Lake El Estero
Visit Lake El Estero
Tours & day trips
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Monterey: Ocean Paradise, Trolley and Walking Tour
Private & custom tours
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Monterey: Ocean Paradise, Trolley and Walking Tour
Adventure & outdoor
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Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
Food, drink & nightlife
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Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea
Classes & workshops
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Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Popular places to visit
![Dennis the Menace Park featuring a playground as well as children](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/202000/202752-Monterey.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Dennis the Menace Playground
Set up a picnic on the tranquil shore of Lake El Estero and let the kids run free in this sandy playground.
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Monterey State Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Monterey State Beach during your trip to Sand City? Wander the beaches and seaside while you're in the area.
![Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo featuring flowers, a monument and heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/202000/202773-Monterey.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
San Carlos Cathedral
Admire ecclesiastical relics on display in the heritage center to learn about this cathedral, which is California’s oldest stone building.
![Monterey Museum of Art-La Mirada](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/373f42fb142c5778b8837ce609f2870c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Monterey Museum of Art-La Mirada
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Monterey Museum of Art-La Mirada during your travels in Monterey. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
![Golden State Theatre which includes theater scenes and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/54000/54528-Golden-State-Theater.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Golden State Theatre
Sit back, relax and enjoy the show at Monterey’s legendary movie palace, which has been delighting theatergoers since 1926.
![Maritime Museum which includes interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/26000/26898-Museum-Of-Monterey.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Maritime Museum
Follow the story of this fascinating area from the first inhabitants 6000 years ago, to the days of Cannery Row and beyond.