Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Grove. Road-cycling enthusiasts can make the round trip to Carmel along the
17-Mile
Drive
. Mountain-bikers head to
Fort Ord National Monument
to pedal over 80 miles of
mid-April.
Adventures by the Sea
CYCLING, KAYAKING
per day kayak or bicycle $30, SUP set $50, tours from $60; )
Beach cruisers, electric bike and water-sports gear rentals and tours available at multiple
831-372-1807;
www.adventuresbythesea.com
; 210 Alvarado St;
)
.
Bay Bikes
CYCLING
831-655-2453;
www.baybikes.com
;
585 Cannery Row; bicycle rental per
hour/day from $8/32)
Cruiser, tandem, hybrid and road-bike rentals near the aquarium and also
downtown
(
831-655-2453;
www.baybikes.com
;
486 Washington St)
.
Whale-Watching
You can spot whales off the coast of Monterey Bay year-round. The season for blue and
humpback whales runs from April to early December, while gray whales pass by from
mid-December through March. Tour boats depart from Fisherman's Wharf and
Moss
Landing
. Reserve trips at least a day in advance; be prepared for a bumpy, cold ride.
Monterey Whale Watching
BOAT TOUR
erman's Wharf; 2½hr tour adult/child 5-11yr $45/35; )
Several daily departures; no children under age five or pregnant women allowed.
Monterey Bay Whale Watch
BOAT TOUR
3hr tour adult/child 4-12yr from $40/27;
)
