Category: Leisure
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Love Carmel Like a Local
With sustainable travel emerging as a notable trend, it’s more important than ever that destinations show their visitors how to leave their favorite vacation spots better than they found them. This month, Visit Carmel launched an initiative to promote the benefits of tourism, mitigating its impacts and harnessing its regenerative power for the community and…
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The Benefits of Booking Direct with Monterey Hotels
The next time you book a hotel in Monterey County, make sure you book directly with the hotel to ensure you are getting the best rate, best experience, the most availability and flexibility for your stay and the opportunity to support a local business! There are plenty of great hotels in Monterey County to choose from for every style…
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Inside Monterey with Darryl Choates of Deja Blue Soul Food Restaurant and Club
Who knows Monterey best? Locals do! Whether you’re a resident looking for new spots or a visitor looking for some local gems, meet our Monterey locals and hear their recommendations of the best things to do in the destination. Every month we’ll share favorite local spots to eat, shop, drink and explore outdoors in our…
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Cali Roots Music Festival 2023 Lineup Announced
California Roots Music & Arts Festival is back in Monterey, California on May 25-28, 2023! Good Vibez Presents, the team behind the now-legendary music fest announced the final artist additions for the festival’s 2023 lineup. Grammy-nominated Cali Roots-veterans Rebelution are set to headline on Thursday, Billboard Reggae Chart-topping outfit Stick Figure tops Saturday’s bill and longtime fan favorites…
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Inside Monterey with Chris Devers, CEO of local non-profit Rancho Cielo
Who knows Monterey best? Locals do! Whether you’re a resident looking for new spots or a visitor looking for some local gems, meet our Monterey locals and hear their recommendations of the best things to do in the destination. Every month we’ll share favorite local spots to eat, shop, drink and explore outdoors in our…
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Inside Monterey with Justin Cogley of Aubergine Restaurant
Who knows Monterey best? Locals do! Whether you’re a resident looking for new spots or a visitor looking for some local gems, meet our Monterey locals and hear their recommendations of the best things to do in the destination. Every month we’ll share favorite local spots to eat, shop, drink and explore outdoors in our…
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Films and TV Shows to Watch Featuring Monterey County
As social distancing has become the new norm across the U.S., Americans are eagerly seeking inspiring at-home entertainment ideas. Well, the team at the Portola Hotel & Spa has put together a list of some binge-worthy shows and movie recommendations, each with an ode to the Monterey Peninsula. So grab your favorite snack and beverage (maybe a glass…
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9 of the Best Happy Hours in Monterey County
Inexpensive drinks, discounted bar apps and much needed time with friends… no wonder why we call it Happy Hour! To help you in your pursuit of happiness, we put together a list of some of the best happy hour spots in Monterey County. Is it 5 yet? Hula’s Island Grill Locals love Hula’s Happy Hour…
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5 Romantic Places to Propose in Monterey County
Romance and Monterey County seem to go hand-in-hand. There is a picture-perfect backdrop almost everywhere you turn and are bound to capture some incredible moments that will forever go down in your hopeful history. Here's our list of some of the most romantic hot spots to pop the question that are sure to get you…