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The Monterey Peninsula is an ideal place to hold your next conference. In addition to its obvious charm as a physical location, the availability of a wide-range of excellent and varied facilities make the area desireable for its providence as well.

Local facilities can provide for groups from 10 to 3,000 and the convention and banquet facilities, conference rooms, grand ballrooms and theatres are designed to meet your needs logistically, technologically and comfortably.

So, if you are planning a conference anytime in the near or not-so-near future consider the Monterey Peninsula as your destination of choice. With its many options you'll be making an intelligent choice.

Free Services for Members Hosting Groups & Conventions
Complimentary registration assistance as well as handout and promotional materials are just a few of the free services the VCB provides groups, meetings or conventions on the Monterey Peninsula. We encourage you to direct any group inquiries to the VCB's Group and Convention Services department, as our professional staff is happy to serve as a liaison between visiting groups and our members.

Complimentary Registration Assistance
* Registration personnel and a staffed information table (4 hours for groups with 100 - 299 rooms; 8 hours for groups with over 300 rooms)
* Dine-Around Table, featuring menus from our member restaurants to assist visitors in making dining choices during their stay.

Complimentary Handout Materials (one per attendee)
* Monterey: a Mosaic of Culture, a colorful brochure introducing Monterey
* Things to See & Do, a guide for planning free time on the Peninsula
* Visit the Monterey Peninsula maps
* Four-color program covers
* Name badges with plastic covers

Complimentary Group Planning Material (one per group)
* Monterey County Travel & Meeting Planner, our magazine-style guide to dining, wineries, events, nightlife, sports and recreation in the area
* Tour Resource Directory, a guide to agricultural, ecological, historic, walking and wine tours. Complimentary Promotional Materials
* "The Magic of Monterey" (an 11-minute video)
* Digital images on CD-ROM
* Color slides
* B&W photographs
* A press kit
* Local media lists

Contact the VCB's Group Services and Sales Manager, at 831-657-6400 or info@mccvb.org for more information on all the complimentary group and convention services available to our members.
Banquets/Catering

Adventures by the Sea
Specializing in Classic California Beach Parties. With a 5000 sq. foot building right on the beach, we are the perfect venue for an inside/outside beach dinner or a party on the beach!
299 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940

(831) 372-1807

Beach Resort Monterey  (Hot Deal) 
Online Reservations
Monterey's only beach front hotel with miles of unspoiled beach, sunsets and ocean views from our Cafe Beach Restaurant & Sandals Lounge. The Beach Resort is a "Pet Friendly" accommodating resort. Come enjoy the best of everything!
2600 Sand Dunes Drive
Monterey, CA 93940

(800) 242-8627

Carmel Mission Inn (Hot Deal) 
Online Reservations
3 Diamond Full Service property nestled amongst the spectacular floral gardens and rolling green hills of Carmel Valley.
3665 Rio Road Carmel, CA. 93923
(831) 624-1841
(800) 348-9090

Rocky Point Restaurant
From the only ocean-front restaurant in Monterey County diners watch for spouting whales and discover sea lions, otters, and pelicans After sunset you can observe the rocks, the cliffs, and the water illuminated by powerful floodlights.
P.O. Box 223281
Carmel, CA 93922

(831) 624-2933

Monterey Bay Aquarium
The Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, California offers visitors nearly 200 award-winning galleries and exhibits. Explore the Monterey Bay Aquarium web site to learn about ocean life, take a virtual tour of the aquarium or plan a visit.
886 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940

(831) 648-4888

Monterey Marriott (Hot Deal)
In the heart of a historic downtown on Monterey Bay, and surrounded by the attractions of the spectacular Monterey Peninsula, the Monterey Marriott provides an ideal location for your business, recreation and meeting needs.

350 Calle Principal
Monterey, CA 93940

(831) 649-4234

Convention Services

A Taste of Monterey
Events with A Taste of Monterey are a special way to celebrate your group's visit to Steinbeck Country and the MontereyBay. Whether you choose our facility or a local venue, our friendly and knowledgeable staff can incorporate a memorable wine tasting experience into your stay on the Peninsula.
700 Cannery Row, Suite KK
Monterey, CA 93940

(831) 646-5446

Steven Bergman Photography
Our goal is to work with couples that want the naturalness of the wedding day recorded in a candid and spontaneous approach
2151 San Vito Circle
Monterey, CA 93940

(831) 372-2050

El Adobe Inn (Hot Deal)
Online Reservations
The El Adobe Inn is highly recommended and welcomes guests from around the world. The Inn is centrally located in Monterey, & is within walking distance from downtown & Fisherman's Wharf.  AAA.  2 Diamond.
936 Munras Avenue
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 372-5409
info@el-adobe-inn.com

Pajaro Dunes Company (Hot Deal)
Accommodations and Full Service Facilities for Highly Productive Retreats and Seminars.

