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Pebble Beach Private Jet Charter
Monterey's coastline is best reached without the five-hour drive from LA. Charter into Monterey Regional and arrive on the peninsula ready for the Concours.
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15 Minutes to the Lodge
Monterey Regional Airport sits roughly 15 minutes from the Lodge at Pebble Beach. Land at a private terminal and reach the course, the clubhouse, or your hotel without the long drive down from San Jose or San Francisco.
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Same-Day Round Trips
The Bay Area to Monterey is about 35 minutes by air; Los Angeles is a short hop. Attend a tournament round, skip the hotel, and sleep in your own bed. The aircraft holds at the FBO or repositions and returns on your schedule.
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Built for the Foursome
A light or midsize jet carries the playing group, the clubs, and the guests together. One aircraft, one departure, one arrival — and generous luggage capacity that takes the golf bags without a weight penalty.
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Corporate Hospitality Ready
Sponsors and companies hosting clients at the Pro-Am use the flight as part of the experience. A private terminal departure, coordinated group arrival at Monterey, and ground transport to the course set the tone before the first tee time.
The Pebble Beach Pro-Am Travel Problem
The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am brings the PGA Tour to the Monterey Peninsula every February, pairing tour professionals with celebrity and business amateurs across three of the most famous courses in golf — Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill, and Monterey Peninsula Country Club. It is one of the marquee weeks on the Peninsula, and the demand it creates outstrips the region's commercial capacity.
Monterey has limited commercial air service, so most travelers route through San Jose or San Francisco and drive south — 70 miles or more, often in tournament-week and coastal traffic. That's a two-hour-plus journey on each end for an event where tee times start early and the light fades over the Pacific by late afternoon. For a foursome traveling with clubs, or a sponsor moving a hospitality group, the commercial option turns a golf weekend into a logistics ordeal.
Airport Strategy: Getting to Pebble Beach
The difference between arriving relaxed and arriving after a two-hour drive is which airport you use. Commercial passengers land at San Jose or San Francisco and face the long haul south down US-101 and Highway 68. Private charter opens the airport that sits minutes from the courses.
Monterey Regional (MRY) is the preferred option — roughly 15 minutes from the Lodge at Pebble Beach and 17-Mile Drive, with FBO service that handles tournament-week private traffic and a runway that accommodates most light through super-midsize jets. For nearly every Pro-Am trip, MRY is the fastest path to the first tee. Salinas Municipal (SNS) is a nearby alternate roughly 25 minutes out — useful for overflow when Monterey ramp space is tight or for larger aircraft. San Jose Mineta (SJC), about 70 miles north, is an option when aircraft type or routing requires a larger field, though it reintroduces the drive south. Watsonville (WVI) is a small general aviation field suited to light aircraft.
Who Charters for the Pebble Beach Pro-Am
Players
Amateur Players & Guests
Business and celebrity amateurs playing in the Pro-Am arrive on tight schedules built around tee times and pairings. Charter into Monterey Regional delivers a 15-minute transfer to the course, luggage capacity for clubs and gear, and the flexibility to arrive the morning of a round or stay through the weekend.
Sponsors
Corporate Sponsors & Hospitality
The Pro-Am is a premier corporate hospitality event, and sponsors host clients across tournament week. Charter moves a hospitality group together — a private terminal departure, coordinated arrival at Monterey, and ground transport to the course. The flight becomes the opening act of the client experience.
Foursomes
Golf Foursomes
A group heading to Pebble Beach for a round travels as a unit. One light or midsize jet carries the foursome, the clubs, and the guests on one schedule — no splitting across commercial flights, no oversized-baggage fees for the golf bags, and a same-day round trip that skips the hotel entirely.
Regional
Bay Area & LA Executives
San Francisco to Monterey is about 35 minutes by air; Los Angeles is a short hop up the coast. For Bay Area and Southern California executives, the Pro-Am is a same-day trip — attend a round, entertain a client, and be home that night. Charter makes the Peninsula a day trip rather than an overnight commitment.
Private Charter vs. Commercial for the Pro-Am
How the two options compare during tournament week on the Monterey Peninsula.
