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Big Sur

Soulful.
Breathtaking.
Untamed.

Carmel Valley

Warm.
Rustic.
Relaxed.

Carmel-By-The-SEA

Artistic.
Whimsical.
Epicurean.

Marina

Diverse.
Coastal.
Evolving.

Monterey

Iconic.
Historic.
Trailblazing.
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mOss Landing

Marine.
Wild.
Curious.
Pacific grove beach

Pacific Grove

Classic.
Coastal.
Connected.
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Pebble Beach

Legendary.
Luxurious.
Pristine.

Salinas

Grounded.
Vibrant.
Visionary.
Salinas Valley

salinas Valley

Open.
Abundant.
Genuine.
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Sand City

Edgy.
Expressive.
Creative.
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Seaside

Bold.
Genuine.
Rising.

Take The Right Path

A little planning goes a long way. Help protect Monterey County by allowing extra travel time, carpooling when possible, parking responsibly, and respecting local communities.

Take the Art Lover's Path

From the mural-lined streets of Salinas to the world-class galleries of Carmel-by-the-Sea, the arts are truly at home in Monterey County.
Classic cars on display outdoors in the plaza in front of Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf

Summer Annual Events

The days are longer, and the event calendar is fuller during summer, including Monterey Car Week! Discover popular events by season and things to do during your visit.
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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*.

Take the Right Path

A little planning goes a long way. Help protect Monterey County by allowing extra travel time, carpooling when possible, parking responsibly, and respecting local communities.

Take The Right Path

A little planning goes a long way. Help protect Monterey County by allowing extra travel time, carpooling when possible, parking responsibly, and respecting local communities.

Studio Access: A Special Open Studio Event with Jennifer Perlmutter & Nicole Cromwell

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Step behind the gallery walls and explore the working studios of Jennifer Perlmutter and Nicole Cromwell. They rarely open this studio to the public, so this is a unique chance to see where new collections begin, meet the artists, and catch works in progress.

Saturday, September 12, 4-7pm
Su Vecino Courtyard, Dolores between 5th & 6th, Carmel-by-the-Sea
Look for the blue lanterns. Link in event for more details.

Details

When:

Next Date: September 12th, 2026

Time:

4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Price:

Free

Where:

Carmel-by-the-Sea
Su Vecino Courtyard on Dolores between 5th & 6th
Carmel by the Sea, CA 93921

Phone:

(650) 207-0872

Website:

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