Monterey Blog And Updates

May 8, Monterey County California Festivals and Events

Wed, 8 May 2013 20:17:11 -0400

A guide to annual festivals and events in Monterey County California, including Carmel, Monterey, Pacific Grove and Santa Cruz.

Sep 19, Reasons To Visit Monterey California

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 20:25:26 -0400

Monterey California on the central coast has a variety of natural and manmade attractions for the visitor, such as Fisherman's Wharf, the 17 mile drive, the aquarium, music festivals and much more.

Jun 4, June Events In And Around Monterey

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 19:53:37 -0400

Some of the events and festivals planned in or near Monterey California include the Cannery Row Block Party, the Monterey Wine Festival, the Monterey Beer Festival, the Monterey Bay SummerFest Arts & Crafts Faire, the Monterey Bay Blues Festival and a Vintage Motorcycle Show.

Jun 4, Worldwide Vacation Getaways

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 19:37:16 -0400

Here you'll find ideas for worldwide vacation getaways to other destinations.

Apr 23, UC Santa Cruz For Visitors

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:25:40 -0400

A unique thing about the UC Santa Cruz campus is that it has ocean views and pine trees.

Mar 27, Vacation In Monterey

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 23:47:57 -0400

Your online travel guide to Monterey California and surrounding areas of the central coast.

Sep 15, Hey All You Jazz Lovers, Yes You

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:14:29 -0400

Don't miss the Monterey Jazz Festival in Monterey California this weekend, September 16th through the 18th. If you still need a hotel, check rates here. Held each year at the Monterey County Fairgrounds, this festival features the biggest names in jazz. Over 500 artists will perform on one of eight different stages. Lots of food and beverages to enjoy, plus an international shopping bazaar. More here...

Sep 3, Monterey Bay Greek Festival This Weekend

Sat, 3 Sep 2011 13:59:40 -0400

Head on down to the Custom House Plaza in Monterey California to partake in the Greek style festivities. From September 3rd to the 5th, there's live Greek music, dancing and food, and best of all, it's all free. Find out more...

Aug 18, Polynesian Festival In Santa Cruz

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:39:10 -0400

On Sunday August 21st, there will be celebrity outrigger canoe races and a Polynesian festival in Santa Cruz California at the Santa Cruz Wharf. Don't let the "celebrity" name deter you, these races are for beginners also. The festival after the races includes live Hawaiian music, Hawaiian shaved ice and dancers. The races start at 9:00 am. Find out more here...

Aug 11, Wine Tasting Festival In Carmel

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:09:51 -0400

At the 19th Annual Winemakers Celebration, you can taste wine from 40 local wineries all in one convenient place: the Barnyard shopping center in Carmel California. It happens this Saturday August 13th from 1pm to 4pm. Tickets are $35, (or $30 in advance) and includes delicious food samples from local restaurants, live jazz music, and a silent auction. Click here for more info...

Jul 2, Patriotic Picnic In Pacific Grove

Sat, 2 Jul 2011 21:17:12 -0400

There will be a Chamber of Commerce sponsored Fourth of July picnic barbeque at Caledonia Park in Pacific Grove California from 11 to 2 on the 4th. Enjoy good old fashioned family fun with entertainment and yummy food.

Jun 22, Enjoy The Blues In Monterey

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:52:16 -0400

This weekend June 24 to June 26th is the annual Monterey Bay Blues Festival. Held at the Monterey County Fairgrounds in Monterey California, this music festival features bands in the main arena, the President's Stage and the Payton Garden Stage. Lots of food, clothing and craft vendors will be around in case you find yourself with any down time between acts. Find out the full schedule by clicking here.

May 13, Art Festival In Carmel This Weekend

Fri, 13 May 2011 19:00:54 -0400

The Annual Carmel Art Festival continues through this weekend until Sunday May 15th. All official events are held at Devendorf Park and Mission Street in Carmel California, but several art galleries will have their own receptions or demonstrations. The festival is free to all visitors. You can bid on the paintings at the silent or live auctions, or just enjoy the exhibitions and live music. For more information, click here.

May 5, Festival Of The Winds In Monterey Bay

Thu, 5 May 2011 15:53:22 -0400

This Mother's Day weekend, why not take mom to a kite flying festival? The 12th Annual Marina International Festival Of The Winds happens event takes place both Saturday and Sunday May 7th and 8th in Marina, a town north of Monterey California. All kinds of fun activities are planned, from kite making workshops to a kite competition, live music, a giant inflatable air park the kids will love, and wind related crafts and science projects. Get the details here...