Airport experience
San Jose or San Francisco terminals; security lines, limited direct service, and crowded baggage claim
Private FBO terminal at Monterey Regional; car-to-cabin in minutes, no TSA, no terminal crowds
Ground transport to Pebble Beach
SJC or SFO to Pebble Beach: 70+ miles and two hours or more down US-101 in tournament and coastal traffic
Monterey Regional to the Lodge: roughly 15 minutes; private car timed to your landing
Same-day round trips
Impractical — the drive alone eats the day; an overnight stay is effectively required
Bay Area to Monterey is about 35 minutes; attend a round and be home that night
Golf clubs & luggage
Oversized-baggage fees and handling for club bags; risk of misrouted equipment
Generous luggage capacity matched to the group; clubs travel with you, no penalties
Group coordination
Foursome or hospitality group scattered across flights and arrival times
Entire group on one aircraft; one departure, one arrival, one car to the course
Schedule flexibility
Locked to airline timetables; early tee times and weather delays don't fit commercial windows
Depart and return on your schedule; aircraft holds until your group is ready
How Pebble Beach Charter Works
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Share the Details
Departure city, group size, tournament dates, and whether this is a same-day round trip or a full-week stay. Tell us if you're a playing group with clubs, a sponsor hosting a hospitality group, or spectators attending a round — the aircraft and logistics shift for each.
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We Secure the Ramp
TruNorth reserves FBO ramp space at Monterey Regional — or Salinas or San Jose when aircraft type or availability requires — and matches the aircraft to the airport. Tournament week fills Monterey ramp space, so confirmation is required before departure.
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Tournament-Week Departure
Arrive at the private terminal 15–20 minutes before departure. Board directly from the car with the clubs. Fly nonstop to Monterey. A car is waiting at the FBO to take you the 15 minutes to the Lodge, the course, or your hotel.
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Leave When You're Ready
After the round, the hospitality event, or the final putt — return to the FBO and fly home the same day or at the end of the week. No rebooking fees. No standby lists. The aircraft holds until your group is ready.
Why Private Charter for the Pro-Am
The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am combines championship golf, coastal scenery, and one of the most exclusive weeks on the Monterey Peninsula. It also sits in a region with limited commercial air service — which makes private charter the standard for players, sponsors, and guests who want to be at the first tee, not stuck in traffic on US-101.
Private charter eliminates the long drive from San Jose or San Francisco entirely. A Monterey Regional arrival puts you 15 minutes from Pebble Beach, on your schedule, with the flexibility to run a same-day round trip or stay through the tournament. For groups, it's a shared experience that starts the moment the cabin door closes.
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Monterey Regional: The Right Airport
MRY is roughly 15 minutes from the Lodge at Pebble Beach with FBO service built for tournament-week traffic and a runway that handles most light through super-midsize jets. For nearly every Pro-Am trip, Monterey is the fastest, closest path to the first tee. TruNorth defaults to MRY and directs larger aircraft to Salinas or San Jose only when runway or ramp conditions require it.
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The Same-Day Round Trip
The Pro-Am is one of the best same-day charter opportunities on the calendar. San Francisco to Monterey is about 35 minutes; Los Angeles is a short hop up the coast. Attend a tournament round, entertain a client, and be home that night — no hotel, no red-eye, no lost day. The aircraft holds at the FBO or repositions and returns on your schedule.
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Clubs and Gear, No Penalties
Golf travel means club bags, and commercial oversized-baggage fees and handling turn that into a hassle with a risk of misrouted equipment. Charter carries the clubs with the group — luggage capacity matched to the foursome during planning, no weight penalties, and the gear arrives when you do. For a playing group, that alone justifies the flight.
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Corporate Hospitality on the Peninsula
The Pro-Am is a premier hospitality event, and sponsors host clients across tournament week. Charter moves a hospitality group together — a private terminal departure, coordinated arrival at Monterey, and ground transport to the course. The flight becomes part of the program, a controlled and impressive experience before the first tee time. TruNorth coordinates multi-day and multi-group logistics for larger hospitality operations.
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February on the Coast: Weather and Timing
The Pro-Am runs in February, when Monterey Peninsula weather can bring coastal fog and marine-layer delays. Tee times shift, and rounds can be affected. Charter provides the schedule flexibility to adjust — a later departure when the fog lifts, a return that waits out a delay — with a coordinator managing the timing so weather doesn't strand your group.
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Flexible Departures, No Rebooking Fees
Tournament plans shift. A round runs long. A hospitality dinner extends the trip. Weather pushes a tee time to the next morning. Commercial rebooking fees and limited Monterey air service make changes expensive. Charter holds the aircraft until your group is ready — and if the schedule shifts, TruNorth adjusts the itinerary without the penalty structure of an airline.
The experience
Every Detail, Handled
From departure to destination — private travel at every touchpoint.
Private Terminal
No TSA. No crowds. Walk from your car to the aircraft in minutes. The whole group boards without a single terminal walk.
Your Cabin
The entire aircraft is yours. No strangers, no middle seats, no compromises. Bring snacks, spread out, travel on your terms.
