California Roots Music and Arts Festival, commonly known as Cali Roots, is a festival that started in 2010. It is held at the Monterey County Fairgrounds every year over Memorial Day weekend. This three day festival has grown to one of the largest Reggae festivals in the world with over 11,000 in ... » Learn More about California Roots Music and Arts Festival
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Laguna Seca Raceway
Monterey is a community with a rich history connected to automobiles. Off Highway 68 in Salinas, situated near both Monterey and Carmel Valley, sits the Laguna Seca Raceway. This 2.2 mile track, with 11 turns and a 180 foot elevation change, was built in 1957. Laguna Seca has changed and evolved ... » Learn More about Laguna Seca Raceway
The Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail
Monterey, California is an active community. With nearly 300 days of sunshine and an abundance of outdoor activities, it is easy to find places to surf, run, fish, boat or hike. Monterey also has a strong community of bikers who can be seen across the Big Sur Coast, Fort Ord National Monument, ... » Learn More about The Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail
Melville Tavern- Monterey Restaurant
Melville Tavern is located at 484 Washington Street, just one block off of Alvarado Street in historic downtown Monterey. Melville hosts more of a local crowd and isn’t the typical tourist spot. The owner Ian, worked as a chef and bartender for many years in various restaurants ... » Learn More about Melville Tavern- Monterey Restaurant
The Monterey Jazz Festival
The Monterey Jazz Festival is expected to have its 64th showcase in 2021. This festival, which is hosted at the Monterey Fairgrounds, originated in 1958 and the longest running annual jazz event in the world. Today, it is one of the largest jazz events in the United States every year, bringing in ... » Learn More about The Monterey Jazz Festival