Visitor Information
- For trip planning, see the Monterey County Convention & Visitor's Bureau
- Dining Guide
- Cannery Row Information
Here are some events/happenings taking place around the area during your visit:
California Rodeo Salinas
The California Rodeo Slainas promises edge-of-your-seat thrills for the entire family. Top pro competition in steer wrestling, bull riding, tie-down roping, bareback bronco riding, and barrel racing. Enjoy parades, night shows and great food.
Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix and MotoGP World Championship
One of the top events in international motorcycling, the MotoGP World Championship races into Monterey when Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca hosts the Red Bull Grand Prix.
Carmel Bach Festival
America's preeminent festival of Baroque music will celebrate its 69th season with 100 musicians from around the world, performing in venues including Sunset Center, Carmel Mission Basilica, Church in the Forest, Pebble Beach, and All Saints Church, Carmel.
Gilroy Garlic Festival
Gourmet garlic food fair with arts and crafts, cooking demonstrations, children's area, three stages of musical entertainment and booths serving up foods laced with over two tons of garlic.
PMA Foodservice Conference & Exposition
The Foodservice Conference & Expo (FSC), introduced by PMA in 1982, is a three-day learning and networking experience focused on bringing foodservice professionals together to learn about produce industry issues and topics, see the latest products and services, and strengthen relationships.