Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport 1 hr 21
Old Fisherman's Wharf (16 min)
Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. Carmel River State Beach (23 min)
This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point. Lovers Point Park (22 min)
Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more. Asilomar State Beach (22 min)
Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail. Pebble Beach Golf Links (20 min)
Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. Point Lobos (23 min)
Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (21 min)
Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. Monterey State Beach (13 min)
Miles of scenic coastline offer beachgoers recreational activities ranging from surfing to fishing. Monterey Bay Aquarium (18 min)
Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools. WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca (7 min)
Paved, 2.2-mile road-racing track used for auto & motorcycle racing, plus special events. Fort Ord National Monument (26 min)
Home to 35 species of rare flora & fauna, this undeveloped wildland offers over 80 miles of trails. Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (18 min)
Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. Garrapata State Park (26 min)
Park with 2 miles of beachfront & coastal hiking, including a 50-foot climb to a Pacific Ocean view. National Steinbeck Center (20 min)
Dedicated to John Steinbeck, this museum offers interactive exhibits for all ages & a gift shop. Dennis The Menace Playground (12 min)
Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall. | 
