Monterey Bay
encompasses the cities of Monterey, Pacific Grove, Carmel, and also the Salinas Valley, Carmel Valley and Big Sur. Monterey Bay is one of the most romantic and exciting vacation destinations, and has been called the “greatest meeting of land, sea and sky” in the world. In Monterey, you’ll want to explore Cannery Row, which began as a rowdy sardine-canning district, and today is a colorful mixture of shops, restaurants, pubs and markets. And don’t miss the spectacular Monterey Bay Aquarium, set alongside the rocky shoreline of the Bay. Just a sampling of other things to do in the area include golfing on one of the 23 most beautiful and challenging courses in the world, visiting the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary in neighboring Pacific Grove, and taking the famous 17-Mile Drive around the peninsula. Or, go hiking, biking or roller blading along the Oceanside path that runs from Lover’s Point in Pacific Grove to Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey. Visit a historic lighthouse or winery, treat yourself to a day spa, go ballooning or wind surfing, or explore the beaches and tide pools. Shop in some of the most unique galleries and boutiques in the world and dine in world class restaurants. Whether you come for adventure, or a relaxing, romantic weekend get-a-way, you’ll find a lack of time is the only thing missing from your Monterey Bay vacation!
Surrounding areas: La Selva Beach, California (9.7 mi), Watsonville, California (11.2 mi), Rio del Mar, California (11.6 mi), Aptos, California (12.6 mi), Capitola, California (12.6 mi), Pacific Grove, California (12.6 mi), Monterey, California (13.8 mi)
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Monterey Bay Vacation Rentals
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Monterey Bay Weather & Climate
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The Central Pacific Coast, between San Francisco and the Monterey Bay, enjoys a mild, Mediterranean type climate. It can be cloudy and damp in the wintertime but spring through fall is sunny, warm and dry %u2013 perfect for enjoying the area%u2019s beaches. This region that is at the northern tip of the Monterey Bay does not experience much variation in daytime temperatures, but nights are generally cooler in winter than in summer. The rainy season runs late October through early April, with the rest of the year experiencing only a trace of precipitation. Early morning fog is common along the coast in the summertime, due to warm air moving across the cool waters of the Pacific Ocean. Due to very dry conditions in summer, wildfire is always a threat in the forested mountain regions and in winter, mudslides can occur on mountain roads when lots of rain is received over a period of a few days.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
60°F |
38°F |
4.72 in. |
55°F |
| February |
62°F |
41°F |
4.45 in. |
56°F |
| March |
63°F |
43°F |
3.92 in. |
56°F |
| April |
67°F |
44°F |
1.62 in. |
57°F |
| May |
68°F |
48°F |
0.51 in. |
57°F |
| June |
71°F |
50°F |
0.12 in. |
59°F |
| July |
72°F |
52°F |
0.08 in. |
62°F |
| August |
72°F |
53°F |
0.07 in. |
64°F |
| September |
73°F |
52°F |
0.29 in. |
63°F |
| October |
72°F |
48°F |
1.06 in. |
61°F |
| November |
65°F |
42°F |
3.00 in. |
60°F |
| December |
60°F |
38°F |
3.41 in. |
57°F |
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Monterey Bay Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Monterey Peninsula airport (MRY) located about 15 miles south of Monterey Bay in Monterey, California, the Norman Y Mineta San Jose International airport (SJC) located approximately 38 miles north of Monterey Bay in San Jose, California, the San Francisco International airport (SFO) located roughly 62 miles northwest of Monterey Bay in San Francisco, California, and finally the Metropolitan Oakland International airport (OAK) located around 66 miles south of Monterey Bay in Oakland, California.
