Embrace your freedom to roam with Dad this Father's Day with getaways to Monterey. This gorgeous town on California's central coast offers a laid-back vibe and jaw-dropping scenery.
Walk along sandy beaches and rugged shorelines on Monterey Bay. Tee off on iconic golf courses. Enjoy outdoor dining and wine tasting on Cannery Row. Bike along the Monterey Bay Recreational Trail with breathtaking ocean views. Pack your sense of adventure and take off on a road trip with Pop for an unforgettable Father's Day weekend in Monterey.
1. Hit the Golf Courses of Monterey
Father's Day weekend is the perfect time to tee off on the beautiful and challenging golf courses of the Monterey Peninsula. Hit the fairways and greens at public courses such as Monterey Pines Golf Club, Del Monte Golf Course – the oldest course on the West Coast - Pebble Beach Golf Links, the Links at Spanish Bay, and Laguna Seca Golf Ranch. For the best golf deal, play the Pacific Grove Links.
Spoil Dad with a round of golf at The Club at Pasadera, the only Jack Nicklaus Signature Design course on the Monterey Peninsula. Inns of Monterey offers a Member for the Day Monterey Golf Special, with a round of golf at this exclusive links course.
2. Sip Wines on Historic Cannery Row
Experience the picturesque charm, colorful vibe and beautiful views of Monterey Bay at historic Cannery Row. Get Dad into the spirit of the California's Central Coast with a day of wine tasting. Sip flavorful local wines at cannery Row tasting rooms that feature local Monterey wineries, including the Bargetto Wine Tasting Room. You can also taste, create, and buy wines at The Wine Experience and A Taste of Monterey Wine Market & Bistro
3. Father's Day Dinner at Esteban Restaurant
Celebrate Father's Day at Estéban Restaurant at the historic Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa. Treat Dad to a special Father's Day dinner with a 16 oz. ribeye steak with heirloom potato, harvest vegetables, and Spanish Rioja wine. Enjoy a relaxing dinner and drinks on the outdoor patio in downtown Monterey. Reservations are highly recommended by calling 831-375-0176.
4. Enjoy a Family Beach Picnic
Treat Dad to a relaxing family picnic on the beaches of Monterey. Our Northern California coastal town offers a rugged shoreline of sandy beaches on Monterey Bay. Enjoy picnics, swimming, surfing, wildlife viewing and walks along the sand and tidepools.
Our favorite Monterey beaches are McAbee Beach near Cannery Row and Del Monte Beach. Up the coast you'll find beautiful Lovers Point and Asimolar State Beach with dramatic headlands and panoramas overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
5. Rev Up Father's Day at Laguna Seca Raceway
Enjoy a weekend of racing events at WeatherTech Laguna Seca, Monterey County's famed raceway. Treat Dad to Coffee and Cars (June 19) to see classic, modern, muscle, hyper and super cars on Saturday morning. Indulge your favorite racing fan or driver with a day at Track Masters on Father's Day. This high-performance instructional driving event lets you drive the track at high speeds with a pro instructor.
6. Take Dad to Monterey International Blues Festival - June 26th
If your Dad loves blues music, stay in town through June 26th for the annual Monterey International Blues Festival. This incredible festival celebrates global jazz music at the Monterey County Fairgrounds with live jazz music, local food, merchandise, and blues fans from across the country. The all-day blues festival is held from 11 am to 8 pm and tickets are now on sale.
Plan Your Monterey Summer Getaways
Spends quality time with Dad this Father's Day with a weekend getaway to Monterey. Roam and reconnect with the man who taught you everything. Plan your escape to the Inns of Monterey, a collection of 5 boutique hotels in Old Town Monterey and on Cannery Row.
Enjoy wine tasting on Monterey Bay. Play 18 holes on legendary golf courses. Spend time with family on wind-swept beach, or go kayaking, whale watching and sailing on Monterey Bay. Stay in charming accommodations with complimentary breakfast near Monterey's best attractions and Father's Day events.
Plan your Father's Day weekend or family getaway with our Advance Purchase Special. Book ahead of time to beat the summer rush and enjoy 15% off your stay at our intimate hotels in the Inns of Monterey collection.