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Big Sur

Soulful.
Breathtaking.
Untamed.

Carmel Valley

Warm.
Rustic.
Relaxed.

Carmel-By-The-SEA

Artistic.
Whimsical.
Epicurean.

Marina

Diverse.
Coastal.
Evolving.

Monterey

Iconic.
Historic.
Trailblazing.
This is an image of Moss Landing

mOss Landing

Marine.
Wild.
Curious.
Pacific grove beach

Pacific Grove

Classic.
Coastal.
Connected.
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

Legendary.
Luxurious.
Pristine.

Salinas

Grounded.
Vibrant.
Visionary.
Salinas Valley

salinas Valley

Open.
Abundant.
Genuine.
This is an image of a person paragliding over a beach in Sand City, California

Sand City

Edgy.
Expressive.
Creative.
This is an image a couple of people running on a path in Laguna Grande Park in Seaside, California

Seaside

Bold.
Genuine.
Rising.

Take The Right Path

A little planning goes a long way. Help protect Monterey County by allowing extra travel time, carpooling when possible, parking responsibly, and respecting local communities.

Take the Art Lover's Path

From the mural-lined streets of Salinas to the world-class galleries of Carmel-by-the-Sea, the arts are truly at home in Monterey County.
Classic cars on display outdoors in the plaza in front of Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf

Summer Annual Events

The days are longer, and the event calendar is fuller during summer, including Monterey Car Week! Discover popular events by season and things to do during your visit.
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*.

Take the Right Path

A little planning goes a long way. Help protect Monterey County by allowing extra travel time, carpooling when possible, parking responsibly, and respecting local communities.

Take The Right Path

A little planning goes a long way. Help protect Monterey County by allowing extra travel time, carpooling when possible, parking responsibly, and respecting local communities.

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  • Monterey Art Festivals

    Monterey Art Festivals

    From artists' galleries to the funky streets of Sand City, Monterey County's scenic beauty inspires artists of every form and celebrates the arts through festivals,…

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  • Carmel by the Sea Restaurants

    Restaurants in Carmel-by-the-Sea

    A well-known fine dining destination, Carmel-by-the-Sea's restaurants have a worldwide reputation for excellence, with an emphasis on European and Californian cuisine. If you're seeking a…

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  • Monterey Wine Tasting

    Monterey Wine Tasting Rooms

    Many of Monterey County's finest wineries have tasting rooms located on Cannery Row and in downtown Monterey. A fun afternoon can be spent tasting wines…

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  • Bayonet & Black Horse, Seaside

    Seaside Golf

    One of Seaside's hidden gems is the Bayonet & Black Horse Golf Courses, which consist of two beautifully groomed courses rated among the top on…

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  • Carmel Valley Ranch

    Golf in Carmel Valley

    Forget for a moment that everyone wants to play Monterey County golf courses for bragging rights. Instead picture a vibrantly beautiful course that happens to…

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  • Restaurants in Pebble Beach

    With culinary styles that are both locally inspired and internationally renowned, diners will find an array of dishes that highlight the bounty of Monterey County. Utilizing fresh…

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  • Salinas Hotels in Downtown Salinas CA.

    Salinas Hotels

    Salinas, California hotels range from a wide selection of national chains to several small, independent resorts with sweeping views of the Salinas Valley. Whether you're…

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  • Fort Ord Dunes State Park in Marina-Seaside California

    Seaside Hotels

    Seaside lodging options provide easy access to the entire Monterey Peninsula, as well as attractions such as WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Many Seaside, California hotels live up…

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  • Sanctuary Beach Resort deluxe ocean view

    Marina Hotels

    Marina lodging options provide easy access to the entire Monterey Peninsula, as well as attractions such as Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Several Marina, California hotels are…

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