City of Monterey | Information for Visitors

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


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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.
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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

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