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- Garrapata State Park
- Jacks Peak Park
- Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
- Laguna Seca Recreation Area
- Lake San Antonio
- Limekiln State Park
- Locke-Paddon Community Park
- Los Padres National Forest
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
- Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
- Pinnacles National Park
- Point Lobos State Reserve
- Point Sur Lightstation
- Royal Oaks Park
- Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge
- San Lorenzo Park
- Toro Park
- Veterans Memorial Park
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Beaches
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- Hotels
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- Itinerary: Midweek Monterey Getaway
- Monterey Beaches
- Cannery Row
- Old Fisherman's Wharf
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
- Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail
- Historic Monterey
- Monterey Wine Tasting Rooms
- Monterey State Beach
- El Estero Park
- Jacks Peak Park
- Veterans Memorial Park
- Guided Tours
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Travel Like a Monterey Expert
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Big Sur
- Travel Like a Big Sur Expert
- Hotels
- Camping & Hiking
- Big Sur Beaches
- Arts & Culture
- Bixby Bridge
- Big Sur Itinerary
- Big Sur Live Webcam
- Big Sur International Marathon
- Andrew Molera State Park
- Garrapata State Park
- Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
- McWay Falls
- Limekiln State Park
- Los Padres National Forest
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
- Point Sur Lightstation
- Restaurants
- Spas
- Pebble Beach
- Carmel-by-the-Sea
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- Carmel Valley
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- Seaside
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- Moss Landing
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- Girlfriend Getaway Itinerary
- Golf Itinerary
- History and Heritage Itinerary
- Road Trip Itinerary
- Romantic Itinerary
- Shopping Itinerary
- Spa Itineraries
- Steinbeck Itinerary
- Wine and Dine Itinerary
- Three Days in Monterey Wine Country
- Outdoor Activities
- Animals and Wildlife
-
Parks
- Top 10 Campsites
- Andrew Molera State Park
- Cachagua Community Park
- El Estero Park
- Elkhorn Slough
- Fort Ord National Monument
- Fremont Peak State Park
- Garland Ranch Regional Park
- Garrapata State Park
- Jacks Peak Park
- Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
- Laguna Seca Recreation Area
- Lake San Antonio
- Limekiln State Park
- Locke-Paddon Community Park
- Los Padres National Forest
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
- Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
- Pinnacles National Park
- Point Lobos State Reserve
- Point Sur Lightstation
- Royal Oaks Park
- Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge
- San Lorenzo Park
- Toro Park
- Veterans Memorial Park
-
Beaches
- Undiscovered Beaches
- Asilomar State Beach
- Big Sur Beaches
- Carmel Beach
- Carmel River State Beach
- Fort Ord Dunes State Park
- Lovers Point Park and Beach
- Marina State Beach
- Monterey Beaches
- Monterey State Beach
- Moss Landing State Beach
- Pebble Beach Beaches
- Salinas River State Beach
- Zmudowski State Beach
- Arts and Culture
- Family Adventures
- Golf
- Guided Tours
- Literary Sites
- Romance
- Shopping
- Spas
- Nightlife and Entertainment
- Historic Attractions
-
Events
- This Weekend
- Annual Events
- Music Festivals
- Sporting Events
- Food & Drink Events
- Art Festivals
- Community Events
- Holiday Events
- Submit an Event
- Food & Drink
- Resources
Destinations
-
Monterey
- Hotels
- Things to Do
- Monterey County on a Budget
- Itinerary: Midweek Monterey Getaway
- Monterey Beaches
- Cannery Row
- Old Fisherman's Wharf
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
- Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail
- Historic Monterey
- Monterey Wine Tasting Rooms
- Monterey State Beach
- El Estero Park
- Jacks Peak Park
- Veterans Memorial Park
- Guided Tours
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Travel Like a Monterey Expert
-
Big Sur
- Travel Like a Big Sur Expert
- Hotels
- Camping & Hiking
- Big Sur Beaches
- Arts & Culture
- Bixby Bridge
- Big Sur Itinerary
- Big Sur Live Webcam
- Big Sur International Marathon
- Andrew Molera State Park
- Garrapata State Park
- Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
- McWay Falls
- Limekiln State Park
- Los Padres National Forest
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
- Point Sur Lightstation
- Restaurants
- Spas
- Pebble Beach
- Carmel-by-the-Sea
- Pacific Grove
- Carmel Valley
- Marina
- Seaside
- Salinas
- Moss Landing
- Sand City
- Castroville
- Spreckels
- South County
Lodging
Things to Do
- Free Things to Do in Monterey County
- Attractions
-
Itineraries
- Now is the Moment Itineraries
- Highlights Itinerary
- Outdoors Itinerary
- Family Itinerary
- Girlfriend Getaway Itinerary
- Golf Itinerary
- History and Heritage Itinerary
- Road Trip Itinerary
- Romantic Itinerary
- Shopping Itinerary
- Spa Itineraries
- Steinbeck Itinerary
- Wine and Dine Itinerary
- Three Days in Monterey Wine Country
- Outdoor Activities
- Animals and Wildlife
-
Parks
- Top 10 Campsites
- Andrew Molera State Park
- Cachagua Community Park
- El Estero Park
- Elkhorn Slough
- Fort Ord National Monument
- Fremont Peak State Park
- Garland Ranch Regional Park
- Garrapata State Park
- Jacks Peak Park
- Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
- Laguna Seca Recreation Area
- Lake San Antonio
- Limekiln State Park
- Locke-Paddon Community Park
- Los Padres National Forest
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
- Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
- Pinnacles National Park
- Point Lobos State Reserve
- Point Sur Lightstation
- Royal Oaks Park
- Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge
- San Lorenzo Park
- Toro Park
- Veterans Memorial Park
-
Beaches
- Undiscovered Beaches
- Asilomar State Beach
- Big Sur Beaches
- Carmel Beach
- Carmel River State Beach
- Fort Ord Dunes State Park
- Lovers Point Park and Beach
- Marina State Beach
- Monterey Beaches
- Monterey State Beach
- Moss Landing State Beach
- Pebble Beach Beaches
- Salinas River State Beach
- Zmudowski State Beach
- Arts and Culture
- Family Adventures
- Golf
- Guided Tours
- Literary Sites
- Romance
- Shopping
- Spas
- Nightlife and Entertainment
- Historic Attractions
Events
- This Weekend
- Annual Events
- Music Festivals
- Sporting Events
- Food & Drink Events
- Art Festivals
- Community Events
- Holiday Events
- Submit an Event
See Monterey Warmly Welcomes Active America China Delegates!
