Whether you're exploring as a visitor or rediscovering as a local, Monterey Bay shines on California's Central Coast with unmatched beauty and endless activities.

As a premier travel destination, it offers breathtaking natural landscapes, perfect weather for year-round visits, and abundant choices for your next vacation, dream wedding, or the ideal place to buy a home.

Our local guide lets you discover events, tours and adventures, hotels, restaurants, wine tasting rooms, local businesses and art galleries.

Use our Trip Planner to find, save and share your favorite places and events.