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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
This is an image of Moss Landing

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
This is an image a couple of people running on a path in Laguna Grande Park in Seaside, California

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.

Fall Annual Events

Events are in abundance in the fall. 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

Fall Farmers Markets

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

Stay Two Nights, Enjoy Your Third Night Free

Another Day of Relaxation, Memories and Adventure
girls on rocks Pacific Grove

See Monterey HR Center

Our Vision:  A thriving tourism economy that enriches Monterey County's economic vitality and quality of life.

Our Mission: To generate community prosperity for Monterey County through the responsible promotion and growth of the tourism economy

We Value:

  • Connectivity – Relational, not transactional approach
  • Collaboration – Seek opportunities to build effective partnerships with the community
  • Agility – Creative, nimble, embrace change, and invite new ideas and innovation
  • Accountability – Reliable stewards of the resources entrusted to us
  • Inclusivity – Committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), how we operate and how we promote
  • Sustainability – Responsible promotion to protect the product and our quality of life

Our Commitment to DEI – We are dedicated to ensuring that all team members feel welcome and have equal opportunities to connect, belong, and grow.  We encourage team members to contribute to the organization and the hospitality industry, advancing their skill sets and being comfortable and confident as their authentic selves within the framework of professional guidelines that we have established as a team.

Policies, Procedures & Documents

New Hire Notices & Brochures

Compliances Postings & Notices