MONTEREY land and see
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2009-2010 Monterey County Official Visitors Guide
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Table of Contents Welcome to Monterey County
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History
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Family Fun
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Nature & Recreation
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Shopping
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Wineries
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Dining
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Arts & Entertainment
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Cultural Events & Nightlife
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Spas, Health & Beauty
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Weddings
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Travel & Touring
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Accommodations
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Conference & Group Services
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Real Estate & Professional Services
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2009 Calendar of Events
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Index: Category and Members of MCCVB
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Monterey County Maps: Fold-Out Map
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WELCOME TO MONTEREY COUNTY
Life in Monterey County is unlike life anywhere else. The crashing surf. The towering redwoods. The fertile earth. Intact sights and unspoiled wildlife. A foggy mist that gently veils the coast while quenching the valleys. These exceptional qualities join together, delivering a sense of timelessness. A sense of reconnection. It’s as if the very air itself is alive. For centuries, artists and poets, explorers and novelists have been drawn here. An embodiment of the quintessential California spirit, Monterey County continues to invite exploration of its coves and cypress groves, historic towns, world-renowned aquarium and exceptional wine region.
As the Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau, we encourage you to share in our good fortune: re-energize, tee off on our breathtaking courses or charge your batteries at a peaceful spa. When ready to refuel, stop in at a restaurant to sample local fare that connects you to our agricultural bounty and environmentally sustainable ocean. And when you want to indulge, explore the Monterey County character in a glass of award-winning wine. We invite you to discover the Monterey County lifestyle and its vibrant atmosphere through the pages of this guide. Let us be the first to welcome you to the place that was called by landscape artist Francis McComas, “the greatest meeting of land and sea…” Visit our website at www.SeeMonterey.com 11
WELCOME TO MONTEREY COUNTY Where We’re Located Monterey County is situated along California’s stunning central coast. The northern edge of the county is about 75 miles south of San Francisco International Airport, and the southern county line is about 275 miles north of Los Angeles International Airport. Getting Here Monterey is served by Monterey Peninsula Airport (daily commercial service to Los Angeles (LAX and Ontario), San Francisco, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Denver and San Diego), Amtrak and Greyhound. California Highways 1 and 101 run through the county, and Interstate 5 is a short drive east. Getting Around Rental cars and limousine services are available, and an efficient bus service operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit reaches almost every corner of the county. See schedules and routes at www.mst.org. Taxis can be called to any location. Maps Turn to the last page of this guide for individual regional maps. Or visit www.SeeMonterey.com.
Weather Our slice of the California coast is consistently mild, with an average temperature of 57 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. Spring and autumn bring warm, clear days and cool nights; January and February are cooler and bring the occasional shower. Expect coastal fog during summer months, with a misty layer that burns off in the afternoon. Inland temperatures are more significantly warmer, with summer daytime highs in the 90s. Early autumn is the coast’s sunniest time of year, but inland regions are bright and warm throughout the year. What to Wear We recommend dressing in layers so you’re comfortable no matter where you go. In the valleys, you’ll want less; on the coast, you’ll want more. Generally, light- to medium-weight clothing is appropriate, but in winter, jackets and raincoats also are a good idea. For More Information Visit our website at www.SeeMonterey.com or call our toll-free number: (877) MONTEREY. Once you’re here, stop by one of our visitor centers:
Monterey County Visitor Centers: Maritime Museum 5 Custom House Plaza Monterey, CA 93940 (888) 221-1010 Open Tues. - Sun. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed: Thanksgiving, Dec. 25, Jan. 1, Easter Lake El Estero at Franklin & Camino El Estero Monterey, CA 93940 Summer: Open daily 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., April-October: Sundays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Winter: Open daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., November-March: Sundays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed: Thanksgiving, Dec. 25, Jan. 1, Easter MCCVB Offices For meeting planners, media and administrative business: Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau 765 Wave Street Monterey, CA 93940 or mailing address: PO Box 1770, Monterey, CA 93942 (831) 657-6400, Fax (831) 648-5373 Please note: The MCCVB and Bay Publishing have made every effort to ensure that the information in this guide is accurate and up-to-date. We are not responsible for errors or omissions in the materials sent to us for inclusion in the guide. Please contact events or advertisers directly before traveling to be sure dates and facilities have not changed.
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County of Monterey
City of Monterey
City of Marina
City of Seaside
City of Sand City
City of Pacific Grove
City of Carmel-bythe-Sea
City of Del Rey Oaks
City of Soledad
City of Salinas
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Monterey County The wonder of Monterey County continues to surprise first-time visitors and regulars alike. Our region offers dozens of great restaurants, hundreds of places to visit and thousands of things to do. You’ve likely heard about some of our famous spots – the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row, Fisherman’s Wharf, Big Sur and Pebble Beach. With some of our other, well-kept secrets such as sunny Carmel Valley, quaint Moss Landing, the vast National Marine Sanctuary, and the Salinas Valley’s rugged Pinnacles National Monument, there’s always something new to discover.
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M O N THeadings EREY COUNTY Inside Getting Oriented
Big Sur
Situated 115 miles south of San Francisco and 320 miles north of Los Angeles, Monterey County is the virtual heart of California’s Central Coast. To the east, the county includes the verdant Salinas Valley, a lush growing region bound by the Santa Lucia and Gabilan mountains. Highway 101 is the county’s major thoroughfare. Our other highway, the world-famous California Highway 1, clings to the sheer cliffs of Big Sur, passes surf-pounded rocks at Point Lobos and skirts the sandy beach towns of Seaside, Marina and Moss Landing.
From Carmel Valley heading south, Highway 1 twists and turns along the cliffs toward Big Sur, one of the most spectacular stretches of coastline in the world. That the road even exists here at all is a testament to local engineering. The Ventana Mountains plunge virtually straight into the sea, leaving little coastal shelf on which to place a roadbed. Beginning in 1919, Highway 1 took 20 years to build from start (in San Juan Capistrano) to finish (in Mendocino County). Since then, however, the road has drawn birders, bicyclists, marathon runners, movie stars and more.
McWay Falls at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
The best way to get to know Big Sur is through its state parks and reserves. The first park south of Carmel is Point Lobos State Reserve, a jewel-like series of turquoise coves and craggy points where weathered Monterey Cypress trees have been twisted by the wind. If the mist can have the power of persuasion, if the salt water can be your muse, it will happen here. In this park, artist Francis McComas once described Monterey County as the “greatest meeting of land and sea.” After just a short visit, you’ll experience first-hand what he meant. Point Lobos isn’t the only park worth seeing along Highway 1. Other notables are Pfeiffer-Big Sur State Park, beloved for the two-mile Valley View trail that passes a waterfall that tumbles 80 feet onto a sandy, deserted beach, and Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, where inland trails run through redwood groves to a pioneer-era mill. All told, the area’s half-dozen parks offer trails and picnic tables, beaches and campsites. For a stronger dose of luxury, Big Sur also accommodates with cozy cabins, inns and unparalleled resorts.
Bixby Bridge, Highway 1 Photo: Kodiak Greenwood
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MONTEREY COUNTY Carmel
Carmel Valley
The Carmel Development Company distributed its first brochure in May of 1903 addressed “To the School teachers of California and other Brain Workers at indoor employment.” Promoting “a seaside town on Carmel Beach in the pine forest alongside Carmel Mission,” artists, musicians and novelists soon settled down, and were happy to shelter their friends from the big city of San Francisco after the earthquake of 1906. The newcomers were enchanted with what they found and settled in, sometimes for a season, sometimes forever.
Broad near its outlet, narrowing sharply along Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley owes its existence to the modest Carmel River that burbles along the valley floor. This river, home to thousands of steelhead trout, waters a multitude of recreational areas. For hikers and mountain bikers, the big draw is Garland Ranch Regional Park, 4,500 acres of diverse terrain that includes oak-clad canyons, waterfalls, Rumsien Indian habitation sites and old homesteads. Horseback riders craving a gallop across the hills can do so at several private ranches. Local elevation ranges from 200 to 2,000 feet.
Poet Robinson Jeffers came to Carmel-by-the-Sea in 1914 and by 1919 had constructed for his family a sturdy home of stone known as Tor House, followed shortly thereafter by Hawk Tower. Among the many visitors that Jeffers entertained in 1925 was the young photographer Ansel Adams. Adams returned to the Carmel Highlands permanently in 1962 and spent hours roaming Big Sur and the shoreline in search of subjects. On some of those visits, Adams met and shot with another photographic genius, Edward Weston, who moved to Carmel in 1929. Weston’s last photographs, taken in 1948, were of Point Lobos.
Exercise in the Valley isn’t limited to high adventure; the area is a top choice for golf, as well. Some of the more popular courses include Rancho Cañada’s twins, East and West; Quail Lodge; and the Carmel Valley Ranch’s unique Pete Dye-designed course. For refreshment, stop by one of Garland Regional Park the region’s many wineries, the lynchpins of Carmel Valley’s status as one of Monterey County’s nine American Viticultural Areas. Approximately 40,000 acres of vineyards are planted here, and each of these wineries – including Chateau Julien, the largest – boasts a tasting room.
Today, art galleries in Carmel are abundant. A sensible starting point is the Carmel Art Association’s gallery on Dolores Street. Formed in 1927, the association hosts regular exhibitions by living artists and historical retrospectives by artists from yesteryear. The Carmel Art Festival, held every spring, is one of California’s largest, most prestigious, open-air painting competitions. Though every artist has a favorite Carmel-area subject, nearly all of them tackle the creamy stonework and red tile roof of Carmel Mission Basilica at least once. Formally known as Mission San Carlos Borroméo de Carmelo, it was the third mission built in Father Junípero Serra’s series of 21 missions. Built in 1771, the Franciscan missionary himself died there in 1784 and is buried before the high altar. Restored in the 1920s, the mission’s museum includes the first library in California, containing 2,000 antique books and Jo Mora’s monument to Father Serra. Plein air painter at Point Lobos
Carmel Valley Grapes courtesy Chateau Julien
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M O N THeadings EREY COUNTY Inside Castroville Beyond the sand dunes, farmland reigns supreme. The fertile soil of Castroville makes the city California’s undisputed artichoke capital. Castroville’s annual Artichoke Festival dates back to the late 1940s; its first Artichoke Queen was a Hollywood starlet named Norma Jean, who later went on to become Marilyn Monroe. Today, the festival celebrates 1,001 ways to cook the artichoke. Even the most accomplished chefs usually learn a tip or two.
Annual Artichoke Festival
Del Rey Oaks Nestled among the lush hills east of Monterey and west of Salinas is Del Rey Oaks. A quiet community of less than 2,000 residents, Del Rey Oaks includes a verdant Frog Pond Preserve that invites visitors to explore its trails and discover its wildlife. The community also includes the Del Rey Oaks Golf Center, whose driving range tucked into a tranquil valley is a favorite among locals. And Stone Creek shopping center is a convenient stop at the junction of Highway 68 and Canyon Del Rey Boulevard.
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Don’t miss an opportunity to stop in at nearby Tarpy’s Roadhouse for a succulent bite of FireRoasted Artichoke or Rock Lobster & Prawns. Next door, Ventana Vineyards’ tasting room beckons with a seemingly endless selection of awardwinning wines.
MONTEREY COUNTY Marina Sheltered from Monterey Bay breezes by towering sand dunes, Marina is an intimate coastal community featuring luxurious resorts with spa services and elegant accommodations, as well as clean, comfortable motels, campgrounds and RV parks. Nature lovers enjoy Marina’s numerous parks and recreation facilities. Eight thousand acres of Bureau of Land Management terrain is open to the public for mountain biking, horseback riding and hiking, while interpretive signs at Marina State Beach help visitors discover the unique plants and animals that inhabit the dunes. Marina’s skies are often filled with an array of hang-gliders, paragliders, wind-sculptures and kites of all sizes and degrees of complexity. A beachfront launching pad is available if you bring your own hang-glider. If you have even loftier ambitions, Marina’s municipal airport offers sightseeing, helicopter and skydiving flights.
Festival of the Winds
Each fall, Marina’s municipal airport Paraglider at Marina Beach celebrates its heritage when the Marina Air Faire gathers dozens of vintage planes, experimental, contemporary aircraft and retired “warbirds” and fighter training aircraft. This display also features living history from retired soldiers, sailors and airmen, as well as games and a chili cook-off. Another popular draw in Marina is the annual Festival of the Winds, a celebration of the breezes that sculpt the town’s oceanfront dunes. The celebration features kite flying, hang-gliding, wind-related art and science projects, giant kite demonstrations and kitemaking workshops, as well as live music and entertainment, food and vendor booths selling local treasures and delicacies. Marina is also home to one of the esteemed members of the California State University system. California State UniversityMonterey Bay opened in the fall of 1995 between Marina and the neighboring community of Seaside and is a thriving educational community that continues to expand its programs and accolades. The university recently finished construction of a 136,000-square-foot library, which will shelve 573,000 books, and was built to the U.S. Green Building Council’s silver standard for Leaders in Environmental and Energy Development certification. Construction cost $69 million, with $56 million in state funding and the balance coming from private donations.
Moss Landing The Moss Landing Harbor is the number one commercial fishing harbor on the Monterey Bay. A year-round port of safe refuge for recreational boaters and commercial vessels, the harbor offers more than 600 permanent and temporary slips. Partnering with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) to promote marine research and education, the Moss Landing Harbor District provides full public access to the environment. Founded in 1987, MBARI has three research ships and two remotely operated vehicles berthed in Moss Landing, giving them immediate access to Monterey Bay. MBARI also operates several autonomous underwater vehicles and maintains moorings offshore, equipped with ocean-monitoring instruments, as well as two moorings in the equatorial Pacific that are part of the NOAA Tropical Atmosphere Ocean (TAO) array.
Moss Landing is also home to a nautically-themed bed and breakfast, a dozen or more antique shops, and The Whole Enchilada, a celebrated eaterie along with some fresh seafood restaurants that are serving up some of the best of the ocean’s bounty. On the last Sunday of July, antique dealers from all over the state drop by to participate in the Moss Landing Antique Fair. The surrounding Elkhorn Slough (pronounced “slew”) is an estuary, one of America’s rarest ecological systems. The area harbors the largest tract of tidal salt marsh in California outside of San Francisco Bay. Visitors can view the slough’s sea otters, seals, great blue herons and snowy egrets; curlews and sandpipers are easily viewed from a flat-bottomed sightseeing boat. Another way to experience these creatures is to hike along the marsh on trails that start at the museum of the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve.
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M O N THeadings EREY COUNTY Inside Monterey First established in 1770 by Father Junípero Serra and Gaspar de Portola, Monterey served as the capital of California from 1777 to 1849 under the flags of Spain and Mexico. California’s first constitution was drafted here in 1849. Since then, many of the state’s other firsts have occurred in Monterey — the first theater, brick house, publicly funded school, public library and printing press. For decades, the town was famous for its fisheries. More recently, it has established itself as a cultural hotspot, as well. Take the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The Zagat Survey® U.S. Family Travel Guide has named the Monterey Bay Aquarium the top-rated aquarium in the nation, and overall No. 3 top-rated attraction in the United States. TripAdvisor.com selected the aquarium as the No. 8 overall top tourist attraction in the United States, and Travel + Leisure magazine named the aquarium on its list of top U.S. destinations for young travelers, selecting the attraction for a spot on its “10 Places to See Before You’re 10.” Stand at the base of a towering, threestory kelp forest. Peer up at a dramatic wave crashing overhead. All of this, as well as the aquarium’s new Secret Lives of Seahorses exhibit, opening April 6, 2009, and its popular Wild About Otters special exhibit, is tucked into a building styled after the old Hovden Sea Horse Exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Cannery, which dominated courtesy Monterey Bay Aquarium Cannery Row for 90 years. Did somebody say “Cannery Row?” At the turn of the twentieth century, this part of the downtown Monterey area was where fish processing companies canned fish fresh off the boats. John Steinbeck wrote two books set in and around this industrial Mecca (Cannery Row and Sweet Thursday). Since then, however, the “Row” has changed considerably. Today the stretch is home to galleries, shops, fine restaurants and an IMAX theater. There’s live music and nightlife, too. The opening of the InterContinental The Clement Monterey on Cannery Row has been the realization of a long-running dream. Perched at water’s edge, the 208-room property has breathed new energy into The Row, with new shops, great vistas of the bay and ocean view dining.
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Fisherman’s Wharf has changed with the times, as well. In the 1800s, this part of town was the epicenter of Monterey’s whaling industry. Now, visitors climb aboard modern vessels and journey out to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary to admire and appreciate the whales. These cruises, dubbed whale-watches by some, might lead to a glimpse of magical creatures from the deep: gray whales, humpback whales, blue whales, orcas or bottlenose dolphins. Visitors also are guaranteed to see harbor seals, sea lions, sea otters and seabirds, all without leaving the wharf. The must-sees don’t stop there. The Monterey Museum of Art has a fine display of early California paintings, while the Maritime Museum of Monterey presents nautical artifacts ranging from the tiny insignia from a Navy officer’s uniform to the massive Fresnel lens from the Point Sur Lightstation. To celebrate the area’s military history, check out the Presidio of Monterey museum, which chronologically guides visitors through the historic stages of Monterey’s military development. Monterey’s Path of History is a self-guided tour that highlights ten fascinating buildings in the Monterey State Historic Park and passes more than 40 historic sites and structures. When Monterey was designated as a Preserve America City in 2005, the award solidified what those of us who live here have known for years: The city has gone to great lengths to restore and preserve its historic buildings. For starters, there are more than 30 noteworthy adobe and wood-frame buildings around town, including the Royal Presidio Chapel, which recently underwent extensive restoration; Colton Hall, where the California state constitution was drafted; and Pacific House, now a museum and anchor of the Monterey State Historic Park. Also, the Mexican-era Custom House still guards the foot of Fisherman’s Wharf.
Cannery Row
MONTEREY COUNTY Pacific Grove Once upon a time in Pacific Grove, you couldn’t have ordered a sundowner at all – not even wine. The town’s founder, the Methodist Church, disapproved. The teetotal outlook of Pacific Grove’s founders was finally eased in 1969, to the relief of today’s award-winning gourmet restaurants. A warm sense of hospitality pervades “America’s Last Hometown,” the moniker affectionately bestowed upon the community that locals refer to as “P.G.” In autumn, when the monarch butterflies return, it is also known as “Butterfly Town, USA.” Its oldest, smallest houses tend to be cheerful Victorian gingerbread. Even local celebrations recall a bygone era. The Good Old Days festival held in April introduces bonneted and starchedcollared residents celebrating spring in the style of their ancestors, including parade, carnival rides, crafters, and live entertainment. October’s Butterfly Parade brings out every child in town to march in honor of the returning monarchs. Missed the parade? Go see the real insects in the Butterfly Sanctuary (from October through March).
And don’t miss the Feast of Lanterns, a summer festival that has celebrated Pacific Grove’s local history and culture for more than 100 years. This muchanticipated summer event culminates with a lantern parade to the beach and fireworks over the Monterey Bay. Annual Butterfly Parade, Pacific Grove Photo: Julie Armstrong
Recreation Trail in Pacific Grove Photo: Bill Janes
Pebble Beach Revered by golfers and golf enthusiasts around the world, Pebble Beach began its rise to fame as a humble resting spot for Del Monte Hotel guests out for a day trip on 17-Mile Drive, which opened for traffic in 1881. By 1919, an elegant hotel had been constructed, complete with Pebble Beach Golf Links. In time, other courses joined: first Spyglass Hill, then The Links at Spanish Bay. Today, Pebble Beach includes 135 holes of remarkable golf across 10 square miles, a matchless setting for championship tournament play. It has hosted the U.S. Open four times (the tournament returns for a fifth time in 2010), and the AT&T National Pro-Am has been played here, yearly, since 1947.
INSIDER TIP “Plan to stop for lunch at one of the resorts in Pebble Beach and you can get your gate fee refunded.” - Carla Falcone, Frequent visitor from Seattle
If you’re not a whiz with a golf club, spend your time at Pebble Beach riding on horseback to the sandy shore through the hushed groves of Cypress Point links, luxuriating in a facial or massage at The Spa at Pebble Beach, or soaking in the heated outdoor pool at the Mediterranean-style Casa Palmero. Another great way to enjoy the area: sipping your favorite drink on the patio of The Inn at Spanish Bay, listening to a bagpiper while the sun sets over the Pacific. Spanish Bay bagpiper
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M O N THeadings EREY COUNTY Inside Downtown Salinas, National Steinbeck Center Photo: Kerrick James
The Farm Photo: Kerrick James
Salinas When the Spanish first settled in Monterey County, a large slough ran through it, prompting the settlers to name the area Salinas, a Spanish name meaning “salt marsh.” In 1822, Mexico seceded from Spain, and the newly independent government granted large tracts of land, or “ranchos,” to settlers. Two of these ranchos were known as “Sausal” and “Nacional.” Adjoining parts of these land tracts became Salinas City after California became a U.S. territory. Today, Salinas is a thriving community – the “Salad Bowl of the World” – that is as proud of its history as it is of its promising future. And decidedly the most recognized Salinas icon is its hometown son, celebrated author John Steinbeck. Both the National Steinbeck Center museum and The Steinbeck House, Steinbeck’s boyhood home, pay homage to the literary icon. The National Steinbeck Center is an impressive destination for all ages, featuring interactive exhibits based on the author’s novels. Films and plays based on the author’s books play on multiple screens, and pages from Steinbeck’s original manuscripts are on display for all to see. The adjacent Rabobank Agriculture Museum features a montage of Salinas Valley history presented through photos, interviews and photographs of the communities Steinbeck included in his epic novels, East of Eden and The Grapes of Wrath. Hands-on exhibits explore modern day issues such as food safety, genetic engineering, labor relations, water conservation, nutrition and more. In 2007, the Los Angeles Times named the Center number one of “The Golden 15,” a list of California locations visitors are urged to visit to grasp the wonder of the state. The Steinbeck House, an 1897 Queen Annestyle Victorian listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is open for lunch Tuesday through Saturday and features a prix fixe menu served by wait staff dressed in period clothing. The House also includes a bookshop selling Steinbeck novels (in multiple languages), memorabilia and gifts.
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California Rodeo Salinas Photo: Rodney Temples
A walk through historic Oldtown Salinas yields inviting boutiques, bright day spas, beloved local eateries and even Monterey County wine-tasting. On the first Friday of every month, experience First Fridays, a free monthly art walk. The event features local artists as well as light refreshments, live music and special promotions. Salinas hosts the annual California Rodeo, one of the top rodeos in the nation. Cowboys and cowgirls demonstrate their roping and riding skills in four days of adventure at the crowd-pleasing event. Other popular Salinas events include the California International Air Show, the Steinbeck Festival in August and the Holiday Parade of Lights in December.