Apr 29, Pebble Beach Culinary Event This Weekend

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:52:05 -0400

The Fourth Annual Pebble Beach Food And Wine Festival is taking place April 28 to Sunday May 1st. This culinary event is your chance to learn from master sommeliers, celebrity chefs and winemakers. It all happens at various locations within Pebble Beach and at Pebble Beach Resorts There are wine seminars, cooking demonstrations, a golf tournament, reserve wine tastings, special lunches, dinners and parties. To find out more, click here.

Apr 25, Pacific Grove Video

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 01:23:11 -0400

This video shows a sunny morning at Lovers Point in Pacific Grove California on the Monterey Peninsula.

Apr 25, Pacific Grove California

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 01:02:32 -0400

A quiet, Victorian seaside village, Pacific Grove California is a wonderful place to stay on the Monterey Peninsula.

Apr 19, Monterey Hotels Video

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:15:57 -0400

A short video slideshow featuring a number of Monterey hotels.

Apr 14, Annual Celebration Of Cycling In Monterey

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 20:18:54 -0400

This weekend is the Annual Sea Otter Classic in Monterey California at the Laguna Seca Recreation Area. The festival takes place from 9-5 Thursday April 14 through Sunday April 17. The Expo closes Sunday at 4. This event is meant for all bike lovers to enjoy, whether you're a pro or amateur; a racer or recreational rider. There will be shows, demos, races, kid activities, food and drink to enjoy. Find out more...

Apr 13, Plan Your Monterey Getaway Around Fun Events And Festivals

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:20:00 -0400

This new page on the website lists annual Monterey County events and festivals for 2011, including things happening in Carmel, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Big Sur and Santa Cruz. The current or upcoming month will always be at the top and regularly updated. Plan your weekend getaway around an event that looks like fun. Click here for Monterey County California events and festivals.

Apr 7, The Good Old Days In Pacific Grove

Thu, 7 Apr 2011 02:06:18 -0400

The weekend of April 9th and 10th, downtown Pacific Grove is transformed into "The Good Old Days Festival", featuring 5 stages of entertainment, rides, arts & crafts, lots of food, a parade, and other special events. The fun starts at 9 a.m. both days, but if you want to check out the whole schedule, go to www.pacificgrove.org and look for the link where you can download the program. More on Pacific Grove California.

Mar 18, Highway One Mudslide

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 01:22:00 -0400

Recent heavy rains along the central coast near Big Sur California so saturated the ground that part of Highway One slid away and is currently impassable. Caltrans has about 2 miles closed between Palo Colorado Road and Bixby Bridge. If you had plans for a Big Sur getaway this weekend from the north and don't want to cancel, you can come down the 101 to Paso Robles, head west on the 46 and come up Highway One through San Simeon, but it will definitely add time to your trip. Read more and see photos here. Luckily, no one was hurt.

Mar 18, Santa Cruz Real Estate

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:55:12 -0400

The Santa Cruz real estate market is still a buyer's market, with lots of inventory out there to choose from.

Mar 12, Mini Tsunami Hits Santa Cruz

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 22:30:28 -0500

Well it may not be considered mini to all those who live on boats in Santa Cruz Harbor, but of course it pales in comparison to what happened in Japan. Large waves and surges hit Santa Cruz California Saturday and eighteen boats sank, while many more were damaged. The biggest concern right now is all the oil leaking from the damaged vessels into the water. Read more here...

Feb 24, California Weekend Getaways

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:13:54 -0500

Find weekend getaways to other California travel destinations outside of Monterey.

Feb 2, Big Sur Lodge

Wed, 2 Feb 2011 18:31:27 -0500

Big Sur Lodge is located in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park amongst redwoods and oaks.

Feb 2, Big Sur Lodging

Wed, 2 Feb 2011 18:22:05 -0500

A common theme with Big Sur lodging is to enjoy the back to nature experience, so whether the accommodations are rusticluxurious or more on the rugged side, televisions and phones tend to be scarce.

Nov 25, Carmel Bed And Breakfast

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:41:14 -0500

Find a Carmel Bed and Breakfast inn for your next romantic weekend getaway to the California coast.

Nov 16, Candlelit Adobes Christmas Event In Monterey California

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:34:25 -0500

On December 6 and 8 you can visit the historic adobes of Monterey California from 5-9 and see them gorgeously lit up by luminarias, or candles as part of the annual Christmas In The Adobes event. These historic buildings are rarely open to the public, and you will be able to go on a self guided walking tour of about 20 of them. In addition, there will be holiday decorations, music and refreshments to enjoy.

Nov 12, Monterey Bay Hotels Guide

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 02:30:24 -0500

This guide to hotels in the Monterey Bay area is divided into various subcategories including bed and breakfast inns, motels and hotels. You can also browse areas around Monterey Bay, such as Santa Cruz, Pebble Beach, Carmel, Pacific Grove and Monterey itself. Some of the most sought after Monterey Bay hotels are the ones in Cannery Row, also within walking distance to the extremely popular Monterey Bay Aquarium. This short video gives some bite sized glimpses into several hotels and spas along Cannery Row.

