Thinks to do at Whalefest
Whalefest Monterey 2026. Located at Monterey Old Fisherman's Wharf, Custom House Plaza, and Stanton Center for 2 days of FREE community FUN.
🐋 Abalone Races: 2 races each day
🐋 Art: Live art by Plein Air Painters Association
🐋 Boat Displays: See 4 research and rescue vessels
🐋 Crafts: Learn Gyotaku, Origami, Scrimshaw
🐋 "Dee" The Big Beautiful Humpaback: Save The Whales
🐋 Exhibitors: 40+ marine experts and organizations
🐋 Music & Performances: 14 groups
🐋 Wharf Wharf: Walk with historian Tim Thomas; 2 each day
....and more!
Check Whalefest Activities & Schedule
https://whalefest.org/activities-schedule
MONTEREY
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Fun doesn't end at Whalefest, endless fun exploring...
💙 Monterey Old Fisherman's Wharf; shops, eat, whalewatch
💙 History at Custom House Plaza
💙 History gardens are fun to find and explore
💙 Monterey Harbor
💙 Wharf #2
💙 Recreation and Walking Trail
💙 Del Monte Beach, San Carlos Beach, Lovers Point, Asilomar
....and so many delights throughout Monterey Bay.
Rain or Shine, Monterey Bay is an amazing time in April and Spring!
💙 Take advantage of the free Monterey Trolley between downtown Monterey and Cannery Row to explore even more wonders of Monterey.
💙 Make your way down to Cannery Row to visit the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium and stroll through history, with many shops and restaurants.
💙 Looking for the best seafood? Head back to the Fisherman's Wharf where you can't go wrong with award winner restraurants.
BEACHES, NATURE, SCENIC VIEWS & TRAILS
Monterey Peninsula & Surrounding Areas has endless and popular beaches parks and trails. Many exploring and photo opportunities.
Beaches & Scenic Views:
💙 Pacific Grove
💙 Carmel By-The-Sea
💙 17 Mile Drive (fee)
Nature & Trails:
💙 Big Sur
💙 Carmel River
💙 Garland Ranch Carmel
💙 Jack’s Peek
💙 Veteran's Memorial Park
State Beaches & Dunes:
💙 Seaside State Beach
💙 Fort Ord Dunes
Parks & Tot Parks:
💙 Denis The Menace Park
💙 El Estero Lake
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Tide Polling:
💙 Pacific Grove
💙 Pebble Beach
Small beaches & Coves:
💙 Pacific Grove, take a drive through Ocean View Blvd in Pacific Grove for endless pull-ins, coves, small beaches, tide polls and more
💙 Pebble Beach
Iconic Beaches:
💙 Pacific Grove Lovers Point
💙 Carmel By-The-Sea Beach
Iconic Beaches & Insta Worthy:
💙 Lovers Point, Pacific Grove
💙 Asilomar, Pacific Grove
💙 Pebble Beach
💙 Carmel By-The-Sea
💙 Pebble Beach
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Downtown & Peninsula Area Cities
Staying in town? Need lodging, food and groceries, gas, or shopping? Try…
Monterey
💙 Cannery Row
💙 Alvarado Street
💙 Del Monterey Shopping Center
Carmel & Carmel Valley
💙 Ocean Ave
💙 Barnyard Shopping
💙 Carmel Valley Village
Pacific Grove
💙 Lighthouse Ave
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Seaside & Sand City
💙 Broadway Ave
💙 Fremont Ave
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