Two New Screen Adaptations Put Monterey County on the Map
Monterey, California – October 19, 2026 -- Travelers can book a third free hotel night in Monterey County for stays between November 1, 2026, and March 31, 2027, as two screen adaptations spotlight the region: Netflix's East of Eden series and the film Whalefall.
The East of Eden limited series, based on John Steinbeck's 1952 novel, premiered October 1 and stars Florence Pugh, Christopher Abbott, Mike Faist and Ciarán Hinds. Whalefall, based on Daniel Kraus's 2023 thriller and starring Austin Abrams, Josh Brolin and Elisabeth Shue, reached theaters October 16.
East of Eden sends fans to Steinbeck's Salinas
The Netflix series was filmed outside Monterey County, but the places behind the novel are open to visitors. Steinbeck was born and raised in Salinas, and the area's farm communities and family history shaped the book.