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Big Sur

Carmel Valley

Carmel-By-The-SEA

Marina
Smiling man and woman walk along Monterey County's Cannery Row.

Monterey
This is an image of Moss Landing

mOss Landing
Pacific grove beach

Pacific Grove
This is an image of a golf course with a cypress tree and the ocean in the background at Pebble Beach Golf Links

Pebble Beach

Salinas
Salinas Valley

salinas Valley
This is an image of a person paragliding over a beach in Sand City, California

Sand City
This is an image a couple of people running on a path in Laguna Grande Park in Seaside, California

Seaside

Stay Two Nights, Enjoy Your Third Night Free

Another Day of Relaxation, Memories and Adventure
Cluster of monarch butterflies in eucalyptus tree at Pacific Grove Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary

Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary

Monarch butterflies flock to Monterey County's forest groves in the fall. View them at the Pacific Grove Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary.

Fall Annual Events

Events are in abundance in the fall. Plan your visit to attend.
Group of people sat around an outdoor table at Carmel Valley Ranch with the Santa Lucia Highlands and vineyards in the background

Inspiration Pays Off – An Incentive Deal Worth $20,000*

For every night your group stays mid-week, you earn $20 back, up to $20,000*.
People picking out produce at the old Monterey farmers market

Fall Farmers Markets

Farmers markets every day, right here in the "Salad Bowl of the World.” Find what's in season in the fall.

Stay Two Nights, Enjoy Your Third Night Free

Another Day of Relaxation, Memories and Adventure

Amy Gibson, CMP

Amy is the Director of Conference Services at the Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay. With over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Amy is extremely knowledgeable about catering and events for groups of all sizes and needs. Amy considers the Portola Hotel her second home and her clients are an extension of her family. When Amy is not at the Portola she enjoys spending time with her husband and their golden lab, Indy.

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