Monterey is located an the central California coast. The city is a popular destination for ocean lovers with a temperate climate, beautiful beaches and a world class aquarium. Monterey also features golf courses, shopping, restaurants, shopping, museums, theaters, and galleries. More information on Monterey, California.
Abalonetti Seafood Trattoria
831-373-1851
57 Fishermans Wharf, Monterey
Abalonetti Seafood Trattoria is an oceanfront restaurant serving seafood on Monterey’s Fisherman’s Wharf. The restaurant is available for banquets and events with 20 to 50 people. The semi private banquet room seats 22 people.
Americas Best Value Presidents Inn
831-373-2761
1150 Munras Avenue, Monterey
Americas Best Value Presidents Inn is located in Monterey near the Historic Adobe District, the Del Monte Center and Downtown Monterey. The hotel’s amenities include an outdoor pool and a hot tub. The hotel has two meeting rooms totaling 700 square feet available for events.
Archer Park & Hoffman Park
831-646-3866
542 Archer Street, Monterey
Archer Park & Hoffman Park are 1.6 acre parks with a community center, a basketball court, and play equipment. The park has meeting rooms and a group picnic area available for events.
Laguna Seca Golf Ranch
831-373-3701
10520 York Rd, Monterey
The Laguna Seca Golf Ranch has a restaurant with breakfast or lunch options with an exceptional view. Leguna Seca Golf Ranch also includes an 18 hole championship golf course with 13 acres of practice greens.. The restaurant is available for weddings, parties, banquets and other events. Ceremonies can take also place outside on the greens.
Monterey Tides Hotel
831-394-3321
2600 Sand Dunes Drive, Monterey
The Monterey Tides Hotel is a 196 guest room ocean view hotel with a restaurant, a business center, a fitness center, a heated pool, and a hot tub. The 4,500 square feet Ballroom accommodates events with up to 480 guests. The 2,500 square feet La Grande Room accommodates up to 310 people. Additional event spaces range from 154 to 1,900 square feet, and outdoor event space is also available.
Best Western Victorian Inn
831-373-8000
487 Foam St, Monterey
Best Western Victorian Inn is a 70 guestroom hotel located within walking distance of Cannery Row. The hotel has a 325 square feet meeting room available for events with up to 12 guests.
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
831-375-2411
700 Munras Avenue, Monterey
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa is a hacienda inspired hotel located in Old Town Monterey. The 171 guestroom hotel’s amenities include a restaurant, a business center, a spa, a fitness center, gardens, and a pool. The hotel’s dividable 2,240 square feet Andalucia Ballroom accommodates events with up to 200 people. The 1,175 square feet Marbella Room accommodates up to 80 people. The 340 square feet Antonia Room accommodates up to 30 people.
Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center
831-646-5665
735 Ramona Avenue, Monterey
Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center is a 1.3 acre park with a half basketball court, play equipment, and a community center. The community center includes a teen room with games, a preschool, a kitchen, and a meeting room. The meeting room is available to reserve for events. The park also has a barbecue and picnic area for events.
Chart House – Monterey
831-372-3362
444 Cannery Row, Monterey
The Chart House is an oceanfront restaurant located on Cannery Row. The restaurant has event space with ocean views available for banquets, parties, and other occasions.
Cibo Ristorante Italiano
831-649-8151
301 Alvarado St, Monterey
Cibo Ristorante Italiano is an Italian restaurant decorated with artwork and brought to life with live jazz music. The restaurant is available for private parties and other group events.
Club Del Monte at Naval Postgraduate School
831-656-1049
1 University Cir, Monterey
Club Del Monte at Naval Postgraduate School includes the historic 1926 Spanish style Hotel Del Monte on 25 acres with lawn and trees. The club and the school offer multiple spaces for events. The 10,000+ square feet Barbara McNitt Ballroom accommodates standing events with up to 900 people or seated meals with up to 600 people. The Quarterdeck accommodates up to 350 guests. The El Prado Room accommodates up to 200 guests. The La Novia Reception Room accommodates up to 160 guests. The Terrace accommodates up to 120 guests.
