Salinas and Monterey Bay Area Events

As if the gorgeous California coastline, mild climes, breathtaking beaches and verdant rolling hills of this Central California area weren't enough, the Salinas and Monterey Bay area is home to fantastic events that draw all kinds of people from all over the world. Whether you're a music fan, car enthusiast or marathon-runner, the famed annual events that happen every year on this gorgeous slice of American soil will keep you coming back.

Annual Monterey Bay and Salinas Area Events

• AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am—Charity Golf Classic (February)
• Sea Otter Classic—Bicycle Race, Road and Mountain, Expos + Festival  (April) 
• Big Sur International and Half Marathon on Monterey Bay—Running on the Edge of the Western World (April) 
• Monterey Blues Festival (June) 
• Spirit West Coast Monterey—Annual Christian Music Festival (June) 
• Monterey Reggae Festival (July)
• Carmel Bach Festival (July)
• Gilroy Garlic Festival (July)
• Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance (August)
• Monterey Jazz Fest (September)
• Blue Ocean Film Festival (September)
• Salinas Airshow (September)

For more information on Salinas and Monterey Bay area events while you're in town, please feel free to inquire with our friendly front-desk staff.