Monterey Conference Center

Where Inspiration & Innovation Meet

With cutting-edge technology, progressive sustainability efforts, a perfect location, and more than 50,000 beautiful square feet, the Monterey Conference Center is an industry-leading venue for next-level events. For meeting & conference planners seeking a uniquely transformative experience to inspire and enhance outcomes for their attendees, the Monterey Conference Center is an institute of higher thinking and incubator of innovation.

Plus, the Monterey Conference Center sits in lively downtown Monterey – just steps from the waterfront, tons of great dining, the iconic Fisherman’s Wharf and more – with easy access to more than 1,200 hotel rooms. There are even two adjoining hotels, including the newly renovated Monterey Marriott and Portola Hotel & Spa.

Get outside of downtown and you’re a quick drive to all of Monterey County’s world-class attractions, like Pebble Beach Golf Links, Carmel Valley and Salinas Valley wine countries, the stunning coastline of Big Sur, the enchanting village of Carmel-by-Sea, and so much more! Download the Monterey Conference Center Brochure to learn more and see the layout of this spectacular event venue.

Safe & Sustainable Meetings

Monterey County’s forward-thinking health and safety efforts and legacy of innovation and sustainability make meetings at MCC both safe and sustainable for planners and attendees. MCC’s new LEED Platinum Certified®, recognizes the facility’s sustainability efforts impacting indoor air quality, energy, water usage and more. It is one of only a few conference and convention facilities in North America to boast this highly coveted certification. MCC is also a GBAC STAR Certified Center, which recognizes facilities that have the practices, procedures and protocols in place to prepare, respond to and recover from outbreaks and pandemics.

Monterey Conference Center Hotels

In addition to Monterey Conference Center's two adjoining properties, hotels in Monterey range from luxurious places to stay to charming historic accommodations for travelers looking for respite after exploring the destination. Business travelers will feel right at home with lightning-fast connectivity and modern upgrades.

In addition to the Monterey Conference Center being in the heart of it all, getting here is easy too! Monterey Regional Airport (MRY has 500+ direct and one-stop flights from just about any major U.S. city - and lot’s of international ones, too. Plus, the Monterey Conference Center is just a short 10-minute drive from MRY. Want to road trip instead? Monterey County is just a couple of hours from San Francisco and Silicon Valley, or a scenic drive from Los Angeles up Highway 1.  

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