Monterey Bay Visitors Guide

Eat. Play. Stay. Shop.

Welcome to Your Monterey Companion!

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, hotelsrestaurants, wine tasting rooms, local businesses and art galleries.

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

 

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Featured Events

Upcoming Events

Sat 26Apr

Carmel-by-the-Sea Earth & Arbor Day

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Join us for the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea’s 3rd Annual Earth & Arbor Day Celebration&mdash

Sun 27Apr

Big Sur International Marathon

Sunday, April 27, 2025

Considered one of the most scenic marathons in the country — and one of the most difficult &md

Mon 28Apr

Pacific Grove Certified Farmer's Market

Monday, April 28, 2025

The Pacific Grove Certified Farmers’ Market offers a wide array of fresh fruits, vegetables an

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