Pebble Beach Food & Wine welcomes a star-studded list of James Beard Award winners, Michelin-Star chefs, and top culinary TV personalities. Over the course of four days, 125 global chefs, 150 wineries, mixologists, sommeliers, and beverage personalities will gather for a destination event at the iconic Pebble Beach Resorts.
Considered one of the most scenic marathons in the country — and one of the most difficult — the Big Sur International Marathon gives athletes the rare opportunity to run 26.2 miles of coastline affording some of the most stunning views on the West Coast. One of the most famous sections of the course, a twisting, 2-mile climb followed by a lengthy descent, is known as Hurricane Point for the blustery winds through which runners struggle. With live music performed throughout the course, devoted and lively volunteers, and efficiencies borne of more than two decades of experience staging the run and its accompanying events, the Big Sur Marathon is so popular that it sells out almost every year.
Monterey Car Week is an annual celebration of automotive excellence, featuring an abundance of events dedicated to classic cars, luxury automobiles and motorsports. Highlights include prestigious car shows such as the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, exclusive gatherings like The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, vintage racing at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunionand high-profile automotive auctions like RM Sotheby's Auction. Car Week isn't just about high-ticket events–there are plenty of Free Car Week Events to enjoy without breaking the bank. Traveling with kids? Don't miss these Family-Friendly Car Week Events.
The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is the world's premier celebration of the automobile. Each year, the finest collector cars gather on the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links to compete to be named Best of Show — the ultimate award for automobiles. Experts critique their elegance, technical merit, and history. And crowds come from all corners of the globe to cheer their favorites. In tandem with the competition between extraordinary historic automobiles, the Concours also serves as host to some of the most anticipated concepts and new car debuts. (photo courteay of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance / Kimball Studios)
Two iconic courses. One reimagined tournament. The 2025 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am has been designated a PGA TOUR Signature Event. Come and watch the best players on the PGA TOUR compete for a $20M purse at Pebble Beach Golf Links and Spyglass Hill Golf Course.
America's most important Bach festival, the Carmel Bach Festival, celebrates its 88th season in 2025 with 15 days of performances, talks and educational events. As always, the focus is not only on J.S. Bach, but also on the many artists he influenced, such as Handel, Mozart, Brahms, and more. Musicians from the around the world perform an amazing array of multiple concerts and more than 40 events in Carmel, Monterey, and Pebble Beach.
Experience the "Art of the Plate" at the Carmel-by-the-Sea Culinary Week! Don't miss this festive, week-long celebration with expansive village-wide events set in some of Carmel's most scenic and whimsical locations — along with immersive food and wine experiences, curated menus, and special offers at participating restaurants. Book your stay at the Horizon Inn to fully explore this one-of-a-kind food and wine festival!
Since 1980, once a year, local Monterey County surfers and their families have gathered on the squeaky white sands of Carmel beach for a weekend of friendly surf competition. The weekend marks the only calendar dates throughout the whole year where our surf community's coming together is not dictated by chance ideal surf conditions. Instead, we come together for each other, and to celebrate our shared love for a life of chasing waves on our central coast and beyond.
The Carmel Heritage House & Garden Tour, Co-Hosted by AIA Monterey Bay, is a self-guided tour of modern and historic houses in Carmel.
Held in Carmel-by-the-Sea since 1993, the Carmel Art Festival is held in Devendorf Park. Plein air artists, a veritable list of all-star winners of the past 30 years, arrive in Carmel in mid-May and paint all over the Monterey Peninsula for 2 days. Their paintings will be displayed, judged and sold on a "buy now" basis in Devendorf Park. Collectors come from all over the country to purchase these new paintings.
Save the date for Carmel's premier culinary and wine event of the year! It's a spectacular evening featuring 70 local restaurants and wineries, live music, and silent auction in the historic Carmel Mission courtyard. VIP tickets include early admission at 5:00pm, exclusive access to the VIP lounge, and more! Attend the Taste of Carmel and then stay overnight at the Horizon Inn to explore the rest of Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Meet Carmel-by-the-Sea artists and enjoy tasting local wines and food creations while you stroll your way around charming downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. "Meet the Makers" starts in Devendorf Park and is a self-guided tour where you will meet the artists who carry on the artist colony legacy, tour their galleries, sip Monterey County wines, and enjoy creative bites. Look for the blue lanterns to find participating art galleries!
Every year the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea and the American Institute of Architects, Monterey Bay Chapter hold the Annual Great Sandcastle Contest on Carmel Beach.