Monterey Bay Visitors Guide

Eat. Play. Stay. Shop.

Welcome to Your Monterey Companion!

Whether you're a first-time visitor or a local rediscovering your backyard, Monterey Bay is California's Central Coast at its finest — breathtaking scenery, perfect weather year-round, and more to do than any one trip can hold.

Explore events, tours and adventures, hotels, restaurants, wine tasting rooms, local businesses and art galleries. Planning a wedding or thinking about making Monterey home? We cover that too.

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

 

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Pacific Grove Adventures: Kayaks, Surrey, Paddle Board and Snorkel Rental

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Featured Events

Upcoming Events

Mon 08Jun

Carmel Culinary Week

Monday, June 8, 2026

Get ready for a culinary adventure like no other during Carmel-by-the-Sea Culinary Week, a 10-day ce

Sat 20Jun

Monterey Rock & Rod Festival

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Community Update We’ve received a number of inquiries regarding the Monterey Rock & R

Sun 21Jun

Father's Day on the Wharf

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Bring your Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, and your family to celebrate Father’s Day o

RECOMMENDED EXPERIENCES

Pacific Grove Adventures: Kayaks, Surrey, Paddle Board and Snorkel Rental
Opening Night of Monterey Car Week @ PIAZZA Motor Nights
Automobilia Collectors Expo | Automobila Monterey | Monterey Car Week Event