Car Week home rentals and private event homes
Every August, car brands, collectors and hosts look for private homes on the Monterey Peninsula for events and stays. Here’s what to check before you book one.
The short version: Car Week ends with the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on Sunday, August 15, 2027. Homes for that week book early. Before you book, check space, parking, local rules for your town, and the minimum stay. Rules differ between Carmel-by-the-Sea, Pebble Beach and the rest of Monterey County.
Planning an event? Rules for hosting events at rental homes vary by property and location. Before you book, talk with the property management company and with Monterey County’s Permit Center (831-755-5025) to confirm what’s allowed at that address.
2027 Concours
Sunday, the 76th Concours.
Tour d’Elegance
2027 date.
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Minimum rental in most of the city.
Booking
Start your search early.
Why hosts choose a home over a hotel
A home gives you room to show a car, host guests, and keep the week private.
Room to show a car and host guests
A private home can hold a car display, a dinner or a reception in one place, away from the crowds.
A base for the whole week
Collectors and teams often want one place to stay for the week, close to Pebble Beach and the other venues.
What to look for in a Car Week event home
Ask about each of these before you sign.
Space
Ask for the indoor and outdoor areas you can actually use for guests and for a car display.
Parking and access
Ask where guest cars, vendor vans and any transport truck can park, and how a display car gets on and off the property.
Permits and neighborhood rules
Ask the host what your event needs and confirm it with the city or county before you plan guest numbers.
Minimum stay
Ask the minimum stay. In Carmel-by-the-Sea it’s 30 days in most of the city.
Book early
Car Week draws collectors from around the world, so start your search early.
Rental rules differ by town
Check the rules for the exact address before you book.
Carmel-by-the-Sea
The city has a 30-day minimum for rentals in most of town. Read the Carmel-by-the-Sea rental rules guide.
Pebble Beach and elsewhere
Pebble Beach, Carmel Valley and other unincorporated areas follow Monterey County rules, which differ from the city’s. Confirm with the county or your host.
Private Car Week events
Photos from private Car Week events at homes managed by Peninsula Luxe.
Looking for a home for your Car Week event? Reach out.
Tell Jonathan your dates, guest count and what you plan to show, and he’ll tell you what fits.
See the 2027 Concours and Car Week guide for dates.
Came for Car Week, want to stay?
Some Car Week visitors end up buying a home here.
If you’re thinking about a place with a real garage in Pebble Beach or Carmel-by-the-Sea, I can show you what’s available.
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Looking for a home for your Car Week event?
Contact me directly and I’ll help you find the right home.
Before you rely on this
- Concours dates come from the Concours. Confirm before you book.
- Rental and event rules depend on the address. Confirm with the city or county.
- No prices or guest capacities are on this page. Ask the host.
Car Week home rentals: quick questions
When is Car Week 2027?
The week ends with the 76th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on Sunday, August 15, 2027. The Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance is August 12, 2027.
Can I rent a home in Carmel-by-the-Sea for just Car Week?
In most of the city, no. Carmel-by-the-Sea has a 30-day minimum for rentals in most of town. See our Carmel-by-the-Sea rental rules guide.
Do I need a permit for a private event at a rental home?
It depends on the address and the event. Ask the host and confirm with the city or county before you plan.
When should I book a Car Week home?
As early as you can. Car Week draws collectors from around the world.
Who can help me find a Car Week event home?
Contact Jonathan Balog directly through this site.
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