California · 4 days · about 40 miles

Monterey Car Week: Pebble Beach and Carmel Valley

Concours lawns, coastal resorts and valley vineyards.

Each August the Monterey Peninsula becomes the center of the car world, ending with the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Stay on the water in Monterey and escape the crowds in Carmel Valley.

Official event site: Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

Where to stay, night by night

1. Stop 1 · 2 nights

   Monterey, CA

   Bayfront hotels on Cannery Row.

   Our pick: Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

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2. Stop 2 · 2 nights

   Carmel Valley, CA

   Vineyard resorts away from the coast traffic.

   Our pick: Bernardus Lodge & Spa

   Also worth a look: Carmel Valley Ranch

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3. Stop 3 · 1 night

   Pebble Beach, CA

   Wake up steps from the Concours lawn.

   Our pick: The Lodge at Pebble Beach

   Also worth a look: The Inn at Spanish Bay

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When to go

Mid-August. Rates jump; book many months ahead.

Check exact dates and tickets on the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance page before you book.

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