Happenings 

The roar of American muscle returns to Monterey as the Trans Am Series, one of the most storied championships in motorsports, headlines the 2026 Mission Foods Racing America @ Laguna Seca, featuring Trans AM and SVRA. Since its debut in 1966, Trans-Am has thrilled fans with its mix of raw power, fierce rivalries, and legendary machinery.

A premier culinary event celebrating the flavors of California’s Central Coast. Guests enjoy exceptional wines, locally inspired cuisine, and unforgettable experiences set against the breathtaking backdrop of Big Sur’s rugged coastline.

Coastal Cleanup Day is California's largest annual volunteer event. Join your friends and neighbors to help remove trash from beaches and inland waterways across the entire state. Help protect wildlife and our own health by eliminating plastic pollution before it can cause any more harm.

Santa Claus is coming to town! Santa Claus will be available to say hello to our guests and take photos at your leisure. 

Jacks Monterey celebrates California Wine Month throughout September with a curated selection of Monterey County wines. Sip and savor a unique flight of four red or white wines produced by local vintners like Bernardus or Joyce. Jacks Monterey's wine program is recognized by Wine Spectator's 2026 Award of Excellence and continues to appeal to a wide range of wine lovers.

Our Annual Halloween Franks n Steins is back, Saturday, October 31st from 4pm to 10pm at Monterey’s favorite sports bar, Peter B’s! This year, Peter B’s Monterey Halloween Party will include three nights of food and drink specials alongside live music with Ryan Sesma.

This October, Jacks Monterey and Peter B’s are raising a glass for a great cause. For every Non-alcoholic Ritual Margarita or Pink Panther Lemon Drop sold during the month, we’ll donate $1 to the Breast Cancer Assistance Group of Monterey County, helping support local individuals and families impacted by breast cancer.

Celebrate your Monterey Bay Half Marathon finish at the special Runners Beer Garden at Peter B’s, just steps from the finish line! Enjoy craft beer, breakfast specials, and relaxing around the fire pits on Peter B’s pet-friendly patio and beer garden—the perfect spot to refuel, cheers to your accomplishment, and celebrate with fellow runners.

The PURE Insurance Championship Impacting First Tee has been played at Pebble Beach Golf Links since 2004. Each foursome in this special event includes a PGA TOUR Champions pro (ages 50 and over), a First Tee junior (ages 14 to 18) and two amateurs.

Celebrate the most influential artists in the world at the legendary 69th Monterey Jazz Festival!

The Monterey Bay Half Marathon is an out-and-back course beginning in historic downtown Monterey, running along Steinbeck’s Cannery Row, and next to the beautiful Pacific Grove shoreline. 

Bold flavors, great drinks, and live music—Tuesdays are better at Peter B’s in downtown Monterey.

Return to the days of Alta California and see Monterey’s historic adobes splendidly decorated for the season with welcoming, candle-lit luminarias at each entrance! Enjoy festive music, living history portrayers, and the warm spirit of this year’s annual celebration that has become a family favorite during the holidays.

Santa Claus is coming to town! Santa Claus will be available to say hello to our guests and take photos at your leisure. 

Santa Claus is coming to town! Santa Claus will be available to say hello to our guests and take photos at your leisure. 

Football is back at Peter B's! Join us on Sundays from 9:30AM to 11:30AM through January 31, 2027 and catch the game on our 25 HDTVs!

Get ready to raise your steins and celebrate Oktoberfest at Peter B's! Join us for German-inspired fun, featuring traditional foods and German beer. Our brewmasters have crafted an exclusive Oktoberfest beer that perfectly complements our menu specials.