Monterey County Art & Culture

The home of the first theater in California, Monterey County has a long history of support for art and culture. Home and inspiration to John Steinbeck and many other creative individuals, the diversity of this County begs to be documented and shared. Great painters, writers, poets, sculptors, dancers, chefs, wineries, historic Cannery Row, Monterey Bay Blues Festival and the Monterey Bay Aquarium...and this is the SHORT list!

We have included links to just a taste of Monterey County for you to investigate and explore.

	The Cultural Council of Monterey County (CCMC) promotes and supports education, appreciation and excellence in the arts in Monterey County. CCMC fosters cultural awareness and understanding, helping to provide an array of aesthetic and educational experiences for adults and children.
	The Monterey Museum of Art The Monterey Museum of Art is where you will see California and the Central Coast through the eyes of artists. The Museum's exceptional collections, exhibitions, and educational programs reflect the unique cultural heritage of the region and its distinctive influence within the global cultural community.
	Monterey is Wine Country! If you are leisurely wine tasting, touring the wine country, or on a grape mission, don't miss visiting the many wineries and vineyards this Wine Country Region has to offer.
	Monterey Bay Aquarium is located on Monterey's historic Cannery Row, right on the edge of beautiful Monterey Bay and just minutes from Carmel and Pebble Beach. With each visit, you'll find something new—and your visit supports their efforts to inspire conservation of the oceans.