Free or Cheap things to do in Monterey County. |
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| 1. | Walk on a
beach, watch the sunset. Good places to go: Carmel Beach, or Lover's Point in Pacific Grove. |
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| 2. | Go on an Art Gallery Tour. First Thursday in downtown Pacific Grove. Or Friday evenings in Carmel. |
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| 3. | Take the 17 Mile Dr. Tour thru Pebble Beach. Considering the incredible scenery, $6.75 is cheap. Hey us locals still go, we just manage not to pay the toll | |
| 4. | Drive to the graveyard
at the end of Lighthouse in Pacific Grove at dusk and watch the deer. No, we are not ghoulish. |
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| 5. | Stroll thru the world class flower gardens
at the "Barnyard", in Carmel. Once again, we take no responsibility if you buy something! |
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| 6. | Stroll down Alvarado St., in Monterey at night.It's well lit and there are lots of people. Stop for coffee or juice along the way. |
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| 7. | Grab a copy of the Coast Weekly, or the "Go" in Thursday's Herald and go to an event.Special events are held almost every weekend. Most are free. |
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| 8. | Watch the Sea Lions at the end of the Coast Guard Pier at Breakwater Cove. |
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| 9. | Visit Point Sur Lighthouse |
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| 10. | Play at Dennis the Menace Park in Monterey |
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| 11. | Walk, bike, skate along the Recreation trail. |
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| 12. | Visit the Carmel Mission. |
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| 13. | Go window shopping in downtown Carmel. |
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| 14. | Go visit a museum.Try the Pacific Grove Natural History Museum, the Monterey Maritime Museum, La Mirada or the Monterey Peninsula Museum of Art. |
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| 15. | Go visit the "Butterfly Trees" in Pacific Grove and see the Monarch Butterflies. |
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| 16. | Go to Farmer's Market on Alvarado St. in Monterey on Tuesday night.Best place to get fresh produce, also listen to music and other entertainment |
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| 17. | Walk or drive on Scenic Dr., Carmel along the beach. |
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