Monterey Bay, California

Check out Monterey Bay in your RV rental from RVshare! Monterey Bay is a waterfront community that is situated on the central coast of California and has a temperate year round climate. This family vacation destination that is well worth the visit because it features a number of attractions that include:
 
Scuba diving
Whale watching
Kayaking
Beach going
Surfing
Golf
Shopping
Or simply driving the spectacular coastline
 
This beautiful seaside community combines all the charm of small town America with an endless variety of cultural and recreation activities. Monterey’s rich history, the saga of Californian’s Mission Train, Cannery Row, the historic Fisherman’s Wharf, over 15 world class golf courses, the world’s best aquarium, a unique variety of galleries and shops, as well as an assortment of beautiful parks and natural areas combine to provide a truly unrivaled destination for your next getaway in an RV rental Monterey Bay CA!
 

Popular Tourist Attractions

Monterey Bay is home to the world famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, a must see attraction that educates as well as delights millions of visitors every year. Take a step outside the aquarium and you will be on Cannery Row where John Steinbeck drew inspiration for his novel about life in Monterey during the sardine canning industry’s heyday. Today The Row, as it is now called, is lined with shops, hotels, restaurants, and fun activities for the entire family. As you can see, Monterey Bay offers a number of attractions to please you and your family members. Check out just three of the many places that you can experience when you visit in a motorhome rental Monterey CA!

Cannery Row

Cannery Row is a waterfront street that was originally created to be a fish packing area. However, now it operates as a tourist attraction, complete with boutiques, restaurants, scenic views, and a golden sand beach. Cannery Row is a great place to take a leisurely stroll. In addition, because of its proximity, a visit to Cannery Row can easily be combined with a visit to Fisherman’s Wharf and the Monterey Bay Aquarium and will be an attraction you'll never forget in a motorhome rental Monterey!

17 Mile Drive

Spend a day taking in the many charms of the Monterey countryside with a short drive to Carmel. Your trip will begin at Pacific Grove Gate and will take you along the Pacific Coast. Part of the journey will take you through the Del Monte Forest where you will find a large number of big beautiful villas. The forest itself is quite impressive and boasts a huge abundance of Monterey pines and cypress trees. This drive will also take you past isolated cliffs, picturesque beaches, the famous Lone Cypress, the Pebble Beach Golf Course and much more. Take some time at the Cypress Lookout that offers a particularly beautiful view of the Pacific Coast.

The Monterey Bay Aquarium

The Monterey Bay Aquarium occupies the site of the old Hoyden Cannery, which was one of the largest buildings on Cannery Row. The architecture of the elaborate aquarium complex was adapted from the former factory, which stood there for over 60 years. The aquarium stands right on the edge of the rocky bay and has a focus on the rich marine life of Monterey Bay.
 
Be sure to check out the Open Sea Exhibit, which is a good example of how special the humongous Monterey Bay Aquarium really is and contains stingrays, sea turtles, and a number of schools of fish. But, it’s usually the penguins, southern sea otters, and giant octopuses that grab the most attention. The aquarium grants the visitor the ability to see the beauty of some aspects of the ocean up close and personal.
 

Campgrounds and State/National Parks

When RVing, it is essential that you find a quality campground to use as a home base while you enjoy the sights and sounds of Monterey Bay. To this end, we have supplied you with three campgrounds that are situated within this area for your RV trailer rental Monterey CA!

Marina Dunes RV Park

This RV park is a gem in every sense of the word and is located just a few steps from one of the most beautiful beaches in the county. Marina Dunes RV park is the perfect place to use as a home base while checking out Monterey Bay’s numerous attractions. In addition, this RV Park boasts a number of amenities that will make your stay blissful. Features and benefits include:
 
Clubhouse
Exercise room
Outdoor Patio
Playground
Jacuzzi
Laundry facility
Fireplace
Free Wi-Fi
Cable TV
20/30/50 Amp service
Volleyball
Group meeting area
Gift shop
Horseshoes

Yanks RV Resort

The Yanks RV Resort is situated at the Gateway to the Monterey Wine Corridor, with several wineries located just a short drive away. In fact, this resort is the highest rated RV Park in the Monterey area. They offer the best amenities and their RV sites are built to the highest standards of the most discriminating RV traveler. Features and benefits include:
 
Spa
Heated pool
Clubhouse
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Laundry facility
Fitness center
Pet wash
Fenced pet exercise park
Free cable TV
Full hookups
Pull throughs
80 sites available
30/50 amp service
Patios
Horseshoes
Recreational hall
Restrooms
Showers

Salinas/Monterey KOA

Nobel Prize winning author John Steinbeck perfectly captured the beauty of the Monterey Coast in his landmark books and staying at the Salinas/Monterey KOA will help you take advantage of it all. While you are here, downtown Monterey, the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, Carmel, and Pebble Beach are just short drives away, it is also close to the local wineries. Features and benefits include:
 
30/50 amp service
Pet friendly
Wi-Fi
Cable TV
Heated pool
74 sites
Full hookups
Pull throughs
Game room
Rec hall
Horseshoes
Playground
Restrooms
Showers
 

Events

Monterey’s widely acclaimed calendar of events attracts visitors from all around the world because there is always something to do here like museums, performing arts venues, galleries, and more. Monterey truly is a hub of artistic expression and a source of heightened inspiration for many in the creative community. To get a taste of what they have to offer, check out some of the following events.

Festivals

There are many festivals that occur in and around Monterey Bay, from the California Roots Music and Arts Festival to the Jazz Bash by the Bay. Monterey and the surrounding area’s lineup of music festivals make for a rhythmic and invigorating getaway. One of the most interesting of these events is the Monterey Jazz Festival that takes place in September. In fact, it is the world’s longest continuously running jazz festival and it showcases many famous artists like Poncho Sanchez and India Arie.

Sports

Monterey Bay has a competitive spirit that is nurtured all year round. In fact, this area plays host to several world-class spectator-sporting events every year. For example, every year in August, car lovers descend on Monterey County for the legendary Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and other events at Monterey Auto Week. In addition, golf lovers converge on Pebble Beach for internationally renowned tournaments like the U.S. Open and the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.
 

The Bottom Line

There are so many choices and so little time for those who vacation in Monterey. But, hopefully the above list has helped you narrow down your choices. Just hop in your RV from RVshare and have fun exploring everything in an RV rental Monterey Bay area!
 
Thank you for choosing RVshare for your RV rental Monterey CA!