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Monterey
- Hotels
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- Old Fisherman's Wharf
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
- Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail
- Historic Monterey
- Monterey Wine Tasting Rooms
- Monterey State Beach
- El Estero Park
- Jacks Peak Park
- Veterans Memorial Park
- Things to Do
- Guided Tours
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Travel Like a Monterey Expert
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Big Sur
- Big Sur HWY 1 Updates
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- Camping & Hiking
- Big Sur Beaches
- Arts & Culture
- Bixby Bridge
- Big Sur Itinerary
- Big Sur Live Webcam
- Big Sur International Marathon
- Andrew Molera State Park
- Garrapata State Park
- Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
- McWay Falls
- Limekiln State Park
- Los Padres National Forest
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
- Point Sur Lightstation
- Restaurants
- Spas
- Travel Like a Big Sur Expert
- Pebble Beach
- Carmel-by-the-Sea
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Pacific Grove
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- Good Old Days Festival
- Feast of Lanterns
- Butterfly Parade
- Asilomar State Beach
- Lovers Point Park and Beach
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
- Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail
- Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
- Point Pinos Lighthouse
- Things to Do
- Restaurants
- Travel Like a Pacific Grove Expert
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- Cachagua Community Park
- El Estero Park
- Elkhorn Slough Reserve
- Fort Ord National Monument
- Fremont Peak State Park
- Garland Ranch Regional Park
- Garrapata State Park
- Jacks Peak Park
- Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
- Laguna Seca Recreation Area
- Lake San Antonio
- Limekiln State Park
- Locke-Paddon Community Park
- Los Padres National Forest
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
- Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail
- Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
- Pinnacles National Park
- Point Lobos State Reserve
- Point Sur Lightstation
- Royal Oaks Park
- Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge
- San Lorenzo Park
- Toro Park
- Veterans Memorial Park
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Beaches
- Undiscovered Beaches
- Asilomar State Beach
- Big Sur Beaches
- Carmel Beach
- Carmel River State Beach
- Fort Ord Dunes State Park
- Lovers Point Park and Beach
- Marina State Beach
- Monterey Beaches
- Monterey State Beach
- Moss Landing State Beach
- Pebble Beach Beaches
- Salinas River State Beach
- Zmudowski State Beach
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- Literary Sites
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- Rio Grill's Resolution Run
- AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
- California International Airshow
- Sea Otter Classic Cycling Event
- Big Sur International Marathon
- Spartan Race
- MotoAmerica Superbike Speedfest
- California Rodeo Salinas
- Scottish Games & Celtic Festival
- Monterey Car Week & Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
- Sports Car Championship
- Firestone Grand Prix
- Pure Insurance Championship at Pebble Beach
- Monterey Bay Half Marathon
- TaylorMade Pebble Beach Invitational
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Destinations
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Monterey
- Hotels
- Monterey on a Shoestring
- Itinerary: Midweek Monterey Getaway
- Monterey Beaches
- Cannery Row
- Old Fisherman's Wharf
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
- Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail
- Historic Monterey
- Monterey Wine Tasting Rooms
- Monterey State Beach
- El Estero Park
- Jacks Peak Park
- Veterans Memorial Park
- Things to Do
- Guided Tours
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Travel Like a Monterey Expert
-
Big Sur
- Big Sur HWY 1 Updates
- Hotels
- Camping & Hiking
- Big Sur Beaches
- Arts & Culture
- Bixby Bridge
- Big Sur Itinerary
- Big Sur Live Webcam
- Big Sur International Marathon
- Andrew Molera State Park
- Garrapata State Park
- Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
- McWay Falls
- Limekiln State Park
- Los Padres National Forest
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
- Point Sur Lightstation
- Restaurants
- Spas
- Travel Like a Big Sur Expert
- Pebble Beach
- Carmel-by-the-Sea
-
Pacific Grove
- Hotels
- 48 Hours in Pacific Grove
- Good Old Days Festival
