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.
Cue up some fun at the Blue Fin Café and Billiards, Monterey´s premier billiards, restaurant, bar and nightclub. Rack up the next game on one of eleven tournament pool tables, step it up on Salsa Night, find your inner star while singing Karaoke, and enjoy dinner and drinks with views of scenic Cannery Row.
Take a step in the right direction at Monterey Walking Tours. Discover the best way to see the city when you cut a path to an exciting two-hour journey that takes you on a historical adventure from Old Monterey and the days of the Spanish explorers to California´s statehood.
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.