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6th ANNUAL MONTEREY BEER FESTIVAL

The Sixth Annual Monterey Beer Festival is expected to have the greatest assortment of beer ever assembled on the Central Coast. Lights, darks, ales, bitters, cider, meade, Belgian, German, Japanese, and more. Saturday, July 7th from 12:30 to 5:00 p.m. at the Monterey County Fairgrounds in Monterey. Visit Monterey Beer Festival for more information.





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Monterey Attractions


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What to do and Where to go

National Steinbeck CenterFrom the world-class Monterey Bay Aquarium to the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas, Monterey County offers an endless list of fantastic things to see and do, for both the first-time and the regular visitor. With so many options, it's best to plan your itinerary in advance, so you don't miss the attractions you really want to see. This website can help you do just that.

History buffs will enjoy walking Monterey's Path of History, looking for landmarks like Custom House, Cooper-Molera Adobe, and The House of the Blue Gate. If you love the outdoors, go tide pooling along the rocky shore, ride horseback over open meadows, or hike in one of our many nature preserves. For a more romantic getaway, indulge in one of our many pampering spas or hideaway resorts.

Spiritual speakers might find inspiration at Esalen in Big Sur, or by walking the new labyrinth near the mouth of Carmel Valley. Shoppers discover something in every price range, with dozens of local ‘treasures’ across the county. And families traveling with the kids should check out our Family and Children link for a list of great activities and attractions that enthrall adults and youngsters alike.

Don't worry if you can't fit it all in on one trip. It just means you now have a great excuse to return time and time again


Monterey County Attractions


A Taste of Monterey Wine Tasting Centers
Monterey and Salinas

Cannery Row
Monterey


Carmel Mission
Carmel-by-the-Sea


Dennis the Menace Playground
Monterey

Earthbound Farm
Carmel Valley


Elkhorn Slough
Moss Landing

 

The Farm
Salinas



Fisherman’s Wharf
Monterey

Ghost Trolley of Old Monterey
Monterey



The Maritime Museum of Monterey & Stanton Center
Monterey

Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca
Monterey-Salinas



Mission San Antonio de Padua
King City

Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey

Monterey County Parks
All Monterey County

Monterey County Youth Museum (MY Museum)
Monterey



Monterey Fairgrounds & Exposition Park
Monterey

Monterey Museum of Art
Monterey

Monterey State Historic Park
Monterey

Monterey Wine Country
All Monterey County



National Steinbeck Center
Salinas

Old Monterey Market Place
Monterey



Point Sur Lightstation
Carmel-by-the-Sea

Recreation Trail
Castroville to beyond Monterey



Redwings Horse Sanctuary
Lockwood

San Carlos Beach Diving
Monterey



Soledad Mission
Soledad

Steinbeck’s Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum
Monterey



Ventana Wilderness Sanctuary
Big Sur

Wild Things
Salinas

 

Nearby Attractions


Bonfante Gardens Family Theme Park
Gilroy

Hearst Castle
San Simeon

Roaring Camp & Big Trees Railroad
Felton

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Santa Cruz

Winchester Mystery House
San Jose