Deer Flats Park
831-646-3866
1 Deer Forest Drive, Monterey
Deer Flats Park is a 1 acre park with play equipment, a half basketball court, and a picnic area. The picnic area is available to reserve for events.
Del Monte Golf Course
800-877-0597
1300 Sylvan Road, Monterey
Del Monte Golf Course is an 18 hole golf course that originally opened in 1897. The Del Monte Pavilion, located next to the golf course, is available for outdoor weddings and other events.
El Estero Park Complex
831-646-3866
Fremont St at Camino El Estero, Monterey
El Estero Park Complex is a 45 acre park and recreation area with a youth center, a ballpark, a dance studio, a skate park, an exercise course, a playground, and a lake. The park’s picnic area with barbecues is available to rent for events.
El Torito
831-373-0611
600 Cannery Row, Monterey
El Torito is a Mexican Grill located two blocks from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The restaurant is available for banquets, parties, and other events.
Fish Hopper Seafood & Steaks
831-372-8543
700 Cannery Row, Monterey
The Fish Hopper Seafood & Steaks is located in a renovated sardine cannery building on Cannery Row near the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The restaurant has banquet space for events with up to 300 people. The outdoor patio seats up to 80 people.
Fisherman’s Flats Park
831-646-3866
2119 San Vito Circle, Monterey
Fisherman’s Flats Park is a 1.5 acre park with play equipment and a picnic area with barbecues. The picnic area is available to rent for events.
Hilton Garden Inn Monterey
831-373-6141
1000 Aguajito Road, Monterey
The Hilton Garden Inn is located on Highway 1, less than ½ mile from the beach and less than 3 miles from the Monterey Peninsula Airport. The hotel’s amenities include an onsite restaurant, a business center, a fitness center, a pool, and a hot tub. The hotel’s 2,100 square feet Big Sur Room accommodates events with up to 250 people. The 1,500 square feet Presidio Room accommodates up to 150 people. The 1,500 square feet Poolside Terrace accommodates up to 100 people. The 1,175 square feet Vista Del Mar Room accommodates up to 80 people. The 650 square feet Peninsula Room accommodates up to 50 people. The 288 square feet Cypress and Spyglass Boardrooms each seat 10 people.
Hilltop Park Center
831-646-3975
871 Jessie Street, Monterey
Hilltop Park Center is a 2.8 acre park with a community center, a tennis court, a basketball court, and play equipment. The community center offers meeting room for indoor events, and the park has a group barbecue area available for outdoor events.
Hotel Abrego
800-982-1986
755 Abrego St, Monterey
Hotel Abrego is a 93 guestroom hotel located in uptown Monterey. The hotel’s amenities include a lounge, a pool, and a hot tub. The hotel has a 645 square feet meeting room available for events. The patio at the lounge and the poolside area can also be used for events.
Hotel Pacific
831-373-5700
300 Pacific Street, Monterey
Hotel Pacific is located in downtown Monterey near the convention center. The 105 suite hotel has three meeting rooms and two courtyards available for events. The 961 square feet Soberanes Room accommodates receptions with up to 70 people or banquets with up to 40 people. The 416 square feet La Posada Room accommodates up to 30 people. The 368 square feet Piños Boardroom seats 12 people. The Sur Courtyard accommodates up to 40 people. The Del Mar Courtyard accommodates up to 20 people.
Hula’s Island Grill
831-655-4852
622 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey
Hula’s Island Grill and Tiki Room serves cuisine from the islands in a tropical setting. The restaurant’s Tiki Room is available for private parties and events with up to 34 people.
