Welcome to the Monterey Bay Region of the Porsche Club of America!
We’re a community of Porsche enthusiasts on California’s Central Coast — owners of every model and era, from vintage 356s to the latest 911s, brought together by a shared passion for the marque and for each other. Whether you’ve owned your Porsche for thirty days or thirty years, you’ll find a welcoming group of friends here.
In March 2026, we celebrated our 65th Anniversary, a milestone that reflects decades of friendships forged through a shared love of Porsche. Today the region is home to more than 400 members, making us one of the most active communities of car enthusiasts on the Central Coast.
Our region sits at the heart of one of the world’s great car cultures. Each summer, Monterey Car Week draws collectors and enthusiasts from around the globe and includes events such as the Porsche Monterey Classic and the Werks Reunion Monterey. WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca hosts world-class motorsport events year-round — from the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion to vintage racing and IMSA competition. It’s a remarkable backdrop for a Porsche club.
The Monterey Bay Region serves Monterey County and San Benito County and is one of 149 regions of the Porsche Club of America as well as one of 10 regions within Zone 7. When you Join PCA, you can choose your home region, a different region of your choice, or even dual regions if you split your time between locations. Membership opens the door to regional, zone, and national events alike.
The club hosts a variety of activities throughout the year.
Driving tours:
Driving tours are a main staple of the club’s activities. We are blessed with many miles of fabulous roads across the Central Coast including Big Sur, Santa Cruz Mountains, Carmel Valley, Monterey Wine Country, San Juan Bautista, Salinas Valley and many more destinations. Tours can be of a few hours or day long in duration, or over a weekend.
Driving tours are often combined with other activities. Examples include an Eco Tour to the Elkhorn Slough, a tour of Rancho Cielo, and a visit to Mission Soledad.
Membership meetings:
Membership meetings are generally held the first Monday of each month. It is a great time to socialize with other members, to listen to a wide range of speakers on a variety of topics, and discuss upcoming events and other club business.
Concours:
A concours is a friendly competition event where Porsches are judged, depending upon category, on their exterior, interior, storage, engine and chassis. Categories include Street, Touring, Full and Unrestored and are further sub-divided by class which groups together similar models and years.
Monterey Bay Region’s signature event is the Concours in Paradise held annually in July at the Carmel Valley Community Park. It is part of the Zone 7 Concours Series.
Autocross:
An autocross is a closed-course driving event where the objective is to complete the course in a safe manner in the shortest amount of time possible (fastest overall speed). These are held using a large open paved area with the course marked by pylons.
While the Monterey Bay Region does not host an autocross, the Zone 7 Autocross Series is open to club members and hosts two autocross events at the Salinas Municipal Airport.
Other events:
Other events include cars & coffee gatherings, technical sessions, car shows and holiday celebrations.