Yessssss! How fun! Believe in ghosts or not... you need to do this!…read moreGary has so much history and interesting stories to tell. It's so fascinating! He's obviously done this for a long time. Very capable of answering lots and lots of questions and very clearly knows the history of Monterey. It was actually amazing! You are picked up at the dustbowl brewery which is the old train station in Monterey. Much of the tour is done inside the bus, which is modern and clean. Then, when you get to a number of different destinations, you get out and you can walk around and explore. It's very well organized. I think it was about two hours. I was surprised I was able to get reservations on the same day, but we did. I would totally do this again and highly recommend it!

Be advised that this tour is no longer being offered. We found this out about an hour after it was…read moresupposed to begin last Saturday, July 20th, 2024. Though Skip was very apologetic and did refund our money, this really ruined things as we arranged our plans around this tour since it's only offered on Saturdays. We could have done a number of other things in the area, like visit the aquarium, Cannery Row, or Carmel by the Sea. Instead, after waiting outside in the cold for a tour that would never happen, we just drove by the other areas as it was too late to enjoy anything. This option to purchase tickets should be removed online.

Lots of fun! The tour guide was charming and gave us a lot of interesting information about old…read moreMonterey and some of its eerie happenings. It wasn't really "scary" but we learned a lot and it was fun. One note - it was confusing trying to figure out where to meet. I do think that they should mention that you meet at Colton Hall when they give you the address, instead of just giving you the street address. My son and I had to wander around the neighborhood for a little while to figure out where to go. Luckily, we heeded their advice to get there 15 minutes early so we were still able to be on time.

Great tour! Local history with quirky paranormal endings.Had a great time! Ari, our tour guide,…read morewas personable, friendly, and very knowledgeable!

Volunteer service and they do a great job, food was great, very highly recommended [extra…read morecharacters to post this review]

Amazing hospitality by volunteers!!…read more Loved the vibe and food. Had a good time. Would love to revisit the place and will highly recommend it.

Renting from Big Sur E-Bike Rental was a great way to explore the area. The staff was friendly and…read morevery accommodating, ensuring our family had everything we needed. The e-bikes were clean, well-maintained, and reliable enough that my kids could easily enjoy the ride along the coast with us.Exploring the peninsula on these bikes is a practical alternative to driving a car. The bikes feature ample storage space for beach gear or shopping bags, and the rental includes bike locks and a map.They offer the best rates in the area, and they also gave us a discount for a return visit, which we used the following day. I highly recommend using them if you want a solid, cost-effective, and hassle-free way to see the coast.

Came on a whim around 4pm and they had plenty of bikes left for you to rent. We rented 3 E bikes…read more First time riding on an e bike and it went pretty good. They are located less than 5mins bike ride distance from the 17 mile trail so pretty convenient. The guys helping us out was nice too. Thanks! :)

This is an amazing place in the sense of how much they care . Not a five star facility place but…read morepeople who work there are exceptional. Each and everyone is ready to help you . Very convenient location near to every thing ( you can just walk ) hotel does not have parking but can park at the city parking which is very close by . Dog friendly also I will stay here again next time

Old hotel. No pool. No breakfast. We needed somewhere to stay during our golf trip. It got…read morethe job done. But barely. But staff is super friendly.

We did the 1.30pm tour today and it went for 3 hours. At 1 hour in we reached an area just past the…read moredrop off where Isaiah mentioned whales tend to hang out, and what to look for. My daughters (age 9&7) were thrilled to see splashes ahead and looked hard to find a whale and very excited to see a mom and calf humpback whale right after that. We also got lucky and saw a blue whale. Isaiah gave some info about blue whales and they took it all in. I was a bit worried about how it would go as my oldest daughter has autism but she felt comfortable enough to take herself off to a quieter space (indoors) when needed. It was also a small enough group that it didn't feel overwhelming for her. Overall we had a great time!

Great experience, we really enjoyed the naturalist on board answering all our questions and…read morepointing things out. They do a really good job of getting everyone on the "right" side to see whales. We saw several humpbacks breaching, and a ton of bird and dolphin activity. Really was a step beyond other whale watching trips to be able to see so many whales slowly feeding, you could even hear them breathing! Going back for a 2nd trip later this week to do it all again!

What we learned today from Gael on our "Carmel Walks" guided walking tour through secret pathways,…read morehidden courtyards, award-winning gardens and enchanting storybook cottages ~~ ALWAYS go off the beaten path instead of just sticking to the sidewalks! In downtown Carmel, LK and LEAP! Go for it when you're wondering what's beyond that courtyard, above or below that staircase, through that overgrown trellis or around that corner! Keep alert, look left and right and embrace that serendipitous beckon to delightful places you'd never expect! Such a charming and delightful two-hour walking tour!! Gael herself was a treasure and kept us entertained with her warm and witty dialogue! SO worth your time and $$!! (Wear your most comfy and stable shoes!)

Our tour guide, Gael, was simply amazing! She is so knowledgeable about the Carmel area, and makes…read morethe tour fun and interesting. We enjoyed that our tour was led by a local that really loves the area, and hopes that you will too! Gael is super funny, and extremely kind, answering all of our questions with passion. Our tour was two hours, but we would have loved hanging with Gael all day!!

Amazing experience! We got to see the whales upclose. I took the small group RHIB boat and loved…read moreit!! Mike is an amazing guide!

Five Stars! My kids…read moreand I had an absolutely fantastic whale-watching trip with Sanctuary Cruises. Captain Joey made the entire experience incredible. His knowledge of the sea life, the Monterey Bay whale habitat, and everything we were seeing from the whales to the sea lions hunting made the trip so much more than just a boat ride. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does, and that enthusiasm made the experience even better. We had an amazing time and will absolutely be back. Thank you, Captain Joey and Sanctuary Cruises, for such a memorable day!