Headliners Include Sonny Rollins, Herbie Hancock, Huey Lewis & The News, Poncho Sanchez & His Latin Jazz Band featuring Terence Blanchard; Joshua Redman; India.Arie & Idan Raichel; John Pizzarelli Quartet, An Afternoon in Treme with Dumpstaphunk, Soul Rebels, Kermit Ruffins & Glen David Andrews, Hosted by Wendell Pierce;Hiromi: The Trio Project featuring Anthony Jackson & Steve Smith; Miles Davis/Gil Evans: Still Ahead Orchestra featuring Music from Miles Ahead, Porgy & Bess and Sketches of Spain; and Many More Performances Throughout the Weekend by 2011 MJF Artist-In-Residence Joshua Redman; 2011 MJF Showcase Artist Robert Glasper; 2011 MJF Commission Artist Geri Allen & Timeline Premiering the 2011 MJF Commission, The Dazzler Read More Read More about 54th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival® September 16 – 18, 2011
Tickets Now on Sale for World’s Largest Gathering of Porsche Race Cars for Triennial Event An unprecedented gathering of Porsche historic and modern race cars from around the world, and many of the famous drivers who piloted them to victory, will descend on Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for three days of racing, story-telling and camaraderie at the Porsche Rennsport Reunion IV on October 14-16, 2011. Read More Read More about Porsche Rennsport Reunion Makes West Coast Debut in October at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
As the economy continues to make headlines, local officials and business leaders are set to share perspective and success stories with two dozen tourism professionals from Monterey’s Japanese sister city, Nanao. The delegation, visiting through the Monterey Peninsula-Nanao Friendship Association, will include Japan’s most well established travel industry leaders as well as second- and third-generation hoteliers who are poised to take over businesses established by their families. Among the high-profile guests is Mr. Sadahiko Oda, chairman of Kagaya Hotels Group and the Federation of JTB-Affiliated Hotels & Ryokans, plus executives, managers, corporate planners and public relations professionals from the country’s leading hotels. During its two-day stop in Monterey, the group will attend tours, receptions and presentations hosted by Monterey Mayor Chuck Della Sala and local tourism professionals. “Monterey is a destination known worldwide for its scenic beauty and its hospitality,” said Mayor Della Sala. “We are honored to welcome this distinguished delegation from our sister City of Nanao.” Read More Read More about Japanese Business and Tourism Professionals will Tour Monterey
It’s not too early to begin planning for your spring wildflower hikes in Monterey county. Soon the rain clouds will give way to the warm California sun, and our coastal hills and valleys will come alive with color. Read More Read More about Spring Wildflower Hikes
Thanks to you, our loyal guests, the Spindrift Inn was recently named as ‘Best Hotel for Romance in the United States’ in the 2011 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards. We are thrilled to be honored with the #1 spot for the second consecutive year. As a token of our gratitude we’re offering you the opportunity to ‘Choose Your Date for Romance’. Read More Read More about Make a Date for Romance at the Inns of Monterey
Winter is a great time to visit the Monarchs in Pacific Grove's Monarch Grove Sanctuary (as long as it's not a rainy or windy day.) The average number of Monarch Butterflies recently observed at the Pacific Grove Monarch Sanctuary is around 6,227. Read More Read More about Madame (or Sir) Butterfly
All the way from Eugene, Oregon, our November pet of the month is the adorable Jack Russell Terrier and Poodle mix, Grace! We are so pleased that her loving owners Jeff and Gail decided to bring her to stay at the Victorian Inn. Read More Read More about November's pet of the month is Grace