Meet your friends or make new ones at the Lalla Lounge, located inside Ellie´s Restaurant. Enjoy drinking signature martinis, cocktails, and beers on tap in a rich dark mahogany-style nightlife atmosphere that boasts a smoking sound system, huge video screens, and entertainment. Be sure to check out their sister clubs, Lallapalooza and Lallagrill.
Stroll along the waterfront Monterey Bay Coastal Trail. Enjoy a breathtaking pathway that stretches 18 miles to offer power walkers and outdoor lovers the chance to walk along a path that hugs the scenic coastline providing tranquil vistas, valuable exercise, and benches to sit on along the way. This famous path also leads to popular attractions such as the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, and Fisherman´s Wharf.
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.
Bach, Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven, Brahms, and more make beautiful music at the Carmel Bach Festival. The 15-day symphonic festival is under the direction of conductor Paul Goodwin, leading nightly concerts that end on the perfect high note. Enjoy a spectacular seaside gala event.