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Monterey / Carmel, California holidays

Monterey is perched on California’s rugged central coast. Its Cannery Row, one-time centre of the sardine-packing industry, was immortalized by novelist John Steinbeck. Today, it's a popular strip of gift shops, seafood restaurants and bars in converted factories. Carmel hosts a beautiful stretch of beach and is rated as one of America’s top beach town, between the two is Pebble Beach, noted for its international golf course

Wrapped by the Pacific on three sides, the Monterey Peninsula  offers wind-tossed beaches and quiet coves, fine dining and casual eateries.

World-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium, with its psychedelic jellies and bat-ray petting tanks is a must-visit, especially for families. 

Cannery Row, made famous by local author John Steinbeck. Is a new hub for shopping, dining and wine tasting

Rent bikes to follow the coast south around the peninsula to Pacific Grove, Asilomar State Beach, and the sea-and-spray beauty (and gazillion-dollar homes and celebrated Pebble Beach golf courses).

On Monterey Peninsula’s south side, explore artsy Carmel-by-the-Sea (locals just call it Carmel). Stroll the white sands of Carmel Beach, or explore a mosaic of meadows, wave-battered bluffs, and wind-twisted trees at nearby Point Lobos State Reserve, then saunter back to Carmel’s main village, with gallery-lined streets, cosy gastropubs, and even cosier inns.

Monterey / Carmel Tourist Attractions:

• Monterey Bay Aquarium

• Cannery Row

• Old Fisherman’s Wharf

• Pebble Beach Golf Course

• Del Monde beach

Monterey & Carmel Holidays

Below is a small selection of the Monterey & Carmel holidays we offer. If you would like us to create a USA holiday including Monterey & Carmel just for you, give us a call.

Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip

  • Los Angeles
  • Pismo Beach
  • Monterey / Carmel
  • Yosemite National Park
  • San Francisco
  • The exciting buzz of Los Angeles & Hollywood
  • California's beautiful coastline
  • The stunning natural beauty of Yosemite
  • San Francisco with its delightful sightseeing
  • Receive a free case of wine
  • Save £250 per person book by 30 September

7 Nights from £2300pp

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Canyon Spirit with Coastal California & Yosemite Escorted Tour

  • San Francisco
  • Yosemite National Park
  • Monterey / Carmel
  • Pismo Beach
  • Los Angeles
  • San Diego
  • Salt Lake City
  • Moab
  • Glenwood Springs
  • Denver
  • Save up £500 per booking on Canyon Spirit Holidays
  • Travel in luxury onboard Canyon Spirit from Salt Lake City to Denver
  • Escorted tour along California's coast
  • Explore the spectacular San Francisco

15 Nights from £6200pp

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Monterey & Carmel Hotels

Below are a few of the hotels we feature as part of our Monterey & Carmel holidays. If a hotel you are interested is not listed please call us.

Hilton Garden Inn Monterey

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