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- Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail
- Historic Monterey
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- Monterey State Beach
- El Estero Park
- Jacks Peak Park
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- Big Sur International Marathon
- Andrew Molera State Park
- Garrapata State Park
- Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
- McWay Falls
- Limekiln State Park
- Los Padres National Forest
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
- Point Sur Lightstation
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- Feast of Lanterns
- Butterfly Parade
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- Lovers Point Park and Beach
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
- Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail
- Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
- Point Pinos Lighthouse
- Things to Do
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- Travel Like a Pacific Grove Expert
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Parks +
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- Andrew Molera State Park
- Cachagua Community Park
- El Estero Park
- Elkhorn Slough Reserve
- Fort Ord National Monument
- Fremont Peak State Park
- Garland Ranch Regional Park
- Garrapata State Park
- Jacks Peak Park
- Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
- Laguna Seca Recreation Area
- Lake San Antonio
- Limekiln State Park
- Locke-Paddon Community Park
- Los Padres National Forest
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
- Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail
- Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
- Pinnacles National Park
- Point Lobos State Reserve
- Point Sur Lightstation
- Royal Oaks Park
- Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge
- San Lorenzo Park
- Toro Park
- Veterans Memorial Park
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Beaches +
- Undiscovered Beaches
- Asilomar State Beach
- Big Sur Beaches
- Carmel Beach
- Carmel River State Beach
- Fort Ord Dunes State Park
- Lovers Point Park and Beach
- Marina State Beach
- Monterey Beaches
- Monterey State Beach
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- Salinas River State Beach
- Zmudowski State Beach
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- Rio Grill's Resolution Run
- AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am +
- California International Airshow
- Sea Otter Classic Cycling Event
- Big Sur International Marathon
- Spartan Race
- MotoAmerica Superbike Speedfest
- California Rodeo Salinas
- Scottish Games & Celtic Festival
- Monterey Car Week & Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance +
- Sports Car Championship
- Firestone Grand Prix
- Pure Insurance Championship at Pebble Beach
- Monterey Bay Half Marathon
- TaylorMade Pebble Beach Invitational
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Destinations
-
Monterey
- Hotels
- Monterey on a Shoestring
- Itinerary: Midweek Monterey Getaway
- Monterey Beaches
- Cannery Row
- Old Fisherman's Wharf
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
- Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail
- Historic Monterey
- Monterey Wine Tasting Rooms
- Monterey State Beach
- El Estero Park
- Jacks Peak Park
- Veterans Memorial Park
- Things to Do
- Guided Tours
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Travel Like a Monterey Expert
-
Big Sur
- Big Sur HWY 1 Updates
- Hotels
- Camping & Hiking
- Big Sur Beaches
- Arts & Culture
- Bixby Bridge
- Big Sur Itinerary
- Big Sur Live Webcam
- Big Sur International Marathon
- Andrew Molera State Park
- Garrapata State Park
- Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
- McWay Falls
- Limekiln State Park
- Los Padres National Forest
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
- Point Sur Lightstation
- Restaurants
- Spas
- Travel Like a Big Sur Expert
- Pebble Beach
- Carmel-by-the-Sea
-
Pacific Grove
- Hotels
- 48 Hours in Pacific Grove
- Good Old Days Festival
- Feast of Lanterns
- Butterfly Parade
- Asilomar State Beach
- Lovers Point Park and Beach
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
- Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail
- Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
- Point Pinos Lighthouse
- Things to Do
- Restaurants
- Travel Like a Pacific Grove Expert
- Carmel Valley
- Marina
- Seaside
- Salinas
- Salinas Valley
- Moss Landing
- Sand City
- Soledad
- Castroville
- Parkfield
- Spreckels
Lodging
Things to Do
- Top Ways to Grab Life by the Moments
- Free Things to Do
- Attractions
-
Itineraries
- Now is the Moment Itineraries
- Highlights Itinerary
- Outdoors Itinerary
- Family Itinerary
- Girlfriend Getaway Itinerary
- Golf Itinerary
- History and Heritage Itinerary
- Road Trip Itinerary
- Romantic Itinerary
- Shopping Itinerary
- Spa Itineraries
- Steinbeck Itinerary
- Wine and Dine Itinerary
- Three Days in Monterey Wine Country
- Outdoor Activities
- Animals and Wildlife
-
Parks
- Top 10 Campsites
