Monterey County attractions

10 Can't Miss Events Return to Monterey County, California

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Monday, June 14, 2021
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MONTEREY, Calif., June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As the state of California prepares to fully reopen for business on June 15, travelers have a lot to look forward to in scenic Monterey County, California.

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  • MONTEREY, Calif., June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As the state of California prepares to fully reopen for business on June 15, travelers have a lot to look forward to in scenic Monterey County, California.
  • California Rodeo Salinas September 23-26, 2021
    Travelers should pack their most coveted belt buckle this September for the California Rodeo Salinas.
  • Monterey Jazz Festival September 24-26, 2021
    After last year's virtual programming, the Monterey Jazz Festival will return with a three-day in-person festival at the Monterey County Fairgrounds to celebrate the legacy of jazz for its 64th year in Monterey.
  • The Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau (Monterey County CVB) is a 501c6 non-profit organization that drives tourism for Monterey County.

Monterey County Tourism Makes Significant Strides Towards Destination Sustainability

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Wednesday, December 19, 2018
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Meetings and events are big business in Monterey County, which is a destination known for inspiration and innovation.

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  • Meetings and events are big business in Monterey County, which is a destination known for inspiration and innovation.
  • Monterey County scored 52% on the sustainability index just behind Geneva and ahead of U.S. cities like Washington, D.C. and Houston.
  • The Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau (MCCVB) is a 501c6 organization that drives tourism for Monterey County.
  • Tourism is the largest industry on the Monterey Peninsula and the second largest in the County.