OUTDOOR ADVENTURES & EXCURSIONSHIKING THE MONTEREY PENINSULA’S SCENIC BEAUTYEnjoy the Views from Mountain & Coastal Trail Systems

Garland Ranch Regional ParkMountain Hikes - Multiple Trails700 W. Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel ValleyFrom Quail: 5.3 Miles, 7 Minute DriveDifficulty: Beginner/Intermediatemprpd.org/garland-ranch-regional-park

Point Lobos State ReserveCoastal Hikes - Multiple Trails62 California 1, Carmel-By-The-SeaFrom Quail: 6.3 Miles, 11 Minute DriveDifficulty: Beginner/Intermediateparks.ca.gov/pointlobos

Garrapata State ParkCoastal & Mountain Hikes - Multiple TrailsHighway 1, Carmel-By-The-SeaFrom Quail: 11.9 Miles, 19 Minute DriveDifficulty: Beginner/Intermediateseemonterey.com/things-to-do/parks/garrapta

Jacks PeakHillside Hikes - Multiple Trails25020 Jacks Peak Park Rd., MontereyFrom Quail: 11.9 Miles, 19 Minute DriveDifficulty: Beginner/Intermediateseemonterey.com/things-to-do/parks/jacks-peak

Fort Ord National Monument - Badger Hills TrailheadHillside Hikes - Multiple TrailsToro Creek Rd., SalinasFrom Quail: 14.8 Miles, 22 Minute Driveseemonterey.com/things-to-do/parks/fort-ord-lands

Andrew Molera State ParkCoastal & River Hikes - Multiple Trails45500 CA-1, Big SurFrom Quail: 25.5 Miles, 37 Minute DriveDifficulty: Beginner/Intermediateseemonterey.com/things-to-do/parks/andrew-molera

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State ParkCoastal & Forest Hikes - Multiple Trails52801 CA-1, Big SurFrom Quail: 37 Miles, 58 MinutesDifficulty: Beginner/Intermediateseemonterey.com/things-to-do/parks/julia-pfeiffer-burns

HORSEBACK RIDING ON THE BEACHA Romantic Stroll on the Beach Awaits

Monterey Bay Equestrian Center19805 Pesante Rd., SalinasFrom Quail: 32.1 Miles, 36 Minute Drive(831) 663-5712montereybayequestrian.com

SKYDIVING & PARAGLIDING Soar Above Monterey’s World-Famous Coastline

Skydive Monterey Bay721 Neeson Rd. #1, MarinaFrom Quail: 19 Miles, 23 Minutes(831) 384-3483www.skydivemontereybay.com

ACTIVITIES ON AND AROUND THE MONTEREY PENINSULA

Monterey Sky Sports ParaglidingMonterey Peninsula Recreational Trail, Sand CityFrom Quail: 11.5 Miles, 14 Minute Drive(831) 275-0719www.montereyskysports.com

UNDERWATER EXPLORATIONSNavigating the Depths of the Monterey Peninsula’s Kelp Forests & Underwater Canyons

Break Water Scuba225 Cannery Row, Ste. M, MontereyFrom Quail: 8.7 Miles, 17 Minute Drive(831) 717-4546breakwaterscuba.com

Aquarius Dive Shop2040 Del Monte Ave., MontereyFrom Quail: 9.6 Miles, 14 Minute Drive(831) 375-1933aquariusdivers.com

Bamboo Reef Scuba Diving Centers614 Lighthouse Ave., MontereyFrom Quail: 9 Miles, 17 Minute Drive(831) 372-1685bambooreef.com/cms

ABOVE WATER EXPLORATIONSThe Scenic Route Isn’t Always Best Driven

Monterey Bay Sailing78 Old Fisherman’s Wharf #1, MontereyFrom Quail: 8.3 Miles, 16 Minute Drive(831) 372-7245montereysailing.com

