Explore Monterey

Monterey is a city found on California,s rough, uneven central coast.The city did at one time have a centre for sardine-packing, that was immortalized by the novelist John Stinbeck, beofre the area was converted into various gift shops, bars and seafood restaurants.Monterey also hosts a famous aquarium that houses underwater and interactive exhibits for the abundant marinelife available, by the name Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
English; Spanish; Chinese; Tagalog; Vietnamese; Korean; Armenian and Persian are used here.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
U.S. Dollar (USD)
UTC-09:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
Inexpensive Restaurant meal 15 USD, Mid-range Restaurant meal 62,50 USD, Combo Meal 6,59 USD
Drinks
Cappuccino 3,56 USD, Bottle of Wine 14 USD, Water 1,50 - 3,12 USD, Coke/Pepsi 1,87 USD, Beer 2,14 - 5 USD
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 2,85 USD, Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 1,52 USD, Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 32,41 USD
General Transport
The MST Trolley Shuttle if free to use

Things to do in Monterey

Carmel-by-the-Sea is a deceptively cosy little town, with designer stores, gourmet eateries and upscale art galleries dotting it,s streets.Hike your way to the Point Lobos State Natural Reserve for spectacular rock formatios and adorable southern sea otters and pocket gophers.If you prefer aquatic life, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is home to sharks, jellyfish and stingrays, among others.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

(United States of America) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to United States:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to the United States: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • TDAP (Tetanus
  • Diphtheria & Pertussis)
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • (California) Swimsuit
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Camera
  • Backpack
  • Insect Repellent
  • Sandals / sneakers or boots
  • reusable water bottle and a First Aid Kit.
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

(United States of America) Citizens of the following countries and territories are eligible for visa-free entry into the United States under the VWP (Visa Waiver Program).Andorra; Australia; Austria; Belgium; Brunei; Chile; Czech Republic; Denmark; Estonia; Finland; France; Germany; Greece; Hungary; Iceland; Ireland; Italy; Japan; Latvia; Liechtenstein; Lithuania; Luxembourg; Malta; Monaco; Netherlands; New Zealand; Norway; Poland; Portugal; San Marino; Singapore; Slovakia; Slovenia; South Korea; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; Taiwan and the United Kingdom.