Nov 10, Off Season For Santa Cruz Motels

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 18:06:45 -0500

If you're looking for a weekend getaway to the coast, it just might be the right time to find a good deal on Santa Cruz Motels, since it's officially the off season for beach towns in California like Santa Cruz. The water may be too cold to take a dip without a good wetsuit, but the rides at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are still open on weekends, so you can catch a thrill there. To find a good Santa Cruz deal on hotels, see...

Nov 10, Santa Cruz Hotels

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:45:21 -0500

You can stay overnight at one of these Santa Cruz hotels if you want more than just a day trip to this California beach town north of Monterey.

Nov 9, Special Bird Exhibit At Monterey Bay Aquarium

Tue, 9 Nov 2010 20:02:55 -0500

Thanksgiving weekend, on Saturday and Sunday November 21st and 22nd, the Monterey aquarium is having a "Feathered Friends" event. Amongst those featured will be shorebirds, penguins, an albatross and birds of prey. You and your family will be able to enjoy interactive exhibits and programs, including a sneak peak at a new Disney film about flamingos. Attending the various feedings are always fun, especially the penguins.

Nov 6, Great Wine Escape Weekend In Monterey

Sat, 6 Nov 2010 02:57:50 -0400

The 11th Annual Great Wine Escape Weekend will be held over three days, from November 12th through the 14th. Many wineries from Monterey to Carmel Valley to Salinas will be holding Open Houses, with free tastings if you have purchased the Great Wine Escape Weekend ticket for one of the events. The Monterey Bay Aquarium will be hosting barrel tastings from many wineries, as well as appetizers. Other events at various venues include winemaker dinners, wine & cheese pairings, chef demonstrations and more.

Nov 3, Fantastic Fall Weather In Monterey

Wed, 3 Nov 2010 15:59:03 -0400

Can you believe it? Here it is November 3rd and the Yahoo weather report says today and tomorrow it's 74-75 degrees Fahrenheit and mostly sunny in Monterey California. The colors and lighting are spectacular when the sun comes out in Monterey and Carmel, so all you photographers should take advantage.

Oct 21, Monterey Motels

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 01:34:30 -0400

Many of the Monterey motels are located along Munras Avenue, sort of a

Oct 21, Bed And Breakfast Monterey

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 01:25:35 -0400

This bed and breakfast Monterey guide lists some of the inns in Monterey which tend to be more charming than the typical hotel or motel.

Oct 20, Best Western Monterey Hotels

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 23:54:34 -0400

If you're looking for a Best Western Monterey hotel, you've got no less than six to choose from...

Oct 20, Monterey Bay Aquarium Hotel

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 23:47:13 -0400

Find a Monterey Bay Aquarium hotel so you can walk right over and not mess with parking.

Oct 20, Hotels In Monterey

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 23:40:01 -0400

These are some of the most popular hotels in Monterey California.

Oct 15, Monterey Festival Information

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 23:47:20 -0400

Whether you love jazz, blues or reggae, a Monterey festival is a great excuse for coming to this beautiful part of the California central coast.

Oct 15, Monterey Events

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 23:43:37 -0400

This is the place to find out about annual Monterey events, including surrounding areas of Monterey Bay.

Sep 28, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:03:37 -0400

What kid can resist the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk?

Sep 5, Pacific Grove Bed And Breakfast

Sun, 5 Sep 2010 17:39:10 -0400

If you're searching for a charming, quiet place of natural beauty to stay on the Monterey Peninsula, try one of these Pacific Grove bed and breakfast inns

Sep 5, Monterey Plaza Hotel And Spa

Sun, 5 Sep 2010 13:13:00 -0400

At the end of Canney Row, you'll find the Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa, which is right at the water's ede and a short walk to all of Cannery Row's shops and restaurants.

Sep 4, Pacific Grove Motels

Sat, 4 Sep 2010 21:53:46 -0400

Pacific Grove motels tend to be a less expensive option than staying in Carmel.

Sep 4, La Playa Hotel Carmel

Sat, 4 Sep 2010 21:36:36 -0400

One of the local Historic Hotels of America is the La Playa Hotel Carmel.

Sep 4, Carmel Country Inn

Sat, 4 Sep 2010 21:30:54 -0400

The Carmel Country Inn is a bed and breakfast accommodation that allows pets.

Sep 3, Carmel Accommodation

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 17:42:50 -0400

These are the most popular choices for Carmel accommodation.

Sep 3, Santa Cruz Motels

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 17:34:31 -0400

Check this directory of Santa Cruz motels to plan your beach vacation.