Adventures By The Sea Kayaking, Paddle Boarding & Biking• Main Shop Cannery Row: 299 Cannery Row, Monterey• Stenbeck Plaza: 685 Cannery Row, Ste. 210, Monterey• Breakwater Cove: 32 Cannery Row, Monterey• Lovers Point, 624 Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove• Stillwater Cove: 1576 Cypress Drive, Pebble BeachFrom Quail: 8.6 to 10.1 Miles, 16 to 20 Minute Drive (831) 372-1807adventuresbythesea.com

Tidepooling - On-Own Activity (No Guided Tours)Best Explored During Low Tide; Recommended Locations:• Weston Beach, Point Lobos State Reserve, Carmel• McAbee Beach below Steinbeck Plaza, Cannery Row, Monterey• Asilomar State Beach, Pacific Grove• Point Pinos (By the Point Pinos Lighthouse), Pacific Grove• Lovers Point Beach, Pacific Grove• Pfeiffer Beach, Big SurFrom Quail: 7.6 to 33.2 Miles, 16 Minute to 1 Hour Drive Note: Rocks can be slippery. Sturdy shoes with good gripping soles recommended. Watch for waves!seemonterey.com/things-todo/animals-and-wildlife/tide-poolingTide Watch: www.tides4fishing.com/us/california/monterey#_tides

YEAR-ROUND WHALE WATCHING & DEEP SEA FISHINGEvery Trip is Filled with New Sites To See

J&M Sportfishing250 Figueroa St., MontereyFrom Quail: 8.2 Miles, 16 Minute Drive(831) 372-7440jmsportfishing.com

ACTIVITIES ON AND AROUND THE MONTEREY PENINSULA

Chris’s Whale Watching & Deep Sea Fishing250 Figueroa St., MontereyFrom Quail: 8.2 Miles, 16 Minute Drive(831) 375-5951chriswhalewatching.com

Monterey Bay Whale Watch84 Fishermans Wharf, MontereyFrom Quail: 8.3 Miles, 16 Minute Drive(831) 375-4658montereybaywhalewatch.com

Princess Monterey Whale Watch96 Fishermans Wharf #1, MontereyFrom Quail: 8.3 Miles, 16 Minute Drive(831) 372-2203montereywhalewatching.com

Discovery Whale Watch66 Fishermans Wharf, MontereyFrom Quail: 8.3 Miles, 16 Minute Drive(831) 372-7064discoverywhalewatch.com

POPULAR BEACHES OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA99 Miles of Spectacular Coastline with Beaches

Carmel River State BeachCarmelo St., Carmel-By-The-SeaFrom Quail: 5.5 Miles, 13 Minute Drive

Point Lobos State Reserve62 California 1, Carmel-By-The-SeaFrom Quail: 6.3 Miles, 11 Minute Drive

McAbee Beach (San Carlos Beach)600 Canney Row, MontereyFrom Quail: 9.1 Miles, 19 Minute Drive

Del Monte Beach653 Del Monte Ave., MontereyFrom Quail: 9.7 Miles, 16 Minute Drive

Lovers Point State Marine Reserve631 Ocean View Blvd., Pacific GroveFrom Quail: 10.2 Miles, 21 Minute Drive

Monterey State BeachMonterey Peninsula Recreational Trail, Sand CityFrom Quail: 10.7 Miles, 16 Minute Drive

Asilomar State BeachSunset Dr., Pacific GroveFrom Quail: 10.7 Miles, 23 Minute Drive

Fort Ord Dunes State ParkBeach Range Rd., MarinaFrom Quail: 15.4 Miles, 23 Minute Drive

The Beaches of Big Sur• Garrapata State Beach• Andrew Molera State Park• Mill Creek• Jade Cove• Pfeiffer Beach• Sand Dollar Beach• Willow CreekFrom Quail: 11.9 to 65 Miles, 20 to 1 Hour 38 Minute Drive

AREA ATTRACTIONS & DESTINATIONSMUST-SEE STOPS, SHOPS & SIGHTSThe Monterey Peninsula’s Hottest Spots to Visit