MONTEREY COUNTY The Salinas Valley Situated along Highway 101, the Salinas Valley is the center for Monterey County’s $3.4 billion agriculture industry. Artichokes, broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, strawberries, peppers, squash, carrots, asparagus, celery, tomatoes, mushrooms, Brussels sprouts, garlic, onions and flowers are grown in abundance, but out of all the produce, lettuce is king. The region produces 80% of the nation’s lettuce supply, generating more than $600 million annually. Monterey County’s delicate lettuces appear on grocery shelves from Portland, Maine, to Portland, Oregon. If you’ve eaten a salad in the last week, chances are the lettuce came from Salinas. A visit to the Salinas Valley isn’t complete without wine. Vineyards account for more than 40,000 acres of Monterey County farmland, and vintners in the area grow a number of popular varietals, including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir, to name a few. Loop through Salinas wine country by driving south on Highway 101, then head north on River Road; you’ll pass dozens of vineyards, wineries and tasting rooms along the way. Also located on River Road, Wild Things (at the Vision Quest Ranch), is home to a number of exotic animals that have appeared in movies and television, including a 500-pound African lion, a Bengal tiger and a growing number of elephants. Wild Things recently launched E.A.R.S. (Elephants of Africa Rescue Society), a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting projects aimed at securing a safe habitat for wild, African animals and dedicated to providing a sanctuary for their captive cousins with a special focus on elephants. Wild Things offers daily one-hour public tours -including all holidays except Christmas and Thanksgiving at 1 p.m.(there is an additional 3 p.m. tour in the months of June, July and August), no reservations are needed. After the tour – guests are invited to return to the elephant playpen, where they’ll have an opportunity to feed one of the elephants housed in the African elephant sanctuary. Looking for an off-beat adventure? Adults can book a stay at Vision Quest Ranch’s bed & breakfast, which features authentic safari bungalows. Definitely a one-of-a-kind experience, but the icing on the cake is the elephant that delivers breakfast in the morning!
Vision Quest Ranch Photo: Kerrick James
Rising along the east side of the Salinas Valley are 24,000 acres of wild and remote beauty — the Pinnacles National Monument. The park’s craggy monoliths and spires of golden stone are the vestiges of an immense, ancient volcano. Thirty miles of trails are the only way into the mountains, but alert walkers may be rewarded by spotting acorn woodpeckers, bats, mountain lions or coyotes. The park is home to 400 species of bees and a resident population of the endangered California condors, which were released into the wild in the earlier part of this decade.
Salinas Valley produce
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M O N THeadings EREY COUNTY Inside Sand City Over the past several years, the small oceanfront community of Sand City has welcomed an influx of creative minds. A burgeoning artists’ colony has transformed warehouses left over from the city’s railroad days into studios and galleries. Several festivals, including the annual Artists Equity Open Studios Tour and the West End Celebration, showcase these studios and encourage visitors to drop by and meet the artists. It is an ecclectic combination of rugged warehouses framed by sand dunes and crisp, blue ocean waves.
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Seaside The first town to the north of Monterey is the bustling city of Seaside. When coastal fog blankets the rest of the Monterey Peninsula, the sun is still often shining in Seaside. The city’s inland hills were home to the U.S. Army base of Fort Ord until the base closed in 1993, but today, outdoor enthusiasts rave about the miles of recreation trails that snake across the grounds of the former base, situated just minutes from the heart of the city. There are local parks, too. Laguna Grande Park hosts neighborhood picnics and vibrant music festivals every summer. Roberts Lake, a popular turnaround spot on the Recreation Trail, is a great place to catch glimpses of peregrine falcons and different species of waterfowl. Steady beachside sea breezes welcome kite-flying and hang-gliding.
After a multi-year, $13 million renovation, 36-hole award-winning Bayonet & Black Horse golf courses boast panoramic views of the spectacular Monterey Bay. A 330-room Fairmont Resort Hotel featuring 24,000 square feet of meeting space and a 14,000 square foot Willow Stream Spa will open on the grounds in 2011. The development project, spread across 440 acres, will also incorporate a residential component including 170 condominiums and 125 single-family lots. In addition to this project, Seaside expects to see many new upscale retail developments, luxury accommodations and multi-million dollar renovations debut within the city limits in the next few years.
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Seaside is also home to California State UniversityMonterey Bay, the Leon and Sylvia Panetta Institute, and the Monterey College of Law, making it an important part of the Monterey Peninsula’s world-renowned educational community.
MONTEREY COUNTY Soledad Farther south along the Highway 101 corridor is Soledad. This city’s history is rooted in agriculture, visible through a historic downtown flanked by generations of family farms. Today, while some Soledad farmers grow vegetables, most of them specialize in wine grapes. Local wineries include Marilyn Remark, Boyer, Blackstone, Pessagno, Manzoni Estate, San Saba, Chalone Vineyard, Hahn Estates/Smith & Hook Winery, Paraiso Vineyards and Scheid Vineyards.
Mission Nuestra Señora de la Soledad
The most visible historic landmark is the town’s namesake, the historic Mission Nuestra Señora de la Soledad. This Spanish-style structure sits peacefully in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountains, the range that separates Salinas Valley from the Big Sur coast. Founded in 1791 by Father Fermín Francisco de Lasuén, the mission continues to celebrate cultural traditions such as the annual Mission Nuestra Señora de Soledad Grape Stomp Festival, Soledad Community Parade and Fiesta in June, and a barbecue with mariachi bands in October.
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Now that you’ve had a quick tour of Monterey County, read more in the pages that follow. This guide points you toward the very best that Monterey County has to offer. But don’t take our word for it – get out there and see for yourself!
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HISTORY
History, like the air, is alive in Monterey County, and it’s available to explore on foot, by car or on a guided tour. A sturdy adobe house, a roof of red clay tiles, even a fence of grey slats slanting lazily among morning glories: all of these tell stories from the past. The region’s historical record can be broken out into five periods: pre-contact and early European exploration, Spanish arrival, Mexican arrival, American arrival, and modern development. For each time period, we’ll try to guide you to sites that illuminate the past.
Early Days of European Exploration For millions of years, the Central California coast belonged to bears and mountain lions, coyotes and condors. Its plentiful acorns were harvested by deer and other wildlife. The earliest humans, the OhloneCostanoan Esselen peoples, made huts, baskets and boats of tule reeds. Though none of those highly perishable objects remain, archaeologists have traced a few of their habitations by finding the grinding stones used to prepare acorns. The easiest of these sites to reach is in Carmel Valley’s Garland Ranch Park, while more remote remains are found in the Ventana Wilderness.
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We can only imagine the surprise of the native people at seeing three small ships tack into an inlet of Monterey Bay. The year was 1602; their visitor was Sebastian Vizcaíno, who had been assigned by the Spanish viceroy, the Conde de Monterrey, to find safe harbors where the galleons plying the Manila-New World trade could refit. Once he arrived in Monterey, he never left.
H I S T O RY In 1769, Don Gaspar de Portolá, governor of Baja (Lower) California, led the first land expedition north to establish a string of presidios (forts) along the coast. In 1770, accompanied by a group of Franciscan friars led by Father Junípero Serra, he found Vinzaíno’s Monterey. On June 3, Portolá chose a site for a new presidio and its attendant mission, named for San Carlos Borroméo de Carmelo. In the 1790s, when new fortifications were built on the heights above the harbor, Portolá decided to build the Royal Presidio Chapel, known today as the San Carlos Cathedral. For much of the 19th Century, the old church served as the only house of worship in Monterey and the center for all community activity. It rivaled Colton Hall as the most impressive building in Monterey. Today, the chapel is the oldest building on the Monterey Peninsula, the oldest church in continuous use in California and the only chapel associated with a presidio in California. It’s also a National Historic Landmark, the seat of Monterey’s bishop and (coincidentally) the smallest cathedral in the United States. The chapel recently completed an extensive renovation to painstakingly restore the structure to its original splendor and preserve its history for generations to come. For his part, Padre Serra did not stay in Monterey for long. The soil did not suit farming and the soldiers were a bad influence on the converts, so he founded a mission near the Carmel River and named it the Carmel Mission Basilica. He also established three other Franciscan missions nearby: Missions San Antonio and Soledad, both in southern Monterey County, and Mission San Juan Bautista in neighboring San Benito County. The missions are said to have been a day’s horseback ride in distance from one another. When he died in 1784, he was buried at the mission in Carmel.
Spanish, Mexican & American Arrivals Spanish and Mexican settlers came next. In 1776, three months before America declared independence from Britain, Captain Juan Bautista de Anza led a party of 240 people (plus horses, cattle and mules) from Sonora, Mexico (in the far northern region of Mexico, south of the Arizona border) to Monterey. His path can be followed by exploring the Anza National Historic Trail. In 1822, when Mexico declared its independence from Spain, Monterey became the region’s capital. During this time, the Mexican army seized the missions and their wealth and redistributed the property as the great land-grant ranches called “ranchos.” Soon, vast herds of cattle were grazing the sunny grasslands. Descendants of these creatures still walk the hills near Toro Park Recreation Area, a great picnic and hiking stop between Monterey and Salinas.
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Mexican sovereignty lasted a generation. In June 1846, General John Fremont and an assembly of American settlers declared independence again. A month later, Commodore John Drake Sloat seized the city of Monterey for the United States. The Mexican governor surrendered without a fight. Under the American flag, the city of Monterey became the center of West Coast politics. In 1849, California’s Constitutional Convention was held at the newly completed Colton Hall, which today offers concerts, tours and living history programs. In 1850, California became the thirty-first state. Old Monterey still has dozens of adobe and wood buildings from this period. Visit our website at www.SeeMonterey.com 29
H I S T O RY Turning the Last Century Although Monterey County missed its chance to house the new state’s capitol (which moved closer to Sacramento), local residents nevertheless made a fortune as the 1860s progressed. Whaling, the marine equivalent of the gold rush, brought almost as much wealth. Whalebones were pounded into paths leading to the splendid homes of sea captains (visit the Old Whaling Station, next to the First Brick House at Heritage Harbor, to see one of the few such paths that remain), and the state hurried to build lighthouses to guide ships up the Big Sur coast. These lighthouses are still icons today. Tours of the Point Pinos Lighthouse and Point Sur Lightstation bring those dangerous days of seafaring to life. North of Monterey, at the mouth of Elkhorn Slough, Captain Charlie Moss set about transforming a railhead into a busy port by building a 200-foot wharf from which he shipped salt and wheat to San Francisco. At Moss Landing, you can see the remains of the salt pans; the bright blue Captain’s Inn is the former headquarters of the Pacific Steamship Company Moss founded. Throughout the 1870s, immigrants from Portugal, Italy, China, Spain and Japan flocked to the area to work in the burgeoning fishing industry. In the 1880s and 1890s, another wave of religious settlers appeared: the Methodists. These people came not to convert, but instead to relax and rejuvenate their souls. The group settled happily into Pacific Grove with tents and built Chautauqua Hall. The historic bed & breakfast inns of “P.G.” are charming reminders of bygone retreats in this part of the county.
Giant Finback Whale Skeleton found at Point Lobos
Around the start of the twentieth century, Monterey developed its own knack for tourism. The elegant Hotel Del Monte (now the Naval Postgraduate School) welcomed thousands of people a year, including presidents and movie stars. This facility also introduced the first golf course west of the Mississippi – the Del Monte Golf Course – and a splendid carriage route called 17-Mile Drive. The coastal part of the drive is unchanged, down to the Lone Cypress, a famous tree that appears to cling to the edge of the world against the backdrop of the Pacific. Weighing in the day’s catch
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The 1920s saw sardines and salmon replace whale oil as marine gold, and a new wave of immigrants streamed into town to work the boats and canneries. In the fertile Salinas Valley, refrigerated boxcars spurred a similar boom in agriculture, enabling farmers to ship produce quickly and make sure it arrived as fresh and crisp as the day it was picked. The farm workers who picked and packed the lettuce, celery and strawberries came from Mexico, the Philippines and Dust Bowl states such as Oklahoma. It was an eclectic crew.
A Monterey family poses by their fresh catch
Perhaps nobody described this time better than John Steinbeck. In novels such as Cannery Row and East of Eden, Steinbeck outlines how the boom of Cannery Row fell into bust in the late 1940s after processing nearly a quarter-million tons of sardines a season in its peak wartime years. Today, the row of canneries has been replaced by shops, restaurants and galleries. But the imagery of Steinbeck’s novels lives on.
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Old Monterey’s Path of History There’s no better way to discover Old Monterey’s history than to live it. With this in mind, the city has established a special Path of History using yellow-andbrown tile markers set in the sidewalks. Begin at any point on your own, or join a guided walk at Pacific House in Custom House Plaza. Some of the buildings on the tour include California’s First Theatre, Cooper-Molera Adobe, the Larkin House, Casa Soberanes and Stevenson House; along the way, you’ll also see Casa Serrano, the House of Four Winds, the Perry-Downer House and Costume Collection and Colton Hall.
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History Museums & Historic Properties In addition to the properties open to visitors through Monterey State Historic Park, Monterey County has several other museums and historic sites to explore.
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H I S T O RY First Mayor’s House of Salinas City
Pacific House Museum
Robinson Jeffers Tor House
José Eusebio Boronda Adobe
Presidio Museum
Lighthouses
20 Station Pl Salinas, CA 93901 (415) 381-6737 www.firstmayorshouse.org 333 Boronda Rd Salinas, CA 93901 (831) 757-8085 www.mchsmuseum.com
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Corporal Ewing Rd Bldg 113 Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 646-3456 www.monterey.org
Maritime & History Museum of Monterey 5 Custom House Plaza Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 372-2608 www.montereyhistory.org
Monterey Bay Aquarium Hovden Cannery 886 Cannery Row Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 648-4800 www.montereybayaquarium.org
Monterey County Agriculture & Rural Life Museum at San Lorenzo Park 1160 Broadway King City, CA 93930 (831) 385-8020 www.mcarlm.org
Monterey Museum of Art La Mirada 720 Via Mirada Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 372-5477 Fax: (831) 372-5680 www.montereyart.org
Monterey Museum of Art Pacific Street 559 Pacific St. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 372-5477 Fax: (831) 372-5680 www.montereyart.org
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
165 Forest Ave Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (831) 648-5716 Fax: (831) 372-3256 www.pgmuseum.org
Literary History
Monterey County’s lighthouses are more than just beautiful structures; since the day their beacons were lit, the buildings have helped save the lives of men at sea.
Perhaps Monterey County’s most famous son is novelist John Steinbeck, author of Cannery Row and The Grapes of Wrath. Today, his birthplace in Salinas is open as a cozy informal restaurant; nearby, the National Steinbeck Center museum explores his life and works. Many other writers have spent time in Big Sur, including Henry Miller (Big Sur), Poet Robinson Jeffers (Carmel) and Robert Louis Stevenson, who wrote Treasure Island and stayed in Monterey’s French Hotel. Pick up a copy of the “Scenes For Your Senses” literary and film map at the visitor center (or visit www.SeeMonterey.com for an online copy) to explore these sites.
Point Sur Lightstation Situated 361 feet atop a volcanic rock outcropping, this lightstation has been part of the Big Sur coast since 1889. The lightstation itself is accessible via a onemile hike that climbs 300 feet and ends with a 65-step staircase. Volunteers lead guided three-hour tours on Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m. April through October, tours are also available on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. In July and August, an additional tour is offered each Thursday at 10 a.m. Finally, don’t miss the moonlight tours, held on selected evenings April through October. For more information, call 831625-4419 or visit www.pointsur.org.
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Point Pinos Lighthouse Built in 1855, the lighthouse sits on the northernmost tip of the Monterey Peninsula, a dangerous point of land for sailors who mistakenly believed they had reached the Monterey Bay. The building, Fresnel lenses and prisms are all original, and the facility still works today, making it the oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the West Coast. The structure was recently named to the National Register of Historic Places. Tours are available Thursday through Monday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call (831) 648-5716 or visit www.pgmuseum.org/lighthouse.htm.
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H I S T O RY Missions The missions were at the center of California life until the 1820s. Their museums and artifacts tell the story of the first settlers, including their beliefs and customs. Three are located in Monterey County: Mission San Carlos Borroméo de Carmelo This mission in Carmel was founded by Father Junípero Serra in 1770 as the second of the 21 missions across the state. The building was dedicated in 1797 and after Father Serra died in 1784, his body was buried here. Artifacts, clothing and vestments of the church are on display in the museum. Mission San Carlos Borroméo del Rio Carmelo includes expedition camp No. 89. San Carlos Borroméo de Carmelo Mission 3080 Rio Rd Carmel, CA 93923 (831) 624-1271 www.carmelmission.org/museum
Mission San Antonio de Padua This mission, located 10 miles northwest of King City, was founded by Father Junípero Serra in 1771 as the third of the 21 missions. There are picnic tables on the grounds and the ever-present garden blooms with roses in season. Mission San Antonio includes expedition camp No. 85. Mission San Antonio de Padua Off Highway G18 Fort Hunter Liggett (831) 385-4478
Point Pinos Lighthouse, Pacific Grove
Mission San Antonio de Padua
Mission Nuestra Señora de la Soledad Founded in 1791, this Soledad mission was founded as the thirteenth of the 21 missions. The Museum Chapel that stands today was built in 1828 and restored in 1954. At the rear of the mission’s quadrangle, the ruins of the original adobe can be seen. Mission Nuestra Senora de la Soledad 36641 Fort Romie Rd. Soledad, CA 93960 (831) 678-2586
Anza National Historic Trail For another walk through history, visitors can follow many miles of the route taken by Don Juan Bautista de Anza in the 1770s during his famous journeys escorting the colonists who would settle Alta (Upper) California in the name of Spain. Maps of the route are available at local visitor centers and at Pacific House Museum in Monterey State Historic Park. Additional information can be found at www.nps.gov/juba. Sights along this trail include the Presidio of Monterey in Monterey, featuring expedition camps No. 88 and 90, the Royal Presidio Chapel, and the following outdoor recreation areas: • Lake San Antonio Recreation Area in Southern Monterey County, a rural countryside laced with trails for hiking and riding. • San Lorenzo County Park in King City, which provides interpretive information about the trail corridor and the cultures of the area. • Toro Park in Salinas, which includes informative interpretive signs about the overall expedition.
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Touch starfish, sea cucumbers and crabs in hands-on touch pools at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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Take a tour of Pacific Grove’s Point Pinos Lighthouse, the oldest active lighthouse on the West Coast. Turn it into a day trip with a drive to Big Sur to the Point Sur Lightstation.
Climb a full-size 1956 steam engine or rent a paddleboat at Lake El Estero’s Dennis the Menace Playground, designed by Dennis the Menace creator Hank Ketcham. Or, catch air at the nearby skateboard park.
Explore the places where John Steinbeck lived and wrote through interactive exhibits and multi-sensory stage-set activity centers at the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas.
Take a whale-watching or sightseeing cruise after visiting candy shops on Fisherman’s Wharf. Don’t forget to savor a steaming bread bowl of rich clam chowder while you’re there.
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Have your picture taken at the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. movie set on Cannery Row and shop and stroll the oceanfront streets then relax in the outdoor Plaza or buzz into a showing at the IMAX theater.
Tour the celebrated 17-Mile Drive and picnic in the company of seals, otters and other marine life at Seal Rock Picnic Area.
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Let curiosity and creativity flourish at MY Museum – an entertaining, interactive children’s museum that includes MY Day At The Beach, MY
Healthy Farm, MY ImagiTree and MY Theatre, among other fun exhibits.
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At Point Lobos State Reserve, hike to the cove that, according to local legend, inspired Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island and discover whaling industry relics at the Whaling Cabin.
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Rollerblade, bike or ride a four-wheeled surrey along the waterfront Recreation Trail, which runs 18 miles through Pacific Grove, Monterey, Seaside and north to Castroville.
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Watch our national symbol—the bald eagle—at Lake San Antonio in Southern Monterey County, where you also can enjoy playgrounds, beaches and water sports.
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Build sandcastles at Carmel’s famed white sand beach. Fly a kite and watch the waves from the sand dunes of Marina, Seaside, & Sand City.
Stop by the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History and discover Exhibits featuring the native plants, animals, geology, and aboriginal populations of Monterey County. Don’t forget to pay a visit to “Sandy,” the life-sized sculpture of an adult female gray whale resting in front of the building.
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Pack a picnic and head to Marina State Beach to watch hangliders soar on brisk coastal breezes. Stroll along the boardwalk that stretches through the Marina Dunes Natural Preserve.
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Explore more than 50 miles of trails on 7,200 acres of the former Fort Ord Army Base in Seaside.
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Explore one of California’s largest coastal wetlands by pontoon boat and discover sea otters, sea lions and a variety of birds on an Elkhorn Slough Safari nature tour.
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Get a taste of what life was like in the early days of old Monterey on Monterey’s “Path of History,” a walking tour of more than 40 adobes, historic buildings and sites, including the Pacific House Museum.
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Take to the trail on horseback in scenic Carmel Valley, Big Sur or Pebble Beach. Explore the nature trails and wildlife at Del Rey Oaks’ Frog Pond Preserve. Satisfy your sweet tooth on a tour of Monterey Bay Chocolates on Fremont Street in Seaside. Play an intergenerational game of golf at the Peter Hay 9-hole pitchand-putt course at Pebble Beach
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Take a walk on the wild side with lions, tigers, birds and reptiles at Wild Things exotic animal ranch in Salinas.
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Pack a picnic and head for the playground at San Lorenzo Park in King City, and tour the turn-ofthe-century schoolhouse and train depot.
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Check out some of the highspeed auto racing action at historic Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
FAMILY FUN
The most successful family vacations engage grown-ups and kids alike in a state of intergenerational wonder. Since the local environment teems with natural beauty, Monterey offers amusements that make parents smile and attractions that will have the young ones begging for more. Start the morning with a long hike around Point Lobos State Reserve’s wildflower-lined trails, then picnic near the Whaling Museum for lunch and a light dose of history. An alternate itinerary follows the Path of History through downtown Monterey with a stop for lunch at nearby Fisherman’s Wharf, where youngsters can watch vocal sea lions and playful otters while everyone eats. For a dose of larger animals, head to Wild Things, a wild animal park in Salinas. This is a one-of-a-kind spin on the traditional zoo and is home to three 500-pound African lions, a Bengal tiger and a black bear named Brandy. These creatures are the Lassies of today; the center is a training ground for animals that star in film, TV and live productions. More than 100 animals live at the compound. Daily tours begin at 1 p.m., with an additional tour at 3 p.m. in the summer. Occasional after-dark tours are available in October and February. Visit our website at www.SeeMonterey.com 35
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Another kid-friendly spot is Monterey’s Dennis the Menace Park, a playground with swings and slides and a host of other diversions. The park was designed by a man who really knew kids: Hank Ketcham, creator of the comic strip, “Dennis the Menace.” Elsewhere, kids love the opportunity to touch bat rays, sea stars and sea cucumbers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. With thousands of fish and interpretive exhibits, the aquarium is a great place for a family to spend the entire day. Toddlers and little ones in particular will love the facility’s Splash Zone, which is jampacked with super-sized sea creatures. Other Monterey museums and historic sites are just as intriguing. At MY Museum, for instance, hands-on activities such as picking crops from a field or producing a stage performance are great ways for youngsters to get creative. At Monterey State Historic Park, young children will discover arrowheads and Spanish doubloons at Pacific House, while older kids appreciate open-air activities like the paddleboats of Lake El Estero and the skateboard park. The soft sands of Carmel Beach and the small, sheltered cove at Lovers Point Park in Pacific Grove offer excellent environments for building big, family-sized sandcastles. There’s also a seven-mile pontoon boat safari through Moss Landing’s Elkhorn Slough.
The Monterey Recreation Trail is another great way to explore the county. Rent a bicycle built for four, known locally as a four-seater surrey, at Custom House Plaza or Cannery Row and pedal from one end of the Recreation Trail to the other. The route is terrific for wildlife watching, since the area’s sea otters, sea lions, pelicans and harbor seals frequently are visible from the path. If the fog rolls in, retreat to the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, one of the best places to learn about all those fascinating creatures you’ve seen during your walk.
Families will enjoy the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas, a museum that explains the life and times of John Steinbeck. The museum takes visitors through life-size exhibits of his books, including a model Red Pony and old Model T Ford. Children also can design their own crate label or vote for their favorite vegetable in the Center’s Rabobank Agriculture Museum. Learning never seemed so fun. En route to the Salinas Valley, indulge a snack attack by stopping by The Farm, just off Highway 68 between Salinas and Monterey. Here, visitors can pick everything from strawberries to artichokes. Every season yields a different flavor of vegetable picking. Strike a pose for a family snapshot beneath the giant silhouettes of farmers that make The Farm visible for miles.
