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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8 Spots for a Spring Getaway to the California Central Coast
When you envision a California getaway, you may picture scenic shorelines, crashing waves and sun-kissed skies. You can find all of that and more if you make your way to Monterey County. Plan your trip and discover more can’t-miss spots within the destination. MONTEREY The historic fishing town offers iconic attractions like Cannery Row, Old…
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7 Essential John Steinbeck Stops in Salinas
John Steinbeck is an American icon, famous for writing "The Grapes of Wrath," "Of Mice and Men" and several other literary masterpieces that remain widely read to this day. Many of these works feature Salinas — the place where Steinbeck was born and raised. Steinbeck is from humble beginnings, having grown up at a time when…
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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…