Carmel-By-The-SeaSmall Beach Town with Fairytale Cottages Full ofShops, Restaurants, Galleries & More!From Quail: 5.1 Miles, 12 Minute Drivecarmelcalifornia.com

Barnyard Shopping VillageRestaurants & Boutique Shops Specializing in Art, Couture Clothing, Jewelry Design & More!3652 The Barnyard, Carmel-By-The-SeaFrom Quail: 3.7 Miles, 6 Minute Drivethebarnyard.com

The Crossroads CarmelCarmel’s Premiere Shopping & Dining at the Gateway to Big Sur243 Crossroads Blvd., Carmel-By-The-SeaFrom Quail: 4 Miles, 8 Minute Drivethecrossroadscarmel.com

Del Monte Shopping CenterThe Largest Shopping Center on the Monterey Peninsula1410 Del Monte Center, Monterey From Quail: 6.8 Miles, 13 Minute Drivedelmontecenter.com

Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s WharfFocus of Monterey’s Econonic Life Since the 1600sNow Full of Shops, Restaurants & Ocean Activities1 Fishermans Wharf, MontereyFrom Quail: 8.2 Miles, 17 Minute Drivemontereywharf.com

Cannery RowWaterfront Street of Former Canning Factories Now Full ofShops, Restaurants, Attractions & More!From Quail: 9.9 Miles, 21 Minute Drivecanneryrow.com

17-Mile DriveScenic 17-Mile Drive Through Pebble Beach & Pacific GroveHome Site of The Lone CypressFrom Quail: 10.6 Miles, 21 Minute Drivepebblebeach.com/17-mile-drive

Bixby Creek BridgeOne of the Most Photographed Bridges in California Due to its Aesthetic Design Along the Stunning Big Sur CoastlineFrom Quail: 17.3 Miles, 29 Minute Drivevisitcalifornia.com/attraction/bixby-bridge

FAMILY-FRIENDLY PARKS, ZOOS & AQUARIUMSSome Things Are Better Experienced Together

Monterey County Youth Museum425 Washington St., MontereyFrom Quail: 7.9 Miles, 15 Minute Drive(831) 649-6444mymuseum.org

Dennis the Menace Park777 Pear St., MontereyFrom Quail: 8.7 Miles, 15 Minute Drive(831) 646-3860

ACTIVITIES ON AND AROUND THE MONTEREY PENINSULA

Monterey Bay Aquarium886 Cannery Row, MontereyFrom Quail: 10.2 Miles, 21 Minute Drive(831) 648-4800montereybayaquarium.org

Monterey Zoo400 River Rd., SalinasFrom Quail: 22.2 Miles, 31 Minute Drive(831) 455-1901montereyzoo.org

MUSEUMS & LOCATIONS OF HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCEUnique History Lessons of California & Beyond

Carmel Mission BasilicaRoman Catholic Mission Church on the National Register of Historic Places3080 Rio Rd., Carmel-By-The-SeaFrom Quail: 4.6 Miles, 9 Minute Drive(831) 624-1271carmelmission.org

Monterey Museum of ArtArt of California from the 19th Century to present559 Pacific St., MontereyFrom Quail: 7.7 Miles, 16 Minute Drive(831) 372-5680montereyart.org

Colton HallGovernment Building & Museum that Hosted California’s First Constitutional Convention in 1849570 Pacific St., MontereyFrom Quail: 7.8 Miles, 17 Minute Drive(831) 646-5648monterey.org/museums/city-museums/colton-hall-museum

Dali17 MuseumLargest Private Collection of Salvador Dali Artworkin the United States5 Custom House Plaza, MontereyFrom Quail: 8.1 Miles, 18 Minute Drive(831) 372-2608dali17.com

