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Big Sur
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- Andrew Molera State Park
- Garrapata State Park
- Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
- McWay Falls
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- Andrew Molera State Park
- Cachagua Community Park
- El Estero Park
- Elkhorn Slough
- Fort Ord National Monument
- Fremont Peak State Park
- Garland Ranch Regional Park
- Garrapata State Park
- Jacks Peak Park
- Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
- Laguna Seca Recreation Area
- Lake San Antonio
- Limekiln State Park
- Locke-Paddon Community Park
- Los Padres National Forest
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
- Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
- Pinnacles National Park
- Point Lobos State Reserve
- Point Sur Lightstation
- Royal Oaks Park
- Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge
- San Lorenzo Park
- Toro Park
- Veterans Memorial Park
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Beaches
- Undiscovered Beaches
- Asilomar State Beach
- Big Sur Beaches
- Carmel Beach
- Carmel River State Beach
- Fort Ord Dunes State Park
- Lovers Point Park and Beach
- Marina State Beach
- Monterey Beaches
- Monterey State Beach
- Moss Landing State Beach
- Pebble Beach Beaches
- Salinas River State Beach
- Zmudowski State Beach
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- Hotels
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- Itinerary: Midweek Monterey Getaway
- Monterey Beaches
- Cannery Row
- Old Fisherman's Wharf
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
- Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail
- Historic Monterey
- Monterey Wine Tasting Rooms
- Monterey State Beach
- El Estero Park
- Jacks Peak Park
- Veterans Memorial Park
- Guided Tours
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Travel Like a Monterey Expert
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- Travel Like a Big Sur Expert
- Hotels
- Camping & Hiking
- Big Sur Beaches
- Arts & Culture
- Bixby Bridge
- Big Sur Itinerary
- Big Sur Live Webcam
- Big Sur International Marathon
- Andrew Molera State Park
- Garrapata State Park
- Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
- McWay Falls
- Limekiln State Park
- Los Padres National Forest
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
- Point Sur Lightstation
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- Girlfriend Getaway Itinerary
- Golf Itinerary
- History and Heritage Itinerary
- Road Trip Itinerary
- Romantic Itinerary
- Shopping Itinerary
- Spa Itineraries
- Steinbeck Itinerary
- Wine and Dine Itinerary
- Three Days in Monterey Wine Country
- Outdoor Activities
- Animals and Wildlife
-
Parks
- Top 10 Campsites
- Andrew Molera State Park
- Cachagua Community Park
- El Estero Park
- Elkhorn Slough
- Fort Ord National Monument
- Fremont Peak State Park
- Garland Ranch Regional Park
- Garrapata State Park
- Jacks Peak Park
- Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
- Laguna Seca Recreation Area
- Lake San Antonio
- Limekiln State Park
- Locke-Paddon Community Park
- Los Padres National Forest
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
- Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
- Pinnacles National Park
- Point Lobos State Reserve
- Point Sur Lightstation
- Royal Oaks Park
- Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge
- San Lorenzo Park
- Toro Park
- Veterans Memorial Park
-
Beaches
- Undiscovered Beaches
- Asilomar State Beach
- Big Sur Beaches
- Carmel Beach
- Carmel River State Beach
- Fort Ord Dunes State Park
- Lovers Point Park and Beach
- Marina State Beach
- Monterey Beaches
- Monterey State Beach
- Moss Landing State Beach
- Pebble Beach Beaches
- Salinas River State Beach
- Zmudowski State Beach
- Arts and Culture
- Family Adventures
- Golf
- Guided Tours
- Literary Sites
- Romance
- Shopping
- Spas
- Nightlife and Entertainment
- Historic Attractions
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Events
- This Weekend
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- Daily Farmers Markets
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- Food & Drink Events
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- Community Events
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- Submit an Event
- Food & Drink
- Resources
Destinations
-
Monterey
- Hotels
- Things to Do
- Monterey County on a Budget
- Itinerary: Midweek Monterey Getaway
- Monterey Beaches
- Cannery Row
