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

Sat 12Jul

MotoAmerica Superbike Speedfest

Saturday, July 12, 2025

Get ready for a high-octane weekend at the MotoAmerica Superbike SpeedFest at Monterey, where world-

Sat 12Jul

Carmel Bach Festival

Saturday, July 12, 2025

Join us for 15 days of world-class music, thought-provoking talks, and enriching educational events

Sat 12Jul

Carmel Art Walk

Saturday, July 12, 2025

Visit artist-owned galleries and studios and meet local artists who carry on the Carmel art colony l

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