PRA Destination Overview - Monterey + Carmel

Monterey + Carmel Local Highlights | Top Picks | Events That Inspire | Integrated Event Solutions | Sustainability

Welcome

Thank you for your interest in visiting our beautiful state of California! We offer experiences for every type of guest and memorable, unique details that will stun.

By looking at each opportunity from our shared guests’ perspective, we are uniquely positioned to craft experiences that resonate for years to come. We’re consistently challenging ourselves to grow ahead of our clients’ ever-changing desires and making investments in creative development and technology that

will provide detail and efficiencies so we can continue to be our clients’ top choice of DMC partner.

Lauren Stafford Regional Sales Manager

Through PRA’s past 40 years in business, it’s been the moments that drive our passion – the moments that leave you breathless and the moments that make you say wow. Over four decades, PRA has been so lucky to work with thousands of clients to make moments matter. As we look to the future, we ask ourselves, what will define our next moment, and how can we help you experience yours?

We’re confident that we will make defining and unique experiences for your program. You have an experienced team here at PRA Northern California that is committed to working as an extension of your team any way we can. We look forward to continuing our collaborative approach with you as you

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Local Highlights MONTEREY + CARMEL

Adventure

Food + Breweries

History + Art Home to museums, galleries, and performing

Suffice to say that Monterey County is a mecca

The Monterey Peninsula boasts both abundance of marine wildlife and a

arts venues, Monterey is as much a hub for

for all things active. Whether you want to ride,

selection of classic and contemporary dining for any palate. The plethora of

artistic expression as it is a source of

paddle, stroll, or swing a golf club, there is an

food, craft beer, and wine are representative of the spectacular Central Coast

heightened inspiration to the creative

activity that fuels any adventurer’s fire.

region, culture and agriculture.

community it hosts. A diverse and renowned collection of artists, performers and curators of fine art share their passion and put it on

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display for all to enjoy.

Destination Map MONTEREY + CARMEL

Airport SFO International Airport

SFO

(2) Hours from SFO International

Airport to Downtown Monterey

SJC

SJC International Airport (1.5) from SJC International Airport to Downtown Monterey

Monterey Regional Airport (10) Minutes from Monterey Regional Airport to Downtown Monterey

MRY

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Let Us Transport You MONTEREY + CARMEL

Airport Arrivals + Departures

Meet + Greet Services

Event Transportation

Activity + Recreation Transfers

Private Aviation Greets

Shuttle Planning Execution

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Adventure + Activities MONTEREY + CARMEL

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See 17-Mile Drive by EBike

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Private Horseback Riding on the Beach

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Salt Blending

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Sailing Monterey Bay

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Exploring Carmel-bythe-Sea

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Cabernet & Chardonnay in Carmel Valley

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Cannery Row + Monterey Bay Aquarium Tour

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Whale Watching with a Marine Biologist

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Exclusive to Our City MONTEREY + CARMEL

Cooking with Chef Justin Cogley

World Class Golfing

Land Rover Off-Road Experience

The Ultimate Beekeeping Experience

History + Art Enjoy a customized cooking class at award

There are few golf thrills like teeing-up for

Guests will have the opportunity to drive a

Guests have the rare opportunity to

winning, Michelin star restaurant; Aubergine

the first time on Pebble Beach Golf Links.

Land Rover around a 4,000-acre space

experience a day in a beekeeper’s life at

with Chef Justin Cogley! Guests can enjoy this

You sense the presence of golf's biggest

while being accompanied by a professional

Carmel Valley Ranch. Day begins with a

3-hour private experience with Chef Cogley

legends. You anticipate each and every

instructor. Guests will learn to maneuver

tour of the apiary, followed by a private

as they’ll create various dishes using local

storied hole while recounting some of the

their way through slide-tilts, ascents,

honey tasting and candle making

ingredients and. Guests will have hands-on

greatest moments in golf history.

descents, log crossings and rock terrain.

workshop.

cooking time and will enjoy a meal together

Afterwards, guests receive a framed

following the class!

certificate of completion and a Land Rover gift!

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Must Try Restaurants MONTEREY + CARMEL

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Grasing’s

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Casanova

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La Bicyclette

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Chez Noir

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Cantinetta Luca

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Anton & Michel

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Seventh & Dolores

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The Pocket

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Venues MONTEREY + CARMEL

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Monterey Bay Aquarium

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Mission Ranch

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Holman Ranch

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Del Monte Aviation

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Folktake Winery

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Tehama Golf Club

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Monterey Beach Station

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The Barns at Cooper Molera

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Hangar

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Events That Inspire | Coastal Chic

Welcome your guests to the California coast with this relaxed, bespoke event. Pebble Beach has stunning ocean views and this evening will make guests feel right at home. Hues of blue paired with beach wood invite guests to sit back and enjoy the evening in style.

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Events That Inspire | Living Art Museum

Tonight guests are sure to be surprised and delighted as the statues and art pieces come to life! Roaming artists from famous paintings depicted around the ballroom will cause a double take. Paired with creative food, artistic florals and live performances, the evening is sure to WOW guests.

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Events That Inspire | PRA Event Case Study

Automotive Company Incentive| Classic Car Tour from Pebble Beach to Big Sur | Cliffside Private Lunch| Salt Making Class| 15 Guests

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PRA in Action – Ready to Partner with You

PRA Service Capabilities PRA delivers experiences anywhere – throughout the world, in destinations, on stage and on screen. Through our unique service capabilities, PRA event architects guide organizations in bringing people together with highly produced, strategic program design, brand engagement and authentic destination experiences.

Destination Services

Creative Services

Production Services

Digital Services

Themed Décor + Entertainment

Event Strategy

Content + Messaging

Hybrid Events

Holistic Journey Mapping

Media Production

Broadcast Production

Experience Design

Production Management

Activations + Experiential

Theatrical Design + Delivery

Immersive + Inclusive Virtual Environments

Multi-City Campaigns

AV Specification + Sourcing

Product Launches

Stage Direction + Performance Coaching

Activities + Excursions Offsite Venues Teambuilding Integrated ESG Planning Ground Transportation

Digital Experiences Remote Networking + Teambuilding

Social Impact Programs

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PRA Commitments + Affiliations

PRA has dedicated itself to be

stewards of People, Planet and Purpose. With that ethos, we have committed to and developed several partnerships to ensure we reach our goals & objectives. Join us and learn more by clicking on any of these logos to see how you can accelerate your sustainability journey.

Sector-Leading Impact Strategy

How PRA Impacts

YOUR EVENT •

Identifies your company’s ESG objectives

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Understands required metrics + measurement for stakeholder reporting

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Apply the Design Thinking Process to develop a customized

event strategy •

Assess + select supply chain partners who deliver your unique ESG goals + objectives

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Weave your ESG initiatives into our services •

Examples: Locally sourced food, reusable + replanted

centerpieces, local impact projects, alternative transportation options

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PRA Climate Change Fund

Ground transportation that’s tied to doing good.

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Join PRA’s Climate Change Fund when booking ground transportation

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Partnership with American Forest Foundation (AFF)

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AFF partnership plants trees but more importantly, addresses overall land

management, forest fire prevention + supports biodiversity

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Add to your existing ESG initiatives or start your ESG journey with us

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Contributing to the My Sierra Woods program in northern California

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If you are interested in participating in this program, ask for more details!

Thank You! We look forward to the opportunity of working with you.

Lauren Stafford Regional Sales Manager Lauren.Stafford@PRA.com D +1 415.416.6448 | M +1 925.586.4647