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There's no shortage of amazing photo ops in Monterey County ranging from epic rocky coastal vistas to vineyard laden valley views. It seems as though there is a breathtaking view almost everywhere you turn and lucky for...

All Weekend It’s the most wonderful time of the year for jazz lovers! The Monterey Jazz Festival takes over the Monterey County Fair & Event Center for three days of jazz, blues and folk from headliners like Herbie...

All Weekend Be an Italian for the weekend at Festa Italia in downtown Monterey! Custom House Plaza turns into a Little Italy with live music, dancing, bocce ball and an array of Italian eats! Friday-Sunday. 3 Custom...

As a Monterey Peninsula resident since birth, I’ve visited countless restaurants, attended a variety of events, and have ventured from one town to the next on the hunt for unique, fun things to do. After 30-something...

At first blush, agriculture and literature might seem to be an incongruous pair, but not in Salinas . In addition to being the county seat of Monterey and a vibrant agribusiness hub, Salinas is most famous for being the...

The Monterey Peninsula is always an excellent getaway for any traveler, and with fall on the horizon, the timing for a visit could not be any better. The fog thins out along with the summer crowds, and the region feels...

With the wind in your hair and an open road, life is a highway to be explored through California’s Central Coast and Monterey County’s beautiful countryside. We have created a fun itinerary mostly along Highway 101 for...

All Weekend Love classic Hollywood movies? Head over to the Pacific Repertory Theatre in Carmel-by-the-Sea for a musical performance of " Hooray for Hollywood! ” where you’ll see scenes from classics like Casablanca and...

Monterey County is loaded with all sorts of family fun activities and Salinas is no exception. Here are just a few ways you and your little ones can fully explore Steinbeck Country just a quick 20 minute from Monterey....

All Weekend Transport yourself to the mystical lands of Scotland and Ireland during the Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival this weekend. This two-day event brings the music, dance and athletic events of the...