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Cannery Row IMAX
640 Wave Street Monterey CA 93940 (831) 372-4629 Fax: (831) 655-9857 www.canneryrowimax.com
Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary Ridge Rd & Lighthouse Pacific Grove (831) 648-5716 www.pgmuseum.org
Monterey Bay Aquarium
INSIDER TIP “Plan your visit to the aquarium for the afternoon, when you’ll find fewer visitors. Also, the fall and winter months, excluding holidays, are our least busy.” - Talma Taormina, Monterey Bay Aquarium volunteer/ retired elementary school teacher
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886 Cannery Row Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 648-4800 www.montereybayaquarium.org
Family F un Monterey Bay Chocolates
1291 Fremont Blvd. Seaside, CA 93955 (800) 648-9938 (831) 899-7963 Fax: (831) 899-9065 www.montereybaychocolates.com
Monterey County Fairgrounds & Exposition Park
2004 Fairgrounds Rd. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 372-5863 Fax: (831) 372-8248 www.montereycountyfair.com
Monterey County Youth (MY) Museum 425 Washington St. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 649-6444 Fax: (831) 649-1304 www.mymuseum.org
Monterey Museum of Art La Mirada 720 Via Mirada Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 372-5477 Fax: (831) 372-5680 www.montereyart.org
Monterey Museum of Art Pacific Street 559 Pacific St. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 372-5477 Fax: (831) 372-5680 www.montereyart.org
The Farm
Spreckles Blvd. West at Highway 68 Salinas, CA 93902 (831) 455-2575 (831) 424-1996 Fax: (831) 424-7812 www.thefarm-salinasvalley.com
Wild Things
400 River Rd. Salinas, CA 93908 (831) 455-1901 Fax: (831) 455-1902 www.wildthingsinc.com
Nearby Attractions Roaring Camp & Big Trees Railroad PO Box G-1 Felton, CA 95018 (831) 335-4484 Fax: (831) 335-3509 www.roaringcamp.com
Santa Cruz Beach/Boardwalk
400 Beach St. Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 426-7433 Fax: (831) 460-3336 www.beachboardwalk.com
Winchester Mystery House
525 S. Winchester Blvd. San Jose, CA 95128 (408) 247-2000 Fax: (408) 247-2090 www.winchestermysteryhouse.com
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nature & Recreation
One-of-a-Kind Recreation With miles upon miles of open landscape and sunshine that warms the soul, Monterey offers boundless recreational activities. Horseback riding, golfing, rock-climbing, car-racing, hiking, bicycling, kayaking, whale-watching and birding are just some of the recreational opportunities in the county, and there probably are hundreds more. A fringe benefit of engaging in these activities here is that the natural setting serves as a stunning backdrop. Around every corner, the views just get better.
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Fore! While Pebble Beach Golf Links certainly is the most famous golf course in Monterey County, the region has more than 20 courses ready to welcome golfers at every playing level, 50 miles of fairways and more than 280 fabulous holes to play, including three of the nation’s top 100 golf courses. Included in this bunch are two sets of “twin” courses, in Carmel Valley at Rancho Cañada East/West, and in Seaside at the recently renovated Bayonet and Black Horse, the storied golf club located on the scenic Monterey Peninsula recently re-opened all 36 holes (18 Bayonet, 18 Black Horse) following the completion of a three-phase, $13 million renovation by Bates Golf Design Group. It has been one of the largest in scope and scale golf course construction projects to hit the Monterey area in years, with dramatic alterations to hole routings, corridors and view sheds. New tees, bunkers and green complexes were installed, and intrusive copse of non-native trees were removed to provide unobstructed views of Monterey Bay, downtown Monterey and Point Pinos from a number of holes on both courses. Elsewhere, Quail Lodge is a wonderfully walkable course designed by Robert Muir Graves, while another inland course, Laguna Seca Golf Ranch, was designed by the father-son team of Robert Trent Jones Senior and Junior.
Pebble Beach Golf Links Other courses offer impressive challenges. At the oceanfront The Links at Spanish Bay, onshore breezes make club selections tricky. In the more forested glades of Poppy Hills or Spyglass Hill, tree trunks are the biggest obstacle. To avoid these hazards, beginners can take lessons from a PGA pro at Laguna Seca Golf Ranch. For practice, golfers on every level can head over to the Del Rey Oaks Driving Range. For more information, visit the Monterey Golf Association’s website at www.golfmonterey.org.
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N AT U R E & R E C R E AT I O N See the Sea With a resource like the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary just offshore, it’s no wonder people flock to Monterey County to see the ocean. Step aboard a powerful motor yacht to venture beyond the bay’s embrace in search of blue, humpback or gray whales. Take a fishing charter to find albacore, salmon or lingcod. For those who’d rather stay close to shore, rent a kayak and explore harbors and coves at sea level. Who knows what might pop its head out of the water for a good look at you?
Harbor Seals enjoying the day
Sea Otter on the bay
Another way to experience these critters is to visit them in their own environment. Scuba Diving magazine has rated Monterey among the Top 10 North American dive sites, and thousands of scuba divers and snorkelers dip into Monterey Bay each year. Experiences on these immersions vary, but many divers report seeing a variety of nosy critters poking around the undersea kelp forests of Monterey Bay. On some days, there is so much wildlife down below that the kelp beds appear busier than city streets.
Tidepooling & Swimming At certain times of year, some of these animals can be spotted in the tidepools left behind by the retreating sea. Strap on some old shoes and inspect these pools to marvel at hermit crabs, owl limpets and turban snails, sea stars and purple sea urchins. The golden rule of tidepooling? Look at the critters – don’t touch. The sea is their home. Beaches along Monterey’s coast are ideal for long walks, but they aren’t especially suitable for swimming. Local water temperatures hover around a chilly 55 degrees Fahrenheit (13 degrees Celsius), and many area beaches are prone to dangerous riptides and currents. On warm summer days, kids enjoy splashing along in sheltered areas such as Monterey State Beach and Seaside State Beach. Other local beaches include Carmel Beach in Carmel-by-the-Sea, Marina State Beach in Marina, Salinas River State Beach, one mile south of Moss Landing, Moss Landing State Beach in Moss Landing and Zmudowski State Beach, approximately three miles north of Moss Landing. All beaches are free and open to the public. Big Sur beaches can be accessed at most of the state parks along Highway 1.
Tidepooling in Pacific Grove
Getting barreled in the bay Photo: Steve Eichner
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N AT U R E & R E C R E AT I O N Boating & Sailing The sheltered waters of the Monterey Bay are a great spot for boating. Several sailing charter boats operate from Monterey and Moss Landing, offering cruises, lessons and bareboat rentals to aspiring and experienced skippers alike. Lake San Antonio, located at the southern end of Monterey County, offers year-round boating and waterskiing opportunities from its launching ramps, plus overnight camping in an RV or tent.
Whale & DolphinWatching
Sailing on a clear day Close encounter of a Humpback Whale
The biggest stars of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary are, without question, its whales and dolphins. The blue whale, the world’s largest, reaches 100 feet and 90 tons at maturity, and can be seen not far from shore at the right time of year. Also common in the winter months are gray whales, which migrate past Monterey on their way from Alaska’s Bering Sea to the calving lagoons of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula. Humpback whales usually begin appearing in early May, back from the winter in Hawaii and looking for food. Other species include minke whales, orcas, Pacific white-sided dolphins, Risso’s dolphins and Dall’s porpoise.
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Randy’s Whale Watching Trips 66 Fisherman’s Wharf | Monterey, CA 93940
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N AT U R E & R E C R E AT I O N Kayaking
Kites of All Sizes
Several local businesses offer kayak rentals for anywhere between two hours and a day. Rentals are available with and without guides. Most of the guides who go out with kayakers have experience as naturalists and docents, so they can point out wildlife and historic sites with ease. Most outfitters also offer waterproof drysuits or wetsuits to keep paddlers warm. Rental companies are based at Cannery Row, Monterey State Beach, Pebble Beach, Pacific Grove and the Elkhorn Slough.
Considering all of the fabulous beaches in Seaside, Sand City and Marina, there’s ample space to fly a kite. For those who prefer those full-size kites known as hanggliders, bring your own and get a running start at the launching pad atop the Marina State Beach dunes.
Flightseeing & Skydiving Discover the jewel-toned waters of the Monterey Bay from the perspective of a seagull. Local aerial sightseeing tours using state-of-the-art private aircraft operate out of the Monterey Peninsula Airport. To loft like a gull, head for the Marina Municipal Airport for skydiving flights – there are lessons for beginners and flights for experts.
Sport Fishing Sport fishing is available year-round from Monterey and Moss Landing harbors. Depending on the season, the catch can include salmon, albacore, rock cod, lingcod, halibut or rockfish. Fishing also is available at Cachagua Community Park and Los Padres Reservoir in Cachagua, Marina State Beach and Open Space Preserve in Marina, Arroyo Seco Recreation Area on the edge of the Ventana Wilderness (about 15 miles from King City), and at Lake San Antonio near Jolon.
A familiar sight at Seaside Beach
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N AT U R E & R E C R E AT I O N Birding Monterey County was named America’s “Birdiest” County by the American Birding Association after dedicated birders spotted a record 250 species on one weekend in May 2005. “Twitchers,” as these people are known, can join walks in the county’s varied habitats or go out to sea in search of shearwaters, brown pelicans or mergansers. Lake San Antonio is the largest bald eagle winter habitat in Central California. From November to April each year, up to 50 bald eagles descend on the area for rest and relaxation. Another rare bird species, the California condor, has made itself at home in Monterey County, thanks to efforts to replenish its population in the region. The Pinnacles National Monument has been a part of the California Condor Recovery Program since 2003, and as a result, there are currently 16 free-flying condors in the park. Five have been living in the wild since October 2004, seven were released in September 2005, and the other four were released in the spring and summer of 2007. The flock has now ranged as far as Livermore to the north, Paso Robles to the southwest, and west to the Big Sur coast. If you are going to visit Pinnacles and you hope to see a condor, one of the most likely viewing areas is the High Peaks in the early morning or early evening. The High Peaks can be reached from either entrance to the park, but keep in mind that hiking to the High Peaks is strenuous. Please carry and drink plenty of water, wear layered clothing, and be prepared for temperature extremes. Remember that the condors are free-flying, which means there is no guarantee you will see one on a given day at a given time.
LAND ROVER
EXPERIENCE DRIVING SCHOOL Experience off-road driving in beautiful Carmel Valley with a professional Land Rover Driving Instructor. (Land Rover vehicles provided.)
Quail Lodge • 8205 Valley Greens Dr. • Carmel, CA 93923 landroverusa.com/drivingschools
Available packages: • 1- or 2-hour session • Full- and half-day adventures • Corporate team-building • Group lessons and more For reservations, call 1.831.620.8854.
Monterey & Elkhorn Slough
(800) 649-5357 www.Montereybaykayaks.com 693 Del Monte Avenue, Monterey, CA 93940 ~ 2390 Highway One, Moss Landing, CA 95039
A unique Monterey Bay and Elkhorn Slough Sea Kayaking Experience!
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N AT U R E & R E C R E AT I O N Hiking & Walking
Wheeled Sports
Exploring by foot is easy in towns such as Carmel and Pacific Grove, where an assembly of trails offer everything from gentle strolls to strenuous hikes. At one end of the spectrum is the flat and paved Monterey Recreation Trail that follows the coastline from Castroville to Pacific Grove. Slightly more rugged are the trails of the former Fort Ord and the seven miles of trails at Point Lobos State Reserve, a 1,250-acre preserve along the ocean, just south of Carmel. Other great hiking spots include Garland Ranch Regional Park, 541 acres flanking the Carmel River and extending into the southeastern Santa Lucia mountain range; Jacks Peak County Park, just above the city of Monterey; Big Sur, which offers dramatic hikes through redwood forests to waterfalls; and Pinnacles National Monument, which offers 30 miles of mountain paths through the remote backcountry outside Soledad.
Roll your way through the destination by cycling, roller-blading and skateboarding on various trails around Monterey County. The bayside Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail is designed to accommodate roller-bladers, bicyclists and pedaled surveys that seat two or four people. Bicycle rental companies located along the trail can set up visitors with gear, including tandems and baby trailers. For more strenuous mountain biking, head for the trails of the former Fort Ord, Toro Park or Garland Ranch Park. Up for a game of roller hockey? Stop in at Water City Roller Hockey in Marina. Skateboarders also have their own dedicated park with 8,000 square feet of ledges, half-pipes and ramps, right next to Dennis the Menace Playground in Monterey’s El Estero Park.
Garland Regional Park
Trail Riding in Pebble Beach
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For indoor workouts, head to the Monterey Sports Center, located at 301 E. Franklin St., off Del Monte Avenue and adjacent to the City of Monterey parking garages. The facility is open daily and features two indoor heated pools (complete with a 112foot water slide), a full weight training center, a cardio fitness center, two studios and personal trainers by appointment. For additional information, call (831) 646-3700.
N AT U R E & R E C R E AT I O N Horseback Riding Bridle paths in Monterey County wind through remote, scenic and sometimes rugged areas. Many stables offer escorted trail rides, suitable for families with kids as well as experienced riders. Several stables offer rides along beaches in Big Sur, Moss Landing or Pebble Beach. Own your own horse? Explore the miles of trails criss-crossing the former Fort Ord Army base, meander through the towering redwoods of Big Sur … options abound!
Rock Climbing From indoor rock climbing at Sancturary Rock Gym in Sand City to the volcanic spires at the Pinnacles National Monument and bouldering at Garrapata State Park, the climbing around Monterey Bay will leave you breathless. Guided outdoor climbing is available.
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The only daily trips led by Marine Biologists. We have been featured on National Geographic Television and the Blue Planet - Discovery Channel “The Best Whale Watch on the Bay.” Plenty of time to spend with whales & dolphins, 28 years experience with individuals and groups. Gray Whales, Humpback Whales, Blue Whales, Killer Whales & Dolphins Find us in the red building at 84 Fisherman’s Wharf
El Estero Park Parcourse Exercise Course The free parcourse at El Estero Park follows a 1.2 mile path around Lake El Estero. The course has 18 exercise stations in all, and the stations are organized into clusters that inspire a certain type of exercise: warm-up, muscle stretching, muscle strengthening, cardiovascular conditioning and cool down. Participants are suggested to combine their workouts with walking, jogging or running between stations. Bring a four-legged friend to motivate you in your workout and then treat him to an off-leash run in the new dog park across from Dennis the Menace Park.
Monterey Bay Whale Watch Center
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Monterey
(831) 647-6886
Bay Bikes-Wheel Fun Rentals 585 Cannery Row www.baybikes.com
Monterey
(831) 655-2453 (831) 655-3497 (F)
CA NatureTreks & Team Adventures PO Box 11414 www.naturetreks.com
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Monterey County hosts several worldclass spectator sporting events that draw competitors from around the world. Some of these events include the star-studded AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament, the California Rodeo and International Airshow and the Parkfield Rodeo. Racing events include the thrilling MotoGP and Indy car races at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Finally, of course, there is the Big Sur International Marathon, rated the Best Race in America.
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Asilomar State Beach
Pacific Grove
(831) 646-6440
Carmel River State Beach
Carmel
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Big Sur
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Monterey
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Monterey State Historical Park
Monterey
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Moss Landing State Beach
Moss Landing
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Big Sur
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Moss Landing
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Del Monte Beach
Monterey
(831) 646-3860
Devendorf Park
Carmel
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Elkhorn Slough
Moss Landing
(831) 728-2822
Garland Ranch Regional Park
Carmel Valley
(831) 648-5730
George Washington Park
Pacific Grove
(831) 648-3130
Jewell Park
Pacific Grove
(831) 648-3130
Laguna Grande Park
Seaside
(831) 899-6270
Locke-Paddon
Marina
(831) 384-4636
Lovers Point Park
Pacific Grove
(831) 648-3130
McAbee Beach
Monterey
(831) 649-6690
Natividad Creek Park
Salinas
(831)758-7217
Roberts Lake
Seaside
(831) 899-6270
San Carlos Beach
Monterey
(831) 646-3860
Sherwood Park
Salinas
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Monterey
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N AT U R E & R E C R E AT I O N Andrew Molera State Park The Big Sur River and miles of trails wind through Andrew Molera State Park, emptying into the Pacific at a remote beach with primitive campsites. The beach is relatively undeveloped, perfect for hiking, fishing and beachcombing. An outfitter here also presents visitors with an opportunity to enjoy the area on horseback, covering the rangeland like the vaqueros of yesteryear. The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset; vehicle entry fees vary.
Pinnacles National Monument Rising out of the chaparral-covered Gabilan Mountains east of Highway 101 is Pinnacles National Monument, the spectacular remains of an ancient volcano. The park’s massive monoliths, spires, sheer-walled canyons and talus passages remain as evidence of millions of years of erosion, faulting and tectonic plate movement. More than 30 miles of trails wind through nearly 24,000 acres of diverse wildlands in this day-use park. Hikers come to feast their eyes on spring wildflowers and a diverse group of wildlife that includes California Pinnacles National Monument condors, bats, deer and mountain lions. Be warned: temperatures in the Pinnacles can reach 115 degrees, so be sure to bring water and dress in layers.
INSIDER TIP “The Monterey Peninsula is our favorite ocean getaway. It offers great activities for us and the children, especially clean, safe beaches.” – The Deleon family, visitors from the San Francisco Bay Area
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GOLF On the Monterey Peninsula
GOLF in the
Del Monte Forest Private/ Public
Golf Course
Par Rating Slope
Yardage
Driving Range
Green Fee
Phone
The Links at Spanish Bay The Inn at Spanish Bay 2700 17-Mile Dr
Public
72
74.1
146
6821
No
$260 + cart
(800) 654-9300
Pebble Beach Golf Links The Lodge at Pebble Beach 1700 17-Mile Dr
Public
72
73.8
142
6737
Yes
$495 + cart
(800) 654-9300
Peter Hay Golf Course The Lodge at Pebble Beach 1700 17-Mile Dr
Public
27
725
Yes
$20
(831) 625-8518
Poppy Hills Golf Course 3200 Lopez Rd
Public
72
74.2
144
6833
Yes
$195 + cart
(831) 622-8239
Semi-Private
72
75.5
147
6953
Yes
$330 + cart
(800) 654-9300
Yardage
Driving Range
Green Fee
Phone
Spyglass Golf Course Spyglass Hill Rd & Stevenson Dr
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Carmel Valley Private/ Public
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Par Rating Slope
Public
70
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138
6234
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$165-220
(831) 626-2510
Members & Guests
71
71.4
128
6449
Yes
$175-200
(831) 620-8808
Rancho Ca単ada (East)
Public
71
69.8
122
6125
Yes
$65 + cart
(831) 624-0111
Rancho Ca単ada (West)
Public
71
71.4
125
6357
Yes
$70 + cart
(831) 624-0111
Yardage
Driving Range
Green Fee
Phone
The Golf Club at Quail Lodge 8205 Valley Greens Dr Rancho Ca単ada Golf Club (East & West) Carmel Valley Rd,1 Mile East of Highway 1
GOLF in the
Monterey Area Private/ Public
Golf Course
Par Rating Slope
Bayonet & Black Horse Golf Courses 1 McClure Way Bayonet
Public
72
74.5
137
7084
Yes
$75-160
(831) 899-7271
Black Horse
Public
72
73.8
135
6527
Yes
$75-160
(831) 899-7271
Del Monte Golf Course 1300 Sylvan Rd
Public
72
71.5
127
6357
No
$110 + cart
(831) 373-2700
Laguna Seca Golf Ranch 10520 York Rd
Public
71
70.7
128
6161
Yes
$65 + cart
(831) 373-2863
Monterey Pines Golf Course 1250 Garden Rd
Public
69
66.9
114
5629
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Call
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Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Links 77 Asilomar Blvd
Public
70
67.5
118
5727
Yes
$40-45
(831) 648-5777
Pasadera Country Club 100 Pasadera Dr
Private
71
71.5
139
6299
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SHOPPING Carmel-by-the-Sea
Carmel Valley
Carmel-by-the-Sea is an exclusive shopping enclave bursting with charming boutiques, fine art galleries and luxury retailers. The open-air courtyard of Carmel Plaza, at the top of Ocean Avenue, emulates a European shopping village. With its beautiful renovation, the facility offers shoppers lush landscaping and trickling fountains as they explore more than 40 stores, including Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Anthropologie, Bottega Veneta and Wilkes Bashford. The Concierge Center at Carmel Plaza also offers assistance for travelers with any of their needs. The facility even caters to canine companions: Don’t miss the dogfriendly “Fountain of Woof.”
Carmel Valley features shopping, too — just off Highway 1, two charming shopping villages are well worth exploring. First, discover the Barnyard Shopping Village. Situated on more than six acres, the open-air shopping village delivers a unique, upscale boutique environment nestled into cascading levels of breathtaking gardens lined with red brick pathways. Located only one mile south of Carmel-by-the-Sea, the Barnyard Shopping Village boasts more than 50 locally owned and operated shops, eight international restaurants and cafés, as well as a variety of professional services. Retail shops include couture men’s and women’s clothing, brilliant jewelry, chic shoes, exquisite art, children’s toys and upscale salons and spas. Discover the shops, indulge in the cuisine, enjoy the annual events and unwind in the lavish gardens. Nearby, stop in at The Crossroads, known by locals as “a must-see for serious shoppers.” This shopping center features gift shops, sporting goods stores, florists and professional services. Along a flowerfilled boulevard, friendly shopkeepers present the finest in fashion, jewelry, gifts, specialty food and services to fill visitors’ every need. The Crossroads also offers a fine selection of award-winning dining on the Monterey Peninsula, with plenty of pet-friendly outdoor seating!
Further inland (about 11 miles) on Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley Village is home to a dozen specialty stores, some of which sell fine wines, hand-thrown pottery, sculpture, and designer apparel, to name a few and reflects the relaxed country spirit of the entire Valley. This easy-going little town has shops, stores, restaurants, inns and services to supply the needs of residents and is fun for visitors.
Marina With the recent debut of a new 368,000square-foot community retail center, Marina has recently established itself as one of the most convenient shopping stops on the Monterey Peninsula. The Dunes on Monterey Bay community center is part of the 400-acre masterplanned community of the same name in development on the former Fort Ord Army base. The project is one of the largest mixed-use developments in the region, and the retail tenant roster includes some of the leading names in retail: Best Buy, Kohl’s, Old Navy, REI and Target. Additional shopping, as well as restaurants and entertainment, are on the horizon as Marina continues its development of the hundreds of acres of former government land. A handful of mixed-use development projects are under way and expected to make significant progress in 2009.
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Monterey Old Monterey’s main thoroughfare, Alvarado Street, is notable for its farmers market, one of the largest in California. The market takes place every Tuesday, rain or shine. The town’s independent bookstores, home furnishing shops and bright boutiques complement an outdoor mall beside the Monterey Conference Center. In this mall, art galleries and wine shops stand side-by-side with intimate cafés and upscale spas. Heading toward Cannery Row, the New Monterey area offers inviting booksellers, art galleries, wine tasting rooms and a new IMAX theatre. Cannery Row itself, once the heart of Monterey’s canning industry, is now a bustling shopping district. There are more than 150 stores along the six-block stretch of the Row between Reeside and David Avenues. These shops sell local art, old-fashioned candy, specialty food items and wine. The Row certainly has come a long way from its fishy beginnings.
