Tap dancing Christmas trees, festively lit boats, ice skating, open houses and more are just some of the festivities and fun on the Monterey Coast this holiday season! We hope you and your family will join us! Read More Read More about Holiday Favorites on the Monterey Peninsula
Kick off your Thanksgiving festivities at the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Feathered Friends event—you’ll meet birds of prey making a special visit for the occasion, and see old friends like our blackfooted penguins, common murres, and “Makana,” the Laysan albatross. November 22-23, Sat.-Sun.; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. All activities are included with Aquarium admission! Read More Read More about Presenting...Feathered Friends
Saddle up and ride to Old Monterey, where the West really began, for the 10th Annual Monterey Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival, December 5-7! The poetry round-up includes nine great shows over three days, a first rate western art and gear sale, Cowboy Church - a Saturday night western dance featuring Stardust Cowboys- and a super silent auction. Plus, this year, a Salvation Army benefit showing of the documentary entitled Houlihan. Maybe you’ll spot Prairie Home Companion’s Dusty and Lefty! Read More Read More about Poetry Jam – Cowboy Style
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. Read More Read More about Home of the future.....
Celebrate the splendor of harvest at Monterey Wine Country’s 12th Annual Great Wine Escape Weekend, Nov 7-9, 2008. There’s something for everyone at this event! The highlights of the weekend include wine and food integration seminars, open houses at the wineries, guided wine country tours, winemaker dinners and the Grand Finale Evening. Speical rates are available at the Inns of Monterey especially for the Great Wine Escape. For more information and tickets, please visit www.montereywines.org. Read More Read More about Here’s a delicious reason to stop whining about the economy….Monterey’s Great Wine Escape Weekend
Harvest Festival - October 18 - Free Admission! Bring the whole family to Earthbound Farm’s grand harvest celebration. The bountiful Farm Stand becomes a pumpkin-packed wonderland for a great fun-filled day on the farm, with games, pumpkin carving demos, squash and pumpkin tastings, music, farm tours, train and hay rides, and more! 11am–3pm. Every Saturday in October, Earthbound Farms offers lots of family fun – bug walks, flower walks, corn husk doll making and more. The Farm is just a short drive from Monterey. Read More Read More about Get Down…on the farm…Earthbound Farms
Short of taking a trip to France, the best way to see the high-speed, high-tech Le Mans Prototypes and GT cars of the American Le Mans Series, patterned after the famed 24 hours of Le Mans, is in this four-hour endurance challenge at Laguna Seca Raceway, October 17- 19. The Saturday afternoon race into the darkness race concludes the Laguna Seca season with Le Mans Prototypes from Audi, Porsche, Mazda, Acura, Dodge and Ford battling on the same track with production-based GT cars from Corvette, Porsche, Ferrari and Panoz. Laguna Seca is a quick (within the speed limits!) drive from Monterey. Read More Read More about Start your engines and race to the American Le Mans Series
One of the California coast’s best loved walking and biking trails is our own oceanfront Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail, which locals call ‘The Rec Trail.’ While the entire trail stretches 18 miles, the flat, 3.5-mile paved path that borders Monterey and hugs the bay is its own special world. Read More Read More about Frolicking Otters spotted along The Rec Trail
The Sardine Factory restaurant is a landmark Monterey restaurant known for its masterful steak and seafood specialties, and extensive wine list. The Sardine Factory also offers custom menus for private events and banquets. Read More Read More about Sardine Factory in Monterey
Make your way to historic Cannery Row for a self-guided tour of old cannery buildings and enjoy some newer attractions and sites. This is the place for wine tastings, gourmet food, entertainment and even a few hours of pampering. Here’s an overview of the rich history of Cannery Row and ideas on exciting things to do on your next visit. Read More Read More about Cannery Row
Tour the magnificent 17 Mile Drive that meanders through the chic Pebble Beach community. This legendary drive is one of the most scenic in California and affords incredible views of the Pacific Ocean, Del Monte Forest, and famous golf courses including Pebble Beach Golf Links. Read More Read More about 17 Mile Drive at Pebble Beach
Experience the ruggedly scenic California coast on a drive from Monterey to beautiful Big Sur. Marvel at the breathtaking ocean views coupled with the dramatic landscape of ancient redwood forests. Big Sur offers a variety of shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation from hiking to beachcombing. Read More Read More about Big Sur