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.

 

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

Featured Events

Upcoming Events

Thu 20Nov

Carmel-by-the-Sea Farmers Market

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Carmel-by-the-Sea Farmers Market features local certified organic fresh farm produce, eggs, plants,

Fri 21Nov

Monterey Farmers Market at Del Monte Shopping Center

Friday, November 21, 2025

Monterey Farmers Market is conveniently located at the open-air Del Monte Shopping Center, behind Ca

Sat 22Nov

Del Monte Shopping Center Christmas Tree Lighting

Saturday, November 22, 2025

This family favorite event kicks off the holiday season and culminates with the lighting of the Del

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