The Monterey Jazz Festival is the world´s oldest running jazz festival. The two-day and three-night celebration brings together 43,000 fans to listen to over 500 world-renowned jazz artists perform on eight stages across the Monterey Fairgrounds. Slide on over for a soulful time.
Family fun is on a roll at Monterey Lanes. Enjoy hours of fun at a bowling center with plenty of lanes to keep the action rolling. With a casual atmosphere, comfy bowling shoes, a snack bar, and arcade room, your family will want to play game after game. Bring your best bowling tricks with you and let the good times roll!
Take a hike! Garland Ranch Regional Park has some of the best hiking trails in the area. Hikers appreciate Buckeye Nature Trail for easy flat terrain, while pros enjoy Sniveley´s Ridge Trail for its steep and challenging terrain. You can also enjoy other sports and recreation activities here like the annual Carmel Valley Trail Run.
Visit the Monterey Museum of Art to find one museum with two locations. The Pacific Street location houses permanent collections that are the heart and soul of artists who flocked to the city in the late 19th century, while the La Mirada location houses modern collections from around the world.