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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Upcoming Events

Thu 13Aug

Bonhams Laguna Seca Auction

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Bonhams|Cars announces a multi-year agreement with WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca to host its Monte

Thu 13Aug

Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Described as a museum springing to life, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, is the largest even

Thu 13Aug

RM Sotheby’s Monterey

Thursday, August 13, 2026

RM Sotheby’s flagship Monterey sale, held during the world-famous Pebble Beach Concours d&rsqu

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Opening Night of Monterey Car Week @ PIAZZA Motor Nights
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