January
Indulge in the deep-rooted history that Monterey has to offer. Originally California’s first capital, Monterey was the host of the state’s first Constitutional Convention where the original state constitution was signed in 1849.
Today, Monterey is most widely known as the fishing and sardine capital of the world. As John Steinbeck puts it in his 1958 novel Cannery Row, “a quality of light, a tone, a habit, a nostalgia, a dream."
The climate of Monterey is regulated by its proximity to the Pacific Ocean resulting in a cool-summer Mediterranean climate, perfect for cool morning hikes or a relaxing day at the beach in the warm sun.
Take a walk down to the beach or drive down the West Coast’s most scenic routes.
With the best walking and biking scores around, indulge in everything Monterey has to offer within steps.
Keeping Monterey's traditional style and charming touch while upgrading to luxurious coastal living.
Led by the teams at West Valley Ventures, Monterey Design Center, and the Paul Davis Partnership.
Monterey Valley is home to the nation’s biggest international events!
January
February
March
Relais & Châteaux GourmetFest — Carmel-By-The-Sea
Whalefest Monterey — Monterey
Jazz Bash by the Bay — Monterey
April
Annual Pacific Grove Good Old Days — Pacific Grove
Pebble Beach Food & Wine — Pebble Beach
Big Sur International Marathon — Big Sur
Hyundai Monterey Sports Car Championship — WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
Trans Am Speedfest — WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
Spring
Sea Otter Classic Cycling Festival — WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
Annual Salinas Valley Fair — King City
May
Annual Carmel Art Festival — Carmel-By-The-Sea
Annual Winemakers’ Celebration — Carmel-By-The-Sea
California Roots Music and Arts Festival - Monterey County Fairgrounds
June
Annual Carmel Surfabout — Carmel-By-The-Sea
Annual Monterey International Blues Festival — Monterey County Fairgrounds
Artichoke Festival — Monterey
Monterey Wine Festival — Monterey
Monterey Bay Jade Festival — Monterey
July
Monterey Beer Festival — Monterey
California Rodeo Salinas — Salinas
Carmel Bach Festival — Carmel-By-The-Sea
Feast of Lanterns — Pacific Grove
Annual Monterey Beach Junior Open Championships — Monterey Beach
Monterey Scottish Games and Celtic Festival — Monterey
MotoAmerica Superbike SpeedFest — Monterey County
Moss Landing Antique Fair — Moss Landing
August
Monterey Car Week — Monterey County
Concours d’Elegance — Pebble Beach
Sand City West end Celebration — Sand City
Carmel Mission Classic — Carmel-By-The-Sea
September
Monterey County Fair — Monterey County
Big Sur Food & Wine Festival — Big Sur
Monterey Bay Greek Festival — Monterey
Festa Italia Santa Rosalia Festival — Monterey
IndyCar Series Championship — WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
Monterey Jazz Festival — Monterey
PGA Tour PURE Insurance Championship — Pebble Beach
October
Annual California State Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off Festival — Salinas Valley
Carmel-By-The-Sea Birthday Party & Parade — Carmel-By-The-Sea
IndyCar Firestone Grand Prix — WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
Butterfly Bazaar & Parade — Pacific Grove
Fall
Annual concorso Italiano — Monterey
Annual Big Sur River Run — Big Sur
Annual California International Airshow — Salinas
November
TaylorMade Pebble Beach Invitational — Pebble Beach
Monterey Bay Half Marathon — Monterey
December
Rio Grill’s Annual Resolution Run — Carmel-By-The-Sea
First Night Monterey — Monterey
Wave Street offers you true coastal living in the heart of Monterey’s most historic setting.