101 Shell Drive
Pajaro Dunes, CA 95076

(800) 564-2771

Smith & Hook/Hahn Estates Winery
Hahn Estates is an estate vineyard & winery located in the heart of California's Monterey Appellation. Shop for wines or join our club!
37700 Foothill Road
Soledad, CA 93960

(831) 678-2132

Event/Meeting Planners

Pajaro Dunes Company (Hot Deal)
Accommodations and Full Service Facilities for Highly Productive Retreats and Seminars.

101 Shell Drive
Pajaro Dunes, CA 95076

(800) 564-2771

Facilities

Asilomar Conference Grounds
Rich with history, scenic beauty and serenity, Asilomar is the ideal location for group meetings, corporate retreats, weddings, family reunions and vacation getaways.
800 Asilomar Avenue Pacific Grove, Ca 93950 (831) 372-8016 / (831) 642-4222 asilomarsales@dncinc.com

A Taste of Monterey
Events with A Taste of Monterey are a special way to celebrate your group's visit to Steinbeck Country and the MontereyBay. Whether you choose our facility or a local venue, our friendly and knowledgeable staff can incorporate a memorable wine tasting experience into your stay on the Peninsula.
700 Cannery Row, Suite KK
Monterey, CA 93940

(831) 646-5446

Beach Resort Monterey (Hot Deal) 
Online Reservations
Monterey's only beach front hotel with miles of unspoiled beach, sunsets and ocean views from our Cafe Beach Restaurant & Sandals Lounge with live entertainment, concierge service, in-room dining, fitness center, heated pool, spa, business center, ocean view executive conference rooms. The Beach Resort is a "Pet Friendly" accommodating resort. Come enjoy the best of everything!

2600 Sand Dunes Drive
Monterey, CA 93940

(800) 242-8627

Chateau Julien Wine Estate [ Reviews ]
Family owned and operated since 1982, the French-style Chateau offers a magnificent setting for tasting limited release Private Reserve wines or picnicking in the cobblestone Courtyard.

8940 Carmel Valley Road
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 624-2600
(831) 624-6138 fax
info@chateaujulien.com

Hilton Garden Inn (Hot Deal)
The new Hilton Garden Inn Monterey hotel sits nestled among majestic Monterey Pines and mature Live Oaks, in a dramatic and colorful garden setting.
1000 Aguajito Road
Monterey, Ca 93940
(831) 373-6141

Hyatt Regency Monterey
Online Reservations
Experience the ultimate Monterey vacation by taking a relaxing dip in one of our heated outdoor swimming pools, or enjoying the onsite 18-hole Del Monte Golf Course.
1 Old Golf Course Road
Monterey, CA 93940

(831) 372-1234

Monterey Conference Center
Located on beautiful Monterey Bay amidst exceptional hotels, restaurants and fascinating points of interest, the Monterey Conference Center offers 41,000 sq. ft. of flexible function space including an exhibit hall, ballroom, theater, boardroom, breakouts, galleries, terraces, and banquet facilities.
One Portola Plaza,
Monterey, CA 93940
(800) 742-8091

Monterey Marriott (Hot Deal)
In the heart of a historic downtown on Monterey Bay, and surrounded by the attractions of the spectacular Monterey Peninsula, the Monterey Marriott provides an ideal location for your business, recreation and meeting needs.
350 Calle Principal
Monterey, CA 93940

(831) 649-4234

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa (Hot Deal)
Monterey’s only luxury resort, featuring 290 beautifully appointed guest rooms, Penthouse Suites, European Spa and two award winning restaurants: Schooners Bistro and Duck Club Grill.
400 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940

1-800-334-3999
 

Pajaro Dunes Company (Hot Deal)
Accommodations and Full Service Facilities for Highly Productive Retreats and Seminars.

101 Shell Drive
Pajaro Dunes, CA 95076

(800) 564-2771

Portola Hotel & Spa (Hot Deal)
One of the finest hotels overlooking Monterey Bay and nestled between historic downtown Monterey and Fisherman's Wharf. Boutique-style guest rooms, luxurious day spa and three unique dining and entertainment options. Enjoy the ultimate Monterey experience .
2 Portola Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940

(831) 649-4511

Tickle Pink Inn (Hot Deal)
"With a name to remember and a view you will never forget, The Tickle Pink Inn offers luxurious rooms perched high atop rugged cliffs, overlooking the majestic Pacific Ocean. A selection of rooms featuring wood burning fireplaces, in-room spa tubs and complimentary champagne await your arrival."

155 Highland Drive
Carmel CA 93923
(831) 624-1244
(800) .635-4774




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