Generous Luggage
No checked bag fees, no weight penalties. Luggage capacity is matched to your group during planning — bring what you need.
Tarmac Transport
SUVs, sedans, or sprinters can be arranged at the FBO and timed to your landing. Ask about ground transport options.
In-Flight Catering
From light snacks to full meals — catering can be arranged for any flight. Let us know your preferences during planning.
One Coordinator
Every leg, every detail. One TruNorth coordinator manages the entire trip — you see one itinerary.
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Pebble Beach Charter
Frequently Asked Questions
Which airport is closest to Pebble Beach for private jets?
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the preferred choice — roughly 15 minutes from the Lodge at Pebble Beach, with FBO service that handles tournament-week private traffic and a runway that accommodates most light through super-midsize jets. Salinas Municipal (SNS) is a nearby alternate about 25 minutes out for overflow or larger aircraft. San Jose Mineta (SJC) is an option about 70 miles north when aircraft type or routing requires a larger field. TruNorth recommends the best airport based on your aircraft, group size, and schedule.
What size aircraft can land at Monterey Regional?
Monterey Regional handles most light, midsize, and super-midsize jets comfortably — the aircraft categories that suit the vast majority of Pro-Am trips, from a light jet for a foursome to a super-midsize for a hospitality group. Larger heavy jets may be directed to Salinas or San Jose depending on runway and ramp conditions. TruNorth matches the aircraft to the airport during planning so you land as close to Pebble Beach as the aircraft allows.
Can I do a same-day round trip from the Bay Area or LA?
Yes — this is one of the best same-day charter routes on the calendar. San Francisco to Monterey is about 35 minutes by air, and Los Angeles is a short hop up the coast. Attend a tournament round, entertain a client, and be home that night. The aircraft holds at the Monterey FBO or repositions and returns on your schedule, so there's no need for an overnight stay.
How far in advance should I book charter for the Pro-Am?
Three to six weeks ahead is recommended. The Pro-Am concentrates private aviation demand into Monterey Regional over tournament week, and FBO ramp space fills as the field and hospitality groups arrive. Same-day round trips from the Bay Area and Southern California are viable, but ramp space should be confirmed in advance. Booking early secures your preferred aircraft and airport.
Can I bring my golf clubs on the aircraft?
Yes. Luggage and club-bag capacity is matched to your group during planning, so the clubs travel with you — no oversized-baggage fees, no weight penalties, and no risk of misrouted equipment. For a foursome, share the number of bags when requesting a quote and TruNorth will size the aircraft to carry the group and the gear comfortably.
How does ground transport work from the airport to the course?
Private ground transfers can be arranged from the FBO directly to the Lodge at Pebble Beach, the course, or your hotel. From Monterey Regional, the Lodge is roughly 15 minutes. SUV, sedan, or sprinter options depend on group size and are timed to your landing. During tournament week, ground transport is planned around traffic near the courses and 17-Mile Drive.
Can TruNorth handle corporate hospitality groups for the Pro-Am?
Yes. Corporate hospitality is central to the Pro-Am, and TruNorth coordinates aircraft matched to group size, synchronized departures, FBO logistics at Monterey, and ground transport to the course. For multi-day programs and larger operations, we can arrange multiple aircraft and separate legs for different client groups arriving across tournament week.
How does February weather on the Peninsula affect flights?
The Pro-Am runs in February, when the Monterey Peninsula can see coastal fog and marine-layer conditions that occasionally delay tee times and flights. Private charter provides the flexibility to adjust — a later departure when the fog lifts, a return that waits out a delay — with a TruNorth coordinator managing the timing in real time so weather doesn't strand your group.
Do I need a membership to charter for Pebble Beach?
No. TruNorth is an on-demand charter broker. Every trip is quoted individually with no membership, subscription, or commitment. Request a quote for the Pro-Am and receive aircraft options with no obligation.
Are FBO fees included in the charter quote?
FBO handling fees, ramp parking fees, and any event-specific surcharges at Monterey Regional, Salinas, or San Jose are itemized and included in the TruNorth quote. During Pro-Am week, some FBOs apply premium fees for parking and handling due to high demand. There are no hidden charges — everything is disclosed before you confirm the booking.
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Charter Your Pebble Beach Flight
Tell us your departure city, group size, and tournament dates. TruNorth will match the aircraft to Monterey Regional, secure ramp space, arrange ground transport to the Lodge, and build a travel plan that gets you from wheels-up to the first tee in about 15 minutes — with same-day round trips from the Bay Area and LA.