Hyatt Regency Monterey
831-372-1234
1 Old Golf Course Road, Monterey
Hyatt Regency Monterey is a 550 guestroom luxury hotel with restaurants and bars, a children’s camp, a spa, a health club, two heated outdoor pools, and hot tubs. The hotel’s 11,900 square feet dividable Regency Grand Ballroom accommodates events with up to 1,200 people. The 6,834 square feet dividable Monterey Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 800 people. The 1,980 square feet dividable Big Sur Room accommodates up to 224 people. The 1,944 square feet dividable Windjammer Room accommodates up to 215 people. The 1,740 square feet dividable Cypress Room accommodates up to 200 people. The 1,740 square feet dividable Spyglass Room accommodates up to 180 people. The 918 square feet dividable Oaktree room accommodates up to 82 people. The 323 square feet Mark Thomas and Presidio Boardrooms seat 12 people each. Hospitality Suites are available for groups with up to 25 people each.
InterContinental the Clement Monterey
831-375-4500
750 Cannery Row, Monterey
InterContinental the Clement Monterey is an oceanfront hotel located on Cannery Row. The hotel’s amenities include a restaurant, a spa, a kid’s club, a fitness center, a pool, and a hot tub. The hotel has over 15,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space. The dividable 3,284 square feet Pacific Ballroom accommodates up to 350 people. The 2,435 square feet Ocean Terrace Ballroom accommodates up to 250 people. The 3,300 square feet Pacific View Courtyard accommodates up to 225 people. Additional event spaces range from 315 to 1,630 square feet.
John Pisto’s Whaling Station Prime Steaks and Seafood
831-373-3778
763 Wave St, Monterey
John Pisto’s Whaling Station Prime Steaks and Seafood is a seafood restaurant located in a historic building on Cannery Row. The restaurant has a banquet room that is available for private parties and events with up to 50 guests.
Lone Oak Lodge
831-372-4924
2221 N. Fremont St, Monterey
Lone Oak Lodge is a Monterey Bay hotel located near the Aquarium. The hotel has an indoor spa, a sauna, an exercise room, and an outdoor barbecue area. The hotel has a 350 square feet meeting room that accommodates up to 15 people.
Montecito Park
831-646-3866
220 Montecito Avenue, Monterey
Montecito Park is a one acre park with a half ball basketball court and play equipment. The park has a picnic and barbecue area available to reserve for events.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
831-648-4800
886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
Monterey Bay Aquarium is a world famous aquarium located on Monterey’s Cannery Row. The aquarium offers three spaces for events: Ocean’s Edge Galleries, Outer Bay Galleries, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium Cafe and Restaurant, Monterey Bay Aquarium can accommodate events with 30 to 3,000 guests.
Monterey Bay Inn
831-373-6242
242 Cannery Row, Monterey
The Monterey Bay Inn is a 49 guestroom oceanfront hotel with a rooftop hot tub located on Cannery Row. The hotel has two boardroom available for events. The larger boardroom seats 18 people and the smaller boardroom seats 8 people.
Monterey Bay Travelodge
831-373-3381
2030 N. Fremont Street, Monterey
Monterey Bay Travelodge is a 100 guestroom hotel with a restaurant, a business center, a fitness center, and a swimming pool. The hotel has meeting and banquet space available for events. The restaurant at the hotel can accommodate up to 120 people.
Monterey Conference Center
831-646-3770
1 Portola Plaza, Monterey
The Monterey Conference Center offers 41,000 square feet of meeting and event space including a ballroom, a theater, and meeting rooms. The 19,600 square feet dividable Sierra Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 2,550 people. The 5,260 square feet Steinbeck Forum accommodates up to 494 people. The 2,223 square feet dividable Ferrante Rooms accommodate up to 225 people. The 1,653 square feet dividable Colton Rooms accommodate up to 180 people. The Dana Board Room seats 14 people. The Larkin Board Room seats 12 people.
Monterey County Fairgrounds
831-372-5863
2004 Fairground Road, Monterey
The Monterey County Fairgrounds includes 22 landscaped acres with indoor and outdoor event space. The 28,000 square feet Pattee Arena accommodates horse shows, concerts, rodeos, and other events with up to 5,800 people. The Jack Payton Stage accommodates outdoor concerts, performances, and festivals with up to 2,500 people. The 7,140 square feet Monterey Room, 7,000 square feet Salinas and King City Rooms, and the 7,000 square feet Monterey Bay Race Place each accommodate up to 1,000 people. The 5,500 square feet Turf Club accommodates up to 300 people. The Craft Room and the East and West Art Buildings are each 1,500 square feet and each accommodate up to 100 people.
