Monterey County’s stunning coastline, charming towns and versatile venues set the stage for gatherings that leave a lasting impression. Whether your event is centered on sports, learning, worship, service or celebration, Monterey County offers spaces and experiences designed to bring your group together.
Sports in Monterey
Monterey County offers the perfect balance of competitive sports facilities, comfortable group lodging, delicious dining options and memorable group activities. From regional tournaments to club trips and team retreats, this destination delivers everything you need to host, stay, eat and play.
Venue Highlights
Spaces That Make Every Event Memorable
Whether you’re organizing practices, matches or full tournaments, Monterey County offers a range of stadiums, athletic fields, sports complexes and training facilities.
Salinas Regional Soccer Complex
Salinas Regional Soccer Complex is a premier community sports and entertainment destination featuring two lighted synthetic-turf fields, eight full-size natural-grass fields, concessions, a celebration plaza, family recreation areas, play facilities, and more than 800 parking spaces.
Built to serve the entire community, the complex hosts multiple sports tournaments, fitness programming, watch parties, festivals, and a wide range of community and corporate events, making SRSA a year-round hub for sports, recreation, and entertainment throughout the region.
Team Activities & Bonding
Activities That Build Connection & Fun
After the final whistle, keep the fun going with group excursions like whale watching, kayaking in Monterey Bay, or bike rides along scenic shorelines. These activities foster bonding and make your trip memorable.
Team-Friendly Hotels
Affordable Accommodations
Monterey County boasts hotels and inns that can accommodate teams, staff and family members, making it easy for groups to stay together. Many provide group rates, meeting spaces and easy access to venues.
Group-Friendly Restaurants
Ideal for Team Meals & Group Dining
Whether it’s a welcome dinner, milestone celebration or casual group meal, Monterey County’s diverse restaurants provide the space and menu options to accommodate the needs of your group. Many restaurants offer private rooms or set menus for groups of 20 or more.
Restaurants with Private Event Space
Monterey County restaurants offer private dining spaces that set the stage for memorable connections, whether you’re planning a celebratory meal or team retreat.
Explore MoreUPCOMING Sporting Events in Monterey County
Planning your trip around a big game or local sporting spectacle? Monterey County hosts a variety of exciting events throughout the year, like local Monterey Bay Football Club soccer games, to thrilling motorsports at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and endurance challenges, which are perfect for visitors who love watching live sports.
Other Specialty Groups
Military
Monterey County holds significance in U.S. military history and remains an important hub for today’s armed forces. The region is home to the historic Fort Ord, once one of the largest and most influential U.S. Army training installations, and to the Presidio of Monterey, which continues to play a vital role in military education and operations. This unique concentration of military heritage makes Monterey County a meaningful destination for military reunions, veteran gatherings, commemorative events and service-focused retreats.
For military personnel, the Presidio of Monterey offers venues that can be rented with appropriate identification.
Education & Alumni Groups
Monterey County is deeply rooted in education, innovation and discovery, making it a natural destination for academic conferences, alumni reunions, student retreats and educational workshops. The region is home to California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB), which is located on the historic grounds of the former Fort Ord, blending higher education with a rich history and ongoing transformation.
From marine science to history and environmental studies, the region encourages curiosity, conversation, and connection beyond the classroom.
Religious
Monterey County sits at the heart of California’s missionary history. Just minutes away in Carmel-by-the-Sea stands Carmel Mission Basilica, one of the most important and revered missions in the state and a cornerstone of California’s spiritual heritage.
Founded in the 18th century, Carmel Mission represents faith, perseverance, and community, values that continue to resonate with religious groups today.
Fraternal
For fraternal organizations, social clubs and special-interest groups, Monterey County offers a balance of structured meeting space and relaxed social environments. Groups can gather for meetings by day and enjoy shared experiences–dining, exploring and celebrating–by night.
Getting to Monterey County
Traveling to Monterey is convenient, with over 500 direct and one-stop flights from most major U.S. cities and many international cities. Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) has short, hassle-free security lines and is located 10 minutes from downtown Monterey. The destination is also an easy drive from San Francisco and Silicon Valley, or a scenic drive up famed Highway 1 from Los Angeles.
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