Alaska Airlines is making festival travel easier and more affordable this year, offering a 10% discount when you book your airfare for MJF67! Remember to use promo code ECMK693 to redeem this offer on the Alaska Airlines site. We look forward to seeing you in Monterey soon!
Shuttles run from MPC Parking to the festival approximately every ten minutes.
Friday, Sept. 27: 2:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Saturday, Sept. 28: 10:30 am – 11:30 pm
Sunday, Sept. 29: 10:30 am – 11:30 pm
The Inns of Monterey are a collection of five uniquely designed boutique hotels, each providing an environment committed to personal and attentive service distinctive in our marketplace. Choose from the historic downtown Monterey Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa, the beachfront Spindrift Inn, oceanfront Monterey Bay Inn, the gracious Victorian Inn, and the boutique Wave Street Inn, located minutes from Cannery Row, Old Fisherman’s Wharf, and the renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium. Our mission at the Inns of Monterey is to provide an authentic and intimate Monterey experience for our guests. Please visit innsofmonterey.com for additional information and room reservations or call 800.232.4141.
Your Coastal Retreat Awaits
Discover the Peninsula from Monterey Marriott. Situated along the waterfront overlooking Monterey Bay, our inviting hotel offers a premier blend of location and services designed to make your stay special. Unwind in peaceful rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows offering views of the Bay or downtown. Savor fresh, locally-sourced cuisine at our restaurant, relax by our outdoor pool or visit our 24-hour gym. Take advantage of our partnership with the adjacent Monterey Conference Center, where our combined venues boast over 86,000 square feet of exceptional spaces for all of your corporate events and social galas. No matter which venue you select, our hotel’s expert team will be there to ensure every detail is exactly as you imagine. When it’s time to explore, you’ll find celebrated attractions nearby, from the Monterey Aquarium and Cannery Row to Carmel-by-the-Sea and Big Sur. Whether traveling for work or enjoying a getaway, we look forward to greeting you at our downtown Monterey, California hotel.
Take advantage of this Monterey Jazz Package to book your stay! Use Promo Code ES7 to redeem the offer when you book.
Experience the AAA Four Diamond Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay. Located near downtown Monterey and Fisherman’s Wharf, Portola Hotel offers Monterey Jazz Festival attendees a coastal escape to relax and unwind. Voted among the Top Ten Hotels in Northern California by Condé Nast Traveler’s readers, Portola Hotel & Spa is the ultimate vacation destination to complement a weekend of extraordinary jazz.
Book coastal-inspired accommodations and include breakfast for two with bottomless mimosas at Jacks Monterey. To book Portola Hotel’s Breakfast Package, call the reservations team at (877) 623-7625 or book online here.
Due to new safety and security regulations adopted by Monterey County Fairgrounds, patrons are no longer allowed to bring chairs onto the fairgrounds. No worries, ConCHAIRto offers a hassle-free solution that makes it easy for you to quickly (and lightly!) enter the fairgrounds. Chairs will be ready for you when you arrive and removed for you when you leave. It’s just that simple.
Due to new safety and security regulations mandated by Monterey County Fairgrounds, a Clear Bag Policy is in effect for this year’s Festival. Please make sure your items are in clear or mesh bags. Small clutches will be accepted. Large totes must be clear to be allowed into the Fairgrounds. Click here for MJF Policy.
Located on-site at the Monterey County Fairgrounds off Garden Road, close to the Fairgrounds. On-site parking is available for advance purchase if you are an Arena Package ticket holder. One parking ticket will be issued for each vehicle for each day purchased and includes one space for the day with in/out parking privileges. Limited availability. Motor home, bus, and limousine parking is not available in the on-site Parking Lot.
> Parking passes will be available for purchase online or onsite at Monterey Peninsula College Parking Lot A for $30
> Onsite Parking Passes must be purchased at the MPC Lot A shuttle tent, located at the intersection of Via Lavandera and Lot A bus stop
> If you have purchased a Parking Pass in advance you will need to exchange it for a hand stamp which will allow for access to the MST shuttle to the Festival. That can be done at the MPC Lot A shuttle tent.
> MPC Parking Detail Download
Friday – 2 pm
Saturday – 10 am
Sunday – 10 am
Monterey Jazz Festival is not responsible for losses or damages to vehicles. Please lock your vehicle.
A Full Weekend Package ticket is required for each RV occupant. All spaces have electricity, water, and sewer available. RVs over 38’ must be self-contained. An additional parking permit is required for a Tow/Chase vehicle. Disabled access is available but limited. Proof of ticket purchase is required to book your RV spot. Please have your ticket confirmation ready when you call. 831.373.0366. RV reservations are non-refundable.
RV Fairgrounds Parking Information
4-night stay:
Arrival: Noon – 10:00 pm Thursday
Departure: Before 1:00 pm Monday
3-night stay:
Arrival: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm Friday
Departure: Before 1:00 pm Monday