- Old Fisherman's Wharf
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
- Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail
- Historic Monterey
- Monterey Wine Tasting Rooms
- Monterey State Beach
- El Estero Park
- Jacks Peak Park
- Veterans Memorial Park
- Guided Tours
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Travel Like a Monterey Expert
-
Big Sur
- Travel Like a Big Sur Expert
- Hotels
- Camping & Hiking
- Big Sur Beaches
- Arts & Culture
- Bixby Bridge
- Big Sur Itinerary
- Big Sur Live Webcam
- Big Sur International Marathon
- Andrew Molera State Park
- Garrapata State Park
- Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
- McWay Falls
- Limekiln State Park
- Los Padres National Forest
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
- Point Sur Lightstation
- Restaurants
- Spas
- Pebble Beach
- Carmel-by-the-Sea
- Pacific Grove
- Carmel Valley
- Marina
- Seaside
- Salinas
- Moss Landing
- Sand City
- Castroville
- Spreckels
- South County
Lodging
Things to Do
- Free Things to Do in Monterey County
- Attractions
-
Itineraries
- Now is the Moment Itineraries
- Highlights Itinerary
- Outdoors Itinerary
- Family Itinerary
- Girlfriend Getaway Itinerary
- Golf Itinerary
- History and Heritage Itinerary
- Road Trip Itinerary
- Romantic Itinerary
- Shopping Itinerary
- Spa Itineraries
- Steinbeck Itinerary
- Wine and Dine Itinerary
- Three Days in Monterey Wine Country
- Outdoor Activities
- Animals and Wildlife
-
Parks
- Top 10 Campsites
- Andrew Molera State Park
- Cachagua Community Park
- El Estero Park
- Elkhorn Slough
- Fort Ord National Monument
- Fremont Peak State Park
- Garland Ranch Regional Park
- Garrapata State Park
- Jacks Peak Park
- Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
- Laguna Seca Recreation Area
- Lake San Antonio
- Limekiln State Park
- Locke-Paddon Community Park
- Los Padres National Forest
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
- Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
- Pinnacles National Park
- Point Lobos State Reserve
- Point Sur Lightstation
- Royal Oaks Park
- Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge
- San Lorenzo Park
- Toro Park
- Veterans Memorial Park
-
Beaches
- Undiscovered Beaches
- Asilomar State Beach
- Big Sur Beaches
- Carmel Beach
- Carmel River State Beach
- Fort Ord Dunes State Park
- Lovers Point Park and Beach
- Marina State Beach
- Monterey Beaches
- Monterey State Beach
- Moss Landing State Beach
- Pebble Beach Beaches
- Salinas River State Beach
- Zmudowski State Beach
- Arts and Culture
- Family Adventures
- Golf
- Guided Tours
- Literary Sites
- Romance
- Shopping
- Spas
- Nightlife and Entertainment
- Historic Attractions
Events
- This Weekend
- Annual Events
- Daily Farmers Markets
- Music Festivals
- Sporting Events
- Food & Drink Events
- Art Festivals
- Community Events
- Holiday Events
- Submit an Event
Monterey Car Week Free Events
Discover the excitement of Monterey Car Week without breaking the bank! Enjoy free events like the Carmel-by-the-Sea Concours on the Avenue, where classic cars fill the charming streets of Carmel. Visit the Pacific Grove Concours Auto Rally to see an impressive lineup of vintage and classic cars and Exotics on Broadway, where you can see an array of modern supercars. These free events offer a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the automotive magic of Monterey Car Week. Join us and experience the thrill and beauty of these incredible cars, all for free!
Friday, August 9
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9 a.m. - 10 p.m., Cars, Cocktails and Calamari on Old Fisherman's Wharf (Free): Enjoy festive car decor and photo opps, plus participate in a photo & short essay contest of your favorite car to win Wharf Dollars. You can also find special car-themed cocktails and other promos for purchase.
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5-7 p.m., Monterey Car Week Kickoff (Free): A remarkable collection of historic race cars line Alvarado Street in Monterey before racing at Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. Meet the drivers and enjoy music and giveaways. This is a great family-friendly event.
Saturday, August 10
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9 a.m. - 10 p.m., Cars, Cocktails and Calamari on Old Fisherman's Wharf (Free): Enjoy festive car decor and photo opps, plus participate in a photo & short essay contest of your favorite car to win Wharf Dollars. You can also find special car-themed cocktails and other promos for purchase.
