Things to do on Juneteenth in Monterey & Carmel (Updated 2026)

Whale Watching Tour From Monterey
Embark on a 4-hour whale watching tour. All trips are narrated by a naturalist or marine biologist guide, who will also spend one on one...
$75

Keep an eye out for sea lions, deer, harbor seals, and tide pools along this immersive coastal adventure. Explore the world-famous 17-Mile Drive on an...
$59

Monterey Whale Watching Tour
We are honored to be the #1 Whale Watching Company in Monterey Bay with a 99% success rate and offer: Two of the largest and...
$70

Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour
The El Cat, built right here in Moss Landing, is a fully electric, 32 passenger, Coast Guard-certified vessel. This is a custom 37’ catamaran built...
$45

17-Mile Drive Electric Bike Guided Tour
17-Mile Drive offers the ultimate experience to explore the peninsula. You will ride from our bike shop in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. Your guide will take you...
$75

Carmel-by-the-Sea's original and only locally owned food tour, rooted in this community since 2012. Discover the village's best-kept culinary secrets on this 3-hour guided walking...
$159

Monterey Bay Whale Watching
Sea Goddess Whale Watching promises a once-in-a-lifetime whale watching experience. Our whale watching tours depart from Moss Landing, right at the mouth of the Monterey...
$70

Old Monterey Walking Food Tour
Discover Monterey Through Its Flavors Experience Old Monterey like never before on this leisurely, guided food tour that highlights the best local flavors and hidden...
$175

3-Hour Whale Watching Tour from Monterey
Monterey Bay is the premier destination for whale watching all year. Your daily 3-hour, whale watch trip is narrated by a marine biologist or naturalist...
$75

Afternoon Whale Watch
Our team prides themselves on their personality, passion for the industry, and overall drive to bring you the best experience possible. We take out smaller...
$75

Your walk opens up a whole new vista of Carmel for you while our guides, who are skilled storytellers, weave together the tales of the...
$49

Experience world-famous 17-Mile Drive and charming Carmel-by-the-Sea in one spectacular eBike adventure! Starting just outside the Pacific Grove Gate, ride into Pebble Beach and along...
$79

During your tour you'll enjoy visits to three hand-selected wine tasting rooms with carefully curated tastings at each one. You'll also learn from local sommeliers...
$159

As featured in the Los Angeles Times and San Francisco Chronicle, CARMEL WALKS is the premier walking tour voted "best of" by Cool Shore Excursions...
$48

This nature walk takes you through serene woodlands, along craggy cliffs and beautiful coves. You may spot otters, seals and sealions, deer and birds. This...
$59

When in Monterey, kayaking on the bay is a must. Most renters describe this activity as the highlight of their visit to the area. There...
$40

You will ride from our bike shop in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea and explore cottages throughout Carmel. Passing several local historic sites, you will ride down the...
$75

The best way to see the entire peninsula's coast is to begin at Monterey and travel through Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach. Our bike shop...
$75

Sunset Whale Watch Tour in Monterey
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...
$75

Thai Cooking Class in Monterey
The ONLY Thai cooking class in Monterey! Fun & Tasty Party + Memorable Experience Plan your special holidays, surprise date night, birthday, bachelorette parties, company...
$111

