Who’s got the most romantic hotels in the U.S. according to TripAdvisor? Step aside Hawaii and the Poconos….it’s Monterey!

Cupid is making a special stop in Monterey this Valentine’s Day weekend – you don’t want to miss him. Romance abounds…

Days may be getting longer, but they haven’t gotten warmer yet! Come shake off the chill of winter for a day (or weekend) at the Spindrift Inn. Here, real wood burning fireplaces wait to sooth, toast, and entice you to cuddle up. Even the Monterey Convention & Visitor’s Bureau thinks it’s a stop worth making, listing the Spindrift Inn as Monterey’s “View for Two” in its survey of great fireplaces of the Monterey Peninsula.

Barry Caine recently reviewed the Spindrift Inn and was more inspired than he could have possibly anticipated. The Inn’s romantic atmosphere persuaded him to ask his girlfriend to marry him… and she said yes.

Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the first magical, magnificent lunar landing with the ‘Moon Over Monterey’ package at the newly opened Hotel Abrego. Only available when the moon is full each month and designed specifically for families, this two-night package includes a deluxe guest room, MoonPies as a turndown treat and a copy of the new book ‘Mission Control, This is Apollo: The Story of the First Voyages to the Moon’ (Viking Juvenile 2009) written by Andrew Chaikin and illustrated by Alan Bean, Apollo 12 Astronaut and Skylab spacecraft Commander.

On sale beginning July 20 – the 40th Anniversary of the original moonwalk – until August 6 – the next full moon - the two-night package is $111/night, based on double occupancy and not including taxes. Howling at the full moon is optional.

Monterey Peninsula’s newest hotel opens July 1st promising visitors and residents alike a fresh, exciting venue that perfectly reflects California’s calm, relaxing coastal atmosphere.

The newly built and refurbished 93 room hotel, formerly known as the Sand Dollar Inn, is a short walk from beaches, dining, shopping and nightlife with world famous Cannery Row, Aquarium and Monterey’s Conference Center nearby. Hotel Abrego is an ideal spot for enjoying Monterey’s myriad of recreational activities – from kayaking on the Marine Sanctuary to exploring the San Carlos Cathedral and adobes while pedaling along the Path of History.
Why the name Abrego? An Abrego is a soft, warm breeze from Africa….just like the breezes in beautiful Monterey.

The Spindrift Inn, renowned for several decades as one of Monterey’s most romantic Inns, welcomed the New Year with a whole new look.
The Inn’s distinctive four story lobby and 45 gracious guest rooms reflect a total makeover that include fresh new designs, furnishings, floorings, fabrics and lovely bathrooms to create a soothing, romantic atmosphere. What hasn’t changed is the Inn’s stunning setting - on McAbee’s white sand beach with half of the guest rooms offering breathtaking Monterey Bay views while the other half look out onto historic Cannery Row.

The Monterey-Nanao relationship dates back to 1986, when a group from Nanao first visited Monterey Bay to study the city’s economic drivers. Like Monterey, Nanao is a coastal community that repositioned itself as a tourist destination after its fishing industry diminished. Several delegations visited California in the following years, and local Rotary clubs and non-profit organizations got involved in hosting and leading presentations.