Sunday, August 11
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9 a.m. - 10 p.m., Cars, Cocktails and Calamari on Old Fisherman's Wharf (Free): Enjoy festive car decor and photo opps, plus participate in a photo & short essay contest of your favorite car to win Wharf Dollars. You can also find special car-themed cocktails and other promos for purchase.
Monday, August 12
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9 a.m. - 10 p.m., Cars, Cocktails and Calamari on Old Fisherman's Wharf (Free): Enjoy festive car decor and photo opps, plus participate in a photo & short essay contest of your favorite car to win Wharf Dollars. You can also find special car-themed cocktails and other promos for purchase.
Tuesday, August 13
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9 a.m. - 10 p.m., Cars, Cocktails and Calamari on Old Fisherman's Wharf (Free): Enjoy festive car decor and photo opps, plus participate in a photo & short essay contest of your favorite car to win Wharf Dollars. You can also find special car-themed cocktails and other promos for purchase.
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10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Concours for a Cause (Free): A voyage around the world celebrated through vintage cars, music and local arts.
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1-5 p.m., Classic Motorsports Monterey Kickoff Car Show (Free): The Classic Motorsports Kickoff Car Show is once again returning beautiful Pacific Grove for 2024! Hundreds of classic sports cars and vintage and exotic automobiles line up along Lighthouse Avenue. Sponsored by Classic Motorsports Magazine.
Wednesday, August 13
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9 a.m. - 10 p.m., Cars, Cocktails and Calamari on Old Fisherman's Wharf (Free): Enjoy festive car decor and photo opps, plus participate in a photo & short essay contest of your favorite car to win Wharf Dollars. You can also find special car-themed cocktails and other promos for purchase. Nearby Custom House Plaza will have classic cars on display for RM Sotheby's Auction.
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11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Astons on the Avenue (Free): Set against the stunning backdrop of Carmel-by-the-Sea's Ocean Avenue, this event showcases the finest Aston Martins of all makes and models, epitomizing automotive excellence.
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Noon - 5 p.m., The Little Car Show (Free): A parade of vintage mini, micro, electric, steam and arcane vehicles down Pacific Grove's main thoroughfare, beautiful Lighthouse Avenue - a great opportunity for photographers!
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4 p.m., Pebble Beach Motoring Classic (Free): Participants embark on an epic 9-day journey to the ultimate destination in Pebble Beach. The Motoring Classic participant package includes all meals and accommodations and entertainment en route from Kirkland, Washington to Casa Palmero at Pebble Beach.
Thursday, August 15
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7 a.m. - Noon, Pebble Beach Tour D'Elegance (Free): An exhibition of elegance in motion featuring 150+ Concours entrants seeking to prove they are roadworthy and gain an advantage in the Concours as they trace a scenic route on Highway 1.
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9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Legends Of The Autobahn® presented by Continental Tire (Free): An all-German marque Concours d’Elegance held in beautiful Seaside, California. Legends is hosted by the BMW Car Club of America, the Mercedes-Benz Club of America, and the Audi Club of North America. The annual concours event offer both corral and judged areas, awards for all three featured marques, and an open class for all other German-made cars.
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9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Ferrari Owners Club Concours Carmel (Free): Vintage and contemporary Ferraris and Italian motorcycles are judged for originality and functionality on 4 blocks Ocean and Dolores. DJ with music and interviews of owners of the vehicles concluding with class awards.
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9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Concours Village (Free): Day 1 - The hub for Pebble Beach Car Week experiences, including Classic Car Forums and RetroAuto. Additionally, visitors can explore manufacturer displays and their unique visions, go for a ride with one of the official Ride & Drives and purchase memorabilia.
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9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Pebble Beach RetroAuto (Free): Day 1 - A highly curated selection of rare collectibles and memorabilia from the automotive past, to the latest luxury goods and technological tools of the present.
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9 a.m. - 10 p.m., Cars, Cocktails and Calamari on Old Fisherman's Wharf (Free): Enjoy festive car decor and photo opps, plus participate in a photo & short essay contest of your favorite car to win Wharf Dollars. You can also find special car-themed cocktails and other promos for purchase. Nearby Custom House Plaza will have classic cars on display for RM Sotheby's Auction.
