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.
Step into the past on the Monterey State Historic Park and Path. Explore this two-mile path and discover some of Monterey´s most notable landmarks, streets, historic homes, buildings, parks and attractions. You'll see interesting sights like the location where Spanish explorers first landed in the city, the nation's last remaining whale bone sidewalks and more.
What´s more romantic than a horseback ride on the beach? Don´t pass up the chance to ride horses together along the beautiful shores of Monterey Bay and wind your way through lush, plant covered sand dunes while enjoying the scenic views from Santa Cruz to Monterey.
Outdoor enthusiasts love Jacks Peak County Park. The park features more than eight miles of horseback riding and hiking recreation trails with breathtaking views of the ocean and the entire peninsula. You can enjoy comfortable rest stops along the way and passive activities like nature study, photography, or picnics.