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The Monterey Peninsula is always an excellent getaway for any traveler, and with spring on the horizon, the timing for a visit could not be any better. Take full advantage of the spring season in Monterey as the sun...

We invite you to make the most of your stay in Monterey County. Please help us protect our destination's incredible natural assets and pristine landscape. While you’re here, we encourage you to “visit like you live here”...

Photo courtesy of Joseph Kumzak The Olympic flame is officially lit for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020! The Olympic Games are the pinnacle of world sports, and as a mecca of outdoor recreation, Monterey County is beaming...

Photo by Niyor Pelaez @niyography on Instagram Explore picturesque hikes, immersive lodging, delicious bites and awe-inspiring scenery along the California coast. With the reopening of California’s most scenic...

Before the race track was completed in 1957, the Laguna Seca Recreation Area as we know it was untouched land owned by the military - making a perfect habitat for a significant number of wild animals. Both predator and...

Monterey is full of amazing places to scuba dive and some of the most gorgeous spots can be accessed from the beach. The cold waters around Monterey are packed with vibrant reefs bustling with a variety of fascinating...

There are countless reasons why a trip to Big Sur, California is on many travelers list of must-visit destinations. With the announcement that repairs to a 150-foot stretch of iconic Highway 1 in southern Monterey County...

Monterey County has always been a favorite destination for Labor Day weekend, with its wide-open beaches, hiking trails for all skill levels and cool microclimate. This year, in an effort to control the volume of...

While Monterey Car Week, originally scheduled for August 7-16, isn’t happening this year as planned, there are still plenty of other ways for auto buffs to get their car fix in Monterey County this year. If you happen to...

For fantastic rock formations and intriguing caves, Pinnacles National Park can't be beat. The 26,000 acres playground is home to an array of wildlife and diverse landscapes with hiking trails winding through chaparral,...