Cannery Row in Monterey offers shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation along the Coastal Recreation Trail. This historic waterfront district immortalized by author John Steinbeck was once home to the world’s largest sardine industry. Read More Read More about Cannery Row
Visit Monterey Bay Aquarium to experience the fascinating worlds of marine wildlife found in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and around the world. The aquarium offers a variety of world-class programs and exhibits including the interactive Splash Zone for kids. Read More Read More about Monterey Bay Aquarium
The central coast of California is extreme in its rugged beauty. There’s no better way to explore the region than with scenic road trip through the Monterey Peninsula. Highway 1 offers spectacular scenery and attractions along the way. Read More Read More about Monterey Road Trips – Pacific Coast Highway 1
Carmel Mission is one of the finest examples of historic California Missions founded in the 1700s by Father Junipero Serra. The mission grounds feature beautiful adobe buildings, native gardens, and museums that depict mission life. Carmel Mission is a favorite location for artists and photographers. Read More Read More about Carmel Mission
Our beloved Jazz Fest - now in its 51st year - is nearly sold out…so hop to it and make your reservations now. With the ghosts of the world's jazz legends surrounding them, this year's line up includes Cassandra Wilson, Herbie Hancock, Nancy Wilson, the Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra and much more. Read More Read More about Monterey Jazz Festival….September 19-21
Explore Monterey’s past on a fascinating Path of History walking tour through historic adobes and their hidden gardens. Monterey was once the capital of California when the territory was under Spanish rule. Later, Monterey was the largest producer of sardines in the world. Read More Read More about Monterey Path of History Tour
Vacation in Monterey with the kids and you’ll understand why this seaside town tops the list for fun family getaways in California. Monterey offers family-friendly hotels located within walking distance of restaurants and attractions that kids love. Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, and Dennis the Menace Park are just a few attractions that are sure to entertain the kids. Read More Read More about Monterey for Kids
Surprise your sweetheart with a romantic weekend getaway to stunning Monterey. Quaint boutique hotels offer rooms with panoramic ocean views, a fireplace and whirlpool hot tub. Couples enjoy leisurely weekend strolls on the beach, romantic candlelight dinners, and scenic vistas along 17 Mile Drive. Read More Read More about Romantic Monterey Getaway
Monterey County is among the chief wine producing regions of California and has more grapes grown per square acre than Napa Valley. At A Taste of Monterey located on Cannery Row, wine lovers can sample local wines in a beautiful tasting room overlooking Monterey Bay. A Taste of Monterey offers more than 70 varieties of local wines. Read More Read More about A Taste of Monterey Wine Tasting