- Feast of Lanterns
- Butterfly Parade
- Asilomar State Beach
- Lovers Point Park and Beach
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
- Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail
- Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
- Point Pinos Lighthouse
- Things to Do
- Restaurants
- Travel Like a Pacific Grove Expert
- Carmel Valley
- Marina
- Seaside
- Salinas
- Salinas Valley
- Moss Landing
- Sand City
- Soledad
- Castroville
- Parkfield
- Spreckels
-
Monterey
- Lodging
-
Things to Do
- Top Ways to Grab Life by the Moments
- Free Things to Do
- Attractions
-
Itineraries
- Now is the Moment Itineraries
- Highlights Itinerary
- Outdoors Itinerary
- Family Itinerary
- Girlfriend Getaway Itinerary
- Golf Itinerary
- History and Heritage Itinerary
- Road Trip Itinerary
- Romantic Itinerary
- Shopping Itinerary
- Spa Itineraries
- Steinbeck Itinerary
- Wine and Dine Itinerary
- Three Days in Monterey Wine Country
- Outdoor Activities
- Animals and Wildlife
-
Parks
- Top 10 Campsites
- Andrew Molera State Park
- Cachagua Community Park
- El Estero Park
- Elkhorn Slough Reserve
- Fort Ord National Monument
- Fremont Peak State Park
- Garland Ranch Regional Park
- Garrapata State Park
- Jacks Peak Park
- Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
- Laguna Seca Recreation Area
- Lake San Antonio
- Limekiln State Park
- Locke-Paddon Community Park
- Los Padres National Forest
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
- Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail
- Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
- Pinnacles National Park
- Point Lobos State Reserve
- Point Sur Lightstation
- Royal Oaks Park
- Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge
- San Lorenzo Park
- Toro Park
- Veterans Memorial Park
-
Beaches
- Undiscovered Beaches
- Asilomar State Beach
- Big Sur Beaches
- Carmel Beach
- Carmel River State Beach
- Fort Ord Dunes State Park
- Lovers Point Park and Beach
- Marina State Beach
- Monterey Beaches
- Monterey State Beach
- Moss Landing State Beach
- Pebble Beach Beaches
- Salinas River State Beach
- Zmudowski State Beach
- Arts and Culture
- Family Adventures
- Golf
- Guided Tours
- Historic Attractions
- Literary Sites
- Romance
- Shopping
- Spas
- Nightlife and Entertainment
-
Events
- This Weekend
- Music Festivals
-
Sporting Events
- Rio Grill's Resolution Run
- AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
- California International Airshow
- Sea Otter Classic Cycling Event
- Big Sur International Marathon
- Spartan Race
- MotoAmerica Superbike Speedfest
- California Rodeo Salinas
- Scottish Games & Celtic Festival
- Monterey Car Week & Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
- Sports Car Championship
- Firestone Grand Prix
- Pure Insurance Championship at Pebble Beach
- Monterey Bay Half Marathon
- TaylorMade Pebble Beach Invitational
- Food & Drink Events
- Art Festivals
- Community Events
- Holiday Events
- Submit an Event
- Annual Events
- Food & Drink
- Resources
Destinations
-
Monterey
- Hotels
- Monterey on a Shoestring
- Itinerary: Midweek Monterey Getaway
- Monterey Beaches
- Cannery Row
- Old Fisherman's Wharf
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
- Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail
- Historic Monterey
- Monterey Wine Tasting Rooms
- Monterey State Beach
- El Estero Park
- Jacks Peak Park
- Veterans Memorial Park
- Things to Do
- Guided Tours
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Travel Like a Monterey Expert
-
Big Sur
- Big Sur HWY 1 Updates
- Hotels
- Camping & Hiking
- Big Sur Beaches
- Arts & Culture
- Bixby Bridge
- Big Sur Itinerary
- Big Sur Live Webcam
- Big Sur International Marathon
- Andrew Molera State Park
- Garrapata State Park
- Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
- McWay Falls
- Limekiln State Park
- Los Padres National Forest
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
- Point Sur Lightstation
- Restaurants
- Spas
- Travel Like a Big Sur Expert
- Pebble Beach
- Carmel-by-the-Sea
-
Pacific Grove
- Hotels
- 48 Hours in Pacific Grove
- Good Old Days Festival
- Feast of Lanterns
- Butterfly Parade
- Asilomar State Beach
- Lovers Point Park and Beach
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
- Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail
- Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
- Point Pinos Lighthouse
- Things to Do
- Restaurants
- Travel Like a Pacific Grove Expert
- Carmel Valley
- Marina
- Seaside
- Salinas
- Salinas Valley
- Moss Landing
- Sand City
- Soledad
- Castroville
- Parkfield
- Spreckels
Lodging
Things to Do
- Top Ways to Grab Life by the Moments
- Free Things to Do
