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Big Sur

Carmel Valley

Carmel-By-The-SEA

Marina
Smiling man and woman walk along Monterey County's Cannery Row.

Monterey
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mOss Landing
Pacific grove beach

Pacific Grove
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Pebble Beach

Salinas
Salinas Valley

salinas Valley
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Sand City
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Seaside

Stay Two Nights, Enjoy Your Third Night Free

Another Day of Relaxation, Memories and Adventure
Cluster of monarch butterflies in eucalyptus tree at Pacific Grove Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary

Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary

Monarch butterflies flock to Monterey County's forest groves in the fall. View them at the Pacific Grove Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary.
Pebble Beach Golf Links 18th hole greens at sunset

Winter Annual Events

Events are in abundance in Monterey County. Plan your visit to attend.
Group of people sat around an outdoor table at Carmel Valley Ranch with the Santa Lucia Highlands and vineyards in the background

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People picking out produce at the old Monterey farmers market

Winter Farmers Markets

Farmers markets every day, right here in the "Salad Bowl of the World.” Find what's in season in the winter.

Stay Two Nights, Enjoy Your Third Night Free

Another Day of Relaxation, Memories and Adventure

Archives: Simpleview Events

  • Cyanotype Ornament Workshop

    Create luminous, nature-inspired ornaments using one of the oldest photographic printing processes. Known for its signature deep blue tones, cyanotype captures the delicate shapes of…

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  • Shearwater Sessions

    Singer-songwriter open mic night hosted by musician Doug Fearnside, every Wednesday, 6 to 9 p.m., at Shearwater Tavern inside Carmel Mission Inn. Full menu and…

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  • Christmas Dinner

    This Christmas, enjoy the holidays with special additions to Shearwater Tavern’s menu, running from Dec. 24 through Dec. 27, along with your favorites like Parker…

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  • Arts and Healing: Sound Bath

    Join Monterey Museum of Art for the Iluminado Sound Bath. Led by Jordy May of Om Studios, this restorative experience invites you to relax, recharge, and…

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  • Winter Solstice Celebration

    Celebrate the season of light at the Winter Solstice Celebration! Experience how this year's Iluminado exhibition—featuring the works of Hanif Wondir and Joe Ramos—evolved through the artistic…

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  • Winter Art Market

    Enjoy FREE admission to the Museum and join Monterey Museum of Art for a creative and cozy shopping experience at the Winter Art Market! Held…

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  • Creative Grounds: Morning Coffee with Edi Matsumoto

    Start your morning with Creative Grounds: Morning Coffee with Edi Matsumoto! Enjoy fresh brews from The Coffee Corner while learning how to paint watercolors with coffee,…

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  • The Bond Ball New Year's Eve 2026

    Dress to impress or as your favorite Bond character and join Shearwater Tavern and Carmel Mission Inn for an exciting night with live music by…

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  • Lysander Piano Trio

    The concert will be preceded by a 30-minute talk by Bay Area musicologist Ian Scarf. These informative and entertaining talks will provide ticket-holders with deeper…

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