On the other side of Monterey, toward Highway 1, is Del Monte Center. With more than 85 shops, the center surrounds a beautiful garden and picturesque walkways. Macy’s is the largest tenant, while other temptations include locally owned and operated Thinker Toys, The Hearth Shop and Wild Bird Center of Monterey, as well as, Banana Republic, Ann Taylor Loft, GAP, Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma, Hollister, Apple Store, Lucky Brand Jeans, White House|Black Market, Chico’s, and Whole Foods Market. There also are restaurants aplenty, including P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Islands Fine Burgers and Drinks, LALLA Grill, Cold Stone Creamery and California Pizza Kitchen leading the charge. At one end of the center, the 13-screen Century Cinemas movie complex offers digital sound and stadium seating — a perfect diversion to reward the kids after a patient afternoon of shopping.
SHOPPING
Moss Landing Years ago, Moss Landing was once a major rail and shipping hub for whale oil, salt and produce. Today, Moss Landing is home to antiques and several famous restaurants, including the Whole Enchilada and Phil’s Fish Market. Two exits directly off Highway 1 lead visitors to shops specializing in antiques and collectibles. Among the specialty items: Depression-era glassware, silverware from the old Del Monte Hotel, jewelry, movie memorabilia, paintings, firstedition books and much more. On the last Sunday in July, the town transforms itself for the Moss Landing Antique Fair, when 200 vendors descend on the village with an incredible assortment of items. Enjoy some of the region’s best seafood at one of a handful of eateries, and watch local fisherman unload their catch while you wait!
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Sand City
Seaside
The shopping district along and surrounding Lighthouse Avenue in Pacific Grove features charming stores selling pine furniture, baked goods, home goods, books, and fashion – seasoned with antique shops, art galleries and gift boutiques. Later, indulge in more retail therapy at the historic American Tin Cannery, a one-of-a-kind shopping and entertainment center located steps from the rocky shores of the Monterey Bay. Linking Cannery Row’s past and present, the spacious indoor setting features a variety of outlet and specialty shops, restaurants and entertainment, built in 1927, the structure originally housed the American Can Company and today is home to nearly 30 shops and restaurants.
Although Sand City claims a population of less than 300, the town is a thriving spot for shopaholics. Vendors in the mall behind the dunes peddle music, beach towels, charcoal, swim suits, kites, books, sunblock and snacks — everything a family could need for a day of picnicking, sunbathing or bicycling. Two neighboring shopping centers cater to everyday needs with an array of recognized retail offerings such as Target, Borders Books and Costco, in addition to a handful of convenient eateries.
Seaside’s City Center shopping district anchors a downtown area that features authentic cuisine from around the world. While the foundation of the Seaside business community is made up of small family-owned establishments, national retailers and restaurant groups also value the city’s prime location and access to Highway 1. Home Depot, Chili’s, Starbucks and Cost Plus World Market currently have outposts here and new retail developments will debut in 2009 and coming years. Seaside is also the place to purchase a car, with an auto center that boasts the largest selection of vehicles in the region. Although it was one of the country’s first auto malls, a recently completed $21 million renovation welcomes today’s consumer to buy, lease, and service their vehicles at the Seaside Auto Center.
Oldtown Salinas
Antiques/Collectibles Cannery Row Antique Mall
Salinas Along the Highway 101 corridor, shopping runs the gamut from the historic Oldtown Salinas boutiques, restaurants and A Taste of Monterey wine visitor center near the National Steinbeck Center to the city’s Northridge Mall (anchored by Macy’s, Sears and JC Penney) Harden Ranch, another shopping area, features Pier 1 and Target.
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Dolores between 7th & Ocean Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 (831) 624-5868 www.chinaartcenter.com
Moss Landing Antique Village
8071 Moss Landing Rd Moss Landing, CA 95039 (831) 633-5843 (831) 760-0952 Fax: (831) 633-5407 www.hauteenchilada.com/village.html 213 Lighthouse Ave Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 375-6546 www.olio-vintagefun.com
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Sure, Pebble Beach is known for its golf, but the area has exquisite shopping, too. Pebble Beach merchandise, golf apparel and mementos can all be found at the parade of shops near The Lodge at Pebble Beach. The stores are worth a look, especially after a fulfilling day on the greens.
471 Wave St. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 655-0264 Fax: (831) 655-0265 www.canneryrowantiquemall.com
Pebble Beach
Trotter Antiques
590 Lighthouse Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (831) 373-3505
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Cameras/Photo Lab
Leather Goods/Luggage
Green’s Camera World
Coach
472 Alvarado St. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 655-1234 Fax: (831) 655-2410 www.greenscameraworld.com
San Carlos & Ocean Ave. Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 (831) 626-1777 Fax: (831) 626-9559 www.coach.com
Drug Stores/Pharmacies
Pet Boutique
Carmel Drug Store
Ocean & San Carlos Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 (831) 624-3819 Fax: (831) 626-3819
Chateau le Paws Pet Boutique, Spa, and Doggie Day Care
Gems & Minerals/ Appraisal Service
Adjacent to the American Tin Cannery, 125 Oceanview Blvd, Suite 212 Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (831) 375-7297 (831) 373-7298 www.chateaulepaws.com
Gems By The Sea
Diggidy Dog
550 Wave St. #3 Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 375-5545 Fax: (831) 375-5502 www.gemsbytheseamonterey.com 04FSA0023 Home Furnishings and Accessories
Ocean & Mission, SW Corner Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 (831) 625-1585 Fax: (831) 625-1572 www.diggidydogcarmel.com TwoTags-Monterey.qrk
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486 Del Monte Center Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 375-1252 Fax: (831) 646-1333 www.thehearthshop.com
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Jewelry Charms By The Bay
685 Cannery Row Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 649-6565 www.charmsbythebay.com ©2004 COACH®
Hesselbein’s Jewelers
143 Crossroads Blvd Carmel, CA 93923 (831) 625-2522 Fax: (831) 625-5331 www.crossroadsshoppingvillage.com/143_ hesselbeins.htm
Kocek Jewelers
San Carlos between Ocean & 7th Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 (831) 624-8485
The Crossroads Jeweler
San Carlos between 5th & 6th Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 (831) 624-3044 www.crossroadsjewelers.com
Wilke’s
San Carlos between 5th & 6th Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 (831) 626-3048 Fax: (831) 626-6340 www.wilkesjewel.com SAN CARLOS AND OCEAN AVENUES
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SHOPPING The Golf Mart
Del Sol
Shopping Centers/Dept. Stores/Outlets
Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop
2040 Fremont Seaside, CA 93955 (831) 583-1000 Fax: (831) 583-1000 www.thegolfmart.com
American Tin Cannery
125 Ocean View Blvd. Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (831) 372-1442 www.americantincannery.com
Carmel Plaza
Ocean & Mission Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 (831) 624-1385 (831) 624-0137 Fax: (831) 624-1214 www.shopcarmelplaza.com
Del Monte Shopping Center
1410 Del Monte Center Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 373-2705 Fax: (831) 373-8675 www.shopdelmonte.com
Northridge Mall
Retail-Clothing/ Footwear Augustina Leathers
Ocean Ave. between San Carlos & Mission Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 (831) 624-2401 Fax: (831) 624-9902 www.augustinaleathers.com
Haute Dame Boutique 300 Grand Ave Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (831) 655-8564 www.hauteresale.com
Khaki’s Men’s Clothier
3744 The Barnyard Carmel, CA 93923 (831) 625-8106 Fax: (831) 625-6515 www.khakisofcarmel.com
Lucy
320 Del Monte Center Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 372-0942
Marita’s Boutique
551 Lighthouse Ave Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (831) 655-3390 Fax: (831) 655-1524 www.maritasboutique.com
The Clothing Store
510 Lighthouse Ave #4 Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (831) 649-8866 Fax: (831) 649-1228
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796 Northridge Mall Salinas, CA 93906 (831) 449-7227 Fax: (831) 449-6756 www.shop-northridge-mall.com
The Barnyard Shopping Village
PO Box 222465 Carmel, CA 93922 (831) 624-8886 Fax: (831) 622-0923 www.thebarnyard.com
The Crossroads Shopping Village
Highway 1 & Rio Rd., 243 Crossroads Blvd Carmel, CA 93923 (831) 625-4106 Fax: (831) 624-3217 www.crossroadsshoppingvillage.com
Specialty Shops Brinton’s
546 Carmel Rancho Shopping Center Carmel, CA 93923 (831) 624-8541 (866) 624-8541 Fax: (831) 624-1650 www.brintons.com
Chualar Canyon Ranch Supply
340 El Camino Real South #37B Salinas, CA 93901 (831) 596-9902 (831) 754-2302 Fax: (831) 771-0337
Crystal Fox Gallery
381 Cannery Row Monterey, CA 93940 (800) 277-8539 (831) 655-3905 Fax: (831) 655-3926 www.crystal-fox.com
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660 Cannery Row #109 Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 375-4786 Fax: (831) 375-4781 www.delsolmonterey.net 660 Cannery Row Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 373-0997 Fax: (831) 373-1200 www.ghirardelli.com
Homescapes Carmel
S.E. Corner 7th & Dolores Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 (831) 624-6499 Fax: (831) 659-9990 www.homescapescarmel.com
Knitting By The Sea
5th near Junipero Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 (831) 624-3189
Monarch Knitting & Quilts 529 Central Ave Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (888) 575-9276 (831) 647-9276 www.monarchknitting.com
Quock Mui Tea Room & Boutique
774 Wave St Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 655-2033 Fax: (831) 886-5766
Sockshop
Ocean Ave & San Carlos, Doud Arcade Building Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 (831) 624-5909 Fax: (831) 484-1817 www.sockshoponline.com
Sockshop
649 Cannery Row Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 372-8901 Fax: (831) 484-1817 www.sockshoponline.com
Two Sisters Designs
Pantiles Court, Eastside Dolores near 5th Ave. Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 (831) 625-1203 www.twosisters1.freeservers.com
Woodies of Carmel
114 The Crossroads Blvd Carmel, CA 93923 (831) 626-9064 Fax: (831) 626-9065 www.woodiesofcarmel.com
WINERIES
Monterey Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s burgeoning wine region covers more than 40,000 acres and includes nine distinct American Viticultural Area (AVA) designations. There are more than 65 Monterey County wineries, 30 of which have individual tasting rooms. Though local winegrowers have fostered extensive Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Noir programs, the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diverse climates and growing environments allow for growers and vintners to experiment with lesser-known varietals such as Syrah, Zinfandel and Pinot Grigio. It is the unique combination of inventiveness, craftsmanship and scenery that makes Monterey County the ideal destination for the adventurous wine lover. Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room Visit our website at www.SeeMonterey.com
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There are three routes that the traveling wine connoisseur must explore when touring Monterey County’s Wine Region: Cannery Row: Historic Monterey brings to mind the inevitable nostalgia of fog-cloaked wharfs, sweeping vistas of the bay and the brightly painted, refurbished canneries of John Steinbeck’s Monterey. But nestled between Cannery Row’s grand hotels, quaint inns and bustling seafood restaurants are several tasting rooms that showcase Monterey County wines. Carmel & Carmel Valley: From Monterey, travel south on Highway One to Carmel-by-the-Sea, where you’ll find tasting rooms tucked amid cobblestone streets and charming storefronts. Later, continue south on Highway One and make a left on Carmel Valley Road, which will lead you to warmer temperatures and a trail of tasting rooms. Begin at the Crossroads Shopping Village and then continue into Carmel Valley to a range of boutique wineries. Some of these picturesque vineyards and wineries offer tours and many are within convenient walking distance of each other. Salinas Valley:
All wineries shown are members of the Monterey County Vintners & Growers Association. Numbered listings are also members of the Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau. See Wineries grid for details. Listings in blue show vineyards, with no visitor facilities.
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After exploring the Carmel Valley, wander east into the Salinas Valley. A trip through this wine corridor provides a glimpse – and a memorable taste – of the quality varietals in production throughout this verdant region. Take a day to enjoy the region’s River Road Wine Trail, home to a number of esteemed tasting rooms whose rustic charm offer timeless appeal.
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WINERIES One carefree way to explore Monterey’s wine country is by shuttle. Climb aboard the Grapevine Express, a relaxed, indulgent wine tour offering a flexible, hop-on-hop-off schedule Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. The shuttle conveniently stops in downtown Monterey, along Carmel Valley Road and in Carmel Valley Village. The all-day pass, valid for unlimited boardings, is $4.50, with a discount fare of $4.25 for seniors (65+) and disabled travelers. For more information, call (888) MST-BUS1; or visit www.mst.org. Or, explore wine country at your own pace—Ag Venture Tours & Consulting is a local tour company specializing in agriculture education, wine-tasting and sightseeing tours of the Monterey Bay region of California. Tours include visits to wineries, vineyards and vegetable farms and involve discussions about wine making, grape growing and the agricultural practices of the region. Regardless of how you explore the wine region, don’t forget to pack your free Monterey Wine Country Map and Regional Guide. Order one from the Monterey County Vintners & Growers Association website (www.montereywines.org) or pick one up at the MCCVB visitors center.
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(800) 223-2533 (831) 659-1676 (F)
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(831) 675-5341 (831) 675-5438 (F)
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www.tastemonterey.com
A Taste of Monterey Wine & Gift Center Oldtown Salinas 127 Main St.
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Bargetto Winery 700 G Cannery Row www.bargetto.com
Baywood Cellars Tasting Room 381 Cannery Row #C www.baywood-cellars.com
Bernardus Vineyards & Winery 5 W. Carmel Valley Rd. www.bernardus.com
Blackstone Winery 850 S Alta St.
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(800) GALANTE Carmel-by-the-Sea (831) 624-3800 (831) 624-3200 (F)
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(866) 659-8101 (831) 659-2802 (F)
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(831) 624-8527 (831) 624-8789 (F)
Soledad
(831) 678-0300 (831) 678-2584 (F)
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Monterey
(831) 386-0316 (831) 656-9463 (831) 383-8601 (F)
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(831) 626-3700 (831) 626-3758 (F)
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(831) 333-1313 (831) 649-4124 (F)
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Chateau Julien Wine Estate 8940 Carmel Valley Rd www.chateaujulien.com
Chateau Sinnet Winery & Vineyard 13746 Center St www.chateausinnet.com
Chateau Sinnet Winery & Vineyard 1182 Broadway Ave www.chateausinnet.com
Galante Vineyards Tasting Room Dolores between Ocean & 7th
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Joullian Vineyards 2 Village Drive Suite A www.joullian.com
Mesa Del Sol Vineyards 45803 Arroyo Seco Rd www.mesadelsolvineyards.com
Paraiso Vineyards 38060 Paraiso Springs Rd. www.paraisovineyards.com
Parsonage Village Vineyard 19 E Carmel Valley Road www.parsonagewine.com
Rancho Cellers-Fine Wine Merchants 26340 Carmel Rancho Blvd www.ranchocellars.com
Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room 751 Cannery Row Ste. 125 www.scheidvineyards.com
Taste Morgan 204 Crossroads Blvd www.morganwinery.com
Terranova Fine Wines 315 Calle Principal www.terranovafinewines.com
Ventana Vineyards 2999 Monterey-Salinas Hwy #10 www.ventanawines.com
Wine From The Heart 241 Alvarado St. www.winefromtheheart.com
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Monterey County AVAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s More than 200 years ago, the Spanish padres planted the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first wine grapes at the San Antonio Mission. Today, the county produces more than 40,000 acres of wine grapes, making it one of the largest vinifera growing regions in California. This land is carved up into nine different American Viticultural Areas (AVAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s), or wine growing regions: Monterey
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The Monterey appellation is the largest in the county and encompasses a wide range of growing microclimates. More than 50 percent of the overall appellation is planted with Chardonnay. Other varietals, such as Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Riesling also thrive here. Taken as a whole, the appellation has one of Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s longest, gentlest ripening seasons, which translates into bold and fruity flavors in the wine.
First planted in 1962, the geography of this area extends from a steep and narrow canyon to the benchlands around the Salinas River, near the towns of Soledad and Greenfield. Pinot Noir grapes prosper in the canyon, while the valley floor is better for Cabernet Sauvignon. Integral to this areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soil composition are large, alluvial cobblestones which store and release heat and promote excellent drainage. Chardonnay is perhaps the most famous wine from these parts.
Carmel Valley The Spanish padres first planted vineyards in Carmel Valley in the 1800â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Commercial grape growing began in 1968 with 40 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon planted in the Cachagua region, high in the hills above Carmel Valley. In 1983, a stretch of 19,200 mountainous acres of Carmel Valley were granted their own AVA designation. Today, more than 70 percent of the well-drained gravelly terraces of the Carmel Valley AVA are planted with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. The wines are rich and flavorful. Santa Lucia Highlands Approved in 1991 as a unique AVA, the vineyards in this region are situated on southeast-facing terraces of the Santa Lucia mountain range overlooking the Salinas River Valley. The area receives intense morning sunshine before the cooling afternoon maritime breezes return. With this in mind, varietals such as Chardonnay, Riesling and Pinot Noir flourish here.
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Chalone This appellation is located at an elevation of 1,800 feet in the Gabilan Mountain range near the Pinnacles National Monument. Many of these Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir varietals date back to 1919, making them the oldest producing vines in the county. Today, the combination of unique soil and mountainous climate (with temperatures that range from 110 to 50 degrees) enable this areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grapes to produce wines of high quality in a classic old world style.
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San Lucas For more than 150 years, land in this part of the county was used for cattle grazing. Then, in 1970, vineyards were planted. The vines have thrived ever since. Today, nearly 8,000 acres is cultivated to grow Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Typified by warm days and cool nights, daily summer temperatures can range from 100 to 40 degrees. As a result, wines from this area possess brilliant colors, abundant flavors, and distinctive fruit aromas. continued on next page
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WINERIES Hames Valley
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San Antonio Valley
One of the youngest registered wine growing regions of Monterey County, Hames Valley was approved in 1994 as its own AVA. Located at the southern end of the Salinas Valley in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range, this region is sheltered from the strong winds of the Salinas Valley, making it much warmer than the majority of Monterey County’s other appellations. The weather patterns are similar to that of the county’s southern neighbor, Paso Robles. In these conditions, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes thrive, producing hearty, earthy wines.
Thanks to a number of microclimates, the San Bernabe growing region has a rich tradition of producing outstanding wine grapes from the world’s largest, most diversified vineyard. The area was approved as an appellation in 2004, and today, approximately 5,000 acres are planted with 20 varietals, including Merlot, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling. The area features well-drained soils, outstanding water quality and a climate that neatly blends warm daytime temperatures and late afternoon winds.
As far as wine appellations go, the San Antonio Valley is Monterey County’s rookie, formally sanctioned as an AVA in 2006. The area is situated in a bowlshaped valley in the southernmost area of the county. The soil found here is comprised of gravelly loam and clay, and temperatures tend to be higher than they are in other appellations. These conditions create a perfect environment for Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Syrah.
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DINING Dining in Monterey County is an experience unlike any other. The fertile earth and abundant ocean come together to create a virtually endless supply of fresh produce, meat and fish. The food is rich and succulent. At a time when environmental concerns have moved to the forefront, it’s important to note that harvesting practices are sustainable, too. Chefs from all over the world come to Monterey County to cook, resulting in restaurant offerings that range from French bistros to Indian eateries to sushi bars and coffee shops. There’s even an abundance of restaurants that cater to dogs and dog owners — truly the spirit of Monterey County.
Starting with the Basics Monterey’s unparalleled culinary tradition sprouts from a perfect mix of climate and geology that combine to nurture produce of all kinds. Warm, sunny days, ocean breezes and mild nights combine with the region’s sandy loam soil to provide the perfect climate for growing almost any type of produce. There’s also the bountiful sea, long a source of food (and profit) for residents of the area. In addition, a veritable United Nations of nationalities has settled in the county over the years, bringing chefs and traditions from Japanese, Mexican, French, Italian, Filipino and Portuguese cultures into one wonderful spot, creating the ultimate fusion food.
Sierra Mar Restaurant at Post Ranch Inn Visit our website at www.SeeMonterey.com
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DINING This culinary history dates back to the county’s earliest settlers, the Ohlone Indians (Ohlone means “abalone eaters”). Years later, Spanish settlers brought with them the flavors and fruits of the Mediterranean. Mexican settlers brought their cuisine, including the tomato. As the fishing industry developed, new workers from Italy, Greece and Portugal arrived, bringing with them a knack for seafood preparation and memories of cucina rustica and homemade wine. In recent history, Asian cultures that identified with Monterey’s canning and fish salting industries provided yet another subtle twist to the region’s cuisine, bringing seasonings like ginger and lemongrass to cooking pots already redolent with garlic and herbs.
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Today, Monterey County proudly welcomes some of the most famous chefs in the world. Of the hundreds of restaurants in Monterey County, small and large, a surprisingly large number have been honored with the food industry’s highest awards, including DiRoNa (Distinguished Restaurants of North America) and Wine Spectator awards for excellence.
Monterey County is a favorite of both brides and business executives, and the area’s catering staffs have become adept at accommodating large groups for banquets and receptions. These food industry workers may never divulge how they manage to prepare 500 servings of chicken with Monterey Pinot Blanc sauce, but the dishes are exquisite. Many local restaurants have private dining rooms for small- to mid-sized groups, and a good number of these rooms are suited to birthdays and receptions. Hotels also can accommodate large groups by using a combination of indoor and outdoor spaces; historic homes and gardens are a popular alternative for outdoor affairs.
Bert Cutino Executive Chef of The Sardine Factory Foodies who visit the area know to look for names like Cal Stamenov, whose topnotch Marinus has been named “Top Restaurant South of San Francisco” by the Zagat Survey. The delightful Fandango in Pacific Grove, owned by Pierre and Marietta Bain and recognized by Zagat and DiRoNA, or industry innovator John Pisto’s award-winning Whaling Station is a consistent culinary draw, as well. Chef/COO Bert Cutino and President/CEO Ted Balestreri, welcome travelers from around the world to The Sardine Factory, awarded “Best Wine List in the World” by Wine Spectator for more than 20 years. Meanwhile, Passionfish in Pacific Grove, owned by Ted and Cindy Walter, focuses on fresh organic produce and sustainable seafood and has received Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence every year since 1998. 66
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Catered banquet Photo: Interface Visual
DINING Cornucopia of Wonder Monterey County, and in particular the Salinas Valley, is perhaps known best as the “Salad Bowl of the World.” The county is one of the nation’s leading agricultural producers, and the third largest agricultural economy in California. A temperate climate, rich soils, and unparalleled infrastructure make the region an ideal place to grow cool-season vegetables, berries and flowers. Monterey County also commands nearly 90 percent of the packaged salad and pre-cut fresh vegetable market. In short, agriculture is big business here. The top five crops in 2007 were leaf lettuce ($613 million), strawberries ($605 million), head lettuce ($509 million), nursery ($342 million) and broccoli ($260 million). Another big crop: artichokes. Castroville ranchers introduced artichokes to Monterey County in 1924; today one out of every two artichokes across America comes from Monterey County. Castroville celebrates this crop every May with the annual Artichoke Festival. Growers elsewhere in the Salinas Valley estimate that they grow 70 percent of the nation’s celery. Another popular crop: broccolini, a cross between broccoli and a Chinese kale known as Gai Lan.
