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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
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

Salinas
Salinas Valley

salinas Valley
This is an image of a person paragliding over a beach in Sand City, California

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

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*.
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

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  • Winter Wonderfest

    The Monterey County Fair & Event Center is proud to announce the debut of Winter Wonderfest Monterey, a new holiday light festival and winter faire…

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  • GZA featuring Phunky Nomads - Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Liquid Swords

    Gary E. Grice (born August 22, 1966), better known by his stage names GZA and The Genius, is an American rapper and songwriter. A founding…

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  • A Flock Of Seagulls

    A Flock of Seagulls, famous for their iconic 1980s haircuts and hit single “I Ran (So Far Away),” were key figures in the new wave…

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  • On the Waterfront: The Chris Shake Collection

    Step back in Monterey history and enjoy On the Waterfront: The Chris Shake Collection. This special 40-photo exhibit will be on display at the Monterey History and…

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  • First Night Monterey

    Ring in the New Year at First Night Monterey 2026, a spectacular and family-friendly celebration in beautiful Downtown Monterey! This award-winning event brings together music,…

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  • USA 250 West Side Story + Lincoln Portrait

    Jayce Ogren's insightful examination of American music continues in this wide-ranging program exploring the musical character of the nation on the approach of its 250th…

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  • Ilya Yakushev, Piano

    ProgramLudwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27, No. 2, "Moonlight" Franz Liszt (1811–1896)Vallée d'ObermannMephisto Waltz No. 1, S.514 Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849)Nocturne…

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  • Natalia Osipova: Force of Nature

    Described by The Independent as "the most sought-after ballerina in the world," hailed by The Guardian as "a supernatural tour de force," and praised by…

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  • Samantha Bee: How to Survive Menopause

    Samantha Bee has become one of television’s most distinctive and sharp-witted comedic voices. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, she began her career with the…

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