Mother's Day is Sunday, May 11, 2025. Make sure mom and all the strong women in your life feel special this Mother's Day in Monterey! Give the gift of relaxation with a spa treatment, spoil mom with shopping, pour on the love (and the wine!) at Monterey County wineries or simply take her to enjoy a view of one of the beautiful beaches in Monterey County. Check out our roundup of things to do on Mother's Day weekend in Monterey.
MOtHER'S DAY EVENTS
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Where to Stay
Carmel Valley Ranch is offering a "Play Your Way" package for Mother's Day. This accommodates a family-sized spacious suite and a $330 resort credit for moms to use toward activities like beekeeping, archery, crafting and more. If they prefer to take some time to relax, they can also use it for a round of golf or the spa.
The Sanctuary Beach Resort is the perfect getaway to find relaxation and adventure. This resort offers private beach access, Beach yoga every Saturday and Sunday, an outdoor heated pool and more. Salt Wood Kitchen & Oysterette is located on the property and has a full-service dining room, oyster bar, central live-fire kitchen in the heart of the restaurant and an al fresco dining patio.
InterContinental The Clement Monterey is also a great place to pre-book a staycation or vacation for any special mom. Located on Cannery Row, this hotel offers panoramic ocean views, a spa and a newly renovated restaurant, The C Restaurant Monterey, that offers seasonal coastal cuisine and fresh seafood.
Mother’s Day in a Box
Big Little Boxes in Carmel-by-the-Sea has pre-made gift boxes with products any mom would love! Custom boxes can be made as well to make this gift extra special.
Monterey Bay Food Tours has an online store including gift boxes of individual products perfect for moms. If you prefer to celebrate in person at a later date, Monterey Bay Food Tours also offers gift cards.
Wineries
For moms who are wine enthusiasts, Monterey County is the place to be! Make reservations at wineries & tasting rooms throughout the region.
Other Mother's Day Activities
Visit Old Fisherman's Wharf for Mother's Day on the Wharf! Bring the entire family for a day filled with fun, photo ops, marine life viewing and delicious dining options.
Take mom out to the Elkhorn Slough to experience Monterey Bay Eco Tours. This is a smooth ride on a fully electric catamaran!
Happy Mother’s Day from Monterey County!