Do Car Week
Like a Local.
Stand next to a hundred million dollars of cars, skip the gridlock, and find the rare stuff. The insider’s guide to Monterey Car Week 2026.
Beat the Traffic
The single thing that ruins Car Week for most people, solved. These are the routes locals actually drive.
The Free Car Week Itinerary
The events worth showing up for, all open to the public with no ticket at the gate. Days and times shift year to year, so confirm before you drive out.
Two marquees are worth paying for if you splurge on one thing. The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion at Laguna Seca, Aug 14 to 16, vintage racing you hear before you see. And the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, Sunday Aug 16, the 75th, the lawn everyone else is filming.
The Part Locals Don’t Post
Knowing the events is the easy half. Knowing exactly where to stand and when is the local’s edge. That part lives in the free printable guide, along with the routes and itinerary above, all in one file you keep on your phone.
Every spot, with the exact window
My secret photo & video spots
The full local eat map
Coastal fog can make 55 degrees feel cold, and highs in the 70s can feel way warmer in the sun, so always pack sunscreen and a sweatshirt. Cell data also crawls around Pebble and Carmel Valley when crowds are thick, so download offline maps and keep this guide saved to your phone before you go.
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