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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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Winter Solstice Celebration
The Mean Green One is Back!
Winter Solstice Celebration
I Cantori di Carmel presents Magnificat - A Baroque Choral Celebrations for the Holiday Season
Holiday Dinner Celebration at Stonepine Estate with Chef Hollie Jackson
Hot Cocoa, Cookies & Stories with Mrs. Claus
Need some inspo?
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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Leaders in Economic Development Find Inspiration in Monterey
Learn More: Leaders in Economic Development Find Inspiration in MontereyThe National ComCap Conference Comes to the Destination This September Visionaries, thinkers and leaders have been finding inspiration and innovation in breathtaking Monterey County for…
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30 Hours in Pacific Grove
Learn More: 30 Hours in Pacific GroveKnown for its iconic Victorian homes, breathtaking coastline and its cozy hometown feel, Pacific Grove is a Monterey Peninsula gem not to be missed. Known…
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A Noteworthy Connection: How Monterey Jazz Fest helped inspire Monterey Pop
Learn More: A Noteworthy Connection: How Monterey Jazz Fest helped inspire Monterey PopJanice Joplin at the Monterey Jazz Festival in 1967 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the Monterey International Pop Festival, one of the most iconic…