What's Up Monterey

08/25/2026

𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗹𝘂𝘅 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 ✨

A few favorite moments from Motorlux at the Monterey Jet Center — cars, aircraft, great energy and another memorable evening during Monterey Car Week.

📸 Swipe through the album for more scenes from the night.

𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗹𝘂𝘅 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳.

08/06/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀.

Motorlux returns to kick off Monterey Car Week with an unforgettable evening of rare automobiles, exceptional aircraft, award-winning cuisine, premium cocktails, live entertainment, and an atmosphere unlike any other.

If you're planning your Car Week itinerary, this is one opening-night experience you won't want to miss.

🎟️ 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀: https://motorlux.com

05/28/2026

🌊✨ 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 from beautiful Monterey Bay ☀️

Wishing everyone a peaceful day filled with ocean breezes, good vibes and plenty of reasons to smile 😊🌴 Keep shining and enjoy every moment along the coast.

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05/09/2026

💐 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝘆 🌊

Mother's Day Sunday is right around the corner, and there's no better place to celebrate her than right here on the Peninsula. From oceanfront brunches to wine country escapes, here's where to take her:

🥂 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹 & 𝗦𝗽𝗮 — Lavish buffet with live piano in downtown Monterey
🌅 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘁𝘁 — Farm-to-table brunch with sweeping bay views at Ferrante's
🦪 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹 & 𝗦𝗽𝗮 — Coastal specialties perched right above the surf
🌶 𝗘𝘀𝘁é𝗯𝗮𝗻 — Spanish-California flavors and bottomless flavored mimosas
🌸 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 — A relaxed brunch with a stroll through the Cooper-Molera gardens
🍇 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘂𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝗱𝗴𝗲 — Vineyard-side brunch with complimentary garden photography
👨‍👩‍👧 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗹 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵 — Family-friendly buffet with live entertainment

Not a brunch person? ☕ Pamper her with a spa day, raise a glass at a Carmel Valley winery, or catch the famous Pacific Grove Magic Pink Carpet in bloom. 💕

Reservations fill up fast — book early to lock in her favorite spot. 📞✨

👉 Read the full guide.

Mother's Day in Monterey, California is all about making all mothers feel special, fantastic eats, fun, fun and more fun. Browse our recommended options.

05/02/2026

Great vibes tonight at the StubHub Monterey Sports Car Championship Race Party at the Piazza in Seaside 🔥🏁

A fun kickoff to race weekend—good seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones along the way ✨

See you at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca 🚗💨