Welcome to Monterey County! We look forward to having you with us! Thank you for making time to visit and get acquainted with our unique destination. We invite you to use this special microsite not only as a resource for your time here, but also as a resource for your future clients. Let the See Monterey team know how we can help you learn about the destination, browse dining and activity listings, as well as access special offers prior to their arrival and while they are here.
Top Reasons to Visit Monterey County
- Stunning natural landscape
- Mild weather
- Award-winning food and wine
- Lodging variety 200+ lodging facilities, 12,000+ rooms
- Wide open spaces and places
Local Weather:
The weather forecast for Friday, November 3rd to Sunday, November 5th in Monterey will be partly cloudy and in the mid 60's. We recommend that you bring layers as the temperature throughout the day & area will change.
To view the daily forecast for the week, please click here.
Lodging:
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa 400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, 93940 |
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Date(s) of Stay |
Check-in Friday, November 3rd Check out Sunday, November 5th |
Site Visit Itinerary:
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3 |
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9:00 AM |
Depart to Monterey Transportation to be provided by Groome Transportation (Main Event). Pick-up from Hilton Union Square Hotel – 333 O’Farrell St., San Francisco, CA, 94102 to Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa – 400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, 93940 |
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11:30 AM |
Monterey Bay Eco Tours Cruise in Moss Landing
During this tour, you will see otters, sea lions, harbour seals, and a diverse population of birds in the Elkhorn Slough |
10932 Clam Way, Moss Landing, CA, 95039 |
1:15 PM |
Lemongrass Seafood Bar and Grill Thai Cuisine |
413 Moss Landing Rd, Moss Landing, CA 95039
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3:00 PM |
Check-in, Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Forbes four-star resort hotel overlooking Monterey Bay, in the historic Cannery Row district |
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, 93940
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Afternoon |
Optional Monterey Bay Aquarium visit
Monterey Bay Aquarium offers 200 exhibits and 80,000 plants and animals on display |
Monterey Bay Aquarium - 886 Cannery Row, Monterey www.montereybayaquarium.org |
5:30 PM |
Welcome reception on the South Promenade patio, Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Cocktails and refreshments with local hospitality members
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Located off the back of the lobby with direct ocean views. |
6:15 PM |
Dinner at Coastal Kitchen at the Monterey Plaza Hotel
Chef Michael Rotondo offers a creative tasting menu featuring sustainably sourced local produce and seafood
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Location down the stairs from the lobby and to the left. Restaurant is location on the right side of the hallway. www.coastalkitchenmonterey.com
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 |
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7:00 AM – 9:00 AM |
Breakfast on own at Schooners Restaurant or at Tidal Coffee |
Located down the stairs from the lobby and down the hallway on the left. |
9:15 AM |
Depart from Hotel Lobby |
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9:30 AM – 1 PM |
Classic Car Tour of the 17-Mile Drive with Monterey Touring Vehicles
Monterey Touring Vehicles is the only company on the Central Coast that provides the opportunity to rent classic and vintage cars |
Road Rally of Classic Cars starting at Monterey Touring Vehicles Garage and proceeds to tour the 17-Mile Drive within Pebble Beach. |
1:15 PM – 2:30 PM |
Lunch at Chef Lee’s in Monterey |
2031 N. Fremont St., Monterey, CA, 93940 |
2:30 PM |
Return to Monterey Plaza Hotel to refresh |
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4:00 PM |
Carmel-by-the-Sea Experience
Name one of the world’s “50 Most Beautiful Small Towns in the World” by Conde Naste Traveler and #3 “Most Romantic Cities in the World” by Travel & Leisure.
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Transfer from Monterey Plaza Hotel to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Walk the charming streets of Carmel-by-the-Sea and explore the shops within Carmel Plaza |
6:30 PM |
Dinner at Foray in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Foray is an approachable fine dining restaurant featuring Modern American cuisine sourced from West Coast ingredients. |
NEC San Carlos St. & 5th Ave, Carmel- |
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 |
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Morning / Afternoon |
Explore Monterey County on Your Own SeeMonterey will recommend several activities for you to explore the destination |
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Afternoon/ Evening Time TBD
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Transfer to San Francisco International Airport Transportation to be provided by Groome Transportation (Main Event). Pick-up from Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa – 400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, 93940 to SFO |
I am thrilled to have you here in Monterey County and we hope that you enjoy the itinerary that we have planned for you. You will be in great hands with all of our local hospitality partners but please do not hesitate to let us know if there is anything else we may assist with during your stay. I am happy to help.
All the best,
David Cater
(831) 521 - 0432
Dcater@seemonterey.com
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