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

Sun 08Dec

Ice Skating by the Bay

Sunday, December 8, 2024

Celebrate the holidays amidst Monterey Bay's coastline at Ice Skating by the Bay's seasonal

Sun 08Dec

Christmas on the Wharf

Sunday, December 8, 2024

“Christmas on the Wharf” will feature holiday musical entertainment, including choirs an

Tue 10Dec

Christmas at the Inns

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Visit 9 bed & breakfast inns decorated for the 2024 holiday with live music at every inn an

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