Take a winter stroll through history and visit 19th Century California adobes during Monterey's Annual Christmas in the Adobes, December 5-6, 2014. Monterey's signature holiday event promises fun for the whole family. Read More Read More about Celebrate Christmas in the Adobes
Tuesday, June 3, 2014 is Monterey's 244th Birthday! On this day in 1770, Padre Junipero Serra, father of the California missions, and Captain Gaspar de Portola, a Spanish military leader, joined forces to establish the pueblo of Monterey, California’s first Capital. Read More Read More about Happy Birthday Monterey!
Prominently featured in Cannery Row's Steinbeck Plaza, the Cannery Row Monument was dedicated February 26, 2014. The monument was created to celebrate the evolution of Cannery Row in order for visitors to visualize and understand the history of the destination. Read More Read More about The Cannery Row Monument
It was another amazing weekend filled with music and fun out at the Monterey Jazz Festival. As the official hotel sponsors of the festival, the Inns of Monterey hosted a special tent for viewing a short video presentation of the hotels. Many fans stopped by for a chance to win an overnight stay at one of our three hotels. They were also treated to some yummy jelly beans courtesy of our friends from Jelly Belly. Read More Read More about Highlights of the 2012 Monterey Jazz Festival
The Monterey Muesum of Art can be found in two locations, and both are within easy reach of the Inns of Monterey. The Pacific Street location, across the street from historic Colton Hall features eight galleries exhibiting American and early California art work. The La Mirada gallery is housed in an historic estate located in one of Monterey's oldest residential neighborhoods. Lush rose gardens make the gorgeous venue ideal for weddings and other special events. Exhibits change several time throughout the year. Read More Read More about Monterey Museum of Art
Great news for all you movie buffs ... And just in time for all the hot new holiday releases.... Cinemark Theatre Monterey Cannery Row XD will open later this month. The new Monterey movie theatre will showcase extra large, extreme entertainment! A ceiling–to-floor and wall-to-wall screen with custom sound and premium seating will ensure that every seat is an intense sensory experience. Read More Read More about New Cannery Row Movie Theatre Opening December 2011
Stroll thought the streets of Historic Downtown Monterey and visit up to 23 19th Century adobes. Delight in period dance lessons at Custom House, or bagpipes and cookies at Robert Louis Stevenson House. Refreshments, games history and fun await the entire family during Monterey's signature holiday event. Read More Read More about Celebrate Christmas in Monterey's Historic Adobes
Fall 2011 will bring the debut of Art in the Adobes, an important new cultural festival that will bring Monterey's hidden artistic heritage back into the light. September 30 – October 2, 2011 many of the venues will be historic adobes, including the former home of Robert Louis Stevenson. The theme for the inaugural event is "Hidden Treasures from Old Monterey.” Read More Read More about View Hidden Treasures During Art in the Adobes