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Monterey Bay waters never warm to the temperatures of their Southern California counterparts—the warmest they get is the low 60s. That’s one reason why the marine life here is so diverse, which in turn brings out the fishers, kayakers, and whale-watchers. During the rainy winter, the waves grow larger, and surfers flock to the water. On land pretty much year-round, bikers find opportunities to ride, and walkers have plenty of waterfront to stroll.
Adventures by the Sea. You can rent surreys plus tandem, standard, and electric bicycles from this outfit that also conducts bike and kayak...
J&M Sport Fishing. This outfit takes beginning and experienced fishers out to sea to catch rock cod, ling cod, sand dabs, mackerel, halibut...
Del Monte Golf Course. Though overshadowed by its higher-profile Pebble Beach siblings, this classic course that golf champion Johnny Miller...
Monterey Bay Kayaks. For many visitors the best way to see the bay is by kayak. This company rents equipment and conducts classes and natural...
Aquarius Dive Shop. Staffers at Aquarius rent equipment and give diving lessons and tours. 2040 Del Monte Ave. , Monterey , California...
Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail. From Custom House Plaza, you can walk along the coast in either direction on this 29-mile-long trail...
Thousands of gray whales pass close by the Monterey Coast on their annual migration between the Bering Sea and Baja California, and a whale...
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