Once a year, the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links is transformed into something unprecedented in the world of collecting: 250 of the rarest and most beautiful automobiles ever built, arrayed on one of the most spectacular pieces of ground in California, with the Pacific Ocean as the backdrop. This is the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance — and in 2026, it celebrates its 75th anniversary.
The 75th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance takes place Sunday, August 16, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It is the final event of Monterey Car Week — ten days of automotive events across the Monterey Peninsula that run August 7–16 and represent the most concentrated gathering of serious collectors in the world.
LXV has deep relationships on the Monterey Peninsula. Members can combine Car Week hospitality with private tee times at Pebble Beach and Spyglass Hill, access to The Quail, and a curated week along one of California's most beautiful coastlines. Register your interest below.
The Concours d'Elegance
The Concours has been held at Pebble Beach since 1950. Its format is deceptively simple: entrants bring their automobiles to the fairway, judges evaluate each car for historical accuracy, authenticity, condition, and elegance, and at the end of the afternoon, Best of Show is announced. The winning car and its owner are photographed against the Pacific sunset.
The cars that appear at Pebble Beach are not merely well-preserved — they are among the most significant objects in the history of industrial civilization. Pre-war coachbuilt Bugattis, Alfa Romeos, Hispano-Suizas, and Duesenbergs are the backbone of the show. Ferrari, Maserati, Porsche, and Mercedes-Benz have each had dedicated classes. The 75th anniversary edition is expected to feature special anniversary programming and classes that reflect the show's seven-decade history.
Winning Best of Show at Pebble Beach is the most coveted prize in the collector car world. An owner may spend years, and millions of dollars, restoring a car in pursuit of this recognition. The judgment is final and the prestige is permanent.
Monterey Car Week
The Concours is the culmination of Monterey Car Week, but the week itself is the experience. Events run from the first Friday through Concours Sunday — ten days that attract collectors, manufacturers, dealers, and enthusiasts from every country that takes automobiles seriously.
The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering
The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering is held on the Friday of Car Week at Quail Lodge and Golf Club in Carmel Valley. It is invitation-only, limited to approximately 3,500 guests, and widely regarded as the most curated automotive event in the world. The ratio of significant automobiles to attendees is higher than the Concours, and the garden-party format makes direct access to cars and collectors possible in a way that the larger show does not.
LXV can pursue invitations to The Quail for members. Access is not available through ticket sales — it requires relationships.
The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion
Held at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, the Motorsports Reunion brings historic race cars back to the track for competitive vintage racing. Watching a 1960s Ferrari GTO or a pre-war Bugatti race wheel-to-wheel on one of the most famous circuits in North America is an experience with no equivalent in modern motorsport.
"The Concours d'Elegance takes place on the same fairway where golfers have been putting for over a century — with the Pacific Ocean as the backdrop for both. In 2026, the 75th anniversary edition promises to be the most significant in the show's history."
Monterey Car Week Schedule
| Dates | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 7–9 | Concours on the Avenue (Carmel) |
| Aug 7–10 | Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion (Laguna Seca) |
| Fri, Aug 14 | The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering (invitation-only) |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Pebble Beach Tour d'Elegance |
| Sun, Aug 16 | Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance — Best of Show |
Golf on the Monterey Peninsula
The Monterey Peninsula is among the most extraordinary golf destinations in the United States. The courses that share the same coastline as the Concours fairway are, collectively, as strong a collection as exists anywhere in the world.
Pebble Beach Golf Links — consistently ranked among the top three public courses in the world — plays along the rocky Pacific coastline with holes cut into cliff edges and headlands that have been the stage for six U.S. Opens and countless moments of major championship drama. Spyglass Hill begins in the Del Monte Forest and finishes along the water — technically demanding and visually stunning. Cypress Point is private and among the most selective clubs in the world, but accessible through relationships. Spanish Bay, along the open coastline north of Pebble Beach, offers a links-style experience with the Pacific as the constant companion.
LXV coordinates private tee times on the Peninsula for Car Week. The combination of morning golf and afternoon Concours — on the same piece of coastline — is a day that has no equivalent in American luxury.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance?
The world's premier collector car competition, held since 1950 on the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links. 250+ of the rarest automobiles in existence are judged for authenticity, elegance, and historical significance. Winning Best of Show is the most coveted prize in the collector car world.
What is The Quail?
The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering is an invitation-only curated automotive garden party held on the Friday of Car Week. Smaller, more intimate, and arguably more exclusive than the Concours — limited to approximately 3,500 guests. LXV can pursue invitations for members.
Is the Monterey Peninsula worth visiting beyond the car events?
Among the most spectacular coastline in California — Carmel-by-the-Sea, 17 Mile Drive, Big Sur, Point Lobos. Golf at Pebble Beach, Spyglass Hill, and Spanish Bay (by the sea). Carmel has exceptional restaurants and galleries, and the area rewards several days of unhurried exploration.
How do I get tickets to the Concours?
General admission tickets are available through the Pebble Beach Company. Premium hospitality experiences and The Quail require advance planning and sometimes introductions. LXV coordinates Car Week hospitality with golf tee times and Monterey Peninsula accommodations.
