Monterey Bay has endless things to do, and you could easily spend a week or more. Seven days is the ideal amount of time. You can see the top sights, sample the best restaurants, and explore the area in a week.
Spend a few days in Monterey, touring historical sites, swimming in the ocean, or whale-watching. Then, spend at least a day in Carmel-by-the-Sea’s fairytale village, and don’t forget to check out Pacific Grove’s coastal beauty.