Before or after the aquarium, head to Cannery Row, Monterey's iconic waterfront street with shops, restaurants, games, and the like. Take in the ocean views with your assorted sweets and the pungent smells of California's sea lions.
Looking for an easy, low stress option? Designed to look like a quaint European village, Carmel-by-the-Sea has shops, restaurants, wine tasting rooms, and great donuts (that you may be able to sample at our wedding!)
Your sandy soled lovers will be treating you to a beachside ceremony but if that's not enough salt spray for you, the ocean is right there! Take your hotel towel out for a date to Carmel Beach to the south or Monterey State Beach to the north. Remember to bring some sunscreen!
If you're willing to rent a car, Monterey is the northern gateway to Big Sur, where you can experience the longest and most scenic stretch of undeveloped coastline in the country.
Monterey Bay in September is full of humpback whales, blue whales, and killer whales. Hop on one of the many whale watching tours in the area to get up close!