Tour the Monterey Area
Drive a classic car and experience our favorite classic drives and things to do
Make the most of your adventure while driving a classic car on the Monterey Peninsula! Check out Monterey’s incredible scenic drive routes like the 17 Mile Drive and Big Sur. Explore our county’s world-class wine tasting, delight in sensational food, or add more activities to your experience. There are plenty of scenic routes and things to do while out and about in our vintage rental cars!
Big Sur & Route One
The drive down historic Route 1 from Monterey to Big Sur is a must-do for anyone visiting the area. This iconic route is truly breathtaking, and experiencing it in a classic car conjures up emotions that must be felt to believe. The majestic views, ancient redwoods, picturesque turn-outs, famous Bixby Bridge, and celebrated restaurants are worth the drive. Please note, cell service is extremely limited on this route.
Carmel Valley & CV Village
Take a country drive trhough beautiful Carmel Valley, and enjoy pastoral sights, vineyard views and a really fun road! End your roadtrip eleven miles from Highway 1 at the historic Carmel Valley Village. Park the car, enjoy lunch at one of the several gourmet restaurants, enjoy art galleries and museums and sample Monterey County wines from a few of the 25 tasting rooms. The village is about a 1 square mile cowboy town that begs to be experienced on foot.
River Road Wine Trail
Our renters are always very, pleasantly surprised upon returning from this spectacular drive. If driving is what you want to do and you’d like to add impressive views of the famous “Salad Bowl of the World”, Salinas Valley to your must-see list, this is the drive for you! Not only is River Road a beautiful, (freshly paved) country road it is also home to many of the vineyards and wineries that grow and make Monterey County wines. Including the world-class Santa Lucia Highlands appelation. Ten rural tasting rooms also dot this drive, so pack a picnic and hit the road!
Precious Pacific Grove
The drive from Monterey to Cannery Row to Lover’s Point ending at Asilomar Beach is some of the most beautiful coastline in California. But don’t miss the sweet downtown Pacific Grove! PG (as the locals call it) has been called “Butterfly Town U.S.A.,” “The Most Romantic City in the U.S.,” and “A Dreamy California Destination”. In addition to PG’s scenic beauty, adorable locally-owned shops and restaurants and idyllic neighborhoods are the brightly colored orange-and-black Monarch butterflies, who winter between November and February in Pacific Grove after traveling up to 2,000 miles. A must see!
Pebble Beach & the 17-Mile Drive
Embark on a mystical journey through Pebble Beach in a vintage convertible car. The road stretches out like a ribbon, flanked by castle-like estates on one side and a sapphire sea on the other. The stretch of 17-Mile Drive from the gates in Pacific Grove to the Carmel Gate is our favorite. Along this route you will have the opportunity to view landmarks such as The Lone Cypress, Point Joe, Bird Rock and the Lodge at Pebble Beach. Be sure to stop in to the visitor Center (near the Lodge). There you can learn more about the history of golf in Pebble Beach, purchase cool souveniers and pick up a picnic lunch to enjoy on their patio with a view! It’s a magical experience, one that will stay with you forever, a symphony of senses that transcends the boundaries of time and space.
Rent a Classic Car
Kickoff your Monterey trip by picking up the keys to a classic car from us at Monterey Touring Vehicles. Revive your Monterey adventure from the moment you leave our warehouse to your first stop and beyond.
We offer full-day, half-day, and multi-day rentals to fit your needs. Check out our collection of classic rental cars to complete your unforgettable Monterey experience with the vintage car of your dreams.
Catch a Professional Soccer Game!
Monterey Touring Vehicles is a proud Founding Partner of the Monterey Football Club, The Union…This is the story of the greatest union of land and sea. Two forces coming together to build a community; to build a club.The Monterey region has been waiting for a club to call their own; a professional sports team at the highest levels built with the community and for the community. A club that represents both people and place and embodies all that is the wonder, beauty, magic and diversity of Monterey Bay. That time has come. That time is here.
The Union reached the playoffs in their inagural season, and their games are always a blast! Check out the 2023 Season Schedule here…Go Union!
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Taste the Flavors of Monterey on a Food Tour!
Join Monterey Bay Food Tours on Monterey’s original walking food tour! They’ll show you historical sightings around the downtown area while you taste some of the finest food from local artisans and restaurants.
We can’t give away all of the secrets, but here’s a couple of things you can expect:
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Eating food with a Big Little Lies connection.