- Attractions
-
Itineraries
- Now is the Moment Itineraries
- Highlights Itinerary
- Outdoors Itinerary
- Family Itinerary
- Girlfriend Getaway Itinerary
- Golf Itinerary
- History and Heritage Itinerary
- Road Trip Itinerary
- Romantic Itinerary
- Shopping Itinerary
- Spa Itineraries
- Steinbeck Itinerary
- Wine and Dine Itinerary
- Three Days in Monterey Wine Country
- Outdoor Activities
- Animals and Wildlife
-
Parks
- Top 10 Campsites
- Andrew Molera State Park
- Cachagua Community Park
- El Estero Park
- Elkhorn Slough Reserve
- Fort Ord National Monument
- Fremont Peak State Park
- Garland Ranch Regional Park
- Garrapata State Park
- Jacks Peak Park
- Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
- Laguna Seca Recreation Area
- Lake San Antonio
- Limekiln State Park
- Locke-Paddon Community Park
- Los Padres National Forest
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
- Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail
- Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
- Pinnacles National Park
- Point Lobos State Reserve
- Point Sur Lightstation
- Royal Oaks Park
- Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge
- San Lorenzo Park
- Toro Park
- Veterans Memorial Park
-
Beaches
- Undiscovered Beaches
- Asilomar State Beach
- Big Sur Beaches
- Carmel Beach
- Carmel River State Beach
- Fort Ord Dunes State Park
- Lovers Point Park and Beach
- Marina State Beach
- Monterey Beaches
- Monterey State Beach
- Moss Landing State Beach
- Pebble Beach Beaches
- Salinas River State Beach
- Zmudowski State Beach
- Arts and Culture
- Family Adventures
- Golf
- Guided Tours
- Historic Attractions
- Literary Sites
- Romance
- Shopping
- Spas
- Nightlife and Entertainment
Events
- This Weekend
- Music Festivals
-
Sporting Events
- Rio Grill's Resolution Run
- AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
- California International Airshow
- Sea Otter Classic Cycling Event
- Big Sur International Marathon
- Spartan Race
- MotoAmerica Superbike Speedfest
- California Rodeo Salinas
- Scottish Games & Celtic Festival
- Monterey Car Week & Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
- Sports Car Championship
- Firestone Grand Prix
- Pure Insurance Championship at Pebble Beach
- Monterey Bay Half Marathon
- TaylorMade Pebble Beach Invitational
- Food & Drink Events
- Art Festivals
- Community Events
- Holiday Events
- Submit an Event
- Annual Events
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WELCOME TO THE COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Brought to you by the Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau
MONTEREY COUNTY: A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND VISIT!
WILDFIRE SEASON 2021: WILLOW FIRE
Monterey County Sheriff's Office has issued an Evacuation Order for Tassajara Rd from the Zen Center to China Camp Campground in the Los Padres National Forest, includes tributary Forest Routes and the Tassajara Zen Center.
An Evacuation Warning for Arroyo Seco Rd from Millers Ranch at the Carmel Valley Rd junction west to the Arroyo Seco Campground.
For more information view the evacuation map: https://bit.ly/3gFEpvw
#WillowFire
PINNACLES NATIONAL PARK
The Fire Danger rating for Pinnacles National Park has recently been upgraded to Very High. For visitors, this change means that the use of campfires, park-provided grills, and self-contained charcoal barbeques are now prohibited. Only self-contained gas stoves are still permitted for cooking within the park.
To further mitigate fire risk within the park, visitors should continue to avoid roadside parking and refrain from smoking on trails (smoking on trails is not permitted when the fire danger rating reaches High or above).
The hot, dry weather that causes an increase in fire danger also means that visitors should prepare for increased temperatures when recreating in the park. Bring plenty of water (at least 1 liter per person per hour of hiking), start early, and plan your route ahead of time via our park website, or speak in-person with park staff.
How do you plan ahead when visiting Pinnacles during fire season? Let us know in the comments below!
Current fire danger ratings, conditions, and site closures can be found via the following link:
https://www.nps.gov/pinn/planyourvisit/conditions.htm
CALIFORNIA IS NOW OPEN!
The Governor has officially reopened California and the County of Monterey is following the guidelines put forth by the State. Please note that the individual counties and businesses reserve the right to impose their own, more restrictive guidelines and the Governor will retain his emergency order authority in case there is a significant lapse in our progress.
