Category: Leisure
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10 Outdoor Patios to Grab a Drink in Monterey County
What better way to spend your day in Monterey than to kick back and embrace the views from a sunny rooftop or outdoor patio? Here are the top 10 rooftop bars and outdoor patios to enjoy. 1. Abalonetti Bar & Grill (Monterey) Photo Credit: Abalonetti Bar & Grill Located on Old Fisherman’s Wharf, Abalonetti…
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Inside Monterey with Crystal Libby, Corporate Trainer & LGBTQIA+ Activist
Who knows Monterey best? Locals do. We asked locals what they love most about Monterey County. Whether you are 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. Every month we will share favorite local spots…
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Inside Monterey with Ashley Wolff, Owner of Jeju Kitchen
Photo courtesy of Kendal & Anthony DeLaura Who knows Monterey best? Locals do. We asked locals what they love most about Monterey County. Whether you are 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. Every month…
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Top Ocean View Restaurants in Monterey County
Indulge in the beauty and bounty of Californiaʻs Central Coast at these restaurants with ocean views in Monterey County. Cannery Row Meals along Monterey's most iconic and historic street come with a side of epic views of the Monterey Bay. Schooners Monterey and Coastal Kitchen at the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, the C Restaurant and Bar at The InterContinental Clement…
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Where to Watch Free Live Music this Summer
Summertime is officially here which calls for outdoor activities, including live music! Spend an evening enjoying outdoor tunes at various venues throughout the county! Click here for a full list of events in the area. Asilomar Conference Grounds Start the weekend right by going to the Asilomar Conference Grounds Sunset Music Series! Enjoy live music,…
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Ride the FREE Monterey Trolley
Skip the hassle of circling around for parking and catch the MST Trolley Monterey and let the trolley give you a fast, convenient and free ride. Monterey's trolley runs daily throughout the summer months (Memorial Day through Labor Day) and weekends during the off-season. Look for the green MST Trolley signs to board along the route. These…
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LGBTQIA+ Businesses in Monterey County
Photo Credit: Monterey Peninsula Pride Monterey County is made up of a large community of diverse, family-owned businesses including a variety of LGBTQIA+ owned, supporting and SVPC (Salinas Valley Pride Celebrations) Safe Space Program Members. The SVPC Safe Space Program allows businesses to showcase that they will welcome and respect those in the LGBTQIA+ community. …
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Thrilling Ocean Activities on Monterey Bay
The best way to experience the magic of the Monterey Bay is by exploring the blue waters of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. From tides pools and coastal wetlands to kelp forests and a deep submarine canyon, the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary – the largest protected ocean area in the continental United States…
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Top 5 Places to Go Birding in Monterey County, California
With over 500 bird species spotted, spectacular Monterey County is one of the top locations for birders in California and in the U.S. From deep water to shores, sloughs and lakes, grasslands and peaks, there is a diversity of habitats to enjoy. You may even find a free birding trip with the Monterey Audubon Society! Point Pinos,…