Famous for the legendary Corkscrew turn, this 2.238-mile road course in Monterey County hosts IMSA, IndyCar, and the Monterey Motorsports Reunion during Car Week.
Laguna Seca is short, hilly and unforgiving, with around 55 metres of elevation change packed into just over 3.6 kilometres of dry, dusty California hillside. The Corkscrew is its signature and one of the most distinctive corners anywhere: a blind crest at the top followed by an immediate plunging left-right that drops roughly 18 metres between apexes. Rainey Curve follows immediately and catches out anyone who compromised the exit; the Andretti Hairpin at Turn 2 is a patient, technical double-apex. The circuit is built into a natural bowl, so spectator sightlines are excellent and the walk up to the Corkscrew is worth doing at least once. Monterey and Carmel are the obvious bases, and Car Week in August turns the whole peninsula into an event.
The circuit was built in 1957 on part of what was then the US Army's Fort Ord, after the Pebble Beach Road Races through the Del Monte Forest were abandoned as too dangerous for the speeds cars had reached. Around $1.5 million was raised from local businesses and individuals, and the track was constructed in about 60 days.
The first event, the eighth running of the Pebble Beach Road Races, was held on 9 November 1957 and won by Pete Lovely in a Ferrari 500 TR. Local folklore holds that the Corkscrew's layout was improvised: the construction crew were heading to lunch and the foreman told the bulldozer driver to get down the hill any way he could.
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Resort · 12.6 km from circuit · 16 min drive · 4.7 (934) on Google · $$$$$
415 W Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Vineyard luxury in Carmel Valley with Michelin-calibre dining, the premier Car Week retreat. The drive to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca takes about 16 minutes (7.8 miles). Facilities include spa and pool.
Check pricesHotel websiteHotel · 13.4 km from circuit · 16 min drive · 4.3 (2,819) on Google
1441 Canyon Del Rey Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955, USA
Laid-back all-suite hotel with an indoor pool, a gym & a restaurant, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi. — via Google
Check pricesHotel websiteHotel · 13.8 km from circuit · 18 min drive · 3.9 (4,999) on Google · $$$
2600 Sand Dunes Dr, Monterey, CA 93940
Beachfront hotel with fire pits on the sand, ideal for unwinding after a day at the Corkscrew. The drive to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca takes about 18 minutes (8.6 miles). Facilities include pool and restaurant.
Check pricesHotel websiteHotel · 14.8 km from circuit · 18 min drive · 4.1 (3,515) on Google
1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
Understated quarters in a high-end hotel next to a golf course, offering a spa & an outdoor pool. — via Google
Check pricesHotel websiteHotel · 16.1 km from circuit · 17 min drive · 4.3 (1,305) on Google
700 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
Check pricesHotel websiteHotel · 17.1 km from circuit · 22 min drive · 4.3 (3,640) on Google · $$$
2 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940
Waterfront hotel on Monterey's Fisherman's Wharf, closest full-service option to the track. The drive to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca takes about 22 minutes (10.6 miles). Facilities include spa, restaurant, and pool.
Check pricesHotel websiteResort · 25.6 km from circuit · 27 min drive · 4.7 (2,624) on Google · $$$$$
2700 17 Mile Dr, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Iconic Pebble Beach resort with sunset bagpiper, just 27 minutes from Laguna Seca. Facilities include golf and spa.
Check pricesHotel websiteNearest Airport: Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) — approximately 11 km from the circuit
The circuit sits about 10 miles inland from Monterey.
Visiting WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca for a race weekend? Here are essential tips to make the most of your trip to Salinas, California. The circuit holds up to 40,000 spectators, so plan for large crowds on race day.
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is in Salinas, California. The nearest airport, Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), is about 11 km from the circuit.
7 properties are listed near WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, the closest 12.6 km from the circuit. Each one is listed with its measured distance from the circuit, and every entry links to the property's own site.