THINGS TO DO IN MONTEREY

Venture out in the ocean with a knowledgeable guide at Monterey Bay Whale Watch. Once you're onboard, you can see dolphins, porpoises and humpback whales in their natural habitat.

Opened in 1897, Del Monte Golf Course is the oldest course west of the Mississippi. This inland 18-hole, par-72 golf course boasts a meandering layout narrow, tree-lined fairways and small, protected greens. Del Monte hosts the California State Amateur and serves as one of the three Callaway Golf Pebble Beach Invitational courses.

Monterey Peninsula is a top golf destination with stunning coastal scenery and legendary courses. Tee off at the Monterey Pines Golf Club, Pacific Grove Golf Links, Laguna Seca Golf Ranch, Bayonet Golf Course, Nicklaus Club - Monterey, Black Horse Golf Course, and Pebble Beach.

Monterey is a top destination for family travel, with the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Dennis the Menace Park, tide pooling adventures, sandy beaches, and easy access to outdoor fun for all ages — all just minutes from BLu Pacific Hotel.

Discover Monterey County on horseback. There are several equestrian trails in Monterey, from mountain terrains to beaches. Enjoy guided horseback riding tours at the Monterey Bay Equestrian Center.

Enjoy deep-sea fishing on Monterey Bay or angling on the Carmel River. Join a deep-sea fishing charter from Fisherman's Wharf with experienced skippers and catch salmon, lrock cod, halibut and rockfish. 

Set out on a hike in Monterey to explore its stunning scenery and return to a night of relaxation at our hotel. Discover beautiful hiking trails and parks across Monterey County. From coastal trails to redwood forests, adventure is endless.

Spend the day kayaking on Monterey Bay. You'll find several adventure companies with guided kayaking tours and standup paddleboard rentals. Watch for otters, sea lions, and seals as you paddle and soak in the beauty of Bay.

Monterey Bay Sanctuary is the ultimate scuba diving destination with a deep underwater canyon and calm waters. Divers can witness colorful reefs with intriguing marine life.

Explore Monterey's rocky coastline and discover a hidden world of sea stars, anemones, hermit crabs, and more. Tide pooling is a favorite family activity at nearby Asilomar State Beach, Lovers Point, and Point Lobos.