MY Museum, Monterey County Youth Museum
831-649-6444
425 Washington St, Monterey
MY Museum, Monterey County Youth Museum is a museum for children and their adults to play and learn. The museum offers party packages for up to 15 guests, private party packages for up to 75 guests, and overnight party packages. Additional guests can be accommodated.
Monterey History and Art Association
831-372-2608
PO Box 1082, Monterey
Monterey History and Art Association has a waterfront museum housing art and artifacts of the Monterey area and Maritime history. The museum’s theater is available for events with up to 100 people. The 400 square feet lobby and the outdoor patio are also offered for events. The association also offers the off site Casa Serrano for events with up to 125 people. Casa Serrano is an historic 1843 house with commercial kitchen, a patio, and gardens.
Monterey Marriott
831-649-4234
350 Calle Principal, Monterey
The Monterey Marriott is a 319 guestroom hotel located in downtown Monterey. The hotel’s amenities include a restaurant, a bar, a coffee shop, a fitness center, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. The hotel has several spaces available for events and is connected by a foot bridge to the Monterey Conference Center for additional event space. The dividable 8,112 square feet San Carlos Ballroom accommodates up to 1,000 people. The 3,520 square feet Ferrantes Bay View Room accommodates up to 300 people. The 702 square feet Salons 207 and 209 each accommodate up to 75 people. The 820 square feet Los Angeles Room accommodates up to 70 people. The 644 square feet San Diego Room, the 588 square feet Santa Barbara Room, and the 567 square feet Santa Monica Room each accommodate up to 50 people. The 486 square feet San Francisco Room, and the 468 square feet Salons 201 and 205 each accommodate up to 40 people.
Monterey Museum of Art La Mirada
831-372-5477
559 Pacific Street, Monterey
The Monterey Museum of Art La Mirada includes contemporary galleries in a garden setting. The Courtyard Galleries and Gardens accommodate receptions with up to 250 people or seated meals with up to 100 people. The Drawing Room and Patio accommodates receptions with up to 200 people or seated meals with up to 150 people. The Conference Room accommodates up to 50 people. The Governor Morris Guest House accommodates up to 24 people for seated meals or can be combined with the adjacent courtyard for receptions with up to 75 guests. La Casa Castro accommodates up to 24 guests for seated meals or standing receptions with up to 50 guests.
Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa
831-920-6710
400 Cannery Row, Monterey
Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa is a four star waterfront hotel located in Monterey Bay’s Cannery Row. The 290 guestroom hotel’s amenities include restaurants, a spa, a fitness center, and hot tubs. The hotel has 16,000 square feet of event space. The 3,725 square feet dividable Cypress Ballroom accommodates up to 500 people. The 3,334 square feet dividable Dolphins Room accommodates groups with up to 435 people. The 2,365 square feet Monterey Bay Room accommodates up to 200 people. Additional event spaces range from 314 to 2,024 square feet.
Monterey State Historic Park
831-649-2907
20 Custom House Plaza, Monterey
Monterey State Historic Park includes 12 historic buildings and gardens in Old Monterey. The park has several spaces available for events. The Custom House Plaza accommodates up to 1,000 people. Memory Garden accommodates up to 500 people. The Cooper-Molera Garden accommodates up to 125 people. The Stevenson Garden accommodates up to 75 people. Spears Warehouse accommodates indoor events with up to 65 people. Casa Del Oro Garden, First Theatre Garden, Casa Soberanes Garden, and Larkin Garden each accommodate up to 50 people. The Skylight Room accommodates indoor events with up to 35 people.
The Monterey Stone Marriage Chapel
831-375-8574
2999 Monterey Salinas Hwy, Monterey
The Monterey Stone Marriage Chapel is set in a lovely garden setting with redwood trees, a pond, and a wishing well. The chapel features arched doorways and a stone fireplace and can accommodate ceremonies with up to 50 guests. Receptions can be accommodates on-site at Tarpy’s Restaurant.