What’s in Season When and Where Monterey County farmers produce other commodities, including fruits and nuts, field crops, livestock and poultry, and seed crops. It may be difficult to envision 8,000 tons of cilantro, 7,400 tons of raspberries or 30 million roses, yet Monterey County farmers produce that much every year. Here’s a quick seasonal guide to which crops peak when and where the produce can be found: When
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Broccoli Leeks Brussels sprouts Green onions Asparagus Artichokes Cauliflower Artichokes Strawberries Romaine & Leaf lettuces Spinach Fennel Iceberg lettuce Wine Grapes Broccoli Celery Brussels sprouts Iceberg lettuce Onions
Northeast of Salinas, River Road west of Chualar Southern end of the county, near Greenfield Along Highway 1, south of Moss Landing Near Old Stage Road, east of Salinas West of Highway 101, south of Gonzales Many acres surrounding Castroville Northeast of Salinas, River Road west of Chualar Many acres surrounding Castroville Along Highway 1 and San Juan Grade Road Due east of Highway 101, between River Road and Spreckels Blvd. Southeast of Salinas, along Highway 101 Along Highway 1 and Route 183 Due east of Highway 101 Salinas Valley and Carmel Valley Northeast of Salinas, River Road west of Chualar East of Highway 101, north and south of Chualar Along Highway 1, south of Moss Landing Due east of Highway 101 West of Highway 101, south of Greenfield
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Seafood Watch At the time of publication, the following Monterey County eateries were members of the Aquarium’s Seafood Watch Restaurant Program:
A program of Monterey Bay Aquarium, Seafood Watch is designed to raise consumer awareness about the importance of buying seafood from sustainable sources. The program recommends which seafood to buy or avoid and helps consumers to become advocates for environmentally-friendly seafood and publishes a handy wallet-sized guide to “best-choice” fish. Seafood Watch is also partners of the Seafood Choices Alliance, where, along with other seafood awareness campaigns, it provides seafood purveyors with recommendations on seafood choices. Ultimately, Seafood Watch’s mission is to empower consumers and businesses to make choices for healthy oceans. Participating Seafood Watch restaurants pledge to not serve items from the Seafood Watch “Avoid” list and train wait staff about their seafood choices. Seafood Watch assists restaurants in these efforts, providing materials, answering questions and helping with staff training. The program is open to any Monterey Bay area restaurant that serves seafood, as well as past participants in the Aquarium’s annual Cooking for Solutions event. Cooking for Solutions spotlights celebrity chefs—selected and recognized by the Aquarium for their leadership in promoting cuisine that protects the health of the ocean and the soil—who create gourmet dishes, host food and wine adventures, and present cooking demonstrations that feature sustainable seafood and organic ingredients. For more information about Seafood Watch and Cooking for Solutions, visit www.seafoodwatch.org and www.cookingforsolutions.org. 68
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Asilomar Conference Center, Pacific Grove Big Sur River Inn, Big Sur Café Beach Restaurant, Monterey Beach Resort, Monterey The Duck Club Grille, Monterey Plaza Hotel, Monterey Fandango, Pacific Grove The Fish Hopper Restaurant, Monterey The Fishwife, Pacific Grove & Seaside Hula’s Island Grill & Tiki Room, Monterey Old Fisherman’s Grotto, Monterey Pacifica Bar & Café, Embassy Suites, Seaside PassionFish, Pacific Grove Portola Café & Restaurant, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey The Sardine Factory, Monterey Schooners Bistro, Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, Monterey Sodexho, CSUMB Dining: Otter Bay, Seaside Turtle Bay Taquería, Monterey & Seaside
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No matter how full your life is, there’s always room for beer. Peter B’s Brewpub — featuring 10 Micro-Beers, Brewed on Premises Full Bar ; Single Malt Scotches and Specialty Martinis, 13 Flat-Screen Sports HDTVs • Billiards • Full Menu 11am to 11pm Heated Outdoor Seating • 2 Hours Free Parking
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American Black Bear Diner - Salinas 805 W. Laurel Dr. www.blackbeardiner.com Brophy’s Tavern San Carlos & Fourth, NE Corner www.brophystavern.com Characters Sports Bar & Grill Monterey Marriot Hotel 350 Calle Principal www.marriott.com Chart House 444 Cannery Row www.chart-house.com Club XIX Lodge at Pebble Beach 1700 17-Mile Dr www.pebblebeach.com
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(831) 449-1545
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(800) 338-3564 (831) 649-1020 (831) 373-4258 (F)
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Pacific Grove
(831) 648-5774
Ripplewood Resort Restaurant Highway 1 www.ripplewoodresort.com
Big Sur
(831) 667-2242 (800) 575-1735 (831) 667-2108 (F)
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(831) 375-1400 (831) 375-2636 (F)
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Denny’s - Downtown Monterey 300 Fremont St. www.dennys.com Denny’s - Marina 110 Reservation Rd. www.dennys.com Fuse Lounge Cafe 3665 Rio Road www.carmelmissioninn.com Knuckles Historical Sports Bar Hyatt Regency Monterey 1 Golf Course Dr. www.hyattregencymonterey.com Lallapalooza Restaurant 474 Alvarado St www.lalla-palooza.com Mission Ranch Resort Restaurant 26270 Dolores St. www.missionranchcarmel.com Montrio Bistro 414 Calle Principal www.montrio.com Pacific’s Edge Restaurant Highlands Inn - 120 Highlands Dr. Highway 1, 4-Miles So of Carmel www.pacificsedge.com
Rosine’s Restaurant 434 Alvarado St. www.rosinesmonterey.com STICKS Bar & Grill The Inn at Spanish Bay 2700 17-Mile Dr. www.pebblebeach.com Tap Room The Lodge at Pebble Beach 1700 17-Mile Dr. www.pebblebeach.com The Forge In the Forest SW Corner of 5th & Junipero www.forgeintheforest.com The Steinbeck House 132 Central Ave. www.steinbeckhouse.com The Windmill 1155 Front St.
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Tarpy’s Roadhouse 2999 Monterey Salinas Highway. www.tarpys.com
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(831) 646-1706 (831) 646-1700 (831) 646-5937 (F)
Paris Bakery Café 271 Bonifacio Pl.
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(831) 646-1620 (831) 644-9302 (F)
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Massaro & Santos On the Pier 32 Cannery Row at Breakwater/Coast Guard Pier www.massaroandsantos.com Nepenthe/Cafe Kevah 48510 Highway 1 www.nepenthebigsur.com Pacific Café Embassy Suites on Monterey Bay 1441 Canyon Del Rey Rd. www.embassy-suites.com Pacific Grille Hilton Garden Inn Monterey 1000 Aguajito Rd. www.monterey.stayhgi.com Rio Grill 101 Crossroads Blvd. www.riogrill.com Schooners Bistro Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa 400 Cannery Row www.montereyplazahotel.com Stokes Restaurant & Bar 500 Hartnell St. www.stokesrestaurant.com Terrace Grill at La Playa Hotel 8th Ave & Camino Real www.laplayahotel.com The Covey Restaurant Quail Lodge 8205 Valley Greens Dr. www.quaillodge.com The Grill on Ocean Avenue Ocean Ave. btwn Dolores & Lincoln www.thegrillcarmel.com The Restaurant at Los Laureles Lodge 313 West Carmel Valley Rd. www.loslaureles.com The Restaurant at Ventana Highway 1 www.ventanainn.com Wickets Bistro/Bernardus Lodge 415 Carmel Valley Rd. www.bernardus.com
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California Market 120 Highlands Dr www.highlandsinn.hyatt.com Citronelle Carmel Valley Ranch 1 Old Ranch Rd www.carmelvalleyranch.com Culinary Center of Monterey 625 Cannery Row www.culinarycenterofmonterey.com Edgar’s Quail Lodge 8205 Valley Greens Dr www.quaillodge.com Golf Club Grill Carmel Valley Ranch Resort 1 Old Ranch Rd. www.carmelvalleyranch.com Jacks Restaurant & Lounge Portola Plaza Hotel at Monterey Bay 2 Portola Plaza www.portolaplazahotel.com
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(831) 622-5450 (831) 626-1574 (F)
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(831) 626-2511 (831) 626-2561 (F)
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(831) 649-4511 (831) 649-2698 (831) 649-4115 (F)
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(888) 648-9463 (831) 658-3595 (831) 659-3529 (F)
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(831) 649-6700 (831) 649-2495 (F)
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(800) 362-2779 (831) 393-1115 (831) 393-1113 (F)
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Serving traditional dishes with a pinch of adventure, EstĂŠban is the ideal place to socialize with friends over signature cocktails, tantalizing Sangria and delectable dishes.
Mediterranean tapas and Spanish-inspired cuisine Open 7 days a week
Located next to the historic Casa Munras hotel in the heart of downtown Monterey 700 Munras Avenue, Monterey 831.375.0176
www.estebanrestaurant.com
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Continental Anton & Michel Mission between Ocean & 7th www.antonandmichel.com Sierra Mar Restaurant Post Ranch Inn Highway 1 www.postranchinn.com Taste Bistro 1199 Forest Ave #5 www.tastecafebistro.com Whale Watcher Café Gorda Springs Resort Highway 1 www.bigsurgordasprings.com
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(831) 624-2406 (831) 624-2610 (831) 625-1542 (F)
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(831) 372-4744 (831) 372-5008 (F)
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(831) 655-4852 (831) 655-0854 (F)
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Seeing for Yourself Perhaps the best place to experience Monterey County produce and the people who grow it is a farmer’s market. The county has a number of regular farmer’s markets, including those in Old Monterey, Monterey Peninsula College, Salinas, Pacific Grove, Marina, and Carmel. These outdoor markets provide an opportunity to purchase fruits and vegetables straight from the folks who grow them. Many of the outdoor markets also feature booths selling freshly prepared seafood, barbecue and foods from around the world. Another place to dig a little deeper into the agricultural history of the area is the National Steinbeck Center’s Rabobank Agriculture Museum, which provides facts and figures in a fun and interesting setting. A handful of farms and processing facilities also offer tours where visitors can see specifically how vegetables are cultivated and prepared. Most of these tours require reservations; others are available during seasonal special events. continued on page 82
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Downtown Monterey 2 blocks from Alvarado Serving Breakfast and Lunch Open 6:30 271 Bonifacio Plaza, Monterey 646-1620 Visit our Seaside Location 394-7798
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(831) 373-2416 (831) 373-2106 (F)
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(831) 641-0130 (831) 641-0515 (F)
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(831) 657-6675 (831) 372-1234 (831) 375-3960 (F)
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(831) 601-9865 (831) 624-4102 (F)
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Il Fornaio Ocean & Monte Verde www.ilfornaio.com
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(831) 375-0176 (831) 375-1365 (F)
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(831) 372-3456 (831) 372-2673 (F)
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(831) 372-3265
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(831) 624-4395 (831) 624-4750 (F)
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Seafood Abalonetti Seafood Trattoria 57 Fisherman’s Wharf #1 www.pisto.com Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. 720 Cannery Row www.bubbagump.com Bullwacker’s Restaurant & Pub 653 Cannery Row www.bullwackers.com
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(831) 373-1851 (831) 373-2058 (F)
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Domenico’s on the Wharf 50 Fisherman’s Wharf #1 www.domenicosmonterey.com Fishwife at Asilomar Beach 1996 1/2 Sunset Dr www.fishwife.com Fishwife Seafood Café 789 Trinity Ave. www.fishwife.com Flaherty’s Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill 6th btwn Dolores & San Carlos www.carmelsbest.com Isabella’s at Wharfside 60 Old Fisherman’s Wharf www.wharfsiderestaurant.com Old Fisherman’s Grotto 39 Fisherman’s Wharf #1 www.oldfishermansgrotto.com Paradiso 654 Cannery Row www.pisto.com PassionFish 701 Lighthouse Ave www.passionfish.net Portola Restaurant Monterey Bay Aquarium 886 Cannery Row www.montereybayaquarium.org Rappa’s Seafood Restaurant 101 Fisherman’s Wharf #1 www.rappas.com Salinas Valley Fish House 172 Main St. Stillwater Bar & Grill The Lodge at Pebble Beach 1700 17-Mile Dr. www.pebblebeach.com The “C” Restaurant & Lounge at the Intercontinental 750 Cannery Row www.intercontinental.com/montereyic The Fish Hopper 700 Cannery Row www.fishhopper.com The Sardine Factory 701 Wave St. www.sardinefactory.com
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Now open on Cannery Row inside InterContinental The Clement Monterey. This brand new luxury hotel and restaurant is the first new waterfront hotel in Monterey in over twenty years. Spectacular views, imaginative cuisine and stunning interior design will exceed your expectations. For restaurant reservations, please call 831.375.4800
750 Cannery Row Monterey, California 93940 831.375.4500 intercontinental.com/montereyic
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Steakhouse Carmel Chop House San Carlos and 5th www.carmelchophouse.com Gilbert’s Seafood Grill 30 Old Fisherman’s Wharf restauranteur.com/gilbertsmonterey/ Hog’s Breath Inn San Carlos btwn 5th & 6th www.hogsbreathinn.net Jack Londons West side of Dolores btwn 5th and 6th www.jacklondons.com Kula Ranch House 3295 Dunes Dr. www.ajspurs.com Rocky Point Restaurant 10 Miles South of Carmel, 36700 Highway 1 www.rocky-point.com Steakhouse Sixty8 1200 Olmstead Rd. www.steakhousesixty8.com Whaling Station Prime Steaks & Seafood 763 Wave St. www.pisto.com Wills Fargo Dining House & Saloon 12 Miles E. of Highway1 on Carmel Valley Rd. www.bernardus.com
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A Squid by Any Other Name...
Calendar of Delights
Squid is common in the waters off Monterey Bay. On a busy night, there might be a dozen boats on the bay, trolling for these giant cephalopods. Much of the local catch goes to Japan. Some is sent to fish markets in San Francisco. A decent amount of the squid stays right here in Monterey, heading to local restaurants to be used in fried calamari and squid salads. Properly prepared, squid is tender yet firm — a pure white patty with a simple flavor. Perhaps no fish is more representative of Monterey Bay.
Taste buds, rejoice — throughout the year, Monterey County has a number of festivals to celebrate food and culinary lifestyle. The annual events calendar is liberally seasoned with fairs and festivals, from January’s Valley of the World Wine and Food Festival in Salinas to November’s Great Wine Escape Weekend. In between come the Pinnacles and Monterey wine festivals (April); the Castroville Artichoke Festival and Cooking for Solutions (May); the Carmel Art and Wine Festival (June); TomatoFest (September); and the Old Monterey Seafood and Music Festival (October).
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“If you’re eating out, ask for the sand dabs, petrale sole and king salmon – they’re usually locally caught and very fresh.”
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– Joe Aliotti, local fisherman
Nepenthe Restaurant Photo: Kerrick James
Moo-ving on Up It has been said that a region comes of age when it has a food named after it. For Monterey County, then, Monterey Jack cheese was a ticket to the top. Cheese experts say this tasty snack, which dates back to the 1700s, is the only cheese native to California. With this in mind, it is as much a part of Monterey’s history as anything else. The first Jack-like cheese dates back to the time when Spanish Franciscan friars from Mexico settled in the area. Somewhere in the intervening century, the cheese became known as “Jack cheese.” One theory suggests that the name was derived from the “housejack,” a vice-like contraption used to apply pressure to the cheese. History also links the name to an entrepreneur by the name of David Jacks, who arrived in Monterey County during the late 1800s. Among his other ventures, Jacks began a dairy with Swiss and Portuguese dairymen. Together they produced and marketed the white cheese, which he christened with his own name, “Jack’s Cheese.” It was exported out of the county, and soon became known as “Monterey Jack.” To this day, the tasty white cheese turns up on menus throughout the county.
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Art of All Kinds For centuries, artists in just about every genre have been inspired by Monterey County’s crashing surf, towering redwoods and the fog that comes and goes at will. Today, the county literally abounds with artistic expression, from music to theater to painting and more.
Music & Theater Monterey County has one of the busiest music calendars in all of California. Dance is well served, too, with the SpectorDance festivals and renowned companies such as Pilobolus and Paul Taylor coming to the county several times a year. Many of these performances take place in the historic Sunset Center. This building dates back to 1931, and since then, it has evolved from Carmel-by-the-Sea’s first schoolhouse auditorium to the cultural heart of the Central Coast. Today the facility is enjoyed by locals and tourists as the Monterey Peninsula’s center for the visual and performing arts. Pacific Repertory celebrates 100 years of local live theater, with performances in Carmel’s Golden Bough and Forest Theaters, while The Western Stage in Salinas is the only theatrical school authorized to adapt works by John Steinbeck to the stage. The fine new theater at California State University Monterey Bay offers a wide-ranging program of special events, while SpectorDance’s studio in Marina presents two dance festivals every year.
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STUDIO ON THE BAY Monterey Plaza Hotel 400 Cannery Row 831-655-3783
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Visit Thom’s original artwork at the National Archive, 361 Lighthouse Avenue, Monterey 831-655-5520
A R T S & E N T E R TA I N M E N T Visual Arts Carmel-by-the-Sea may be the most famous place to find art in Monterey County, but it certainly doesn’t hold a monopoly on art. Works on display all around the county range from classical masters to modern sculpture, sometimes tucked in surprising places. One of the richest collections is found at the Monterey Museum of Art, which houses some of the best in early California paintings, as well as photographs from such luminaries as Ansel Adams and Edward Westin, among others. The artistic scene stretches from Big Sur, where Henry Miller’s paintings are on display at the local library, to the slightly industrial setting of Sand City, a secret haven for artists who work on a large scale. Marina has an interesting sculpture garden amid the live oaks and chaparral. To learn about sculpting in metal, take a tour of the nearby Monterey Sculpture Center, where artists can bring their creations to be cast in bronze.
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The destination offers other kinds of art, as well, especially of the oil, watercolor and Ektachrome variety. These artists and photographers display their work all over the county, in galleries, in studios and at crafts fairs. Forming artist communities in Carmel, Pacific Grove, Big Sur and Sand City, a select number of these artists over the years were among the state’s brightest notables: Ansel Adams, Edward Weston, Armin Carl Hansen and E. Charlton Fortune. Just think - one of the artists at the modern-day plein art painting competition could be the next big thing.
With a literary legacy such as Monterey’s, it’s no surprise that the county has a lively spoken word community including poetry readings and lectures. Pick up a copy of the Monterey Herald’s weekly “Go” section and check out weekly listings for the Henry Miller Library, Jeffers Tor House, National Steinbeck Center and the Cherry Center for the Arts in Carmel, which offers occasional readings, drama and art exhibits. One great resources for spoken work events in Monterey County is Monterey Bay Poetry, found online at www.montereybaypoetry.com
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INSIDER TIP “Be sure to get off the main roads when touring the galleries in Carmel. There are a lot of independent galleries in the hidden courtyards and on side streets. You may even be able to meet and buy art directly from the artist.” – Steven Whyte, local sculptor
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A R T S & E N T E R TA I N M E N T Monterey in the Movies Monterey County has played a leading or supporting role in nearly 200 films, including Captain January, National Velvet, Turner and Hooch, A Summer Place, The Adventures of Robin Hood and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. Many of these movie sites can be seen during a twohour guided coach tour with Monterey Movie Tours. A good number of these movies and movie sites also are found on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Scenes for your Sensesâ&#x20AC;? literary and film map, offered at the MCCVB visitor center. On set for Turner & Hooch (1989) courtesy Monterey County Film Commision
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Photos courtesy of the Monterey County Film Commission
The Adventures of Robin Hood, 1938
The Graduate, 1967
Anna Karenina, 1935
Hotel Del Monte, 1897
Bandits, 2001
I Cover the Waterfront, 1933
Basic Instinct, 1992
Intermezzo, 1939
The Candidate, 1972
Johnny Belinda, 1948
Cannery Row, 1982
Jonathan Livingston Seagull, 1973
Captain January, 1936
Junior, 1994
Play Misty for Me, 1971
Captains Courageous, 1937
Lassie Come Home, 1943
Ramona, 1916, 1927
Clash by Night, 1952
The Love Bug, 1969
Rebecca, 1940
The Color Purple, 1985
Monterey Pop, 1969
Rose of the Golden West, 1927
The Count of Monte Cristo, 1934
The Moon Is Down, 1943
The Sandpiper, 1965
Doctor Dolittle, 1967
The Muppet Movie, 1979
See America First, 1915
Mutiny on the Bounty, 1935
Sleeper, 1973 Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, 1986 A Summer Place, 1959 Suspicion, 1941 They Drive by Night, 1940 Tortilla Flat, 1942 Treasure Island, 1934 The Trial of Billy Jack, 1974
East of Eden, 1955 Escape to Witch Mountain, 1975
National Velvet, 1944
Turner and Hooch, 1989
Forever Amber, 1947
Of Mice and Men, 1939
Valley of the Moon, 1914
From Here to Eternity, 1953
One-Eyed Jacks, 1961
Vertigo, 1958
Ghost & Mrs. Muir, 1947
The Parent Trap, 1961
We Were Soldiers, 2002
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Monterey County arts Photo: Kodiak Greenwood
Art Galleries Carmel Art Association
Dolores St between 5th & 6th Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 (831) 624-6176 Fax: (831) 624-7790 www.carmelart.org
James J Rieser Fine Art
Dolores between 5th and 6th Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 (831) 620-0530 (866) 620-0530 Fax: (831) 620-0530 www.rieserfineart.com
Masaoka Design Studio
Venture Gallery
Monterey Museum of Art La Mirada
Wyland Galleries Carmel
13766 Center St Ste G-2 Carmel Valley, CA 93924 (831) 659-4953 Fax: (831) 659-3156 www.masaokaglassdesign.com 720 Via Mirada Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 372-5477 Fax: (831) 372-5680 www.montereyart.org
Monterey Museum of Art Pacific Street 559 Pacific St. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 372-5477 Fax: (831) 372-5680 www.montereyart.org
Monterey Peninsula Art Foundation Gallery 425 Cannery Row Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 655-1267 (831) 648-3308 www.mpaf.org
Studio One
#12 The Village Shops Big Sur, CA 93920 (831) 646-9000 www.bigsurarts.com
Thomas Kinkade Gallery 361 Lighthouse Ave. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 655-5520 www.kinkadegalleries.com
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260 Alvarado Mall Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 372-6279 www.venturegallery.com Ocean Ave - 3 NW Mission St Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 (831) 626-6223 (877) 995-2631 Fax: (831) 626-6225 www.wylandgalleries.com
Arts & Crafts Instruction/Workshops Stitches By The Bay 380 Foam St. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 373-5518
Entertainment/ Musicians Monterey Symphony
Mission and 10th Avenue, Room 17 Sunset Center Carmel, CA 93921 (800) 698-1138 Fax: (831) 624-3837 www.montereysymphony.org
Specialty Shops Carmel Mission Museum Store
3080 Rio Rd. Carmel, CA 93923 (831) 624-3600 X 210 Fax: (831) 624-8050 www.carmelmission.org
CULTURAL EVENTS & NIGHTLIFE
A Night on the Town Whether an ideal night on the town consists of dinner and a movie or drinks and dancing, theater, bars, restaurants, music clubs and movies â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the towns of Monterey County have it all. Of course, the best entertainment in town is totally free: the gorgeous, one-of-a-kind California sunset. Prime sunset-watching spots include the crescent of Carmel Beach at the foot of Ocean Avenue, the redwoodlaced cliffs of Big Sur and the dunes of Marina.
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Britannia Arms Pub & Restaurant 444 Alvarado St. Brophy’s Tavern San Carlos & Fourth, NE Corner www.brophystavern.com
Characters Sports Bar & Grill Monterey Marriot Hotel 350 Calle Principal
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Lively Arts: Music Monterey County is home to many exciting festivals that focus on music, including the Monterey Jazz Festival in September, the Monterey Bay Blues Festival in June, and the Carmel Bach Festival every summer. The Monterey Symphony brings world-class chamber music to town, and a host of local ensembles and concert promoters bring world-class chamber music to Carmel as well.
Cultural Events Carmel Bach Festival
NW Corner of 10th & Mission, Cottage #16 Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 (831) 624-2046 (831) 624-1521 Fax: (831) 624-2788 www.bachfestival.org
Castroville Festivals, Inc.