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Tasting food as you check out California’s first safe.
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Enjoying beer and wine from local breweries and wineries.
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And more!
Prancing Ponies all Woman Car Show!
Our favorite car show during Monterey Car Week! Join us as we celebrate our 5th year sponsoring this fun packed day in Carmel-by-the-Sea. The Prancing Ponies Car Show, also celebrating their 5th anniversary, will be taking over Ocean Avenue on Thursday, August 17th. Come for the cars, stay for the fashion show! Better yet, register your own car (or rent one of ours at a discount), and be a part of an amazing day for a great cause!
The proceeds from this fundraiser will go directly to low-income Women providing funding to enable them to attend workshops, seminars, and conferences they could otherwise not afford. We also acknowledge that we can’t ask low-income Women to sacrifice income for self-betterment, so we also provide a stipend to ensure no loss of income during their advancement.
Rent a Vintage Bicycle!
Carmel oozes charm and sophistication. Enjoy cycling along stunning Scenic Road which hugs the Carmel coastline, and is only a few blocks from their shop. Take in the beauty of turquoise blue waters and white powder sand beaches (the most beautiful beach in California is also dog-friendly). Marvel at the windswept Monterey Cypress Trees that line the roads. This area is super hilly, so our ebikes are an ideal way to get around.
They are also the closest bike shop to famed 17-Mile Drive in Pebble Beach. Cycle along this iconic bucket list roadway, stopping for a picnic lunch on one of many stunning beaches, or enjoy dining at one of the Pebble Beach Resorts iconic restaurants. Whatever you choose to do, you are in for a magical experience that will be one of the highlights of your trip to the area.
Taste the Town on a Wine Tour
Monterey County is home to many world-class wines, and Carmel-by-the-Sea hosts quite a few of their tasting rooms. Tucked between Big Sur and Monterey on the Central Coast of California, the Carmel Wine Walk is an on-going, self-paced, self-guided, dog and family friendly, walking tour to 13 premier tasting rooms in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Now with a fully interactive map. Open daily from 11:00am to 6:00pm. If the timing works out, be sure to ask us if we have extra passes!
Thrills by the lap
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is an 11-turn, 2.238-mile jewel of a road course on California’s beautiful central coast. While the track is a favorite of racers and fans worldwide, many focus on one specific section—officially Turns 8 and 8A—or more commonly known as The Corkscrew.
As a corporate partner of WeatherTech Raceway, Monterey Touring Vehicles has year round access to events. Check out their schedule online, and if the timing works out, be sure to ask us if we have extra passes!
April 20-23 – Sea Otter Classic
May 5-7 – Trans Am Speedfest
May 12-14 – Motul Course de Monterey (IMSA)
July 7-9 – MotoAmerica Superbike SpeedFest at Monterey
July 14-16 – AHRMA Classic MotoFest of Monterey
August 12-13 – Monterey Pre-Reunion
August 16-19 – Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion
August 20 – Corkscrew Hillclimb & Community Day
September 8-10 – Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey (INDYCAR)
September 28-October 1 – Porsche Rennsport Reunion 7
2023 Race Season at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
April 20-23 – Sea Otter Classic
May 5-7 – Trans Am Speedfest
May 12-14 – Motul Course de Monterey (IMSA)
July 7-9 – MotoAmerica Superbike SpeedFest at Monterey
July 14-16 – AHRMA Classic MotoFest of Monterey
August 12-13 – Monterey Pre-Reunion
August 16-19 – Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion
August 20 – Corkscrew Hillclimb & Community Day
September 8-10 – Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey (INDYCAR)
September 28-October 1 – Porsche Rennsport Reunion 7
Get tickets online!
Monterey Car Week…and much more!
Majestic Monterey is no doubt one of the greatest places to live and visit in California’s picturesque Central Coast.
As a top travel destination with breath-taking natural views and fabulous weather, it is your perfect vacation spot, wedding location and best place to buy a home.
The What’s Up Monterey Guide lets you discover all of it! Including the ever-growing events that take place during Monterey Car Week.
Let’s Go Union!
Monterey Touring Vehicles is proud to be a founding partner of Monterey’s first professional soccer team! Go check out a game at the beautiful new Cardinale stadium, and cheer on the home team. View this year’s schedule.
This is the story of the greatest union of land and sea. Two forces coming together to build a community; to build a club. We may come from many lands, but now we have one club – one crest – to call our own.
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