The housing market may be in the tank, but you can still dream about your fantasy house. A truly visionary experience is the ultimate ‘open house’ at Sunset Magazine’s Monterey Idea House, open now through December 7.

Point Lobos State Reserve offers visitors to Monterey County a special opportunity to experience nature’s diversity on the California coast. Dramatic land and seascapes provide exceptional photo opportunities, while a well-maintained trail system guides visitors past interesting plant and wildlife habitats, archeological sites, and beautiful picnic areas.

Monterey County is among the chief wine producing regions of California and has more grapes grown per square acre than Napa Valley. At A Taste of Monterey located on Cannery Row, wine lovers can sample local wines in a beautiful tasting room overlooking Monterey Bay. A Taste of Monterey offers more than 70 varieties of local wines.

Cannery Row in Monterey offers shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation along the Coastal Recreation Trail. This historic waterfront district immortalized by author John Steinbeck was once home to the world’s largest sardine industry.

Visit Monterey Bay Aquarium to experience the fascinating worlds of marine wildlife found in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and around the world. The aquarium offers a variety of world-class programs and exhibits including the interactive Splash Zone for kids.