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Free Things to Do in Monterey & Carmel
21 real, notable landmarks in Monterey & Carmel that don't require a ticket to see — ranked by real Wikipedia notability, not a fixed list copied across cities. Monterey & Carmel is in United States.
Free landmarks in Monterey & Carmel
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Monterey Bay Aquarium
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Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo
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17-Mile Drive
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Fort Ord Dunes State Park
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Garrapata State Park
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Point Lobos State Reserve
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Monterey State Beach
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Asilomar State Beach
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Carmel River State Beach
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Marina State Beach
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Garland Ranch Regional Park
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Devendorf Park
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Monterey Museum of Art
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Carmel Art Association
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El Castillo de Monterey
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Carmel-by-the-Sea World War I Memorial Arch
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Monterey State Historic Park
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St. John's Chapel
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Fishermans Shoreline Park
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Jacks Peak Park
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Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
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Real weather data, based on the last 2 years — useful since these are mostly outdoor sights.
January
15° / 8°C
~137mm rain
April
14° / 9°C
~39mm rain
July
17° / 12°C
~1mm rain
October
20° / 13°C
~9mm rain
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FAQs — Free Things to Do in Monterey & Carmel
Yes — most major public landmarks (squares, viewpoints, parks, and the exterior of most monuments) are free to visit. We list 21 of Monterey & Carmel's most notable ones below, ranked by real Wikipedia notability.