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Carmel, Monterey, Pebble Beach & Big Sur, CA
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Reserve Pebble Beach golf tee times and advance Carmel hotel reservations.

Book your Pebble Beach golf with a stay at the resort, and find deluxe to luxury Carmel lodging through our local reservation service today. From surfing and whale watching to wine tasting in Carmel Valley, we offer the best resources for hiking park trails, and ideas for a Monterey Bay adventure. Stay updated on premier local events like the AT&T Pro-Am, Monterey Jazz Festival, Pebble Beach Concours and the Carmel Culinary Week. Explore Big Sur, Point Lobos, and Carmel’s world-class dining and the arts scene—all with the help of a free local travel advisor!

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Traveler’s Guide: Getting to Carmel & Monterey

Airport & Highway Arrivals
  • Monterey Regional Airport (MRY): The premier local hub, located just 10–15 minutes from the City of Monterey and 20 minutes from Carmel-by-the-Sea.
  • San Jose Mineta International (SJC): Located ~70 miles north. Travel time is approximately 1.5 hours via US Highway 101 S to CA Highway 156 W.
  • San Francisco International (SFO): Located ~110 miles north. Travel time is approximately 2.5 hours via US Highway 101 S or the scenic CA Highway 1 S.
  • Oakland International (OAK): Located ~100 miles north. Travel time is approximately 2 hours via I-880 S to US Highway 101 S.
  • Los Angeles & Southern California (LAX): Located ~325 miles south. Travel time is approximately 6 hours north via US Highway 101 N to CA Highway 68 W.
Local Navigation & Regional Proximity
  • The City of Monterey: Our central northern gateway and home to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, and Old Fisherman’s Wharf.
  • Pebble Beach: Located immediately west of Monterey and Carmel. Access the iconic 17-Mile Drive via CA Highway 1, Highway 68, or the Carmel Gate.
  • Big Sur Coast: A world-famous stretch of coastline starting roughly 15 minutes south of Carmel. Plan for a 60-minute spectacular scenic drive to reach the heart of Big Sur.
  • Carmel Valley Village: Located 12 miles (approx. 20 minutes) east of the coast via Carmel Valley Road (G16). Perfect for sun-drenched wineries and hiking.
  • Point Lobos State Natural Reserve: Known as the "crown jewel" of the state park system, located just 3 miles south of Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Traveler’s Guide: Getting to Carmel & Monterey Plan your arrival via our local regional airport and for a scenic California road trip.

Driving to the Peninsula:
  • Monterey Regional (MRY): The closest hub, just a 15–20 min drive to most hotels
  • From San Jose (SJC): ~1.5 hrs south via Hwy 101 S to Hwy 156 W
  • From San Francisco (SFO): ~2.5 hrs south via Hwy 101 S or the scenic Hwy 1 S
  • From Oakland (OAK): ~2 hrs south via Hwy 880 S to Hwy 101 S
  • From Los Angeles (LAX): ~6 hrs north via Hwy 101 N to Hwy 68 W
Regional Distances:
  • Monterey: Just north of Carmel; home to the Aquarium and Old Fisherman’s Wharf
  • Pebble Beach: West of Carmel/Monterey; access via 17-Mile Drive (Hwy 1 or 68)
  • Big Sur: 1 hour (26 miles) south of Carmel via Highway 1
  • Carmel Valley Village: 20 minutes east via Carmel Valley Road (G16)

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