into the tech sector in Silicon Valley and cross the Golden Gate Bridge in San Fran! California’s a huge, beautiful state, so why limit yourself to just one part of it?
Within 30 min, we'll send you two things: a unique password and the app. Download the app onto your phone and enter the password. Then download the tour inside. When you arrive, go to the designated starting location to start the tour. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
No expiration — The tour comes with lifetime validity!
This isn't an entrance ticket. Check pandemic rules and opening hours before your visit.
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$39.99
per group
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$39.99
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Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
GyPSy Guide's Audio Tour takes you on an incredible self-guided journey along this scenic 130 mile stretch of California’s coast. Along the way you'll be guided to all of the area's famous highlights as well as lessor known gems including towering Redwood trees, an elephant seal observation deck, and an iconic seaside restaurant.
This self-guided audio tour helps you discover more on your road trip with fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips and directions that plays automatically along the drive.
With GyPSy Guide you have the freedom to explore offline at your own pace so you can spend more time at places that interest you, and bypass any that don’t.
✅ Tour operate in both directions
✅ Stories, tips and directions play automatically based on your location
✅ Travel at your own pace
✅ Tours work offline using GPS, no cell service or WiFi needed
✅ Suggested itineraries for half, full or multi day use
✅ No time limits or expiry, free updates
Purchase one tour per vehicle.
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$12.99
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$12.99
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Carmel by the Sea: A Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
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With the scenic 17 Mile Drive nearby and dozens of worthy sights between Pebble Beach and Point Lobos, Carmel-by-the-Sea might be best explored by car. This self-guided, app-based audio tour narrated by a well-known resident helps travelers take private trips through town, visiting hidden gems, beaches, downtown, the Mission Carmel, and other sights. The tour takes less than an hour, but travelers can explore at their own pace as the app syncs audio with smartphone GPS systems.
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$5.99
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$5.99

Epic Monterey Scavenger Hunt: Jewels of Monterey!
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Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.
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$12.31
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$12.31

Driving the California Coast: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Follow Highway 1 to the spectacular scenery of Big Sur—and enjoy a flexible, independent road trip experience—with this self-led smartphone audio tour. Once downloaded, the tour never expires, and you can use whenever suits you best. Set off from Carmel along the coast, discover famous vistas at the Bixby Canyon Bridge and Point Sur, and learn more about the region from the GPS-trigged audio commentary.
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$9.99
per group
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$9.99
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Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Discover the seaside charm of Carmel-by-the-Sea—and enjoy an independent way to explore—with this self-led, smartphone audio tour. Upon booking, download the tour and set off at a time that works best for you. Your GPS-assisted tour works offline, and will guide you directly to the town’s top attractions, from local landmarks and art galleries to public parks and more. As you go, learn more about the town’s rich history.
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$7.99
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$7.99

Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey
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A history-saturated neighborhood and a literary landmark, Monterey’s Cannery Row is a must-see for fans of John Steinbeck and American literature—and this self-led walking tour offers a seamless, flexible way to discover. Upon purchasing, download the audio tour and use when and as often as you’d like. You’ll learn about the rise and fall of the local fishing industry, Steinbeck’s work, the neighborhood’s revival, and more.
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$7.99
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$7.99

17 Mile Drive Guided E-bike Tour Pebble Beach From Monterey
Discover one of the most scenic rides in the world on our electric bikes. Famous for its beauty, 17-Mile Drive offers the ultimate experience to explore the peninsula. Our electric bike guided tour is a great way to see the enchanting world full of spectacular coastal views, iconic golf courses, and the most photographed tree in the world.
You will ride from our bike shop which is located in the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa right next to the Rec Trail, and your guide will take you to all of the best spots in Pebble Beach. You'll pass landmarks such as, The Monterey Bay Aquarium, Lovers Point, Bird Rock, Point Joe, Spanish Bay, The Lone Cypress, and Crocker Grove, which is home to the largest and oldest Cypress Trees in existence.
Take lots of photos so you can share the beauty with your friends who couldn’t make it, and then cycle back to our shop.
Complimentary valet parking with the Monterey Plaza Hotel when you book a tour!
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$80.00
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$80.00

Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour
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Explore the culinary delights of Carmel, just down the coast from Monterey, on this food and wine walking tour. With a knowledgeable foodie guide, you’ll learn about the history and gourmet culture of Carmel, an upscale enclave known for its charming architecture and cozy, small-town vibe, as you visit local eateries to sample locavore and ethnic dishes, chocolate, and wine. Limited to 16 people, this tour provides a small-group experience with personalized attention.
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$129.00
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