PO Box 1041 Castroville, CA 95012 (831) 633-2465 Fax: (831) 633-0485 www.artichoke-festival.org
Monterey Bay Blues Festival
PO Box 1400 Seaside, CA 93955 (831) 394-2652 Fax: (831) 393-8273 www.montereyblues.com
Monterey Jazz Festival
PO Box JAZZ Monterey, CA 93942 (831) 373-3366 Fax: (831) 373-0244 www.montereyjazzfestival.org
Cultural Organizations Arts Council for Monterey County
Big Screen TV for all Sporting Events Including English Premier League, NHL, NBA, NFL, MLB and PGA Golf
24 Beers on Tap! Full Bar! Monday-Friday Happy Hour 4-7pm!
Cultural Council for Monterey County San Carlos St. & 9th Ave. Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 (831) 622-9060 Fax: (831) 622-9061 www.artsformontereycounty.org
Monterey History & Art Association 5 Custom House Plaza Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 372-2608 Fax: (831) 655-3054 www.montereyhistory.org
Monterey Museum of Art
559 Pacific St. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 372-5477 Fax: (831) 372-5680 www.montereyart.org
Open 7 days • 11am - 2am 444 Alvarado • Monterey
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Pacific Repertory Theatre
Monte Verde between 8th & 9th st. Carmel, CA 93922 (831) 622-0700 (831) 622-0100 Fax: (831) 622-0703 www.pacrep.org
Sunset Cultural Center, Inc.
Theatres - Live CSU Monterey Bay World Theater
100 Campus Center, Bldg 28 Seaside, CA 93955 (831) 582-4580 (831) 582-4586 Fax: (831) 582-4582 www.csumb.edu/worldtheater
San Carlos at 9th Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 (831) 620-2040 (831) 620-2048 Fax: (831) 624-0147 www.sunsetcenter.org/
Wave Street Studios
774 Wave Street Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 655-2010 Fax: (831) 886-5766 www.livenetwors.tv
PO Box 7495 Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 (831) 622-9060 Fax: (831) 622-9061 www.artsformontereycounty.org
Big Sur Arts Initiative
177 Van Buren Street, Studio One Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 667-1530 Fax: (831) 667-2066 www.bigsurarts.org
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SPAS, HEALTH & BEAUTY Celebrating Indulgence In a picturesque environment that calms the soul naturally, Monterey County spas pride themselves on relaxing even the most stressed of customers. Together, these facilities have made the county into a world-class spa destination. The spas and treatments, however, are all entirely different.
The Spa Experience Monterey offers both day spas and resort spas. Day spas can be beauty salons that have added treatment rooms to accommodate services or have incorporated spa services into their existing facilities. Some day spas are elaborate facilities with several treatment rooms offering a range of services. Resort spas are part of a resort or hotel and generally offer more extensive and luxurious facilities. Overnight accommodations as well as many other activities are usually available, as well. Services at these facilities can be purchased a la carte â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a perfect option for brides or wedding party members who want to look their best before the Big Day. Be sure to ask if your spa offers any specials, too.
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S PA S , H E A LT H & B E A U T Y Open The Door To Relaxation
Types of Treatments Today’s spas employ highly skilled and educated practitioners who hold certifications in certain specialties that might include cranial-sacral work, Shiatsu, Reiki, aromatherapy, and Swedish, sport or La Stone massage. A full spa menu may offer many of these different styles of massage, as well as several types of facials, body treatments and beauty services. Other services may include Vichy showers and hydrotherapy in specialized tubs. Here’s a sampling:
Casa Munras 700 Munras Avenue, Monterey, CA 93940 P 831.372.1829 sanospamonterey.com
CHOCOLATE DECADENCE BODY TREATMENT – The decadence of rich, dark Belgian chocolate and ground Kona coffee combines the potent antioxidant power of tannins with Vitamins E, B and hydrating cocoa butter. An exfoliating scrub is followed by a wrap and a facial scrub, with a polish of cocoa shea butter to keep skin at its best. TRAVELER’S OXYGEN FACIAL – Using 87 different minerals, pure vitamins A, E, C, and medical-grade oxygen, this treatment refines and “tightens” the skin while assisting the regeneration of precious collagen and elastin. GREEN TEA & GINGER SEAWEED WRAP – After a citrus herbal scrub to open up the pores, this treatment revolves around a specially formulated mud containing green tea and extract of ginger root. The experience ends with a light massage and a quick rubdown with a moisturizing blend of essential oils and protein.
Your Appointment HARVEST CRUSH – The benefits of the vineyard are meant for the skin, too. Grape seeds provide anti-oxidant benefits and just the right amount of exfoliation for renewing and polishing the skin. Finish with a therapeutic massage with warmed grape seed oil. MONTEREY BAY SALT GLO – This treatment exfoliates the body with mineral salts and essential oils for smooth, healthy and renewed skin. RAIN DROP THERAPY – Start with a dip in a cleansing sea salt aromatherapy tub, then move to a soothing aromatherapy treatment that involves the application of organic essential oils. In the tradition of the Esalen Indians of the area, the body is anointed with a Californian sage “smudge stick.”
When calling for a spa appointment, ask the reservationists to help suggest the best treatments. Don’t hesitate to ask questions. Inquire about all of the oils and other materials used (to eliminate allergic reactions). Above all, prepare yourself to relax and unwind as you soak in the splendor of Monterey’s natural elements.
Wellness Centers Age Defy Dermatology & Wellness The Spa at Pebble Beach 1518 Cypress Dr Pebble Beach, CA 93953 (831) 622-6480 www.agedefy.com
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Spa at Portola Hotel 201 Alvarado St. www.portolahotel.com
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Tying the Knot With its whispering surf and towering redwood groves, Monterey County has become one of the most popular wedding destinations in all of California. The area has all the necessary components of a joyous and stress-free wedding week: cozy rooms with four-poster beds or luxurious suites, wood-burning fireplaces, intimate restaurants and all the practical elements of a perfect wedding, including caterers, celebrants, banquet facilities and more. Photo: Interface Visual
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WEDDINGS All couples must obtain a marriage license before they can be married in Monterey County. Marriage licenses can be obtained from the County Clerk at the County Administration Building in Salinas at 168 W. Alisal St. The bride and groom must appear together with appropriate identification. Each license is valid in any California county for 90 days; existing California residents can obtain the license in their home counties in advance — just don’t forget it! The Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau has a number of tools on its website that can simplify a wedding planning agenda. For more information, visit www.SeeMonterey.com.
Caterers Classic Catering & Gatherings
157 15th St. Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (831) 647-0114 Fax: (831) 647-0113 www.montereycatering.com
Club Del Monte - MWR
1 University Circle Rm. 55 Monterey, CA 93943 (831) 656-2170 Fax: (831) 656-3677 www.mwr.nps.navy.mil
Country Club Caterers of Rancho Cañada
Highlands Inn, A Hyatt Hotel Photo: Interface Visual
Carmel Valley
4860 Carmel Valley Rd. Carmel, CA 93923 (831) 622-2466 Fax: (831) 624-8025 www.countryclubcterers.com
Lincoln Court Catering & Cooking Classes
PO Box 221940 Carmel, CA 93922 (831) 626-9000 Fax: (831) 626-9000 www.wendybrodie.com
Michael’s Catering
445 Reservation Rd. Ste. U Marina, Ca 93933 (831) 884-2400 Fax: (831) 884-2401 www.michaels-catering.com
Monterey Marriott
350 Calle Principal Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 647-4005 Fax: (831) 375-4313 www.discovermontereymarriottmeetings.com
Entertainment/ Musicians DNA Entertainment
Serving the Monterey County Carmel, CA 93923 (831) 372-5555 Fax: (866) 762-3313 www.dnaent.com
Kelly Productions
824 Munras Ave. Ste.D Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 375-7270 Fax: (831) 375-4301 www.kellypro.com
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Wave Street Studios
774 Wave St. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 655-2010 Fax: (831) 886-5766 www.livenetwork.tv
Florists Swenson & Silacci
432 Alvarado St. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 375-2725 Fax: (831) 375-2105 www.onlineflowers.com
Photographers/ Videographers A Cameo Production Photography
1129 Harrison St. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 643-0139 (831) 915-4507 Fax: (831) 643-0139 www.acameo.com
Eagle Visions Photography
Serving Monterey County (831) 659-4445 Fax: (831) 659-4445 www.eaglevisions.net
Elegant Exposures
Serving the Monterey County Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 521-4885 Fax: (831) 920-1553 www.elegantexposures.com
Kirk Kennedy Photography
238 Abbott St Salinas, CA 93901 (831) 424-0965 Fax: (831) 424-0976 www.kirkkennedyphotography.com
Laurie Giesen - “The People’s Photographer” Serving the Monterey County Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 372-0515 www.lauriegiesenphotography.com
Moss Media
PO Box 3462 Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 (831) 277-8987 (831) 241-4548 Fax: (831) 392-1776 www.mossfoto.com
WEDDINGS
Rachael Short Photography Apple Pie Ridge & Highway 1 Big Sur, CA 93920 (831) 238-0127 www.rachaelshort.com
Randy Tunnell Conference Photography 17 Elk Run Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 649-3101 Fax: (831) 649-0406 www.randytunnell.com
Robert Neimy Photography PO Box 2256 Carmel Valley, CA 93924 (800) 478-4704 (831) 659-9284 www.neimy.com
TGO Photography
Serving the Monterey Peninsula Carmel Valley, CA 93924 (831) 659-5040 Fax: (831) 659-3898 www.tgophoto.com
Wedding & Reception Locations Adventures by the Sea
285 Figueroa Ave. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 648-7236 Fax: (831) 372-4103 www.adventuresbythesea.com
Bayonet/Blackhorse Weddings
1 McClure Way Seaside, CA 93955 (831) 899-7271 Fax: (831) 899-7169 www.bayonetblackhorse.com
Chateau Coralini Retreat & Spa
100 River Road Salinas, CA 93908 (831) 455-2100 Fax: (831) 455-2154 www.chateaucoralini.com
Gatherings
157 15th Street Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (831) 647-0114 Fax: (831) 647-0113 www.montereycatering.com
Highlands Inn, A Hyatt Hotel
120 Highlands Dr. Carmel, CA 93923 (831) 620-1234 Fax: (831) 626-8105 www.highlandsinn.hyatt.com
Holly Farm
9200 Carmel Valley Rd Carmel, CA 93923 (831) 625-1926 Fax: (831) 625-1926 www.hollyfarm.com
Holman Ranch
60 Holman Road Carmel Valley, CA 93924 (831) 659-2640 Fax: (831) 659-6055 www.holmanranch.com
Inn at Stonepine
Monterey State Historic Parks
La Playa Hotel
Seas The Day Events
150 E. Carmel Valley Rd. Carmel Valley, CA 93924 (831) 659-2245 Fax: (831) 659-5160 www.stonepinecalifornia.com 8th & Camino Real Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 (831) 624-6476 (800) 582-8900 Fax: (831) 624-7966 www.laplayahotel.com
Monterey History & Art Association 5 Custom House Plaza Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 372-2608 Fax: (831) 655-3054 www.montereyhistory.org
Monterey Museum of Art La Mirada 720 Via Mirada Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 372-5477 Fax: (831) 372-5680 www.montereyart.org
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
400 Cannery Row Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 646-1700 (800) 334-3999 Fax: (831) 646-0439 www.montereyplazahotel.com
20 Custom House Plaza Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 649-7118 www.parks.ca.gov/mshp
501 Washington St Watsonville, CA 95076 (831) 761-9333 Fax: (831) 786-9333 www.seathedayevents.com
Wave Street Studios
774 Wave Street Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 655-2010 Fax: (831) 886-5766 www.livenetwork.tv
Wedding Ceremonies A By-The-Sea Wedding & The Monterey Stone Chapel 2999 Monterey/Salinas Highway #3 Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 375-8574 Fax: (831) 646-0971 www.montereyweddings.com
Life Celebrations
PO Box 22673 Carmel, CA 93922 (831) 625-6535 www.lifecelebrations.org
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Want a Guide? For those visitors who arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t confident (or comfortable) reading a guidebook while traveling, there are two options for tours around town: individual or with a group. While the group method is certainly recommended, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an undeniable plus to going it alone. Please check out the suggested itineraries in this section for ideas based on one, two or three day sightseeing.
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T R AV E L & T O U R I N G Air Service
Aircraft Charter/Service
Reaching Monterey County couldn’t be easier. The Monterey Peninsula Airport offers more than 40 daily non-stop flights from major hubs in Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix and San Francisco. The airport also features convenient connections from hundreds of other cities. Four main carriers – United Airlines (United Express), Allegiant Air, American Airlines (American Eagle) and US Airways and their worldwide affiliated partners make the trip easy. The airport is located off Highway 68, just five minutes from downtown Monterey and 25 minutes from Salinas. Several rental car companies, including Avis, Budget, Enterprise and Hertz, are conveniently located at the airport.
Central Coast Aviation Services Inc.
Amtrak Amtrak offers daily northbound and southbound service through Monterey County on the Coast Starlight. The train, which travels between Los Angeles and Seattle, glides along the Pacific coastal route, providing comfort, service and breathtaking scenery. Passengers can choose from three types of accommodations on the Amtrak Superliner II, and sleeper accommodations include standard, deluxe and family-sized options. For more information, visit www. amtrak.com.
Ground Transportation Of course, the easiest way to explore the more distant parts of Monterey County is by automobile. Many visitors bring their own vehicles; others rent or take taxicabs. Monterey-Salinas Transit offers bus service throughout the peninsula and onward to destinations like Salinas and Big Sur. Between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend, one of the most convenient ways to get around the peninsula is to ride the Monterey Trolley. Trolleys run continuously from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on a circular route around downtown Monterey and Cannery Row.
50 Mortensen Ave.. Salinas, CA 93905 (831) 422-7488 Fax: (831) 758-2815 www.ccasfbo.com
Monterey-Salinas Transit
One Ryan Ranch Rd. Monterey, CA 93940 (888) 678-2871 (831) 899-2555 Fax: (831) 899-3954 www.mst.org
Pacific Monarch Ltd.
Monterey Jet Center
Monterey Peninsula Airport, 300 Sky Park Dr Monterey, CA 93940 (888) MRY-2992 (831) 373-0100 Fax: (831) 373-0190 www.montereyjetcenter.com
Specialized Helicopters
150 Aviation Way Ste. 101 Watsonville, CA 95076 (831) 763-2244 Fax: (831) 761-2244 www.specializedheli.com
Airport/Airlines Monterey Peninsula Airport
200 Fred Kane Dr. #200 Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 648-7000 Fax: (831) 373-2625 www.montereyairport.com
Ground Transportation & Limo Services American International Transportation Service 2434 Del Monte Ave. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 649-0240 Fax: (831) 649-3534 www.aitslimo.com
AMTRAK
Station Place and Railroad Avenue Salinas, CA 93901 (800) USA-RAIL (510) 238-4369 Fax: (510) 433-5685 www.amtrak.com
Arrow Luxury Transportation Co
2035 Del Monte Ave. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 646-3175 Fax: (831) 855-4756 www.arrowluxurylimo.com
Main Event Transportation, Inc.
2220 Del Monte Ave. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 646-5466 (831) 373-7777 Fax: (831) 372-4772 www.maineventlimousines.com
Monterey Checker Transportation, Inc. PO Box 790 Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 646-1234 Fax: (831) 899-8923 www.yellowcab.com
3346 Paul Davis Dr. Marina, CA 93933 (831) 883-8900 Fax: (831) 883-8909 www.pacificmonarchltd.com
Your Maitre d’ Limousine
PO Box 221696 Carmel, CA 93922 (831) 624-1717 Fax: (831) 643-2900 www.yourmaitred.com
Motorcycle Rental 2 Wheels To Go
Hwy 68, near the Monterey Airport Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 655-9568 (888) 500-6646 www.2wheelstogo.com
Organic Site Tours Earthbound Farm
7250 Carmel Valley Rd Carmel CA 93923 (800) 690-3200 (831) 625-6219 www.ebfarm.com
Pet Services Chateau le Paws Pet Boutique, Spa, and Doggie Day Care Adjacent to the American Tin Cannery, 125 Oceanview Blvd, Suite 212 Pacific Grove CA 93950 (831) 375-7297 www.chateaulepaws.com
Publications/Publishers The Dining Guide
PO Box 221881 Carmel CA 93922 (831) 372-3463 Fax: (831) 685-8217 www.critics-choice.com
SJC/SFO Airport Transfers Monterey Airbus
PO Box 2751 Monterey, CA 93942 (831) 373-7777 Fax: (831) 372-4772 www.montereyairbus.com
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Scenic Byways
17-Mile Drive
With grand cliffs, crashing surf, delicate dunes and rolling farmland, these routes are among the most scenic in the nation.
Located entirely within the gated community of Pebble Beach, this worldfamous circuit offers a host of notable sights: Seal and Bird Rocks, Restless Sea, the Lone Cypress and Spyglass Hill and Pebble Beach golf courses. There are several entrances; admission is $9 per car and free to walkers or bicyclists. Open from sunrise to one hour before sunset, no motorcycles. For more information: (831) 624-3811 or visit www.pebblebeach.com. Highway 1 This ribbon of pavement runs the entire length of the county, mostly clinging to the coastline. Notable sights: sand dunes between Marina and Seaside, Carmel River State Beach, Bixby Bridge, Point Sur Lighthouse, redwood groves around Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and the Big Sur cliffs.
Wine Trail
Highway 1, Big Sur Coast
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River Road Wine Route This winding route through Salinas Valley mostly follows County Road G17. Seven wineries offer tastings along the way, many with panoramic views across the valley to the Gabilan Mountains. Chalone Vineyards, on the opposite side of the valley, is located on the way to the dramatically craggy Pinnacles National Monument, itself a scenic drive worth exploring (though you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t drive very far into the park). Monterey Recreation Trail This trail represents 18 miles of paved bike path from Castroville to Pacific Grove, much of it rated Grade A (meaning no major roads or railroads to cross). The section between Seaside and Cannery Row is very busy with surreys, roller skaters and joggers; elsewhere, the cyclists rule.
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Highway 68 This state thoroughfare runs from Asilomar Beach in Pacific Grove to Highway 101 in Salinas. Part of the historic DeAnza Trail, the route originally linked the California mission settlements during the Spanish colonial period. Today, it’s an easy drive with landscapes that range from cool, fragrant forest to rolling hills and wide-open vistas. Author John Steinbeck spent much of his youth exploring the lands surrounding this route and later detailed his admiration in praised works such as Pastures of Heaven.
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“For an accessible, family-friendly hike I’d check out Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park in Big Sur. There are two amazing waterfalls -one trickles among the redwoods and the other drops dramatically into the ocean.”
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– Denise Klein, local mom & hiker
Carmel Valley Road The road begins as a four-lane route but soon gives way to a twisty two-lane blacktop that winds through vineyards and oak groves, narrow canyons and open pastures. Carmel Valley Road intersects Laureles Grade, another scenic drive. Allow two hours for the one-way journey from Carmel Valley Village to Greenfield. Nacimiento-Ferguson Road This thoroughfare is perhaps the leastknown road in the county. It runs from the coast south of Lucia over the Coastal Range to Lake Nacimiento at Jolon. Along the way, it passes through pine forests and craggy spires. The road also bisects Fort Hunter-Liggett Army Base, so be prepared to show identification at base gates.
Surrey ride along the Monterey Recreation Trail
17 Mile Drive
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View from Jacks Peak Park
Vistas
On the Waterfront
Monterey County certainly has its share of mountains, which means the region also has dozens of classic vistas. Among the finest vantage points in the county is Jacks Peak Park, which offers views of the bay north to Santa Cruz. Laureles Grade is a winding road running between the Salinas and Carmel Valleys that features distant glimpses of Monterey Bay and dramatic views of the valleys below. Toro Park surprises with views down the length of the Salinas Valley, and the Pinnacles National Monument offers glimpses of the Salinas Valley’s bordering hills and lush fields.
The maritime history of Monterey County is as rich as the local soil, and two harbors in particular have inspired historians over time: Cannery Row, Monterey Once called Ocean View Avenue, this two-mile section of waterfront was renamed after John Steinbeck’s novel assured its fame. The stretch begins at the Coast Guard Pier and ends at the Monterey Bay Aquarium; in between are cafés, bars and restaurants, a new IMAX theater, several elegant hotels — including the new Intercontinental The Clement Monterey, a 208-room luxury property with stunning views of the Bay — and a host of shops. The Recreation Trail parallels the “Row” the entire way. Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey
Coast Guard Pier
Fisherman’s Wharf from the Recreation Trail
Cannery Row
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This famous spot has seen bales of Chinese silks and barrels of Spanish wine, whalebones and fishing boats by the score. Fisherman’s Wharf in its various incarnations has been the focus of Monterey’s economic life for centuries. Today, the area is perhaps most notable for its seafood restaurants, souvenir shops, eco-tourism cruises, and the Wharf Theater.
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Independent Itineraries Everybody loves exploring a new area, and the beaches and redwoods of Monterey County are simply begging to be explored. Here are our suggestions for one-, two- and three-day itineraries in the area:
One Day
Two Days
After breakfast in downtown Monterey, head toward Cannery Row. Next, check out the Monterey Bay Aquarium. From there, walk (or bike, or rollerskate, or surrey) to Fisherman’s Wharf. The Wharf is a starting point for Old Monterey’s Path of History, a selfguided walking tour that rambles past the Custom House, Colton Hall, Pacific House, Casa Serrano and the lovely Casa Soberanes. For those who prefer to drive, pile in the car and head south toward Carmel to cruise 17-Mile Drive, or go inland and visit the National Steinbeck Center.
Spend the first morning on Cannery Row, visiting the Monterey Bay Aquarium and learning about the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Next, spend the afternoon out whale watching or walk the Path of History through Old Monterey. On Day Two, explore Carmel Valley. This is the sunniest part of the coast, highly regarded for its sunsoaked golf courses, horseback riding, hiking trails and wineries. From here, it’s a quick shot to the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas.
Destination Marketing Organizations Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau
765 Wave St Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 657-6400 Fax: (831) 648-5373 www.montereyinfo.org
Tour Operators Ag Venture Tours
PO Box 2634 Monterey, CA 93942 (831) 761-8463 Fax: (831) 761-5461 www.agventuretours.com
Big Sur Guides
PO Box 322 Big Sur, CA 93920 (831) 658-0199 www.bigsurguides.com
Big Sur Tours & More
(831) 657-9442 (831) 241-2526 Fax: (831) 657-9442 www.bigsurtoursandmore.com
Carmel Walks
PO Box 975 Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 (831) 642-2700 www.carmelwalks.com
Elkhorn Slough Safari
PO Box 570 Moss Landing, CA 95039 (831) 633-5555 Fax: (831) 633-5554 www.elkhornslough.com
Great Adventure Tours
529 Central Ave Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (831) 375-9831 Fax: (831) 375-9833 www.greatadventuretour.com
Monterey Bay Scenic Tours
1 Serrano Way Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 372-6278 Fax: (831) 392-0911 www.mbstours.com
Monterey Movie Tours
Three Days Start your stay at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and follow it up with an afternoon in Old Monterey. On Day Two, take the coast road to 17-Mile Drive and Pebble Beach, passing Seal Rock and Pebble Beach Lodge. Explore Carmel, poking into art galleries, antique shops and boutiques. Leave Carmel by way of Mission San Carlos Borromeo, the third of the missions founded in the 1770s. In the afternoon, roam Big Sur via Highway 1, pausing to hike or ride by horseback beside the Pacific Ocean. On Day Three, relax. Play a round of golf or try a body wrap at one of the region’s elegant spas. Spend the afternoon wine-tasting in Carmel Valley Village. Cap your roaringly good visit with a trip to Wild Things animal training ranch to meet a “pack” of wild animals.
