INSIDE MONTEREY

Travel Tips From Monterey Locals

Who knows Monterey County best? Locals do! That’s why we asked restaurant owners, wine makers, artists, musicians, entrepreneurs and community members that call this place home what they love most about Monterey County. Inside Monterey highlights favorite local spots to eat, shop, drink and explore outdoors. Get the inside scoop and start adding these local favorites to your next itinerary.

Ep. 16 Colleen Talty, Monterey Bay Whale Watch

Meet Colleen Talty, a marine biologist and Monterey local who leads informative tours with Monterey Bay Whale Watch. Join us to get an inside look at the seasonal migration of gray whales, as well as many other whales and dolphins in Monterey Bay. If you're interested in whale watching to see whales, dolphins, otters, and more, visit Whale Watching in Monterey County, California.

Ep. 15: Nathan Sambar, Monterey GlassWorks

Meet Nathan Sambar, the owner/founder & head glass blower for Monterey GlassWorks, a space for learning and creating glass artists, visitors and the community. Join us as we get an inside look on the process of glass-blowing and see the beautiful products Nathan and his team have made. If you’re interested in trying glass blowing yourself, visit Monterey GlassWorks to learn more.

Ep. 14: Mike Scattini, Scattini Family Farms

Meet Mike Scattini, a 4th Generation farmer born and raised in Salinas, CA with deep roots in farming Monterey County. Scattini Family Farms in Castroville grows a variety of row crops spanning 3,000+ acres. Their rich soil along with Monterey County’s cool, coastal microclimate create the perfect growing environment for -specifically for the Original California Artichoke.

Ep. 13: Mayson Bothwell, Miss California Rodeo Salinas

Meet Mayson Bothwell, Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2022. The King City native comes from a 5th generation California family with deep roots in ranching. The Salinas Rodeo is a 113 year old tradition in Monterey County, consisting of professional rodeo events, food (don’t miss the churros) and more.