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Monterey Bay Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | Santa Cruz | CA | 14.0 mi. | | | Bonfante Gardens | Gilroy | CA | 23.3 mi. | | | Paramount's Great America | Santa Clara | CA | 38.4 mi. | | | Oakland Zoo | Oakland | CA | 72.4 mi. | | | Pixieland Park | Concord | CA | 81.8 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Raging Waters | San Jose | CA | 37.3 mi. | | | Oakwood Lake Waterpark | Manteca | CA | 78.6 mi. | | | Waterworld USA | Concord | CA | 81.8 mi. | | | Big Bear Park | Waterford | CA | 85.6 mi. | | | The Island Waterpark and Family Fun Village | Fresno | CA | 118.0 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Casserly Par3 Golf Course | Watsonville | CA | 11.2 mi. | | | Spring Hills Golf Course | Watsonville | CA | 11.2 mi. | | | Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Course | Pacific Grove | CA | 12.6 mi. | | | Seascape Golf Club | Aptos | CA | 12.6 mi. | | | BayonetBlack Horse Golf Course | Seaside | CA | 13.4 mi. | | | Laguna Seca Golf Club | Monterey | CA | 13.8 mi. | | | Pasatiempo Golf Club | Santa Cruz | CA | 13.8 mi. | | | De Laveaga Golf Course | Santa Cruz | CA | 14.6 mi. | | | Poppy Hills Golf Course | Pebble Beach | CA | 15.3 mi. | | | Twin Creeks Golf Course | Salinas | CA | 16.5 mi. | | | Rancho Canada Golf Club | Carmel | CA | 17.6 mi. | | | Salinas Fairways Golf Course | Salinas | CA | 18.0 mi. | | | Valley Gardens Golf Course | Scotts Valley | CA | 18.3 mi. | | | Eagle Ridge Golf Club | Gilroy | CA | 23.3 mi. | | | Gavilan Golf Course | Gilroy | CA | 23.3 mi. | | | Gilroy Golf Course | Gilroy | CA | 23.3 mi. | | | San Juan Oaks Golf Club | Hollister | CA | 24.6 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Zmudowski Beach State Park | | CA | 5.9 mi. | | | Marina State Park | | CA | 9.4 mi. | | | Wilder Ranch State Park | | CA | 15.8 mi. | | | Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park | | CA | 17.3 mi. | | | Fremont Peak State Park | | CA | 22.3 mi. | | | Garrapata State Park | | CA | 23.5 mi. | | | Ano Nuevo Island State Park | | CA | 31.6 mi. | | | Big Basin Redwoods State Park | | CA | 31.7 mi. | | | Castle Rock State Park | | CA | 31.9 mi. | | | Loghry State Park | | CA | 32.6 mi. | | | Cascade Ranch State Park | | CA | 34.5 mi. | | | Henry Willard Coe State Park | | CA | 34.9 mi. | | | Portola State Park | | CA | 35.3 mi. | | | Andrew Molera State Park | | CA | 36.2 mi. | | | Butano State Park | | CA | 36.5 mi. | | | Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park | | CA | 39.3 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Capitola Historical Museum | Capitola | CA | 12.5 mi. | (History) | | Stowitts Museum and Library | Pacific Grove | CA | 12.6 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | San Juan Bautista Mission | Seaside | CA | 13.4 mi. | (History) | | California Views Historical Photo Collection | Monterey | CA | 13.8 mi. | (History) | | Ecology Hall of Fame | Santa Cruz | CA | 14.0 mi. | (Science) | | California Antique Aircraft Museum | San Martin | CA | 25.4 mi. | (Technology) | | Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad Company | Los Gatos | CA | 29.8 mi. | (Technology) | | History Museums of San Jose | San Jose | CA | 37.3 mi. | (History) | | Japanese American Museum of San Jose | San Jose | CA | 37.3 mi. | (History) | | Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum | San Jose | CA | 37.3 mi. | (History) | | Ableza's Native American Virtual Cultural Center | San Jose | CA | 37.3 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Captain Kazooz Kazoo Museum | San Jose | CA | 37.3 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | San Jose Museum of Art | San Jose | CA | 37.3 mi. | (Art) | | Children's Discovery Museum | San Jose | CA | 37.3 mi. | (Children's) | | Arnisto Gallery | Santa Clara | CA | 38.4 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Intel Museum | Santa Clara | CA | 38.4 mi. | (Technology) | | Niles Canyon Railway Museum | Fremont | CA | 52.0 mi. | (Technology) | | Niles Depot | Fremont | CA | 52.0 mi. | (Technology) | | Hiller Aviation Museum | San Carlos | CA | 52.8 mi. | (Technology) | | Silicon Valley Art Museum | Belmont | CA | 53.9 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | Monterey | CA | 13.8 mi. | | | Happy Hollow Park and Zoo | San Jose | CA | 37.3 mi. | | | The Oakland Zoo | Oakland | CA | 72.4 mi. | | | San Francisco Zoological Gardens | San Francisco | CA | 73.2 mi. | | | Steinhart Aquarium | San Francisco | CA | 73.2 mi. | | | Six Flags Marine World | Vallejo | CA | 92.3 mi. | | | Micke Grove Zoo | Lodi | CA | 98.3 mi. | | | Charles Paddock Zoo | Atascadero | CA | 113.8 mi. | | | Chaffee Zoological Gardens | Fresno | CA | 118.0 mi. | |
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