Welcome to Monterey County
We are so glad you found your way here!
Please accept our warmest welcome to Monterey County and CACFP 2025 at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa! Monterey County is made up of endless paths, connecting you to family and friends, nature, and even yourself. We invite you to explore this distinctive and diverse region and hope you become inspired by the natural beauty, historical sites, and mild climate that Monterey has to offer.
Our breathtaking destination will allow you to relax, rejuvenate and refocus. We hope you become a fan of Monterey County personally and return many times over, or perhaps extend your stay to make the most of being in this amazing destination. We invite you to explore this distinctive and diverse region. Experience the world-renowned attractions like the Monterey Bay Aquarium, galleries and shops of charming Carmel-by-the-Sea, our multitude of wine-tasting rooms, Old Fisherman’s Wharf, and Historic Downtown Monterey, plus enjoy the many wonderful restaurants and scenic spots found throughout the county. No matter which path you take in Monterey County it’s sure to lead to inspiration!
Please call upon See Monterey for any needs during your stay.
Warm regards,
Rob O’Keefe
President & CEO
Event Information
Discover Monterey County
Monterey County is a place where great meetings happen naturally. Where epic landscapes and cutting-edge venues come together. Where world-class accommodations are found next to world-renowned attractions.
Top Reasons to Meet in Monterey County
- Mild weather
- Stunning natural landscape
- Award-winning food and wine
- Lodging variety 200+ lodging facilities, 12,000+ rooms
- Wide open spaces and places
Getting to Monterey County
Traveling to Monterey for your next meeting or event is easy with over 500 direct and one-stop flights from most major U.S. cities and many international cities. The convenient Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) has short, hassle-free security lines and is located 10 minutes from downtown Monterey. The destination is also an easy drive from San Francisco and Silicon Valley or a scenic drive up famed Highway 1 from Los Angeles.
Food & Wine
An abundance of locally procured ingredients and a year-round growing season set the stage for truly unforgettable dining experience in Monterey County. And wherever you find amazing food, you're bound to find great wine here. The viticulture in the area is world-renowned and makes every meal an opportunity to challenge even the most refined olfactory skills and palates. Bon appetit!
Stay & Play
There is plenty to see and do in Monterey County outside of meeting room walls. Whether it’s sipping your way through Carmel Valley's boutique wine tasting rooms or hopping on an unforgettable whale watching excursion, Monterey County provides meeting attendees with a variety of extracurricular activities.
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