Monterey Official Tourism Information Center
Monterey #3 in Yahoo's "Prettiest Towns"

Experience Monterey!

The pristine waters of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Sea otters, sea lions and pelicans. Kayaking, boating, surfing and scuba diving.

Bicycling, hiking, and walking trails along the waterfront and through pine forests.

California's first capitol. The largest collection of historic adobes.

Step back in time in a living museum that puts you within walking distance of history.

Cultural treasures. John Steinbeck. Cannery Row. Dennis the Menace Park.

Join us and experience Monterey!


Calendar of events

Current weather

Visitors packets, travel tips, flight schedules, maps and information about places to shop, eat and stay.

Monterey Conference Center
A state-of-the-art meeting facility that can accommodate groups of up to 2,400 attendees.
Monterey Meeting Connection
A meeting planner's dream destination


Monterey Bay National
Marine Sanctuary Wildlife
Camping and Hiking Dennis the Menace Park

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Attractions
   Monterey Bay Aquarium
   Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
  
Cannery Row
  
Fisherman's Wharf

   Historic Adobes
   Historic Monterey in two hours
   Weddings on the beach

Accommodations
   Hotels and Meeting Facilities

  
Camping - Veteran's Memorial Park
  
Monterey Hostel

Activities
   Beaches
  
Dennis the Menace Park - other local parks

   Monterey Bay Coastal Trail
  
Monterey Sports Center
  
Monterey Tennis Center
   MY Museum - Monterey County Youth Museum

Art, History & Culture

Colton Hall Museum
  
History and Art Links
  
Maritime Museum of Monterey
  
Monterey Museum of Art
  
Monterey State Historic Park
  
National Steinbeck Center
      - other local community links

Free downloadable
audio tour
of the
Monterey Path of History.

   It can be downloaded to an iPod, iPhone or any other portable music device.
   Its just like having a knowledgeable tour guide exploring by your side.
COURTESY OF THE MCCVB

Conferences
   Monterey Conference Center

   Monterey Meeting Connection
   Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau

Dining and Shopping
  
Business Associations
      - Cannery Row Fisherman's Wharf, Old Town, New Monterey

   Shopping

Events
   Golf:
     
AT&T Pro-AM Golf Tournament (Feb.)
     
First Tee Open Golf Tournament (Aug.)
      U.S. Open Golf Tournament
(Jun.)

  
Racing:

      Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca - Many events, including

     
Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix Motorcycle Races

   Festivals & Fairs:

     
Monterey Blues Festival (Jun.)
     
Monterey County Fair (Aug.)
      Monterey Jazz Festival (Sept.)     
      Spirit West Coast (Jul.)

   Sports:
      Big Sur International Marathon (Apr.)

      Big Sur Half Marathon on Monterey Bay (Nov.)
      Bronco World Series (Aug.)

Maps
  
Where's Monterey? - Regional and local maps
  
Printable  PDF Map of Historic Sites - Explore Monterey
  
Transportation - Getting here - More community profile
 

Parking
   Facilities, rates, etc.

FREE MST Trolley Service
to popular destinations Memorial Day to Labor Day and other holiday weeks and weekends in the off season

Parks
  
Park locations
  
Group BBQ areas
  
Dog Park
  
El Estero Park Complex
      - includes Dennis the Menace Park
and the Skate Park
   Huckleberry Hill Nature Preserve
  
Recreational Facilities Reservations
     
- includes Community Centers
  
Window on the Bay

Chambers of Commerce
  
Big Sur Chamber of Commerce
  
Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

  
Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce


Outside links disclaimer: No link or mention of a particular site or vendor constitutes an endorsement of said products or vendor by the City of Monterey. Links going outside the City of Monterey Website will open in a new browser window (unless otherwise noted).

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