Easter Events in Beautiful Monterey County

Exciting Easter Events and Brunches in Monterey Bay

Looking for the perfect way to celebrate Easter in Monterey, Carmel, Pacific Grove, or Carmel Valley? Whether you're planning a luxurious brunch or seeking free family fun, this guide features the best Easter events and brunches happening throughout the region. From grand buffets with ocean views to egg hunts and bunny photo ops, there’s something for everyone. Hop into the festivities and make this Easter one to remember in beautiful Monterey Bay.

EASTER BRUNCHES

Carmel

Enjoy a festive Easter Buffet Brunch Carmel Mission Ranch from 10am to 2pm, featuring carving stations, hot dishes, salads, fruits, and desserts. $65 for adults and $28 for children (5-10).

Carmel Valley

Celebrate spring with an upscale grand buffet at Bernardus Lodge, blending traditional brunch favorites with Chef Christian’s signature cuisine. Enjoy west coast oysters, cedar plank salmon, organic salads, carved meats, and spring desserts. Easter Egg Hunts at 11:30am & 2pm, plus photos with the Easter Bunny. Adults $150, Children 5-12 years old $55, plus tax & gratuity

From 11am to 3pm, indulge in a lavish buffet at Carmel Valley Ranch with carving stations (ham, lamb, salmon), a Benedict bar, made-to-order omelets and crepes, appetizers, desserts, and cocktails. $135 for adults, $35 for children.

Monterey

Celebrate Easter Sunday with your family and friends inside the hotel's grand Ballroom at the Portola Hotel & Spa from 10am to 2pm. Brunch buffet includes Classic Eggs Benedict, Cinnamon Swirl French Toast Bake with Sabayon & Fresh Spring Berries, Corralitos Breakfast Sausages & Applewood Smoked Bacon, and a carving station featuring Maple Glazed Pit Ham and Harris Ranch Striploin with Boursin Aioli & Brioche Rolls. An Easter Egg Hunt for the children will take place at 10am and noon. Live piano played by David Conley from 11am to 2pm. $89.95 for adults, $74.95 for seniors (65+) and $45.95 for children (ages 12 & under).

Estéban Restaurant, located at the historic Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa, is offering a la carte Easter Brunch from 9am to 2pm. Savor exquisite specials, including farm-fresh Spanish-style takes on brunch classics.

Revel in Great Easter Foods and Amazing Views of the Ocean

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa Easter Brunch Buffet in the Monterey Bay Ballroom is from 10am to 3pm. Food stations include seafood, omelets, sushi, waffles, roasted prime rib, desserts and more. $195 for adults (13+), $90 for children (6–12), and free for children under 5.

Celebrate and enjoy the best of a traditional Easter Brunch overlooking the beautiful Monterey Bay from Monterey Marriott's iconic Ferrantes Bayview. A stunning brunch experience from 10:30am to 2:30pm featuring crab cakes, Eggs Benedict, honey-butter baked ham, Dijon salmon, four-cheese scalloped potatoes, desserts, and more. Includes up to 2 hours of complimentary valet parking. $89 adults (13+) | $79 seniors | $39 children (5–12).

Seaside

If you feel like dining across fabulous golf course views, Seaside's Bayonet and Black Horse Easter Buffet, from 11am to 4pm, is your best option. Buffet includes a build-your-own-omelet station, penne alfredo with shrimp, chicken marsala, pan-fried salmon and more. $59.95 for adults (13+), $29.95 for children (5-12), and free for children four and under.

Pebble Beach

Join the luxurious Easter Grand Buffet at Pèppoli at Pebble Beach, from 10am to 3pm, featuring upscale brunch favorites and ocean views. $195 adults (13+) | $90 children (6–12) | Free for children under 5.

EGG HUNTS & PHOTO OPS

Easter in Monterey doesn't have to be an expensive affair. There are numerous free or low-cost Easter events for families to enjoy.

Monterey's Bunny Hop Photo Op will take place at Colton Hall Lawn in downtown Monterey. It will be decked out for the perfect photo op and includes face painting, games, and activities. Bunny Hop Photo Op is by appointment only, from 10am-1:30pm. $10 per child includes two dozen pre-filled eggs, a spring plush toy, and an opportunity to snap a photo with Peter Cottontail. *This is not an egg hunt.*

Children 12 and under are invited to hop over to Del Monte Shopping Center and collect eggs from participating merchants from 11am to 12pm. Photo ops from 11am to 3pm. Register near guest services in Macy's courtyard to receive your scavenger map!

If you're looking for free Easter fun, stop by Pacific Grove Golf Links from 8:30am to 10:30am. Enjoy a free egg hunt, face painting, balloon animals, and a visit from the Easter Bunny across the scenic golf course.

The Carmel Host Lions Club presents Breakfast with the Bunny at Devendorf Park in Carmel-by-the-Sea from 8:30am to noon. This is not an egg hunt but includes breakfast, games, face painting, and photo ops in the heart of downtown Carmel.

Marina Farmers’ Market is offering a festive Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt from 10am to 2pm at 215 Reservation Road — a fun activity for the whole family!

Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Monterey invites families for Easter Brunch at 8:45am, worship at 10:00am, and an Easter Egg Hunt at 11:30am. A welcoming, community-centered event.

Explore All of Your Choices Carefully

Easter in Monterey Bay offers something for every type of celebration — whether you're craving a scenic champagne brunch, a family-friendly egg hunt, or casual photo ops with the Easter Bunny. Explore, indulge, and make lasting memories with loved ones amid the coastal beauty of Monterey, Carmel, and beyond.

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