2025 Direct to Consumer Wine Symposium

Welcome to Monterey County!

We are so glad you found your way here! 

Please accept our warmest welcome to Direct to Consumer Wine Symposium to the beautiful Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa! Monterey County is made up of endless paths, connecting you to family and friends, nature, and even yourself. 

We invite you to explore this distinctive and diverse region and hope you become inspired by the natural beauty, historical sites, and mild climate that Monterey has to offer.

Our breathtaking destination will allow you to relax, rejuvenate and refocus. We hope you become a fan of Monterey County personally and return many times over, or perhaps extend your stay to make the most of being in this amazing destination. We invite you to explore this distinctive and diverse region. Experience the world-renowned attractions like the Monterey Bay Aquarium, galleries and shops of charming Carmel-by-the-Sea, our multitude of wine-tasting rooms, Old Fisherman’s Wharf, and Historic Downtown Monterey, plus enjoy the many wonderful restaurants and scenic spots found throughout the county. No matter which path you take in Monterey County it’s sure to lead to inspiration!

Please call upon See Monterey for any needs during your stay.

Warm regards,

Rob O’Keefe
President & CEO

Food in Monterey County

An abundance of locally procured ingredients and a year-round growing season set the stage for truly unforgettable dining experience in Monterey County. The best restaurants in Monterey County celebrate and spotlight the local bounty from land and sea. Only in Monterey County can food enthusiasts zip down the Big Sur coastline to have breakfast nestled beneath the redwoods and then have fresh local sanddabs for lunch while watching sea otters play below. Savor the fresh and hyper-local produce straight from the fields of the Salinas Valley, take your pick of diverse cuisines in the city of Marina, and delight in French cuisine at eateries all-over Carmel-by-the-Sea. Bon appetit!

Wineries and Tasting Rooms

Monterey County is one of the largest wine growing and producing regions in California, made famous by unique microclimates and diverse growing conditions that produce 32 varietals. The secret to Monterey's viticultural success is the "Blue Grand Canyon." The cold, deep waters of Monterey Bay bring fog and moderate temperatures throughout the growing season, and infuse every drop of Monterey County's wine with an impressive style and structure.

Oenophiles can head to the heart of Monterey County wine country through River Road Wine Trail in the Salinas Valley. A dozen wineries, most with wine tasting rooms, provide the opportunity to sip on the region’s top varietals, including Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Sun-kissed Carmel Valley is also home to more than 20 wine tasting rooms, with the one-square-mile village of Carmel-by-the-Sea boasting 17 wine tasting rooms as well. 

Stay and Play in Monterey.

There are so many unique attractions in Monterey County that are not-to-be-missed during your travels. Whether it’s sipping your way through Carmel Valley's boutique wine tasting rooms or hopping on an unforgettable whale watching excursion, Monterey County provides meeting attendees with a variety of extracurricular activities. Here you'll find iconic attractions like the Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, 17-Mile Drive, as well as other absolute gems like Pacific Monarch Butterfly Grove Sanctuary and National Steinbeck Center.

With so much to see and do, you may need a bit of help to make the most out of your stay in Monterey County. Our itineraries will help get you on your way to a memorable Monterey County experience. Whether you are looking for a shopping trip, family getaway or romantic getaway we have just the travel itinerary for you!