Category: Leisure
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A Visitor's Guide to Marine Protected Areas of the Central Coast
The Monterey and Santa Cruz Marine Protected Area (MPA) Collaboratives have produced a brochure and supporting web page to help visitors protect, explore and experience the unique and delicate coastal ecosystems in the greater Monterey Bay area. Encouraging a self-guided tour from North Santa Cruz County to South Monterey County and Big Sur, the brochure…
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Inside Monterey with Norm Groot of the Farm Bureau
Who knows Monterey best? Locals do. We asked locals what they love most about Monterey County. 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…
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Inside Monterey with Chad Silacci of Rustiqué Wines
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! Whether you’re a resident looking for new spots or a visitor looking for some hidden gems in Monterey, meet our locals and…
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Inside Monterey with Chanterria McGilbra of Prancing Ponies Foundation
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! Whether you’re a resident looking for new spots or a visitor looking for some hidden gems in Monterey, meet our locals and…
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Inside Monterey with Greg & Madigan Ahn of Folktale Group
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! Whether you’re a resident looking for new spots or a visitor looking for some hidden gems in Monterey, meet our locals and…
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Where To Sip This Summer in Monterey County
If you're planning a trip to Monterey County this summer, get excited about that cool sea breeze, plenty of sunshine and an abundance of newly opened drinkeries to try. As a leading wine destination, the area offers new tasting rooms, as well as the addition of other spirituous beverages, including craft brews, whiskey, seltzer and cocktails.…
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Plan Your Trip With The See Monterey App
Planning an amazing trip to Monterey County just got easier! With a wealth of things to see and do, having destination information right at your fingertips is the best way to maximize your time here for a truly inspired getaway. The new Virtual Visitor Center trip-planning tools, including the free See Monterey App, is designed to allow travelers to…
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Eco-Friendly Ways to Experience Monterey County
Monterey County is dedicated to sustainable practices, offering a wide variety of responsible lodging, dining, outdoor adventures and edu-tourism opportunities. Here are a few eco-friendly ways for visitors to experience Monterey County. STAY ● Portola Hotel & Spa, located in the heart of Monterey, has implemented several green initiatives throughout the hotel including LED lighting,…
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Top Things To Do This September in Monterey County
Photo courtesy of @wdw_photo September is filled with things to do in Monterey County. Fill your glass all month long along River Road Wine Trail for California Wine Month, catch some waves at Marina State Beach for California Surfing Day on September 20 and start planning your weekend trips to the Central Coast for not-to-miss September events. Here is a round-up…