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Originally Posted by Bxx1

Lodging in the Monterey area, during the car events week, will be expensive and difficult to find. Around Monterey/Pacific Grove motels, Inns, etc. usually require 4 day minimum (at $250-400+) per nite, if you can find it. I suggest Salinas, Watsonville, Santa Cruz.

A few years ago I looked into a Motel 6 on a busy street in Monterey.... they wanted $300/nite for a room that was regularly priced at $70/nite. I wouldnt stay there even if it was $20/nite... it was a dump! Prices are crazy.

Yep - most who don't know to plan and secure lodging well in advance for car week on the peninsula get sticker shock and very turned off by the lodging costs and minimum stay requirements. It can take many years of waiting to secure a room block at a good rate at a nice place for a large group.