Monterey Car Week on Budget

[Alex@MontereyAutoWeek]

Monterey Car Week on budget.

I've decided to write a quick guide for those people who are on a budget and wish to attend Monterey Car week. I hope this information will help!

Tuesday, August 16th:
Concours on the Avenue which is held in Carmel-By-The-Sea is a great way to spend an afternoon. The show is free and the car collection is awesome. Many good restaurants and shops to visit.

Wednesday August 17th:
You have multiple options on this day.
The Little Car Show in Pacific Grove is a free event. You'll see a lot of cool small cars.
Monterey Car Week Rally is another free event on this day. All you have to pay for is gas and food!

Thursday August 18th:
Wanna see Concours d'Elegance cars for free? Tour d'Elegance is a great event where you'll get to see the Concours cars drive into Carmel-by-the-sea. They park along Ocean avenue and spectators can walk right up to the cars.

Friday August 19th:
You have multiple options on this day.
If your a car spotter photographer and you want to catch cars on a highway then the Concorso Italiano is the place to be. After the event is over you get herds of fine automobiles leaving this event. A good place to park is on York road off highway 68.

Night life in down town Monterey is always exciting. Russo and Steel and RM auction cars can be seen by the general public in front of the Marriott and Portola plaza hotel. There’s plenty of restaurants and bars to enjoy some good food and cocktails.

Saturday August 20th:
Concours d'Lemons is free to spectators this year! They have the oddest collection of cars. This is a fun and laid back event. After the show you can take a stroll down the street to Chillis for some beers and burgers.

Lodging:
The further away you stay from Monterey the cheaper the hotel rates are. Salinas and Marina are about the furthest you would want to stay at. Craigslist is a good source for finding rooms or houses for rent. One other tip I have is to make friends with other car guys who live the area, you might get a free guest room next year!

I know times are a bit rough for some of us right now but that doesn't mean we have to stop enjoying automobiles. I encourage anyone to contribute with budget friendly advise or ideas to this thread.

Alex

[Eb847]

Add Thursday 8-18 - Baja Cantina Hot Chili Nights Concourse Car Show in Carmel Valley 6pm - 9pm. FREE. http://www.bajacantina.com/map.htm

[Alex@MontereyAutoWeek]

i forgot to mention that Mecum is a free event. For more info check out the website.
http://mecum.com/

[Alex@MontereyAutoWeek]

Want to enjoy some fine automotive art? Then check out this free event. 
The Marjorie Evan’s Gallery at the Sunset Center in Carmel is proud to present “Wings & Wings,” an exhibition of photorealistic automotive and aviation original paintings, limited edition Giclee’s and prints by internationally famous fine artist, (and Carmel Valley resident), Thierry Thompson.  An artist reception will be held in the Marjorie Evans Gallery on Tuesday, August 16th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The exhibit will be in the gallery until the end of August

[Alex@MontereyAutoWeek]

Another great free event!
Monterey Motorsports Reunion Classic

[Alex@MontereyAutoWeek]

PACIFIC GROVE CONCOURS AUTO RALLY
Free for spectators, cars start staging at 1pm and leave for the rally at 6pm
PG Rally