Transportation Renting & Leasing Budget Rent A Car
Monterey Peninsula Airport 200 Fred Kane Dr #105 Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 373-1899 Fax: (831) 373-3841 www.budget.com
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1178 Del Monte Ave. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 649-6300 Fax: (831) 649-1686 www.enterprise.com
Travel Guides & Information Discover Monterey County
PO Box 3144 Monterey, CA 93942 (831) 521-1685 Fax: (831) 643-0900 www.discover-montereycounty.com
1 Serrano Way Monterey, CA 93940 (800) 343-6437 (831) 372-6278 Fax: (831) 392-0911 www.montereymovietours.com
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Lodging In Hollywood, they roll out the red carpet. Here in Monterey County, hospitable innkeepers and hoteliers sweep the welcome mat every morning, ready to treat all guests as stars. The destination offers nearly 300 lodging accommodations, from luxurious resorts to romantic bed & breakfasts, budget-minded motels to cozy campgrounds and restful RV parks. Wherever visitors stay, they can expect to experience high standards of comfort, a willingness to please and a sincere “welcome home.” Many lodgings and attractions offer special, reduced room rates from late fall through early spring. Fear not — there’s still plenty to do during this time, including concerts, exhibits, wine tastings, galleries and more. Visitors planning to attend the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament, the Concours d’Elegance or one of the destination’s other major events should plan their stays well in advance.
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa Photo: Interface Visual
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A Luxury Experience
Overlooking Monterey Bay
Portola Hotel & Spa, Monterey’s premier waterfront hotel overlooking Monterey Bay is nestled between Fisherman’s Wharf and historic downtown and is an easy walk to popular attractions such as the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row. Portola Hotel & Spa — a place where rich, sophisticated styling, wellappointed guestrooms, unique restaurants, and adjoining full-service spa entice guests back year after year.
(866) 711-1736 | PortolaHotel.com luxurious guestrooms | spa on the plaza | jacks restaurant & lounge | peter b’s brewpub
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Frequently Asked Questions To help visitors narrow down their choices regarding where to stay, here are answers to some of the questions that reservations specialists say they field most frequently: “What properties are located near the water?” Unfortunately, “near the water” can be an elastic term. For some, it means within a ten-minute drive, for others, a ten-minute walk. Still other people expect “near” to mean an ocean view. Then, of course, there are those who expect “near” to mean right on the water. Luckily, Monterey County features all of these options, so don’t hesitate to ask about location specifics when making a reservation. In general, Moss Landing, Marina, Seaside, Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur all offer properties within walking distance of the Pacific.
“Do any accommodations have rooms with fireplaces?” Quite a few. Generally, rooms with fireplaces are more expensive than those without; the exceptions are properties where every room has a fireplace or wood-burning stove.
“Where should I look for the most reasonably priced lodgings?” In the right season, almost every property offers exceptionally good prices for the level of quality and service provided. Check our website at www.SeeMonterey.com for special deals and promotions. Another option: Consider motels inland from the bay, such as those on Munras or North Fremont Avenue in Monterey and Seaside, as well as those in Marina, Pacific Grove or Salinas. “Where can we stay that’s near public transportation?” Monterey County is well-served by Monterey-Salinas Transit, which operates bus routes from its hub in downtown Monterey to every part of the area including Big Sur. The bus routes also connect directly from Amtrak in Salinas. Check out service routes at www.mst.org. “I’m bringing Fido – will any of your properties accept pets?” Absolutely. Monterey County has many properties that welcome well-behaved dogs or cats. Other creatures may be acceptable, but never surprise a hotelier by showing up with a parrot or pet boa. When booking the reservation, mention your companion and be ready to give height and weight dimensions, as some properties only accept small animals. Naturally, guest pets must be house-trained to avoid messes in the rooms. Traveling with a roomy kennel or collapsible crate is a great way to ensure the animal won’t leave any surprises for housekeeping staff.
Bay Park Hotel
1425 Munras Avenue • Monterey • CA 93940 (831) 649-1020 • Reservations (800) 338-3564 • Free Wireless Internet • 32” LCD TV and DVD Player • In-Room Coffee and Refrigerator • Locally Popular Crazy Horse Restaurant and Lounge • Fitness Room, Hot Tub, and Seasonal Pool • Pet Friendly Rooms • Free Parking • Business Center
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Bernardus Lodge
A C C O M M O D AT I O N S Full-service: Everything Under One Roof Many Monterey County hotels are as comfortable hosting a large conference or tour group as they are a family on vacation or a couple scouting a retirement home. These properties offer the utmost in functionality, and most offer restaurants, business centers and concierges on site to look after everything a visitor could imagine.
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Lap of Luxury
Business travelers feel right at home in Monterey County. The region’s conference and meeting spaces are spacious and diverse, serving groups that range in size from 10 to 3,000. Many properties are particularly well-equipped to serve business travelers, with Internet access in guest rooms, meeting rooms stocked with flip-chart stands, smaller spaces for break-out sessions and more. A number of these properties also maintain relationships with caterers, printers, audio/visual specialists and sightseeing guides to help plan and facilitate an unforgettable meeting. To learn more, call the MCCVB at (877) MONTEREY, or explore online at www.SeeMonterey.com or www.MeetInMonterey.com.
A little luxury, a little pampering: Everyone deserves the very best on their precious vacation. Monterey County is home to many world-class resorts and luxury hotels that rate service and care as keys to the vacation experience. Guest rooms at these upscale hotels include spacious rooms and suites, wood-burning fireplaces, private decks, oversized bathrooms and baskets overflowing with creamy lotions and soaps. Other amenities include lavish spas that offer massages, dry-cleaning services, courtesy limousine service and attentive staff who will anticipate your needs.
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Conveniently located in the heart of quiet, historic Monterey. The Colton Inn offers spacious and immaculate guest rooms and suites. Choose from an impressive array of amenities: deluxe Continental Breakfast, cozy fireplaces, VCRs, microfridges, romantic private hottubs and invigorating jet tubs. Relax on our beautiful sundeck that is nestled among the trees near a meandering creek. Stroll to nearby Fisherman’s Wharf, Cannery Row or Conference Center.
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99499
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Carmel Valley Ranch 1 Old Ranch Rd. www.carmelvalleyranch.com
Carmel Valley
(831) 625-9500 (866) 282-4745 (831) 624-2858 (F)
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Monterey
(831) 375-2411 (800) 222-2446 (831) 375-1365 (F)
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129449
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Pebble Beach
(831) 622-6650 (831) 622-6655 (F)
24
8152650
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(831) 372-2945 (831) 375-6267 (F)
46
79399
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Casa Palmero Pebble Beach 1518 Cypress Dr. www.pebblebeach.com Comfort Inn Monterey Peninsula Airport 1200 Olmsted Rd www.choicehotels.com Cottages-by-the-Sea 8th & Camino Real www.laplayahotel.com Courtyard by Marriott 17225 El Rancho Way www.courtyard.com Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn 48865 Highway 1 www.deetjens.com Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center 1441 Canyon Del Rey www.embassymonterey.com Gardiner’s Resort 114 Carmel Valley Rd. www.gardiners-resort.com Gorda Springs Resort Gorda Highway 1 www.bigsurgordasprings.com Highlands Inn, A Hyatt Hotel 120 Highlands Dr. www.highlandsinn.hyatt.com Hilton Garden Inn Monterey 1000 Aguajito Rd. www.monterey.stayhgi.com Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort and Spa, on Del Monte Golf Course 1 Old Golf Course Rd. www.monterey.hyatt.com Inn at Stonepine 150 E. Carmel Valley Rd. www.stonepinecalifornia.com InterContinental The Clement Monterey 750 Cannery Row www.intercontinental.com/ montereyic
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(831) 775-0491 (831) 775-0493 (F)
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109179
Big Sur
(831) 667-2377 (831) 667-0466 (F)
20
90200
Seaside
(831) 393-1115 (800) 362-2779 (831) 899-1928 (F)
235
129399
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Carmel Valley
(831) 659-2207 (800) 453-6225 (831) 659-2492 (F)
19
250450
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Monterey County
(831) 626-1616 (831) 626-1905 (F)
14
100750
Carmel
(831) 620-1234 (831) 626-1574 (F)
48
225695
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Monterey
(800) 234-5697 (831) 373-6141 (831) 655-8608 (F)
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204
169499
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Monterey
(831) 372-1234 (800) 233-1234 (831) 375-3960 (F)
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831-659-2245 831-659-5160 (F)
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(831) 375-4500 (831) 375-4501 (F)
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(831) 655-7650 (800) 242-8627 (831) 393-1912 (F)
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Monterey
Best Western Beach Resort Monterey 2600 Sand Dunes Dr. www.montereybeachresort.com Big Sur Lodge Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park 47225 Highway 1 www.bigsurlodge.com
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4151970
Kitchenettes
57
Fireplace Rooms
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In-Room Jacuzzi
(831) 658-3550 (888) 648-9463 (831) 658-3584 (F)
Hot Tub
Carmel Valley
Pool
Bernardus Lodge 415 Carmel Valley Rd. www.bernardus.com
Ocean View
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89350
VCR
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(831) 649-1020 (800) 338-3564 (831) 373-4258 (F)
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Bay Park Hotel 1425 Munras Ave. www.bayparkhotel.com
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Free Internet Access
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(831) 372-8016 (866) 380-6771 (831) 372-7227 (F)
Continental Breakfast
700
Pacific Grove
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elax by the edge of the sea, where the fresh salt air and twinkling stars conspire to renew your spirit. Perched over the Monterey Bay, our oceanfront resort offers you a haven for perfect relaxation. Our beautifully appointed guest rooms, Vista Blue Spa, state-of-the-art fitness center, and two award-winning restaurants, Schooners Bistro and the Duck Club Grill, offer the level of accommodations, cuisine and service that defines true luxury. Except for our wondrous scenic ocean views, nothing else in Monterey even comes close.
800-554-8592
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La Playa Hotel 8th & Camino Real www.laplayahotel.com
(831) 624-6476 Carmel-by-the(800) 582-8900 Sea (831) 624-7966 (F)
Laurel Inn & Conference Center 801 W. Laurel Dr. www.laurelinnmotel.com
Salinas
Los Laureles Lodge 313 W. Carmel Valley Rd. www.loslaureles.com
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(831) 449-2474 (800) 354-9831 (831) 449-2476 (F)
145
72150
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(831) 659-2233 (800) 533-4404 (831) 659-0481 (F)
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125650
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Mission Ranch Resort 26270 Dolores St. www.missionranchcarmel.com
Carmel
(831) 624-6436 (800) 538-8221 (831) 626-4163 (F)
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110290
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Monterey Bay Travelodge 2030 N. Fremont St. www.montereybaytravelodge.com
Monterey
(831) 373-3381 (888) 894-9890 (831) 649-8741 (F)
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Monterey
(831) 649-4234 (800) 228-9290 (831) 375-4313 (F)
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109320
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Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa 400 Cannery Row www.montereyplazahotel.com
Monterey
(831) 646-1700 (800) 334-3999 (831) 646-0439 (F)
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220740
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Pine Inn Ocean Ave. & Monte Verde www.pine-inn.com
(831) 624-3851 Carmel-by-the(800) 228-3851 Sea (831) 624-3030 (F)
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169349
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Portola Hotel and Spa at Monterey Bay 2 Portola Plaza www.portolahotel.com
Monterey
(831) 649-4511 (866) 711-1534 (831) 649-3109 (F)
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179400
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Post Ranch Inn Highway 1 www.postranchinn.com
Big Sur
(831) 667-2200 (800) 527-2200 (831) 667-2512 (F)
40
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Quail Lodge 8205 Valley Greens Dr. www.quaillodge.com
Carmel Valley
(831) 624-2888 (888) 828-8787 (831) 624-3726 (F)
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Sanctuary Beach Resort 3295 Dunes Dr. Marina www.thesanctuarybeachresort.com
877-944-3863 831-883-9478 831-883-9477 (F)
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Spindrift Inn (Inns of Monterey) 652 Cannery Row www.innsofmonterey.com
Monterey
800-841-1879 (800) 841-1879 (831) 646-5342 (F)
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The Inn at Spanish Bay 2700 17 Mile Drive www.pebblebeach.com
Pebble Beach
(831) 647-7500 (800) 654-9300 (831) 644-7958 (F)
The Lodge at Pebble Beach 1700 17 Mile Dr. www.pebblebeach.com
Pebble Beach
(831) 624-3811 (800) 654-9300 (831) 625-8538 (F)
The Monterey Hotel 406 Alvarado St. www.montereyhotel.com
Monterey
(831) 375-3184 (800) 727-0960 (831) 373-2899 (F)
Valley Harvest Inn 1155 Front St. www.valleyharvestinn.com
Soledad
Ventana Inn & Spa 48123 Highway 1 www.ventanainn.com
Big Sur
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Continental Breakfast
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Airport Shuttle
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Golf
Kitchenettes
Fireplace Rooms
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Hot Tub
Pool
Ocean View
Smoking Rooms
VCR
TV
Phone Available
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Carmel-by-the- 831-624-8578 Sea (831) 626-1018 (F)
Largest Banquet Room Capacity
L’Auberge Carmel Monte Verde & 7th www.laubergecarmel.com
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Aquarium tickets
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(831) 678-3833 (877) 467-2244 (831) 678-3011 (F)
59
95170
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(831) 667-2331 (800) 628-6500 (831) 667-2287 (F)
60
6001350
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Bed & Breakfasts & Country Inns Four-poster beds, lace curtains, handmade quilts and claw-foot tubs: these are just a few of the old-fashioned touches in many Monterey County bed & breakfasts. Other turn-of-the-century pleasures include parlors with fireplaces, tranquil gardens and handsome libraries jam-packed with everything from guidebooks to Steinbeck. There are modern inns, too, combining the perfect blend of form and function to create a warm, inviting environment. Most of these properties serve up delicious breakfasts every morning, as well as afternoon tea, wine-tasting with hors d’oeuvres and (in some cases) nightcaps.
Experience our full service historic hotel in downtown Carmel. CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA Ocean Avenue & Monte Verde • Carmel, Ca 93921 • (800) 228-3851 • www.pine-inn.com
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Enjoy newly renovated ocean view rooms with plasma TV’s, fireplaces and Jacuzzi tubs. Monte Verde at 6th • Carmel, CA 93921 • (800) 652-2632 • www.tallyho-inn.com
After a day of exploring Monterey, rest up for another!
Make the popular Hilton Garden Inn® Monterey your home base! We have lots of extras like complimentary Wi-Fi, a microwave and fridge in every room. Plus a great restaurant, pool with cabanas and fitness center – all just a 1/2 mile from Monterey Bay’s stunning beaches! Everything. Right where you need it.®
1000 Aguajito Rd., Monterey, CA monterey.stayhgi.com 831-373-6141
Breakfast at Normandy Inn Photo: Interface Visual
©2006 Hilton Hospitality, Inc.
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(831) 373-3632 (877) 899-6609 (831) 648-1734 (F)
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49300
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Pacific Grove
(831) 375-0994 (831) 655-2693 (F)
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99250
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Castroville
(831) 633-3300 (831) 633-4466 (F)
28
60180
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Monterey
(831) 372-8071 (831) 655-3450 (F)
22
40199
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Beachcomber Inn 1996 Sunset Dr www.montereypeninsulainns.com
Pacific Grove
(800) 634-4769 (831) 373-4769 (831) 373-0899 (F)
25
98193
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Best Western Beach Dunes Inn 3290 Dunes Dr. www.beachdunesinn.com
Marina
(800) 550-0055 (831) 883-0300 (831) 384-8137 (F)
84
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Best Western Carmel Bay View Inn Junipero btwn 5th & 6th www.carmelbestwestern.com
Carmel-bythe-Sea
(831) 624-1831 (800) 343-1831 (831) 625-2336 (F)
59
79319
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Best Western Carmel’s Townhouse Lodge N.W. Corner San Carlos & Fifth Ave. www.carmelbestwestern.com
Carmel-bythe-Sea
(831) 624-1261 (866) 427-7482 (831) 625-6783 (F)
28
89399
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Best Western DeAnza Inn 2141 N. Fremont St. www.deanzainn.com
Monterey
(831) 646-8300 (800) 858-8775 (831) 646-8130 (F)
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79389
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Best Western Monarch Resort 1111 Lighthouse Ave www.bwmonarchresort.com
Pacific Grove
(831) 646-8885 (831) 375-5567 (F)
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Monterey
(831) 373-5345 (877) 373-5345 (831) 373-3246 (F)
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69239
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Best Western Park Crest Motel 1100 Munras Ave.
Monterey
(831) 372-4576 (831) 372-2317 (F)
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Best Western Ramona Inn 2332 N. Fremont St. www.bestwestern.com
Monterey
800/bestwestern (831) 373-2445 (831) 373-6358 (F)
34
79209
Salinas
(831) 784-0176 (831) 772-0292 (F)
58
Salinas
(831) 751-6411 (831) 751-6890 (F)
Pacific Grove
(831) 372-2330 (831) 372-3947 (F)
Monterey
(831) 372-5059 (831) 655-2539 (F)
Blue Sky Lodge 10 Flight Rd. www.blueskylodge.com
Carmel Valley
(831) 659-2256 (800) 549-2256 (831)659-1632
Borg’s Oceanfront Motel 635 Ocean View Blvd www.borgsoceanfrontmotel.com
Pacific Grove
Budget Inn Salinas 219 John St.
Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel 175 Kern St. www.bestwestern.com Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites 187 Kern St. www.salinasvalleyinnandsuites.com Bide-A-Wee Inn & Cottages 221 Asilomar Ave www.bideaweeinn.com Blue Lagoon Inn 2362 N. Fremont St. www.bluelagoonmonterey.com
Butterfly Grove Inn 1073 Lighthouse Ave www.butterflygroveinn.com
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(831) 422-6486 (831) 422-8712 (F)
Largest Banquet Room Capacity
Salinas
Free Internet Access
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39149
Full Breakfast
14
Continental Breakfast
(831) 422-5673
Disabled Access
Salinas
Aloha Motel 235 Kern St. www.alohamotel.co.nz America’s Best Value Inn 1030 Fairview Ave. www.abvisalinas.com America’s Best Value Stage Coach Lodge 1111 10th St www.bestvalueinn.com/bestv. cfm?idp=438 Andril Cottages 569 Asilomar Ave www.andrilcottages.com Artichoke Inn 10341 Merritt St. www.artichokeinn.com Bayside Inn 2055 N. Fremont St. www.lodginginmonterey.com
Airport Shuttle
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175495
Special Packages
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Tennis
(831) 624-3933 (800) 388-3933 (831) 624-8636 (F)
Golf
Carmel-bythe-Sea
Kitchenettes
Adobe Inn Dolores btwn 7th & 8th www.adobeinn.com
Fireplace Rooms
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4560
Pool
18
Ocean View
(831) 449-2920
In-Room Jacuzzi
Smoking Rooms
Salinas
VCR
Phone Available
Adams Motel 2086 N. Main St.
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TV
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(831) 424-8065
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(800) 337-9244 (831) 373-4921 (831) 373-7596 (F)
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The trademark HYATT and related marks are trademarks of Hyatt Corporation. ©2008 Hyatt Corporation. All rights reserved.
MONTEREY IS ONE OF NATURE’S MASTERPIECES. WE JUST CREATED A MORE FITTING VIEWING ROOM. EXPERIENCE THE $60 MILLION REINVENTION OF HYATT REGENCY MONTEREY RESORT AND SPA. The beauty of Monterey now has a resort to match. Nestled amid 22 acres of Monterey Pines on Pebble Beach Company’s famed Del Monte Golf Course, Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort and Spa enchants at every turn. Guests are welcomed by the open, sun-lit lobby with its fireplace and panoramic views. Stylish new guestrooms offer 32” flat-screen televisions, walk-in rain showers and the luxurious Hyatt Grand Bed.TM Enjoy authentic Tuscan cuisine prepared from locally-grown ingredients at TusCA Ristorante. And opening in Spring 2009, a new 14,000-square-foot spa and health club. Feel the Hyatt Touch.® For reservations call 831 372 1234 or visit monterey.hyatt.com.
Cabana Holiday Cabins 8710 Prunedale North Rd. www.reynoldsresorts.com
Monterey County
(831) 663-2886 (800) 541-0085
36
8192
California Inn 736 N. Main St
Salinas
(831) 422-5617
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Candle Bay Inn 2118 N. Fremont St.
(831) 649-4740
Candlelight Inn (Inns by the Sea) San Carlos between 4th & 5th www.innsbythesea.com/candle-light
Carmel-bythe-Sea
(831) 624-6451 (800) 433-4732 (831) 624-6732 (F)
Cannery Row Inn 200 Foam St. www.canneryrowinn.com
Monterey
(831) 649-8580 (888) 333-1715 (831) 649-2566 (F)
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Capitol Motel 2110 N. Main St.
Salinas
(831) 449-9110
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Carmel Garden Court Inn 4th & Torres www.carmelgardencourtinn.com
Carmel-bythe-Sea
(831) 624-6926 (831) 624-4935 (F)
9
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Carmel Lodge San Carlos & 5th www.carmellodge.com
Carmel-bythe-Sea
(831) 624-1255 866/399-1552 (831) 624-2576 (F)
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Carmel Oaks Inn 5th & Mission St. www.carmeloaksinn.com
Carmel-bythe-Sea
(800) 266-5547 (831) 624-5547 (831) 625-5908 (F)
17
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Carmel Resort Inn Carpenter btwn 1st & 2nd Ave. www.carmelresortinn.com
Carmel-bythe-Sea
(831) 624-3113 (800) 454-3700 (831) 624-5456 (F)
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Carmel Valley Lodge Carmel Valley Rd. & Ford Rd. www.valleylodge.com
Carmel Valley
(831) 659-2261 (800) 641-4646 (831) 659-4558 (F)
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Carmel-bythe-Sea
(800) 346-3864 (831) 624-3864 (831) 626-6763 (F)
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Casa de Carmel Inn Monte Verde & 7th www.vgabondhouseinn.com
Carmel-bythe-Sea
(800) 262-1262 (831) 624-7738 (831) 626-1243 (F)
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Salinas
(831) 424-6489 (831) 757-1342 (F)
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59299
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Casa Verde Inn 2113 N. Fremont St. www.casaverdeinn.com
Monterey
(831) 375-5407 (877) 568-0634 (831) 373-7261 (F)
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Castroville
(831) 633-2502
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Monterey
(831) 373-1337 (800) 821-0805 (831) 372-2451 (F)
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Carmel-bythe-Sea
(831) 624-6421 (800) 336-6421 (831) 624-3311 (F)
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Carmel-bythe-Sea
(831) 624-2741 800-345-8220 (831) 626-2715 (F)
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Monterey
(831) 649-6500 (800) 848-7007 (831) 373-6987 (F)
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Comfort Inn - Carmel-by-the-Sea Ocean Ave. & Torres St. www.carmelcomfortinn.com
Carmel-bythe-Sea
(831) 622-7090 (800) 424-6423 (831) 622-7044 (F)
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Comfort Inn - Monterey Bay 2050 N. Fremont St. www.montereygetaway.com
Monterey
(831) 373-3081 (888) 990-7666 (831) 372-6730 (F)
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69299
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Comfort Inn - Monterey-by-the-Sea 1252 Munras Ave. www.stayatmonterey.com
Monterey
(831) 372-8088 (888) 970-7666 (831) 372-7608 (F)
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(831) 883-4000 (831) 883-4001 (F)
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(831) 770-1400 (800) 424-6423 (831) 770-1600 (F)
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HISTORIC 1850’S FARMHOUSE
Photos: Robert Brown
WELCOME TO MISSION RANCH.
