Experience Monterey

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A  persoanlly curated list of our favorite dining experiences on the Monterey Peninsula

  Driving a Classic Car provides a feeling like no other. It can transform the experience of cruising a beautiful coastline or charming downtown into something truly special.  MTV

 The famous  WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is an 11-turn, 2.238 mile road course best known for The Corkscrew, a one-of-a-kind turn in motorsports, with an elevation change equivalent to 5 ½ stories. Since its introduction in 1957, the iconic racetrack has held an array of world-class racing events. 

  Frolicking sea otters, fast-swimming sharks, pulsating jellies and waddling penguins — our world-class exhibits and breathtaking scenery instill a love of the ocean in our visitors. With over 200 exhibits and 80,000 plants and animals, the Aquarium is a window to the wonders of the ocean. MBA

Big Sur is one of the world’s most unforgettable stretches of coastline. This roughly 90-mile-long stretch of redwood- and fog-trimmed waterfront between Carmel-by-the-Sea and Hearst Castle draws you in with a magic allure that is almost palpable. This is, quite simply, a place you want to be—bluffs, sea, and sky. 

 Monterey Bay is the premier destination for whale watching all year! There are whales seen every day here in Monterey.