2 . Jazz Bash at the Portola Hotel and Spa
March 3-5 . Swing , jazz , blues , any type of ragtime music you like are all in intimate settings all over the city of Monterey while you enjoy music , food , and jazzy awesomeness .
3 . Pebble Beach Food and Wine
April 20-23 . Are you a bigtime foodie ? With many internationally acclaimed chefs and other wine and food lovers from all over the world , you will be able to sit back , relax , watch cooking demonstrations , sip the finest Bordeaux , and visit with other foodies like yourself .
4 . Big Sur International Marathon
April 30 . If you are looking for a medium difficulty level of racing course , with beautiful views of the mountains and Pacific Ocean , then come and watch the internationally renowned runners from all over the world compete in this amazing race .