Sea Otter Classic 2023

Monterey, California, United Stated

Sea Otter Classic 2023: The biggest mountain biking event in North America

The Sea Otter Classic is the world’s premier and the biggest cycling festival featuring professional and bike athletes. The event is held annually in Monterey, California, USA and features hundreds of exhibitors, demos, kids activities, gran fondos and tours.

The three-day event combines competition events, the festival and recreational biking.

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Where to watch the event

For athletes, registration opens early November 2022 for the 2023 event. Visitors can watch the cycling competition at the Laguna Seca start and finish lines and in some designated spectator areas along Fort Ord National Monument.

There are also family-friendly activities like the Bike Play Zone for kids, mountain bike day camp, carnival and seasonal egg hunt.

Things to do in Monterey

Monterey County has heaps of things to do. Monterey Bay Aquarium is home to a sprawling marine life. See the different kinds of marine species on the California coast.

You may also go spelunking in the Pinnacles National Park or enjoy the ocean view in the Fort Ord Dunes State Park.

Go on a historical sightseeing tour in the Monterey Old Town Historic District Park, Colton Call, Point Pinos Lighthouse and Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History.

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Where to stay in Monterey

Camping areas are available on the event grounds.

However, there are also hotels near the event location such as the Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa, Los Laureles Lodge, Embassy Suites, and Portola Hotel and Spa.

How to get around Monterey

Monterey has a great public transit line, the Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST). Visitors can also ride a shuttle, car/limousine rental and taxi cabs around the area.

Sea Otter Classic 2023 Dates

The next event will return on April 20-23, 2023.

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