Pebble Beach has been hosting this world famous tournament since 1947 attracting the great match-ups of cool-as-cucumbers pro golfers and determined-to-excel amateurs.  If nothing else, it means the dedicated golfers in the family can ooh and ahh at the likes of Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Vijay Singh and David Toms, while the not-so-dedicated can wave at Bill Murray, Kevin Costner, Samuel L. Jackson, and Charles Schwab. You should reserve your accommodations early as they fill up fast.

This small town shows off its big heart with the largest event of its kind in Monterey County. There’s a parade, live entertainment on five separate stages, arts and crafts vendors, food booths, carnival rides, a classic car show, a quilt show, pony rides, a dance showcase and more! And best of all, it’s free.

This is the West Coast’s premier epicurean event featuring 250 wineries and 75 celebrity chefs. It includes intimate access to wine tastings, cooking demos, and exclusive dining opportunities.

Featuring rolling hills, Big Sur is the largest rural marathon in the world, winding through redwoods, paralleling ranches, and offering stunning views of the Pacific Ocean.

The Carmel Art Festival is a public benefit event held to educate and inspire people of all ages about the visual arts.

This event showcases the wines and winemakers that make Monterey County one of the most respected grape-growing regions in the nation.

For two weeks each summer, talented musicians celebrate the legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach in beautiful settings throughout Carmel.

Since 1950, this world premier automobile celebration is held each August where about 200 of the most prized collector cars and  motorcycles roll onto the best finishing hole in golf – the Pebble Beach Golf Links 18th fairway.

Since it first opened in 1958, this world-class musical event has featured Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, Tony Bennet, Pat Methany and other legendary performers.