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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Featured Events

Upcoming Events

Thu 20Aug

Carmel-by-the-Sea Farmers Market

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Discover the Carmel-by-the-Sea Farmers Market every Thursday, where local farmers and artisan vendor

Wed 26Aug

Homecrafters Marketplace

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Kick off the holiday season at the 55th Annual Homecrafters' Marketplace in Carmel-by-the-Sea, w

Thu 27Aug

Carmel-by-the-Sea Farmers Market

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Discover the Carmel-by-the-Sea Farmers Market every Thursday, where local farmers and artisan vendor

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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