Biggest changes
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End to tiered-system
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Social distancing no longer required
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No capacity limits on businesses
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State/County to follow CDC guidelines for mask wearing
Here is what you need to know:
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California is ending its mask mandate June 15 to align with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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In many cases, people who are fully vaccinated will not need to wear a mask indoors unless a business opts to require that customers mask up.
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Unvaccinated people should continue to wear masks when using public transportation and indoors at places like restaurants, movie theaters and grocery stores
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Additionally, Californians can continue to wear masks if they choose, especially around children and others who are vulnerable or not yet eligible for inoculation.
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See here for other mask wearing exceptions and requirements
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Do I need to prove I'm vaccinated to get into places? Businesses have a few different options when it comes to their customers:
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Ask customers if they are fully vaccinated so they can go without masks, but no proof is needed. It is essentially an honor system that relies on customers self-attesting their vaccination status.
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Ask customers to prove they are fully vaccinated so they can go without masks.
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Require all customers to continue wearing masks regardless of whether or not they're vaccinated.
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What does this mean for large-scale concerts and events?
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California will require vaccine verification or negative COVID-19 test results for indoor events with more than 5,000 attendees, which the state considers "mega events."
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It is recommended that organizers of outdoor events with more than 10,000 people require attendees to provide verification that they have been vaccinated or have tested negative for the coronavirus. Those who can't or don't provide the verification should be encouraged by organizers to wear masks, according to guidance from the state health department.
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What does California reopening mean for travel?
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Californians should follow CDC travel recommendations, which recommend that Americans delay travel until they are fully vaccinated
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Domestic travel: People who are fully vaccinated can travel safely within the United States
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International travel: Because the COVID-19 situation varies country to country, travelers need to keep a close eye on the coronavirus conditions at their destination before boarding a plane
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CDC Travel Recommendations
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If you travel in the United States, you do not need to get tested before or after travel or self-quarantine after travel
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You need to pay close attention to the situation at your international destination before traveling outside the United States
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You do NOT need to get tested before leaving the United States unless your destination requires it
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You still need to show a negative test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding an international flight to the United States
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You should still get tested 3-5 days after international travel
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You do NOT need to self-quarantine after arriving in the United States
PFEIFFER FALLS TRAIL OPENS TO THE PUBLIC
Pfeiffer Falls Trail in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is now open to the public for the firs time in 13 years after being destroyed by the Basin Complex Fire in 2008. The Pfeiffer Falls Trail is a 0.75-mile trail segment that leads under the redwoods, down through a gorge to a 60-foot waterfall known as Pfeiffer Falls. Read more about planning your visit here.
THE HOSPITALITY COMMUNITY NEEDS YOU!
Many local hotels and restaurants are hiring and are looking for amazing people like you. Check out a few below. If you are an employer and would like to have your openings posted here, please contact our Director of Community Relations, Jeniffer Kocher at: jkocher@seemonterey.com.
HYATT REGENCY MONTEREY
Hyatt Regency has reimagined their restaurant and is looking for cooks, servers, greeters and more to add to their team! (Click here for more info.)
SANCTUARY BEACH RESORT
Sanctuary Beach Resort is looking for motivated, enthusiastic, and service oriented individuals to join their team and is holding a job fair on June 11, 2021. (Click here for more info.)
PALUCCA TRATTORIA
Enjoy your summer on the wharf! Palucca Trattoria is looking to build their summer team. High school and college students are encouraged to apply. Interested? Text: (831) 970-5611.
HIGHLIGHTING MONTEREY COUNTY
To help propel more film business here, a new “sizzle reel” aimed at the film industry was just created. The “Monterey County…You Won’t Believe Your Eyes” locations video can now be seen at FilmMonterey.org. The three minute, 22-second reel is a fast-paced, professionally done, visual showcase of the dramatic and diverse film locations available in all parts of the county.
WHO'S THAT GIRL?
As a native to Monterey County and third generation hospitality worker, I am proud to be in an industry that plays such a great role in the community. The vision of the Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau is to inspire the world to experience our extraordinary destination responsibly, and in a way that maximizes the benefits of tourism to our vast array of communities.
Please feel free to contact me with any industry related questions or concerns: jkocher@seemonterey.com.
We appreciate your partnership and support. We couldn't do what we do without you.
Stay well and take good care.
-Jeniffer
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