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Happenings in Monterey County
Whether you’re a vintage car fanatic in town for Monterey Car Week, a melomaniac on your way to California Roots Festival and Monterey Jazz Festival or simply out on a spur-of-the-moment getaway and looking for things to do this weekend, there’s always something to celebrate in Monterey County. For year-round entertainment, head to our Annual Events Calendar or download the Annual Events PDF. Want to keep up to date on what’s happening in Monterey County? Subscribe to our newsletter.
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Monterey County’s diverse parks range from tiny jewels beloved by birdwatchers to the vast, unspoiled spaces of the Los Padres National Forest and Fort Ord National Monument. Whether your interest is braving Sniveley’s Ridge Trail, spying a condor at Pinnacles National Park, up-close-and-personal stargazing at Fremont Peak State Park or the peace and tranquility of Pacific Grove’s Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary, you’ll find Monterey County’s parks are the perfect place for outdoor fun.
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Arts and Healing: Sound Bath
Christmas Eve Cioppino Special
Winter Wonderland
Christmas Dinner Celebration
Christmas at Peter B's Brewpub
Christmas with The Lantern Room
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What path do you take? Out here, it’s a whole world of paths….and each one takes you to something incredible. From the dramatic panoramas of Big Sur to the fairytale cottages of Carmel-by-the-Sea, these paths tie all of Monterey together, creating one big, epic journey. A visit to the iconic Monterey Bay Aquarium and a trip through time on historic Cannery Row merely scratch the surface of things to do on California’s central coast. No matter what path you take, it’s sure to lead to inspiration. For additional inspiration, stay in the know with our e-Newsletter.
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5 Unexpected Things You Might See on a Whale Watching Trip in Monterey
Learn More: 5 Unexpected Things You Might See on a Whale Watching Trip in MontereyThe Monterey Bay may be the finest spot on earth to view whales and other wildlife from the deck of a boat. Because of the…
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Above the Clouds: Point Sur Lightstation
Learn More: Above the Clouds: Point Sur LightstationEver notice the piece of land resembling an island off of Highway 1 in Big Sur? Point Sur is a place where the coastline twists and…
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Star-Studded Monterey County Destinations
Learn More: Star-Studded Monterey County DestinationsThe Oscars are just around the corner! Monterey County has provided Academy Award-winning backdrops for film directors and cinematographers from the silent-movie era through today.…