Monterey

Attractions

Lodging

Meeting Facilities

Restaurants

17-Mile Drive

Golf Courses

Spas

Wineries and
Tasting Rooms

Monterey Weather

Carmel

SF Bay Area
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S.F. Bay Area
Monterey, California
Monterey Peninsula
— Monterey Bay
— Monterey Coastline

Monterey
— Fun Weekend Getaway
Monterey is one of California's most popular destinations — it's a fun place to visit for a romantic getaway, a long weekend, or to celebrate a special occasion.

If you like the outdoors, you're going to love Monterey Bay. Stroll along Fisherman's Wharf, see the sea lions or take a fun whale-watching tour. Go sailing in Monterey Bay. Hike, bike or kayak and explore the scenic Monterey shoreline and coastal trails.

Scenic 17-Mile Drive
Tour the famous 17-Mile Drive — its scenic "coastal" route hugs the rocky coastline between Carmel and Pacific Grove — offering visitors some of the best views on the planet.

Cannery Row
Visit Monterey's historic Cannery Row — made famous by John Steinbeck's novels.

Monterey Bay Aquarium
Don't miss Monterey's main attraction — The Monterey Bay Aquarium — considered to be one of the best (and largest) aquariums in the world.

Wine-Tasting
Enjoy a fun day of wine-tasting
in Monterey's Wine Country —
a world-class wine and grape-growing region.

FUN Nearby Attractions
If you have time during your visit to Monterey, check out other famous area attractions, including Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Mission, Monarch Butterflies in Pacific Grove, Point Lobos... and Big Sur.

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Stunning Coastline Views
The world-famous Monterey Peninsula offers unparalleled coastal and Pacific Ocean views — and spectacular sunrises and sunsets.

When To Visit Monterey
Its year-round temperate climate (mild during the summer and cool during the winter) makes Monterey a great place to visit anytime of the year — enjoy a variety of fun outdoor activities.

Note that mornings can be foggy, especially during summer months. Dress in layers. FYI...it rarely rains between April and October.

September and October are typically Monterey's warmest months — although during one of our visits in mid-January, temps reached a balmy 80!

VIP Corporate Golf Retreats
Home to the world-famous golf courses of Pebble Beach,
Monterey is a perfect setting
for a VIP Corporate Golf Retreat.

Only an hour or two away from the San Francisco Bay Area, Monterey features "some of the best golf courses in the world."
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