About 13 year(s) ago by The Inns of Monterey No Comments
The Monterey Peninsula's prickly, but delicious artichoke gets it day in the sun with a two day extravaganza in Castroville on May 15 and 16. The Fest includes a classic car show, wine tasting, artichokes served every way you can think of (and some you didn't), the crowning of the 2010 Artichoke King and Queen and much more! Read More Read More about Thistles can be fun! the 51st Castroville Artichoke Fest is May 15 & 16
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Every day is Earth Day at Earthbound Farms! Casual and welcoming, the Earthbound Farm Stand is a great (and delicious!) destination when you're on the Monterey Peninsula. Located in California's picturesque Carmel Valley, the Farm Stand offers lots of family-friendly fun and sells a wide range of organic produce, groceries and flowers. Read More Read More about Put your hands on Mother Earth at Earthbound Farms
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Meet Angus, the winner of our March ‘Love Me, Love My Dog’ photo contest benefitting the SPCA. Here’s how one enjoys his guest room at Monterey’s Victorian Inn… Read More Read More about The cutest dog wins…
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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. Read More Read More about Celebrate Earth Month with Hot Pink Flamingos
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The 6th Annual Next Generation Festival takes place April 9 – 11 in downtown Monterey. The weekend event, devoted to the future of jazz, includes the Next Generation Festival Jazz Competition with Big Bands, Combos, Vocal Ensembles, and individual musicians vying for a spot on the stages of this fall’s 53rd Annual Monterey Jazz Festival presented by Verizon. Read More Read More about Get jazzed in Monterey with the Next Generation Festival
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Meet Geordi, the winner of our first ‘Love Me, Love My Dog’ photo contest benefitting the SPCA. Here’s how one dog has fun in Monterey… Read More Read More about And the winner is…
About 14 year(s) ago by The Inns of Monterey No Comments
Scotland’s single malt scotches are considered its ‘aqua vitae’ or ‘water of life.’ On March 24, the very best of these will be featured in a once-in-a-lifetime seated tasting featuring food pairings with the full range of The Glenlivet Scotches at Monterey’s world famous Sardine Factory. Read More Read More about The Glenlivet XXV Club Dinner at the Sardine Factory
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Now that we’ve ‘Sprung forward’ into daylight saving time, the evenings get longer – which means you have more time to enjoy Monterey’s gorgeous bay, beaches and parks. Ride your bike on the coastal Rec Trail or paddle your kayak a little longer on our warm, glorious evenings. But what’s behind ‘Spring forward, Fall back’ besides a confused internal clock? Read More Read More about Daylight saving time means Monterey gets even better
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Whale watching season is here and there’s no better place to see these magnificent creatures than the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. This great wildlife migration happens every March when groups of Gray whales can be spotted from shore as they journey northward along the coast, completing the last leg of their 14,000-mile annual round-trip. Read More Read More about Thar she blows!!