Monterey Youth Center
831-646-3873
777 Pearl Street, Monterey
The Monterey Youth Center is located at the entrance of El Estero Park Complex. The center includes a dance studio, a teen room with games, a preschool, and a kitchen. The center’s meeting room is available for events.
Montrio Bistro
831-648-8880
414 Calle Principal, Monterey
Montrio Bistro is an American restaurant located near the Monterey Conference Center and Fisherman’s Wharf. The restaurant has three rooms available for banquets and events. The Main Dining Room accommodates receptions with up to 150 people or seated meals with up to 120 people. The Parker Room accommodates receptions with up to 120 people or seated meals with up to 80 people. The Jazz Room seats up to 24 people.
Old Fisherman’s Grotto
831-375-4604
39 Fishermans Wharf, Monterey
Old Fisherman’s Grotto is a family seafood restaurant that has been open since 1950. The restaurant is a popular setting for banquets and events.
Portola Hotel and Spa
831-649-4511
2 Portola Plaza, Monterey
Portola Hotel and Spa is a 379 guestroom waterfront hotel located in Old Monterey next to the Monterey Convention Center. The hotel’s amenities include restaurants, a business center, a spa, a fitness center, a pool, and Jacuzzi. The 10,665 square feet dividable De Anza Ballroom accommodates up to 1,000 people. The 2,700 square feet dividable Bonzai Ballroom accommodates up to 300 people. The 2,925 square feet Portola Room accommodates up to 150 people. Additional event spaces at the hotel range from 460 to 1,500 square feet.
San Carlos Cathedral
831-373-2628
500 Church St, Monterey
San Carlos Borromeo de Monterey is a historic Mission chapel that was built in 1794. The historic chapel continues to function as a Catholic church and is available for wedding ceremonies.
The Sardine Factory
831-373-3775
701 Wave Street, Monterey
The Sardine Factory is a popular restaurant with live entertainment located on Cannery Row. The restaurant is available for parties and other group events with up to 220 people. The glass domed Conservatory accommodates up to 100 people. The Captain’s Room accommodates up to 50 people.
Tarpy’s Roadhouse
831-647-1444
2999 Monterey Salinas Hwy, Monterey
Tarpy’s Roadhouse is an American restaurant located on a 5 acre property with extensive gardens and a wedding chapel. The restaurant has banquet rooms available for events. The Courtyard accommodates standing receptions with up to 150 people or seated meals with up to 80 people. The Library accommodates standing receptions with up to 120 people or seated meals with up to 80 people. The Living Room accommodates up to 60 guests. The Vintner’s Room seats up to 32 people. Sarah’s Room and the Stone Room each seat up to 30 people. The Front Porch seats up to 26 people. The Shell Room seats up to 24 people. The Tack Room seats up to 16 people.
Veteran’s Memorial Park
831-646-3860
23 Ryan Ranch Road, Monterey
Veteran’s Memorial Park is a 50 acre park with play equipment, a play field, trails, and a campground. The park has two group camping area and three picnic areas with barbecues available to reserve for events. The group camping areas accommodate up to 100 people each.
Wave Street Studios
831-655-2010
774 Wave St, Monterey
Wave Street Studios is a production studio offering office and event space. Indoor events can be accommodated in the recording studio and seating is provided for up to 80 people. The venue also has a courtyard that makes a lovely setting for ceremonies, receptions, and other events.
Window on the Bay Waterfront Park
831-646-3866
Del Monte Ave, Monterey
Window on the Bay Waterfront Park is a 4.8 acre park located along the beach. The park includes sand volleyball courts, and picnic areas with barbecues. Groups can reserve the picnic areas and volleyball courts for events.
Take Home Gifts
Once you decide on a venue for your event, there are lots of other decisions that you will need to make. Here is a suggestion: instead of the usual goody bags, why not send guests home with something that will really provide them with a memory of your event? Photos from one of our photo booths and the always fun flip-books make great take-home souvenirs.
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