10 Things to do Good for Adrenaline Seekers in Monterey County That You Shouldn't Miss

February 3, 2022 Misti Hsu

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. South Bay Surf Lessons

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5.0 based on 47 reviews

South Bay Surf Lessons

They provide surf lessons in the carmel and greater monterey area.

2. Bella Monterey Bay

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5.0 based on 340 reviews

Bella Monterey Bay

Private Wildlife Tours, Sailing on 47'Luxury Italian Racer Cruiser sailing yacht for your personal and intimate pleasure for sailing our beautiful Monterey Bay Sanctuary.

3. Carrera Sailing

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5.0 based on 163 reviews

Carrera Sailing

Discover Monterey Bay Sanctuary under sail with Carrera Sailing during our nature excursions, sunset cruises or private charter tailored to your needs. We provide intimate, small group sailing, where you can participate or sit back and relax. All skippers are US Coast Guard licensed and vessels meet or exceed US Coast Guard requirements.

4. Carmel Surf Lessons

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5.0 based on 192 reviews

Carmel Surf Lessons

Teaching surfing in Carmel, Monterey and Pacific Grove since 1986, professional instruction, professional grade gear. Trusted by all three surf shops on the Monterey Peninsula. Parties, groups and privates lessons offered almost daily all year around. All equipment included all ages and abilities welcome.

5. Fast Raft

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5.0 based on 419 reviews

Fast Raft

Fast Raft Ocean Safaris are a fun and exciting way to explore the beautiful Monterey Bay Sanctuary! Our low to the water boat, Ranger is comfortable and highly maneuverable, offering an incredible perspective of ocean wildlife and beautiful coastal scenery. With a maximum of six passengers, each Eco-Tour is custom designed to the unique desires of our guests.

6. Segway Tours Monterey

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5.0 based on 151 reviews

Segway Tours Monterey

We offer several different Segway tours in the Monterey Bay Area, including Monterey, Pacific Grove, Santa Cruz and Seaside California. Some areas our tours cover include the historic downtown Monterey, Pacific Grove Coastal Tour, the Recreation Trail and West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz. All of our tours are fun, scenic and informative. No experience is necessary; we will teach you to ride your Segway Personal Transporter model i2 before we venture out on our cruise.

7. Bamboo Reef Scuba Diving Centers

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5.0 based on 234 reviews

Bamboo Reef Scuba Diving Centers

Come Scuba Dive in Monterey Bay Central California with Bamboo Reef. Our exclusive Monterey Scuba Diving service is on the central coast in Monterey California. We cater traveling divers by conducting recreational scuba diving trips in and around the Monterey Peninsula. We handle your scuba diving equipment needs so you can save time & effort, relax, enjoy the local attractions and the awesome experience of diving in Monterey's legendary kelp forests.

8. Balconies Cliffs Trails

Pinnacles National Park, Soledad, CA 95043 +1 831-389-4427 http://www.nps.gov/pinn/index.htm
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5.0 based on 27 reviews

Balconies Cliffs Trails

9. Discovery Whale Watch

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5.0 based on 1,277 reviews

Discovery Whale Watch

Whether as an individual, family, group charter, corporate event, or just plain fun – there is something for everyone. A day from which wonderful memories and tales are made! Our daily fishing trips depart from Monterey Old Fisherman’s Wharf.

10. Big Sur Adventures

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5.0 based on 185 reviews

Big Sur Adventures

Big Sur Adventures -- Explore the coastline by e-bike from Fisherman’s Wharf to Point Lobos. Experience Monterey Peninsula’s seaside attractions, beaches, and iconic landmarks up-close. Our reviewers describe the experience as, "By far the best thing I have done in California," or "The most fun I've EVER had." It truly is the best way to see the California coast up close. From beach riding at low tide to paved ocean-front bike lanes, bike riding in Monterey County is some of the best around. And with the electric bikes, people explore further and faster then ever before.

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