Ten days of Monterey Car Week, grouped by day.
Car Week on a budget: what it actually costs
Car Week has a rich-person reputation, but you can do it for the cost of parking and lunch. Here is how.
Jul 12, 2026
Downtown Monterey during Car Week: the kickoff, the auctions, and the trolley
Downtown Monterey is the week's front door. The kickoff, the auction previews, and how to get around.
Jul 12, 2026
The free Car Week itinerary: a full week without buying a ticket
You can fill all ten days of Car Week without spending a dollar on admission. A day-by-day free plan.
Jul 12, 2026
Which town should you stay in for Car Week?
Where you sleep during Car Week decides how much of it you spend in traffic. A base-camp guide by town.
Jul 12, 2026
Car Week by town: a map of where everything happens
Car Week is scattered across five towns and a valley. Here is the Peninsula, town by town, so you can plan by place.
Jul 12, 2026
Where to watch the Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance for free
The best seat at Car Week costs nothing. Where to watch the Tour d'Elegance drive the coast on Wednesday.
Jul 12, 2026
Car Week parking, road closures, and shuttles: a local’s survival guide
Where to park, which streets close, and how to skip the traffic during Monterey Car Week.
Jul 12, 2026
How Monterey Car Week became the world’s greatest gathering of cars
From a 1950 road race to ten days that draw the whole car world. A short history of Monterey Car Week.
Jul 12, 2026
The 75th Pebble Beach Concours: why 2026 is different
In 2026, Car Week closes with the 75th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Why the milestone matters.
Jul 12, 2026
Monterey Car Week auctions: the complete guide
Four auction houses, hundreds of millions in cars, and a free preview most people miss. How they work.
Jul 12, 2026