Spend an evening of entertainment with the Monterey Symphony. Get swept away in the sounds of the community-based, professional orchestra as it performs great music under the direction of Music Director and Conductor Max Bragado-Darman. Enjoy classical and pop concertos held at the Carmel´s Sunset Center and Salinas Sherwood Hall.
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.
Visit the enchanting Hearst Castle. Experience an awe inspiring and breathtaking showplace that will leave you speechless. The castle was built in 1865 by Patty Hearst's grandfather, George Hearst; the 250,000-acre estate is home to 165 rooms, and 127 acres of gardens, terraces, pools and walkways.
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.