Monterey Car Week 2027 in Monterey and Pebble Beach: weekend guide and things to do

9 to 15 August 2027 · ExpectedMonterey and Pebble Beach, United States

Monterey Car Week leaves gaps between screenings, shows and events, and companions without a pass have whole days in Monterey and Pebble Beach. This guide fills them.

Tours in Monterey and Pebble Beach Hotels for these dates

Monterey Car Week in short

When: 9 to 15 August 2027 (expected, not yet confirmed by the organiser)
Where: Pebble Beach and venues around the peninsula, Monterey and Pebble Beach, United States, about 6 km from the centre
Free time: Gaps of two to four hours between screenings or shows, and whole days for companions.
Best base: Monterey and Pacific Grove: Near Cannery Row.
Getting there: Monterey (MRY) has a few flights; San José (SJC) is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Weather: In August, Monterey and Pebble Beach averages highs of about 19°C and lows of 13°C, with roughly 1 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 13 h 45 min of daylight.
Top things to do: Monterey Bay Aquarium; Big Sur coast drive; Whale watching

Know before you go

The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance closes the week on Sunday.

Weather during Monterey Car Week

In August, Monterey and Pebble Beach averages highs of about 19°C and lows of 13°C, with roughly 1 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 13 h 45 min of daylight.

Month	Average high	Average low	Rain
August	19°C (66°F)	13°C (55°F)	1 mm

What to pack

Rain is unlikely: this is one of the driest months.
Comfortable walking shoes and a small day bag.

Monthly averages for 2001 to 2025 from NASA POWER. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.

Airport to Pebble Beach and venues around the peninsula

Monterey (MRY) has a few flights; San José (SJC) is 1 hour 15 minutes.

Shuttles from Monterey; book months ahead.

Public transport directions to Pebble Beach and venues around the peninsula · Everything on at Pebble Beach

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Seaside and Marina	Cheaper motels.
Mid-range	Monterey and Pacific Grove	Near Cannery Row.
Splurge	Carmel and Pebble Beach	The Lodge at Pebble Beach.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Seaside Inn Monterey
Mid-range: Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa
Splurge: The Lodge at Pebble Beach

Links search the nights from 8 August to 16 August. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual festival stay schedule for 9 to 15 August 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Between screenings or shows

A two- to four-hour gap: something close by.

Half-dayKayak with sea otters Half day · Family
Calm harbour paddles.
EatOld Fisherman's Grotto Clam chowder

A free day

For companions without a pass, or attendees taking a day off.

Full dayBig Sur coast drive Full day
Bixby Bridge and McWay Falls.

Evenings

After the last show of the day.

After darkCannery Row.
EatCarmel-by-the-Sea cafés Fairytale village

Rainy day

Indoor backups.

Rain or heat backupMonterey Bay Aquarium Half day · Family · Indoor
One of the world's best.
Free17-Mile Drive (fee for cars, free for bikes).

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Family

Kayak with sea otters

Calm harbour paddles.

See times and prices

Half day · Family · Indoor

Monterey Bay Aquarium

One of the world's best.

See times and prices

Half day · Family

Whale watching

Year-round.

See times and prices

Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Evening and day-trip tours

Full day

Big Sur coast drive

Bixby Bridge and McWay Falls.

See times and prices

After dark

Cannery Row.

5 tours worth booking for Monterey Car Week

Tour	Length	Good for
Kayak with sea otters	Half day	Families
Carmel Valley wine tasting	Half day	Food lovers
Monterey Bay Aquarium	Half day	Families, Bad weather
Big Sur coast drive	Full day	Everyone
Whale watching	Half day	Families

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Old Fisherman's Grotto Clam chowder
Carmel-by-the-Sea cafés Fairytale village

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Half day · Family · Indoor

Monterey Bay Aquarium

One of the world's best.

See times and prices

Aquarium.
Cannery Row museums.

Getting around on event days

You need a car or shuttle; tournament shuttles run from park-and-ride lots.

Day trips from Monterey and Pebble Beach

Big Sur: 1 hour
Santa Cruz: 50 minutes

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Monterey Car Week.

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Questions people ask

When is Monterey Car Week 2027?

The next edition is 9 to 15 August 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

What is the weather like during Monterey Car Week?

In August, Monterey and Pebble Beach averages highs of about 19°C and lows of 13°C, with roughly 1 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 13 h 45 min of daylight.

How do I get from the airport to Pebble Beach and venues around the peninsula?

Monterey (MRY) has a few flights; San José (SJC) is 1 hour 15 minutes. Shuttles from Monterey; book months ahead.

Where should I stay for Monterey Car Week?

For most visitors the best base is Monterey and Pacific Grove: Near Cannery Row.

What can we do between sessions at Monterey Car Week?

Good short outings in Monterey and Pebble Beach include Monterey Bay Aquarium, Whale watching, Kayak with sea otters. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Monterey Car Week?

Family-friendly picks: Monterey Bay Aquarium, Whale watching, Kayak with sea otters. Monterey Bay Aquarium.

How far is Pebble Beach and venues around the peninsula from Monterey and Pebble Beach centre?

About 6 km in a straight line. Shuttles from Monterey; book months ahead.

How we put this guide together: dates come from the organiser's published calendar or, when not yet announced, from the event's usual pattern; weather from NASA POWER monthly averages 2001 to 2025; venue access and city tips from our own research. Last checked 2 November 2026. How we research.

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