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All Weekend Get a sneak peek in to the Moss Landing Marine Laboratories during their Open House event this weekend. This family fun event is a great way to learn about their latest research and other subjects in marine...

There's no shortage of events in Monterey County this summer. If you're looking for a heart-thumping auto race, a world-renowned music festival, or a delectable food and wine event, we've got you covered. Artichoke...

We have the right to gloat: it's almost always outdoor weather in Monterey County. As a result, we have the best selection around of places to dine al fresco. But amidst all of this bounty, some patios, decks and gardens...

Visiting Monterey County is on the bucket list of countless wine lovers — and some of what this region has to offer is only an hour away from Monterey in Salinas Valley. Sound familiar? Perhaps you've read about Salinas...

Towering rock spires, sweeping coastal views, architectural marvels and some of the Monterey Peninsula’s last undeveloped wildlands. Discover them all when you explore the rich and diverse landscapes you find only in...

Early Lettuce in the Salinas Valley submitted by Mike Morales . Salinas has its green on for St. Patrick's Day! In addition to serving as the backdrop for two of America’s great literary works by John Steinbeck , the...

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...

Cannery Row. Monterey Bay Aquarium. MY Museum. These iconic family-friendly landmarks have earned their lofty reputations around Monterey County. But maybe you and your family want to go off the beaten path and explore...

Discover countless opportunities to tantalize your taste buds with the rich abundance of locally produced foods and wine of Monterey County. No visit here is complete without sampling these delicious “made in Monterey”...

But first, let me take a selfie. If Monterey is known for one thing it has got to be its array of photo ops. With a plethora of natural beauty hot spots and world-famous landmarks there’s no better place to take a selfie...