Presidio of Monterey MuseumLeads Visitors Through Monterey’s Various Stages of Military Development from the Indigenous Period to Present76th Artillery St. & Corporal Ewing Rd., Bldg. 113, MontereyFrom Quail: 8.4 Miles, 17 Minute Drive(831) 646-3456monterey.org/museums/city-museums/presidio-of-monterey-museum

Monterey State Historic Park OfficeCollection of Historic Homes & Places Such as California’s First Theatre & Sites Where Spanish Explorers Came in 160220 Custom House Plaza, MontereyFrom Quail: 10.8 Miles, 22 Minute Drive(831) 649-2907mshpa.org

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural HistoryWildlife, Plants, Geology & Cultural Richness of Monterey County165 Forest Ave., Pacific GroveFrom Quail: 9.8 Miles, 19 Minute Drive(831) 648-5755pgmuseum.org

Monarch Butterfly SanctuaryPerserve Sheltering Thousands of Monarch Butterflies October to March250 Ridge Rd., Pacific GroveFrom Quail: 10.5 Miles, 21 Minute Drive(831) 648-5716cityofpacificgrove.org/visiting/monarch-butterfly-sanctuary

National Steinbeck CenterMuseum & Memorial Dedicated to Author John Steinbeck1 Main St., SalinasFrom Quail: 22.1 Miles, 34 Minute Drive(831) 796-3833steinbeck.org

ART GALLERIES & THEATRESA Look Into Local Art & Culture

Sunset CenterVariety of Events Including Music & Plays in a State-of-the-Art 500 Seat VenueSan Carlos St., Carmel-By-The-SeaFrom Quail: 5.1 Miles, 10 Minute Drive(831) 620-2040sunsetcenter.org

Weston GalleryOne of the Oldest Photographic Galleries in the World6th Ave., Carmel-By-The-SeaFrom Quail: 5.1 Miles, 12 Minute Drive(831) 624-4453westongallery.com

Pacific Reperatory TheatreLive Interpretations of Great Plays & Theatrical ProductionsForest Theater: Santa Rita St. & Mountain View Ave., Carmel-By-The-SeaFrom Quail: 4.9 Miles, 9 Minute DriveGolden Bough Playhouse: Monte Verde St., Carmel-By-The-SeaFrom Quail: 5.4 Miles, 12 Minute Drive(866) 622-0709pacrep.org

Dawson Cole Fine Art GalleryContempory & Modern Sculpture, Drawings, Prints & Unique WorksLincoln St. & 6th Ave., Camel-By-The-SeaFrom Quail: 5.2 Miles, 13 Minute Drive(831) 624-8200dawsoncolefineart.com

Golden State TheatrePublic Shows Including Concerts, Lectures, Musicals, Films & More!417 Alvarado St., MontereyFrom Quail: 7.9 Miles, 16 Minute Drive(831) 649-1070goldenstatetheatre.com

Venture Gallery Paintings, Sculptures, Ceramics, Pottery & Jewelry from Local Artists260 Alvarado St., MontereyFrom Quail: 8.1 Miles, 18 Minute Drive(831) 372-6279venturegallery.com

Monterey Peninsula Art FoundationPublic Artwork Founded to Bring Artists Together for Fellowship425 Cannery Row, MontereyFrom Quail: 8.9 Miles, 19 Minute Drive(831) 655-1267mpaf.org

ACTIVITIES ON AND AROUND THE MONTEREY PENINSULA

VINEYARDS OF THE MONTEREY PENINSULAWINE TASTINGFrom One of California’s Largest Wine Growing & Producing Regions

Wrath WinesCarmel Tasting Room: Ocean Ave. & Mission St., Carmel-By-The-SeaFrom Quail: 5 Miles, 10 Minute Drive(831) 620-1909Vineyard Tasting Room: 35801 Foothill Rd., SoledadFrom Quail: 41.9 Miles, 53 Minute Drive(831) 678-2212wrathwines.com/visit

