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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
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mOss Landing
Pacific grove beach

Pacific Grove
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Pebble Beach

Salinas
Salinas Valley

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

Sand City
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Seaside
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Off the Canvas

Take the Art Lover's Path

Explore Monterey County's murals, sculptures and creative spaces, from vibrant public art installations to open galleries.
This is an image of a woman posing in front of a colorful mural in Salinas, California while her friend takes a photo

Off the Canvas

Take the Art Lover's Path

Explore Monterey County's murals, sculptures and creative spaces, from vibrant public art installations to open galleries.
Pebble Beach Golf Links 18th hole greens at sunset

Winter Annual Events

Events are in abundance in Monterey County. 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

Winter Farmers Markets

Farmers markets every day, right here in the "Salad Bowl of the World.” Find what's in season in the winter.
This is an image of a woman posing in front of a colorful mural in Salinas, California while her friend takes a photo

Off the Canvas

Take the Art Lover's Path

Explore Monterey County's murals, sculptures and creative spaces, from vibrant public art installations to open galleries.

Jennifer Chiesa

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