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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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    Bird Watching 

    Birding.com named the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Reserve "one of the top 3 Christmas Bird count areas" and it's recognized as one of the top…

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  • Monterey Art Galleries

    Monterey Art Galleries

    Monterey's many engaging art galleries include works from those of classical masters to modern sculptors. The artistic scene stretches from Big Sur in the south,…

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  • Monterey County Writers

    Monterey County Writers

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  • Carmel-by-the-Sea Walking Tour

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    Carmel-by-the-Sea is best explored by foot and guests will love the allure of treading on cobblestone streets, dining in secluded courtyards and happening upon the…

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  • Spreckels, California

    Spreckels, California

    Located between Salinas and Monterey on Highway 68, Spreckels was originally a company town built to support the Spreckels Sugar Plant. When it opened in…

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  • Agricultural and Rural Life Museum

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    Life was different at the turn of the last century and the Agricultural and Rural Life Museum in King City's San Lorenzo Park is a…

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