Casablanca
Our curated guide to the finest dining, services, and experiences in and around Monterey — assembled for guests who know what they're after.
From Carmel's most celebrated tasting menus to clifftop dinners above Big Sur — the Peninsula dining scene rewards those who plan ahead. These are the rooms we'd book first.
A husband-and-wife kitchen with a tight, ever-changing menu and a natural wine list that punches well above its size. Intimate, unfussy, and quietly one of the best meals on the Peninsula.
One of the Central Coast's most celebrated tasting menus, set inside L'Auberge Carmel. Impeccably sourced, beautifully paced, and exactly the kind of dinner Car Week deserves.
A wood-fired European bistro with a menu rooted in rustic French technique. The whole roasted chicken and the wine list are both reasons to return twice in the same week.
Seasonally driven California cooking in an intimate setting. The kitchen works closely with local producers, and the result is a menu that tastes exactly like where you are.
Set on the grounds of Carmel Valley Ranch with vineyard views to match the food. Farm-to-table California cooking at its most considered — the kind of meal that earns a long, unhurried evening.
Perched above the Pacific with unobstructed ocean views from every table. The wine cellar is among the finest on the coast. Come for sunset and stay well into the evening.
Sierra Mar at Post Ranch Inn sits 1,200 feet above the Pacific. The tasting menu is exceptional; the setting is singular. Plan the drive down Highway 1 for an afternoon and stay for dinner.
A Carmel landmark co-owned by Doris Day, the bar and dining room have a timeless, old-Hollywood warmth. The Sunday brunch is a Peninsula institution worth experiencing at least once.
Between Stillwater Bar & Grill's 18th-hole terrace and The Bench's coastal plates, the Lodge offers some of the most reliably excellent dining on the Peninsula — with the setting to match.
A neighbourhood restaurant with a confident, unfussy menu and a room that earns its popularity. Excellent cocktails, solid sourcing, and the kind of energy that makes a mid-week dinner feel like an occasion.
"The best Car Week days end at a great table — and the best mornings start at the wheel."— The Casablanca House
The Monterey Peninsula holds some of the world's most legendary golf. Whether you're here for the Pro-Am or simply want 18 holes between auction previews, these are the courses that matter.
The most iconic public course in America. The 18th hole along the Pacific cliffs is a bucket-list moment regardless of your handicap. Book directly through the Lodge.
A private Alister MacKenzie masterpiece and widely regarded as one of the finest courses on earth. Access is by member invitation — cultivate the right friendships.
Another MacKenzie design, 30 minutes north. Semi-private, walkable, and stunning. The ravine holes on the back nine are among the best inland golf in California.
You brought something special. These are the local and mobile specialists trusted to keep concours-level vehicles looking precisely as they should.
Concours-grade mobile detailing and paint correction. They come to the estate, understand what show-level prep requires, and treat every vehicle with appropriate respect.
A trusted local shop familiar with exotic and collector vehicles. Tyre swaps, flat repairs, and light mechanical work done quickly and without drama.
Climate-controlled enclosed transport for vehicles that shouldn't be driven long distances. Reliable for auction pickups and post-event delivery throughout California and beyond.
The Santa Lucia Highlands and Carmel Valley are home to some of California's most distinctive Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. These are the producers and rooms worth an hour of your afternoon.
A 20-minute drive from the estate brings you to one of the valley's most polished producers. The Marinus Bordeaux-blend is exceptional; the lodge and grounds are an event themselves.
One of the most sought-after Pinot Noir sources in California. Their estate wines are allocated and scarce — visiting the vineyard is a rare opportunity reserved for a select few.
A well-curated independent shop with strong Central Coast and Burgundy selections. The staff know their stock and won't steer you wrong for a cellar pickup or an evening at the estate.
When the auctions close and the circuit quiets, the Peninsula still delivers. These are the experiences that extend a great week into something more lasting.
The canonical morning route. From the Casablanca motor court to the Pacific Grove gate, through Pebble Beach and back via Carmel — a 30-minute loop that never gets old, particularly in something worth driving.
Head south on Highway 1 toward Big Sur for one of the world's great driving roads. Plan for a morning — Nepenthe for lunch at the cliff's edge makes a natural turnaround point.
A genuinely world-class institution and an ideal option for non-car guests or a slower afternoon. The open-ocean exhibit is one of the finest in any aquarium globally.
When the week demands recovery, this is the right address. Full-service spa with ocean-view treatment rooms. Book well in advance — it fills during Car Week without exception.
Reach out and we'll help you make the most of your time on the Peninsula — from arrival logistics to dinner reservations and everything in between.
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