Category: Leisure
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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…
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Carmel-by-the-Sea Launches Wine Walk Mobile Guide
Raise your glasses –– the Carmel-by-the-Sea Wine Walk is back! Visit Carmel has relaunched the Wine Walk in the form of a free mobile wine tasting guide. Wine aficionados can easily navigate the guide to explore numerous wine tasting rooms all located in a walkable, one-square-mile village. Whether you're a true oenophile or simply taste-testing Monterey County's regional…
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Take an Inspired Trip to Monterey County
With California's reopening on June 15th, there is no better time to rekindle your sense of adventure in Monterey County. The area is filled with not-to-miss moments to experience this summer, including unparalleled outdoor adventure, a growing food and wine scene, immersive cultural experiences, renowned scenic drives and the opportunity to explore the fascinating marine life that…
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Trails Less Traveled: Fort Ord National Monument
For those seeking an escape into nature, the Fort Ord National Monument is an ethereal wonderland of trees that resembles a fairytale forest. Nature is where I find solitude and connection and hiking brings me peace that I seldom find anywhere else. As things begin to open up more, I have been on the hunt…
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Monterey County's Highway 1 Reopens
Photo by Niyor Pelaez @niyography on Instagram Explore picturesque hikes, immersive lodging, delicious bites and awe-inspiring scenery along the California coast. With the reopening of California’s most scenic highway, Highway 1, now is the moment for travelers to responsibly explore more than 655 miles along California’s coast, including the ruggedly breathtaking utopia of Big Sur.…
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Plan An Awesome Day At Monterey Bay Aquarium
Visiting the Aquarium means following new guidelines to help keep you, the staff and the volunteers safe. It’s also an opportunity to fall in love with the Aquarium - for the first time if you’ve never been or all over again if you’re a member or returning visitor. The Monterey Bay Aquarium team has missed welcoming visitors to…