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, hotels, restaurants, wine tasting rooms, local businesses and art galleries.
Use our Trip Planner to find, save and share your favorite places and events.
Upcoming Events
Fri 16May
Salinas Valley Fair
Salinas Valley Fair showcases entertainment, education, livestock and celebrate local communities, l
Fri 16May
Carmel Art Festival
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of art at the 32nd Annual Carmel Art Festival, a cherished tra
Sat 17May
The Quail, Motorcycle Gathering
The Quail Motorcycle Gathering celebrates the evolution of the motorcycle, honoring both pre- a