Enjoy the pungent aroma as two tons of fresh California garlic are diced, sliced, pureed, mashed, rubbed, crushed, sautéed, simmered and more. Truly a delicious, vampire-free zone, July 23-25! Garlic ice cream, anyone?!

Grab the girls, pack the beach bag, and head to Monterey for a splashy girls’ getaway with Monterey Bay Inn’s “You Go Girls!” summer package.

Celebrate Earth Month with Hot Pink Flamingos… no, it’s not a John Waters movie sequel - it’s the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s new exhibit.
Come face-to-face with five-foot-tall Chilean flamingos, inquisitive roseate spoonbills and more sea life treats at the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s new Hot Pink Flamingos exhibit.

According to TripAdvisor reviewers, the Spindrift Inn can’t be beat for romance. So, this award winning hotel is offering a “Thank You”… toasted with Champagne and strawberries!

We’re helping love bloom on Valentine’s Day for our Hotel Pacific guests. On that special day we’ll serve complimentary Heller Estate Organic Sparkling Wine and decadent chocolates during our afternoon reception.

Watch the pros and celebs tee-up – Bing Crosby’s clambake is back!
When Clint Eastwood issues an invitation, it’s not wise to decline – and he’s inviting you to one of the most famous golf tourneys in the world.
Will you make his day? Are you feeling lucky? ‘Cause here comes the AT&T Pro-Am!

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

The Monterey Bay Aquarium’s “Silver Fishes and New Year’s Wishes” is an even worth attending. Ring in the new year with style, class, and sea-bass! The Spindrift Inn and the Monterey Bay Inn are offering wonderful rates, as well car service to and from the event. These amazing rates are only available on December 31st, and rooms are limited.

On Saturday, November 14 join in on a Thanksgiving celebration. Toss pumpkins, jump on the hayride and search for veggies in the treasure hunt. For directions and more info, please visit www.thefarm-salinasvalley.com

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.