Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau

Sustainability Practices

In Monterey County, Green Meetings Are Easy

With agriculture as our number one industry, we use the freshest locally-grown food and wine in our catering choices, reducing the carbon footprint. The Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Sustainable Seafood Watch program sets standards around the country for responsible seafood menus. Area businesses lead the industry in sustainable business practices. The Monterey Regional Waste Management District that has the highest displacement percentage in the country, so you can feel good knowing your event was low waste or had zero landfill impact.

Green Meets Blue in Monterey County

Just as there are seemingly endless ways to enjoy the region, there are many ways to experience the destination with a small carbon footprint that's still big on fun. Monterey County's lush farmlands yield local produce that goes from farm to table at haute area restaurants. From cozy cafés to buzz worthy bistros and Zagat rated restaurants, foodies will find local, organic and seasonally exceptional dishes on menus. Travelers can experience more about the destination's sustainable culinary programs, like the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Sustainable Seafood Watch. Or hop aboard a tour with AgVenture Tours for a one-of-a-kind experience in the area’s verdant farmland and vineyards. Visitors can rest easy knowing they are staying in a destination that incorporates sustainable hospitality initiatives that provide both quality of life and quality of environment. Monterey County hotels are doing their part, not just by replacing lightbulbs and abstaining from washing towels every day, but taking significant strides in green business initiatives.