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

Sat 08Aug

Monterey Pre-Reunion

Saturday, August 8, 2026

The Monterey Pre-Reunion in 2026 provides racing fans and visitors with the chance to see more

Sat 08Aug

Corkscrew Hillclimb & Community Day

Saturday, August 8, 2026

It was perhaps the spectacle of the year at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Now in its fifth y

Mon 10Aug

The Porsche Monterey Classic

Monday, August 10, 2026

Get ready to mingle with fellow car enthusiasts while checking out some stunning Porsches. You&rsquo

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