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Happenings in Monterey County

Whether you’re a car fanatic in town for Monterey Car Week or one of the many year-round races at the legendary WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, a melomaniac on your way to California Roots Festival and Monterey Jazz Festival or simply out on a spur-of-the-moment getaway and looking for things to do this weekend, there’s always something to celebrate in Monterey County.

For year-round entertainment, head to our Annual Events Calendar or download the Annual Events PDF. Want to keep up to date on what’s happening in Monterey County? Subscribe to our newsletter.

Super Bowl LX will be held this February at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, just a short drive from Monterey County. In the area for the game? Monterey is the perfect place to rest, reset and extend super bowl weekend – or roll into the next Big Game the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, February 9–15.

Annual Events

Rancho Cielo's Culinary Round Up

2/22/2026

Since 2010, Rancho Cielo’s annual Culinary Round Up has provided a unique opportunity for guests to meet and support the culinary students of Rancho Cielo Youth Campus. This is an evening of fun, food and libations with a Western flair, including an exciting raffle and live auction. Proceeds from the event benefit the culinary program at Rancho Cielo, where the...

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Jazz Bash By The Bay Monterey

3/6/2026 - 3/8/2026

Recurring daily

The Jazz Bash By the Bay Monterey takes place in eight venues and across six dance floors, featuring over 20 bands and more than 100 musicians. Enjoy the colorful forms of American Classic Jazz, including Traditional, Ragtime, Swing, Gypsy and Blues.

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Pebble Beach Food & Wine

4/9/2026 - 4/12/2026

Recurring daily

Pebble Beach Food & Wine is the West Coast’s premier epicurean lifestyle event, featuring four days of wine tastings, cooking demos and some of the most exclusive, unique dining opportunities available in the world. 250 acclaimed wineries and 100 celebrity chefs assemble to bring you the culinary experience of a lifetime on one of the most picturesque strips of coastline...

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Whalefest

4/11/2026 - 4/12/2026

The 16th Annual Whalefest Monterey will take place Saturday and Sunday, April 11–12, 2026, at and around Old Fisherman’s Wharf and Custom House Plaza – Monterey State Historic Park. This free, family-friendly festival features interactive exhibits, live music, research and rescue vessel tours, and educational activities for all ages. The popular Symposium, with renowned marine experts, is scheduled for both...

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Sea Otter Classic

4/16/2026 - 4/19/2026

A four-day "Celebration of Cycling," the Sea Otter Classic is regarded as the largest and most comprehensive gathering of cycling enthusiasts in the world. Part recreational biking, part competitive event, part festival, part expo and 100% fun. This action-packed cycling extravaganza features amateur and pro cycling events as well as family activities for all ages. New in 2026, the weekend will...

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Big Sur International Marathon

4/26/2026

The Big Sur Marathon is 26.2 miles of the most beautiful coastline in the world - and, for runners, the most challenging. The athletes who participate may draw inspiration from the spectacular views, but it takes major discipline to conquer the hills of Highway 1 on the way to the finish line. Named "Best Marathon in North America" by The Ultimate...

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Monterey SportsCar Championship

5/1/2026 - 5/3/2026

Recurring daily

The most technologically advanced sports cars in the world return to Monterey. Featuring the advanced GTP (Grand Touring Prototype) from such makes as Acura, BMW, Cadillac and Porsche, they are setting new performance benchmarks and bringing highly contested racing excitement. The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship showcases its top classes, familiar names and teams where fans of all ages can see,...

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Good Old Days Street Festival

5/2/2026 - 5/3/2026

Recurring daily

Good Old Days Street Festival is Pacific Grove’s premier community event. Each year, this FREE event draws a great crowd of locals and visitors, rain or shine! Vendors from multiple states display their arts and crafts alongside a wide variety of food booths, stretching down historic Lighthouse Avenue, for the largest gathering of arts and crafts vendors in Monterey County. ...

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Santa Lucia Highlands Sun, Wind & Wine Festival

5/2/2026

Your favorite growers and vintners pour some of the world's best Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sparklers and Syrah - all from the Santa Lucia Highlands. Meet the winemakers and taste 90+ point limited-release gems from the likes of Caraccioli Cellars, Mer Soleil, Morgan, Siduri, Hahn, Belle Glos, McIntyre, Puma Road, Pessagno, ROAR, Talbott Vineyards, Pisoni, Wrath and many more. The setting...

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Carmel Art Festival

5/15/2026 - 5/17/2026

Recurring daily

This will be the 33rd anniversary of the Carmel Art Festival, held in Carmel-by-the-Sea since 1993. 60 plein air artists, a veritable list of all-star winners of the past 30 years, arrive in Carmel on May 15 and will be painting all over the Monterey Peninsula for 2 days. Their paintings will be displayed, judged and sold on a "buy...

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LET'S GET SPECIFIC

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Couples Paint n' Sip

The Wine Experience

Tacos & Turntables

Alvarado Street Brewery Taproom

Signature Golf & VIP Experience

TPC Monterey at Pasadera

The Fall Guy

Pebble Beach Signature Golf & VIP Experience

TPC Monterey at Pasadera & Pebble Beach Golf Links

Coffee Sip & Paint

Valentine's Dinner at Shearwater Tavern

Shearwater Tavern

Demetri Martin: The Quick Draw Tour

Golden State Theatre

Valentine's 3-Course Dinner Special

Estéban Restaurant

Galentine's Event

The Vague Collection

Valentine's Blending Special for 2!

The Wine Experience

Valentine's Weekend Wine & Chocolate Pairing

Galante Vineyards Tasting Room

Need some inspo?

What path do you take? Out here, it’s a whole world of paths….and each one takes you to something incredible. From the dramatic panoramas of Big Sur to the fairytale cottages of Carmel-by-the-Sea, these paths tie all of Monterey together, creating one big, epic journey. A visit to the iconic Monterey Bay Aquarium and a trip through time on historic Cannery Row merely scratch the surface of things to do on California’s central coast. No matter what path you take, it’s sure to lead to inspiration. For additional inspiration, stay in the know with our e-Newsletter.

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