Hahn Family WinesCarmel Tasting Room: Ocean Ave., Carmel-By-The-SeaFrom Quail: 5 Miles, 11 Minute Drive(831) 250-7937Vineyard Tasting Room: 37700 Foothill Rd., SoledadFrom Quail: 43.6 Miles, 56 Minute Drive(831) 250-7937hahnwines.com/visittastingroom/tasting-room

Cima Collina WineryCarmel Tasting Room: 19-A E. Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel ValleyFrom Quail: 8.5 Miles, 13 Minute Drive(831) 620-0645cimacollina.com/visit/tasting-room

Manzoni Estate VineyardCarmel Tasting Room: San Carlos Ave., Carmel-By-The-SeaFrom Quail: 5.1 Miles, 12 Minute Drive(831) 620-6541Vineyard Tasting Room: 30981 River Rd., SoledadFrom Quail: 35.2 Miles, 45 Minute Drive(831) 675-3398manzoniwines.com/visit-manzoni

Scheid VineyardsCarmel Tasting Room: San Carlos & 7th, Carmel-By-The-SeaFrom Quail: 5.1 Miles, 12 Minute Drive(831) 626-9463Vineyard Tasting Room: 1972 Hobson Ave., GreenfieldFrom Quail: 57.8 Miles, 1 Hour Drive(831) 386-0316scheidvineyards.com/visit-us

Talbott Vineyards25 Pilot Rd., Carmel ValleyFrom Quail: 8.3 Miles, 13 Minute Drive(831) 659-3500talbottvineyards.com/visit

Cowgirl Winery25 Pilot Rd., Carmel ValleyFrom Quail: 8.3 Miles, 13 Minute Drive(831) 298-7030cowgirlwinery.com

Boekenoogen Winerey24 West Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel ValleyFrom Quail: 8.4 Miles, 12 Minute Drive(831) 659-4215boekenoogenwines.com/tasting-room

Joyce Vineyards1 East Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel ValleyFrom Quail: 8.5 Miles, 12 Minute Drive(831) 659-2885joycevineyards.com/taste

Bernardus Winery5 West Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel ValleyFrom Quail: 8.5 Miles, 13 Minute Drive(831) 298-8021bernardus.com/about-us

Smith Valley Wines | Paraiso Vineyards38060 Paraiso Springs Rd., SoledadFrom Quail: 48.6 Miles, 57 Minute Drive(831) 678-0300smithfamilywines.com/tasting-room

WINE TROLLEYS & TOURSAn Unforgettable Journey Through California Wine Country

Ag Venture Tours & ConsultingHalf Day & Full Day Carmel or Salinas Valley Wine Tasting ToursFrom Quail: Hotel Pickup & Return Included(831) 761-8463agventuretours.com

Tours Monterey Wine TrolleyFive Hour Tour through Carmel Valley with LunchStarts at Wharf Marketplace, 290 Figueroa St., MontereyFrom Quail: 9.1 Miles, 15 Minute Drive(831) 624-1700toursmonterey.com

AUTOMOTIVE ADVENTURESON & OFF-ROAD DRIVING EXPERIENCESTake a Ride on the Wild Side

Quail Lodge Rally PackagesEmbark on a Self-Guided Tour Throughout the Monterey Peninsulawith Five Packages to Choose From From Quail: Departs From & Returns to Quail, Self-DrivenVisit the Front Desk for More Information(831) 624-2888x7

Land Rover Experience at Quail LodgeCustomized Off-Road Driving Lessons & Adventure with Steep Descents, Log Climbing & Navigating Tight Hairpin TurnsFrom Quail: 0.5 Miles, 1 Minute Drive (Across From Clubhouse)(831) 620-8854quaillodge.com/activities/land-rover-driving-school

Laguna Seca Raceway2.238-Mile, 11-Turn Paved Road Course Hosting Renowned Automotive Events & Races in Addition to Speed Track Days1021 Monterey Salinas Hwy., SalinasFrom Quail: 13.9 Miles, 23 Minute Drive(831) 242-8201mazdraraceway.com

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