- Andrew Molera State Park
- Cachagua Community Park
- El Estero Park
- Elkhorn Slough Reserve
- Fort Ord National Monument
- Fremont Peak State Park
- Garland Ranch Regional Park
- Garrapata State Park
- Jacks Peak Park
- Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
- Laguna Seca Recreation Area
- Lake San Antonio
- Limekiln State Park
- Locke-Paddon Community Park
- Los Padres National Forest
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
- Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail
- Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
- Pinnacles National Park
- Point Lobos State Reserve
- Point Sur Lightstation
- Royal Oaks Park
- Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge
- San Lorenzo Park
- Toro Park
- Veterans Memorial Park
-
Beaches
- Undiscovered Beaches
- Asilomar State Beach
- Big Sur Beaches
- Carmel Beach
- Carmel River State Beach
- Fort Ord Dunes State Park
- Lovers Point Park and Beach
- Marina State Beach
- Monterey Beaches
- Monterey State Beach
- Moss Landing State Beach
- Pebble Beach Beaches
- Salinas River State Beach
- Zmudowski State Beach
- Arts and Culture
- Family Adventures
- Golf
- Guided Tours
- Historic Attractions
- Literary Sites
- Romance
- Shopping
- Spas
- Nightlife and Entertainment
Events
- This Weekend
- Music Festivals
-
Sporting Events
- Rio Grill's Resolution Run
- AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
- California International Airshow
- Sea Otter Classic Cycling Event
- Big Sur International Marathon
- Spartan Race
- MotoAmerica Superbike Speedfest
- California Rodeo Salinas
- Scottish Games & Celtic Festival
- Monterey Car Week & Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
- Sports Car Championship
- Firestone Grand Prix
- Pure Insurance Championship at Pebble Beach
- Monterey Bay Half Marathon
- TaylorMade Pebble Beach Invitational
- Food & Drink Events
- Art Festivals
- Community Events
- Holiday Events
- Submit an Event
- Annual Events
Food & Drink
MONTEREY COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU WELCOMES
Donna Sozio, Freelancer on Assignment for Organic Authority
Traveling with Jennifer Parker
August 5-7, 2020
TRAVEL UPDATE
Please note that Monterey County requires wearing facial coverings when both indoors and outdoors with fines in place. This includes at restaurants, wineries, hotels, retail shops, attractions, parks, beaches and other areas. Please follow all posted instructions during your visit and practice social distancing. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. By traveling in Monterey County, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.
If you feel ill prior to or during your visit, we ask that you contact our PR Manager to reschedule at a later date. Let’s keep each other safe and travel responsibly!
Accommodations
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Carmel-by-the-Sea
Monte Verde and 6th, Carmel by the Sea, CA 93921
Your home away from home awaits here in Carmel-by-the-Sea! The…
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Carmel Valley
415 West Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Bernardus Lodge & Spa is the premier luxury boutique resort in…
Itinerary
Wednesday, August 5th
|
AM |
Head to Big Sur from Cambria (roughly a 2 hour drive). |
| 11:00 AM |
Meet at Big Sur Post Office for Guide Tour to learn about the Healing properties of Big Sur via Big Sur Guides Lunch included in tour (need menu for them to choose) NOTE: Pop into the Big Sur Bakery for a treat prior heading to Carmel-by-the-Sea |
| 4:00 PM |
Check-in time at Tally Ho Inn – Carmel-by-the-Sea |
| 6:00 PM |
Dinner at Stationaery, compliments of MCCVB |
Thursday, August 6th
| AM |
Bite at Hotel – normal breakfast is on hold, but coffee and pastries are available Recommend nearby places for a light breakfast if desired (on their own) |
|
10:00 AM |
Carmel Food Tour – E-Bike & Picnic on Beach with Wine Tasting |
|
3:00 PM |
I. Brand Tasting Room – Carmel Valley |
|
4:00 PM |
Check-in at Bernardus Lodge & Spa; Property peek with Alissa O’Briant |
|
6:45 PM |
Dinner at Lucia at Bernardus Resort |
Friday, August 7th
|
AM |
Check out by noon |
|
Options |
Happy Girl Kitchen Whale Watching Monterey Touring Vehicles Kayaking in Moss Landing - if heading north (could stop at Pezzini Farm) Chalone Vineyard – if heading south (Possibly Pinnacles) More time at Carmel Valley (Garland Ranch, Earthbound Farms, Wine Tasting) |
Please adhere to the established itinerary. If you will be late or unable to make it to any property for any reason, please notify the MCCVB and the participating property immediately. Any changes must be approved by the MCCVB
Know Before You Go
Media FAM Contact
Rachel Dinbokowitz, PR Manager, MCCVB
Work: 831.657.6434; Cell: 610.390.2562
Weather
Expected weather is mostly sunny, with temperatures in the upper 60's during the day and cooling off into the mid 50's at night. Jackets and sweaters are highly encouraged for comfort. Please refer to this link for current weather forecast.
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