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.
Laugh your pants off at Planet Gemini Comedy. Local and national headlining comedians and major stars seen on HBO, Comedy Central, and Evening at the Improve take center stage for a night of uncensored comedy entertainment, guaranteed to keep you laughing hysterically all night long.
Escape to the water's edge for a romantic getaway at the Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa. Discover a hotel resting cliffside over the Monterey Bay, located in the historic Cannery Row. The hotel boasts a Forbes Four Star rating and is renowned for legendary service at its rooftop Vista Blue Spa, the Café La Strada, and the waterfront restaurant the Duck Club Grill.
Paddle your way through the great outdoors at Monterey Bay Kayaks. Celebrating more than 25 years of business, the folks here offer an ocean of options for guided kayak tours including Family Adventure Tours, Monterey Bay Natural History Tours, Birding Tours, Sunday Sunrise Paddle Tours, Sunset Tours and more. Each tour includes kayaks, paddling jacket, life jacket and all gear.