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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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  • Limekiln State Park

    Limekiln State Park

    Big Sur's Limekiln State Park, located two miles south of Lucia on Highway One, is the southernmost state park in Monterey County. The park is…

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  • Laguna Seca Recreation Area

    Laguna Seca Recreation Area

    The Laguna Seca Recreation Area provides great camping facilities within easy reach of Monterey and Salinas. Fans of racing can enjoy its proximity to WeatherTech…

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  • Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

    Named after legendary Big Sur pioneer Julia Pfeiffer Burns, for whom the McWay Waterfall was a favorite sight, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park is a…

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  • Garrapata State Park

    Garrapata State Park

    Garrapata State Park, an unknown Big Sur jewel, is a treasure to those who have discovered it. Garrapata State Park's unpopulated hiking trails provide access…

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  • Fremont Peak State Park

    Fremont Peak State Park

    Located on the border of Monterey County and San Benito County, Fremont Peak State Park's 3,169-foot pinnacle provides panoramic views of San Benito Valley, Monterey…

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  • Andrew Molera State Park

    Andrew Molera State Park

    The largest state park on the Big Sur coast, Andrew Molera State Park is a popular Big Sur destination. Andrew Molera State Park's hiking trails…

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  • 6 Monterey County Vineyards to Make Your Next Offsite Meeting Memorable

    6 Monterey County Vineyards to Make Your Next Offsite Meeting Memorable

    Every year, numerous companies and organizations come to Monterey County for unforgettable offsite meetings. At these venues, teams get the unique chance to take a…

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  • Tourism Matters to Monterey County

    Tourism Matters to Monterey County

    A shining star of the local economy, tourism is a leading, thriving industry in Monterey County. Taxes and revenue generated from local attractions, hotels and…

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  • This is an image of rows of several rows of green lettuce in an agriculture field in Salinas Valley, California

    Bienvenidos a Monterey, California

    El condado de Monterey ofrece experiencias únicas en California, con algo muy especial para todos, listo para ser disfrutado. Experimente el mejor viaje en Estados…

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