Sightseeing Information

There is a significant variance in temperatures and weather patterns throughout Monterey County. The coastal areas are very mild, averaging 57 degrees year-round. In summer, fog is prevalent. The spring and fall ordinarily enjoy warm, clear days and cool evenings. Inland temperatures tend to be more extreme with more heat and sun in the summer months and the "rainy season" occurs between November and April. The warmest sunniest weather is in autumn. The visitors to Monterey County are advised to dress in layers, since the climate will vary within the county and from day to day. Light to medium weight clothes are appropriate year-round and sweaters, jackets and coats are advisable.

Historic Monterey is located at the southernmost curve of the beautiful Monterey Bay.

Walking the streets of Monterey on the Path of History is a journey back through time. Old adobes have been lovingly restored to recall the days when our city was capital of the Spanish territory of California, as have those historic buildings dating from Monterey's time as California's first state capital. The history of Monterey as a sea town is evident at Cannery Row, Fisherman's Wharf and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The Maritime Museum houses a complete Visitors Information Center that's open every day. Photos and exhibits depict Monterey's seafaring heritage.

Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca is home to five major racing events including the World Superbike Championships and the Honda Grand Prix. Top-name drivers and cyclists have maneuvered its twists and turns to the vocal accompaniment of excited spectators.

More information about Monterey can be found here.