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10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Prancing Ponies Women's Car Show (Free): This car show features Women-owned hyper, classic, muscle, sport, and electric cars. Proceeds support the Prancing Ponies Foundation's mission to 'Create Women Leaders One Girl at a Time.'
Friday, August 16
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7 a.m. - 3 p.m., Werks Reunion Monterey (Free): Showcasing a breathtaking array of Porsches, from rare classics to current models.
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9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Pebble Beach RetroAuto (Free): Day 2 - A highly curated selection of rare collectibles and memorabilia from the automotive past, to the latest luxury goods and technological tools of the present.
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9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Concours Village (Free): Day 2 - The hub for Pebble Beach Car Week experiences, including Classic Car Forums and RetroAuto. Additionally, visitors can explore manufacturer displays and their unique visions, go for a ride with one of the official Ride & Drives and purchase memorabilia.
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9 a.m. - 10 p.m., Cars, Cocktails and Calamari on Old Fisherman's Wharf (Free): Enjoy festive car decor and photo opps, plus participate in a photo & short essay contest of your favorite car to win Wharf Dollars. You can also find special car-themed cocktails and other promos for purchase. Nearby Custom House Plaza will have classic cars on display for RM Sotheby's Auction.
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Noon - 5 p.m., Pacific Grove Rotary Concours Auto Rally (Free): This annual event is geared for those enthusiasts who own, drive or appreciate all cars, especially Vintage, Classic, Sports, and Luxury vehicles. The Rally Drive follows a scenic route along the magnificent Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach shoreline. The Rally Drive leaves Lighthouse Avenue at 5 p.m.
Saturday, August 17
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8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Concours d'Lemons (Free): Back again to ruin Monterey Car Week, the Concours d'Lemons has become the "Must Do" event of the week. Crappy cars, lots of laughs and celebrity judges. It doesn't get much better/worse. Celebrating the Oddball, Mundane and Truly Awful of the automotive world!
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9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Pebble Beach RetroAuto (Free): Day 3 - A highly curated selection of rare collectibles and memorabilia from the automotive past, to the latest luxury goods and technological tools of the present.
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9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Concours Village (Free): Day 3 - The hub for Pebble Beach Car Week experiences, including Classic Car Forums and RetroAuto. Additionally, visitors can explore manufacturer displays and their unique visions, go for a ride with one of the official Ride & Drives and purchase memorabilia.
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9 a.m. - 10 p.m., Cars, Cocktails and Calamari on Old Fisherman's Wharf (Free): Enjoy festive car decor and photo opps, plus participate in a photo & short essay contest of your favorite car to win Wharf Dollars. You can also find special car-themed cocktails and other promos for purchase. Nearby Custom House Plaza will have classic cars on display for RM Sotheby's Auction.
- 1-6 p.m., Exotics on Broadway (Free): This unique event is focused entirely on the Super, Hyper and Exotic Car phenomenon. Exotics on Broadway showcases some of the most rare and exciting cars of our time alongside the companies and brands that can take these cars to the next level in performance and showmanship. The 2024 Featured Marque will be Koenigsegg Automotive AB, as they will be celebrating their 30th anniversary with a unique exhibit for all to experience.
Sunday, August 18
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9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Pebble Beach RetroAuto (Free): Day 4 - A highly curated selection of rare collectibles and memorabilia from the automotive past, to the latest luxury goods and technological tools of the present.
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9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Concours Village (Free): Day 4 - The hub for Pebble Beach Car Week experiences, including Classic Car Forums and RetroAuto. Additionally, visitors can explore manufacturer displays and their unique visions, go for a ride with one of the official Ride & Drives and purchase memorabilia.
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9 a.m. - 10 p.m., Cars, Cocktails and Calamari on Old Fisherman's Wharf (Free): Enjoy festive car decor and photo opps, plus participate in a photo & short essay contest of your favorite car to win Wharf Dollars. You can also find special car-themed cocktails and other promos for purchase.
- 1 - 5 p.m., Car Week Cruise-In (Free): Mix and mingle with other car lovers, show off your ride and enjoy an afternoon with friends, including participant goodies, merch for sale and custom Car Week trophys. Monterey Touring Vehicles will provide the spot, you bring the rides!
Budget-Friendly Places to Stay for Monterey Car Week
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