Local Community Resources

Nonprofit focused on conservation and accessible outdoor experiences

Childcare center and early childhood education search tool

Search tool and information on nannies, babysitters, pet care, and more

Comprehensive list of resources countywide

Monterey travel guide

List of hospitals in Monterey County

Community businesses and resource information

Local employment opportunities and community resources

List of offices and services at the Institute

Comprehensive family resources serving Monterey and Santa Cruz counties

LGBTQ Latinx resources in Spanish

The largest Library on the Peninsula, extensive collections of books, audio, archives and community programming.

County library system throughout the county beyond books, include passes to the aquarium, parks, and other community services.

Useful interactive map to get around MIIS campus

Extensive list of local nonprofit organizations providing numerous services in Monterey County

Hub for education resources

Printable campus map

Public transportation information

At a glance resource for community and campus resources

California State Parks in the Central Coast Region

The California Rodeo Salinas is one of the top 15 Professional Rodeos in the United States and the largest in California.

List of events, activities, and attractions in Monterey city

Events and Festivals on Monterey Peninsula

MIIS events sponsored by the institution

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary offers some of the best wildlife viewing in the world!

From sea otters to seaweeds, our unique oceanfront location and galleries bring the wonders of the ocean to life for visitors.

The Society actively engages and inspires the people and communities of the California central coast through historical sites

The Monterey Museum of Art cultivates curiosity in the visual arts and engages community with the diversity of California art

List of County Parks and Open Spaces. Listing of activities, hikes, and sponsored programs "Let's Go Outdoors".

List of historical sites and general points of interest in Monterey County

Sports Center features two indoor pools, group exercise classes, swim lessons and private personal training and sports.

MY Museum provides an environment where curiosity and creativity flourish, both children and adults discover lifelong learning

One of the largest literary museums in the US dedicated to a single author, the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas, CA.

Listing of local events in Monterey

Searchable events calendar for the county in the Monterey County NOW

Our mission is to inspire creativity, kindness, and confidence in our youth through artistic expression and mutual respect.