COMPLIMENTARY CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST RESTAURANT WITH PANORAMIC VIEW PIANO BAR NIGHTLY SIX CHAMPIONSHIP TENNIS COURTS FITNESS FACILITY BANQUET-MEETING FACILITIES
26270 Dolores Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea California 93923 Telephone 831.624.6436 Fax 831.626.4163 1.800.538.8221 www.missionranchcarmel.com
Cypress Inn Lincoln & 7th www.cypress-inn.com
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(831) 624-3871 (800) 443-7443 (831) 624-8216 (F)
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(831) 422-5111 (831) 783-0307 (F)
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Deer Haven Inn & Suites 740 Crocker Ave www.deerhaveninn.com Del Monte Pines Motel 1298 Munras Ave. www.delmontepines.com Discovery Inn 1106 Fremont Blvd. www.discoveryinnmontereybay@ yahoo.com Dolphin Inn (Inns by the Sea) 4th & San Carlos www.innsbythesea.com/dolphin Econo Lodge - Salinas 180 S. Sanborn Rd. www.econolodge.com Econo Lodge Bay Breeze 2049 Fremont Blvd. www.choicehotels.com
Econo Lodge Monterey Fairgrounds 2042 N. Fremont St. Monterey www.lodginginmonterey.com Economy Inn Salinas 214 John St. www.economyinn.com Economy Inn Seaside 1131 Fremont Blvd. www.lodginginmonterey.com El Adobe Inn 936 Munras Ave. www.el-adobe-inn.com
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Monterey
(831) 372-8176 (800) 628-1094 (831) 649-6187 (F)
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Monterey
(831) 373-2921 (800) 722-1836 (831) 373-5838 (F)
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(831) 422-3133
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Fernwood Resort (Hotel/Motel) 47200 Highway 1 www.fernwoodbigsur.com
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(831) 667-2422
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Seven Gables Inn Photo: Kodiak Greenwood
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Historic Properties Monterey County’s colorful history is evident today in a number of properties whose celebrated pasts have become local legends. Some of the most storied properties include a restored adobe that dates back to 1830 and a classic hotel that welcomed flappers in the 1920s. There’s also a bed & breakfast in Moss Landing thought to have been built from materials salvaged from San Francisco’s 1906 earthquake. And who could forget the Carmel inn that was once rolled down a dirt road on pine logs to its new location? Of course, the best part about staying in these historic spots is that they all possess modern comforts. There’s no better way to experience history.
Olympia Lodge www.theolympialodge.com
(800) 992-9060 1140 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove TR-085 Land & See Ad Final 12/23/08 11:
A world-class Carmel Valley resort nestled in a stunning, natural setting that’s ideal for destination weddings, weekend getaways, tennis, spa treatments, and culinary delights. We welcome your call at (800)453-6225 or visit us at 114 West Carmel Valley Rd. across from Ford Rd.
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST BALCONIES • OCEAN VIEWS GREAT WINTER RATES FREE PARKING
Make Your Day ~ Visit Lobos Lodge in beautiful Carmel-by-the-Sea Enjoy a lovely room with a fireplace! Walk to restaurants, shops, galleries & white sandy beaches. Minutes from world renowned golf courses, Big Sur & the Monterey Bay Aquarium. • Complimentary Continental Breakfast • Snack Refrigerators, Patio & Balconies • Complimentary off-street parking
831-624-3874 Pine Inn, Carmel
www.gardiners–resort.com
Ocean Ave at Monte Verde Carmel-by-the-Sea www.loboslodge.com E-mail:LobosLodge@aol.com
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(831) 386-2511 (831) 386-2262 (F)
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(831) 659-5361 (800) 367-3336 (831) 659-2392 (F)
Hofsas House San Carlos & 4th www.hofsashouse.com
Carmel-bythe-Sea
(831) 624-2745 (800) 221-2548 (831) 624-0159 (F)
Holiday Inn Express - Cannery Row 443 Wave St. www.hiexpress.com/montereyca
Monterey
(831) 372-1800 (800) 248-8442 (831) 372-1969 (F) (831) 394-5335 (800) 995-7666 (831) 394-7125 (F)
Holiday Inn Express - Monterey Bay 1400 Del Monte Blvd. Seaside www.hiexpress.com/montereybayca Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Marina 189 Seaside Cir. www.hiexpress.com Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Salinas 195 Kern St www.hiesalinas.com
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(831) 375-6002 (800) 552-6002 (831) 333-1603 (F)
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(831) 373-8777 (831) 373-2698 (F)
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(831) 424-1741 (800) 549-5024 (831) 424-6290 (F)
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Monterey
(831) 373-3252 (888) 551-4455 (831) 655-2420 (F)
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La Quinta Inn Monterey 2401 Del Monte Ave. www.themontereylodging.com
Monterey
(831) 373-7100 (800) 531-5900 (831) 373-4813 (F)
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Marina
(831) 384-5248 (800) 549-5552 (831) 384-5288 (F)
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(805) 472-2313 (800) 310-2313 (805) 472-9532 (F)
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Howard Johnson Express Inn - Monterey 1240 Munras Ave. www.howardjohnsonmonterey.com Howard Johnson Express Inn - Monterey Seaside 1893 Fremont Blvd. www.hojoseaside.com Howard Johnson Inn - Salinas 131 John St. www.howardjohnson.com/salinasca Howard Johnson Inn & SuitesPacific Grove 660 Dennett www.montereyhojo.net
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Utterly Romantic In a setting as beautiful as Monterey County, romance simply comes alive. With this in mind, there’s no shortage of cozy rooms with fireplaces, sandy white beaches and quiet picnic spots amid the wildflowers. Romantic accommodations can be found at any price range and many hotels offer romance packages that include champagne breakfast in bed or picnic lunches for two. Luxury resort rooms often feature wood-burning fireplaces, private spa tubs or a deck from which to enjoy a breathtaking view. For those who like something different, there are also secluded chateaux and rustic cabins tucked among the redwoods. A walk to the village and steps from the sea, La Playa Hotel is intimate in personality, yet grand in experience. Once a Mediterranean Villa, La Playa’s distinctively appointed guest rooms and private cottages all have views of the ocean, formal gardens, or charming Carmel.
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Private Beachfront Homes vacation rentals and sales call 800-55-DUNES (38637) or book online www.montereydunes.com
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Lamp Lighter Inn Ocean & Camino Real www.carmellamplighter.com
Carmel-bythe-Sea
(831) 624-7372 (831) 620-1424 (F)
Lighthouse Lodge & Suites 1249 Lighthouse Ave www.lhls.com
Pacific Grove
(800) 858-1249 (831) 655-2111 (831) 655-4922 (F)
Carmel Valley
831-659-5361 (831) 659-2392 (F)
Carmel-bythe-Sea
(831) 624-3874 (831) 624-0135 (F)
Lone Oak Lodge 2221 N. Fremont St. www.loneoaklodge.com
Monterey
(831) 372-4924 (800) 283-5663 (831) 372-4924 (F)
Lovers Point Inn 625 Ocean View Blvd www.loverspointinnpg.com
Pacific Grove
(831) 373-4771 (831) 373-4215 (F)
Seaside
(831) 899-4221 (831) 899-3377 (F)
Marina Lodge 420 Reservation Rd.
Marina
(831) 384-5121 (831) 384-6296 (F)
Mariposa Inn & Suites 1386 Munras Ave. www.mariposamonterey.com
Monterey
(831) 649-1414 (831) 649-5308 (F)
Miller’s Lodge 46325 Arroyo Seco Rd.
Greenfield
(831) 674-5795
Little European Lodge 102 W. Carmel Valley Rd. www.countrygardeninns.com Lobos Lodge Ocean Ave. & Monte Verde www.loboslodge.com
Magic Carpet Lodge 1875 Fremont Blvd.
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Monterey Surf Inn 1200 Munras Ave. www.bestvalueinn.com/bestv. cfm?idp=453 Motel 6 - Marina 100 Reservation Rd. www.motel6.com
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A C C O M M O D AT I O N S MONTEREY’S NEWEST LUXURY OCEANFRONT HOTEL NOW OPEN Located next door to the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium
Bring the Family With so much to do in Monterey County, the area is a perfect place to bring a family. Kids (of all ages) enjoy Pacific Grove’s Museum of Natural History and the touch pool at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. They’re also intrigued by the National Steinbeck Center and lions and tigers at Wild Things exotic animal ranch. Families are sure to enjoy the new IMAX theatre on Cannery Row offering guests giant 3D screens and 12,000 watts of digital sound. Local hotels and other accommodations welcome families with special programs and pricing, playrooms, day care, kiddie pools, kids’ menus and more. During certain times of year, many properties offer specials for families. continued on page 131
Beautiful Views Inside & Out
Experience the rich heritage of historic Cannery Row from our unique vantage point overlooking the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and offering magnificent panoramic coastal views. • 208 luxury guest rooms and suites • The C restaurant + bar where every table offers an ocean view • Energia Spa, Fitness Center, Pool, Whirlpool & VIP Kid’s Club • Over 15,000 sq. ft. of indoor & outdoor meeting & banquet space featuring spectacular views
Do you live an InterContinental life? 750 Cannery Row Monterey, California 93940 | 831.375.4500 intercontinental.com/montereyic
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Padre Oaks Motel 1278 Munras Ave. www.padreoaks.com
Monterey
(831) 373-3741 (888) 900-6257 (831) 333-0413 (F)
Paraiso Hot Springs Resort 34358 Paraiso Springs Rd.
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(831) 678-2882
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(831) 372-6651 (831) 372-7863 (F)
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Monterey
(831) 373-5551 (800) 637-9605 (831) 373-4250 (F)
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55120
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Monterey
(831) 372-3381 (800) 361-3835 (831) 372-4687 (F)
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69499
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Salinas
(800) 888-3839 (831) 758-8850 (831) 758-3611 (F)
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Marina
(831) 582-9100 (800) 272-6232 (831) 582-9200 (F)
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Monterey
(831) 375-9511 (888) 893-0627 (831) 375-9701 (F)
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Monterey
(831) 375-2679 (800) 272-6232 (831) 643-2837 (F)
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Salinas
(831) 424-4801 (831) 758-1300 (F)
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Salinas
(831) 775-0410 (800) 331-3131 (831) 775-0411 (F)
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Rex Motel 305 Kern St.
Salinas
(831) 422-5325 (831) 424-9108 (F)
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Ripplewood Resort Highway 1 www.ripplewoodresort.com
Big Sur
(831) 667-2242 (800) 575-1735 (831) 667-2108 (F)
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(831) 667-2414 (831) 667-2648 (F)
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Rodeway Inn Monterey 2041 Fremont St. www.lodginginmonterey.com
Monterey
(800) 228-2000 (831) 373-2911 (831) 655-3450 (F)
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Pacific Grove
(800) 822-5606 (831) 655-1000 (831) 655-0691 (F)
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155275
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Salinas
(831) 424-8281
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Sand Dollar Inn 755 Abrego St. www.sanddollarinn.com
Monterey
(831) 372-7551 (800) 982-1986 (831) 372-0916 (F)
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(831) 394-6556 (831) 394-1578 (F)
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(800) 525-3373 (831) 655-6325 (831) 643-0235 (F)
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Sandcastle Inn 1011 Autocenter Pkwy. www.sandcastleinn.org Sea Breeze Lodge (Monterey Peninsula Inns) 1111 Lighthouse Ave www.montereyinns.com
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(800) 262-1566 (831) 646-9414 (831) 647-0555 (F)
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200260
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S o c lo s e to hom e, yet so far from ordinary. Nestled just beyond the Monterey Peninsula, Carmel Valley Ranch offers all-suite accommodations with a newly enhanced lobby, bar and clubhouse. Sample gourmet cuisine from renowned Chef Michel Richard at the exquisite new Citronelle Restaurant, or challenge the Pete Dye-designed championship golf course as you take in stunning views of the rugged beauty of Northern California.
FOR RESERVATIONS PLEASE CALL US AT 866.203.6391 OR VISIT CARMELVALLEYRANCH.COM
A HOTEL INSPIRED BY THE ESSENCE OF THE PACIFIC OCEAN INVITES YOU TO EXPERIENCE THE SPLENDOR OF THE MONTEREY PENINSULA. Welcome to the Monterey Marriott, where making our guests perfectly content is our specialty. You’ll experience that the moment you walk into the lobby, where a welcoming ambience puts every guest completely at ease. Enjoy our luxurious guest rooms, some with breathtaking views of Monterey Bay, great meals prepared by our renowned Chefs and most of all, experience the Marriott signature service that lets every guest know we’re thinking of them.
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(831) 373-3203 (831) 372-3505 (F)
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(831) 372-6066 (831) 372-1720 (F)
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79259
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Tassajara Zen Mountain Center 39171 Tassajara Rd. www.sfzc.org/tassajara
Monterey County
(415) 865-1895
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The Homestead Lincoln at 8th
Carmel-bythe-Sea
(831) 624-4119 (831) 624-4119 (831) 624-7688 (F)
12
95230
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The Olympia Lodge 1140 Lighthouse www.theolympialodge.com
Pacific Grove
(888) 745-6343 (831) 373-2777 (831) 373-8741 (F)
36
99130
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The Tradewinds at Carmel Mission & 3rd www.tradewindscarmel.com
Carmel-bythe-Sea
(831) 624-2776 (800) 624-6665 (831) 624-0634 (F)
28
325550
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Seaside
(831) 394-6797 (831) 899-8816 (F)
33
39199
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Tickle Pink Inn 155 Highland Dr. www.ticklepinkinn.com
Carmel
(831) 624-1244 (800) 635-4774 (831) 626-9516 (F)
34
259579
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Salinas
(831) 422-8834
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(831) 758-1198
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55300
Treebones Resort 71895 Highway 1 www.treebonesresort.com
Big Sur
(877) 424-4787 (805) 927-2390 (805) 927-2829 (F)
16
155+
Vagabond Inn 1010 Munras Ave. www.munraslodge.com
Monterey
(831) 646-9696 (831) 647-8248 (F)
29
59499
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Vagabond Inn Salinas 131 Kern St.
Salinas
(831) 758-4693
70
79199
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Victorian Inn 487 Foam St. www.victorianinn.com
Monterey
(831) 373-8000 (800) 232-4141 (831) 373-4815 (F)
73
99599
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Salinas
(831) 449-1549
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4055
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(831) 422-6200
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6599
Wildhorse Motel 50557 Wildhorse Rd.
Monterey County
(831) 385-4828 (831) 385-5128 (F)
10
3256
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Wilkies Inn, The 1038 Lighthouse Ave www.wilkiesinn.com
Pacific Grove
(866) 372-5960 (831) 372-5960 (831) 655-1681 (F)
24
89399
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Salinas
(831) 758-8241
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Largest Banquet Room Capacity
4550
Free Internet Access
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Family Suites
831-422-4738
Full Breakfast
Salinas
Continental Breakfast
Star Motel 1161 N. Main St.
Disabled Access
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6088
Special Packages
62
Tennis
(831) 678-3814 (831) 678-3141 (F)
Golf
Soledad
Kitchenettes
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Soledad Motel 8 1013 S. Front St. www.soledadmotel8.com
Fireplace Rooms
49179
In-Room Jacuzzi
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Seaside
(831) 394-4041 (800) 399-4212 (831) 394-2806 (F)
Pool
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Seaside Inn 1986 Del Monte Blvd. www.seasideinnmonterey.com
Smoking Rooms
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(831) 394-6786 (831) 394-1803 (F)
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Sea Lamp Inn 2201 Del Monte Blvd.
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(800) 221-2548 (831) 624-2745 Poolside Meeting Facility Accommodates up to 40, with kitchen & fireplace for meetings, wedding receptions or family reunions.
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The Inns of Monterey truly set the stage for a relaxing and memorable getaway. Rise to the sound of crashing waves and fuel your day with the complimentary Continental breakfast selection that’s brimming with fresh fruit, local baked goods and beverage choices. Afterwards, sink back into the soft feather bedding or lounge by the fireplace. Walk to all of Monterey’s most popular attractions, including the world-famous Aquarium, Cannery Row and Fisherman’s Wharf.
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Captain’s Inn at Moss Landing 8122 Moss Landing Rd. www.captainsinn.com
Moss Landing
(831) 633-5550
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140280
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Carmel Country Inn Dolores St. & 3rd Ave. www.carmelcountryinn.com
Carmel-bythe-Sea
(831) 625-3263 (800) 215-6343 (831) 625-2945 (F)
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225425
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Carmel Fireplace Inn San Carlos & 4th www.carmelfireplaceinn.com
Carmel-bythe-Sea
(831) 624-4862 (800) 634-1300 (831) 626-1981 (F)
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110350
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Carmel-bythe-Sea
(831) 624-1900 (800) 325-8515 (831) 624-1571 (F)
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99499
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Carmel River Inn Highway 1 at Oliver Road www.carmelriverinn.com
Carmel
(831) 624-1575 (800) 966-6490 (831) 624-0290 (F)
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159369
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Carmel-bythe-Sea
(831) 624-2711 (800) 533-2711 (831) 625-1210 (F)
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Carmel-bythe-Sea
(800) 433-4732 (831) 625-2585 (831) 624-0974 (F)
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299369
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Centrella Inn 612 Central Ave www.centrellainn.com
Pacific Grove
800-233-3372 831-372-3372 (831) 372-2036 (F)
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Salinas
(831) 455-2100 (831) 455-2154 (F)
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Cobblestone Inn Junipero btwn 7th & 8th www.cobblestoneinncarmel.com
Carmel-bythe-Sea
(800) 833-8836 (831) 625-5222 (831) 625-0478 (F)
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(831) 624-6400 (831) 624-5111 (F)
Carmel-bythe-Sea
(831) 624-4501 (866) 241-4575 (831) 624-6130 (F)
Gosby House Inn 643 Lighthouse Ave gosbyhouseinn.com
Pacific Grove
Green Gables Inn 301 Ocean View Blvd. www.greengablesinnpg.com
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(800) 722-1774 (831) 375-2095 (831) 375-5437 (F)
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Green Lantern Inn Casanova at 7th www.greenlanterninn.com
Carmel-bythe-Sea
(888) 414-4392 (831) 624-4392 (831) 624-9591 (F)
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Carmel-bythe-Sea
(831) 624-7917 (800) 297-6250 (831) 624-4844 (F)
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Carmel-bythe-Sea
(831) 624-5327 (800) 350-7723 (831) 626-8253 (F)
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Pacific Grove
(800) 526-5666 (831) 642-9514 (831) 642-9546 (F)
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Soledad
(831) 678-2400
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Crystal Terrace Inn 24815 Carpenter St. www.crystalterrace.com Edgemere Cottages San Antonio btwn 13th St. and Santa Lucia www.edgemerecottages.com
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(831) 675-3225 (831) 970-1898 (831) 675-2060 (F)
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Salinas
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Barlocker’s Rustling Oaks Ranch 25252 Limekiln Rd. www.barlockersrustlingoaksranch.com
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Acacia Lodge (Country Garden Inns) 20 Via Contenta www.countrygardeninns.com Anton Inn 1095 Lighthouse Ave www.antoninn.com
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Sanctuary Beach Resort
• 20 Minutes from the Monterey Peninsula • Modern, comfortable accommodations • Restful, relaxing atmosphere • Truly affordable rates • Heated pool & spa open all year • Large family units available, with living rooms & fireplaces • Walking distance to restaurants, shops, wineries, public tennis courts • Pets welcome!
P.O. Box 233, Flight Rd., Carmel Valley, CA 93924
(800) 549-2256 • (831) 659-2256 • www.blueskylodge.com
courtesy Sanctuary Beach Resort
Best Western Monarch Resort
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Vacation Rentals For those visitors who’d like to stay in Monterey County for more than just a few days, vacation home rentals might be a good investment. Generally speaking, this alternative is perfect for family reunions, groups of friends traveling together and those who simply prefer the comforts of home while traveling. Several local real estate agencies handle a variety of shortand long-term rentals. The properties themselves range from romantic onebedroom cottages near the beach to urban homes and condos. Be sure to have a checklist of requirements ready before inquiring about these properties.
(831) 646-8885 (800) 992-9060 CA 1111 Lighthouse Avenue Pacific Grove, CA 93950 Peninsula’s best vacation value, where spectacular ocean views are only moments away! • • • • • • www.monarchresortmontereybay.com •
Luxurious rooms & suites with fireplaces, balconies & HSDSL Relaxing heated pool, sauna and outdoor spa Free Continental Breakfast In-room coffeemaker, hair-dryer, remote color TV & HBO Close to the Aquarium, tickets available Close to 17- Mile Drive, Asilomar, Pebble Beach & Carmel Several breath-taking golf courses nearby
© John and Lisa Merrill
BIG SUR LODGE Amid the ancient redwood and oak tree groves of Pfeifer Big Sur State Park, Big Sur Lodge features 62 cottage-style guest rooms, each with its own deck or porch, many with wood-burning fireplaces and fully-equipped kitchens. Enjoy a full-service restaurant, gift shop, grocery store, heated pool, camping facilities and information center. Banquet space is also available and is ideal for weddings, anniversaries and families reunions.
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1-800-424-4787 www.bigsurlodge.com
Big Sur Lodge Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park 47225 Highway One Big Sur, CA 93920
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(408) 776-7790 (866) 424-4787
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Pacific Grove
(800) 852-5588 (831) 373-3388 (831) 373-3896 (F)
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(831) 646-9686 (831) 646-5392 (F)
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(831) 624-6046 (831) 624-6904 (F)
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Old Monterey Inn 500 Martin St. www.oldmontereyinn.com
Monterey
(831) 375-8284 (800) 350-2344 (831) 375-6730 (F)
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Pacific Grove Inn 581 Pine Ave www.pacificgrove-inn.com
Pacific Grove
(800) 732-2825 (831) 375-2825 (831) 375-0752 (F)
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(831) 624-4334 (800) 313-7770 (831) 624-4935 (F)
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(800) 575-1805 (831) 655-6325 (831) 643-0235 (F)
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(831) 624-8778 (831) 625-5901 (F)
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(831) 372-4341 (831) 375-6643
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Pacific Grove
(866) 550-7550 (831) 375-3529 (831) 375-7573 (F)
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Carmel-bythe-Sea
(831) 624-2232 (800) 652-2632 (831) 624-2661 (F)
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Monterey
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Carmel-bythe-Sea
(831) 624-7738 (800) 262-1262 (831) 626-1243 (F)
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Salinas
(831) 455-2447 (800) 228-7382 (831) 455-1902 (F)
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Carmel-bythe-Sea
(800) 433-4732 (831) 624-5336 (831) 626-6974 (F)
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Martine Inn 255 Ocean View Blvd www.martineinn.com Merritt House Inn 386 Pacific St. www.merritthouseinn.com Monte Verde Inn Monte Verde & Ocean Ave. www.carmelmonteverdeinn.com
Sea Breeze Inn & Cottages (Monterey Peninsula Inns) 1100 Lighthouse Ave www.montereyinns.com Sea View Inn Camino Real btwn 11th & 12th www.seaviewinncarmel.com Seven Gables Inn 555 Ocean View Blvd www.pginns.com Sunset House Camino Real between Ocean and Seventh www.sunset-carmel.com
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Mission Ranch Inn QL-739 Land & See-F
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Fun in the Sun While fog and ocean breezes are a part of life in Monterey County, the area’s sun belt is the Carmel Valley. The valley receives an average of 283 days of sunshine each year. Surprisingly, the valley rivals Florida for one of the sunniest spots in the U.S. Located east of Carmel off Highway 1, this beautiful valley offers every kind of accommodation; including golf resorts, upscale lodges, cozy inns and family-style motels. Restaurants in this part of the county all incorporate the valley’s superb wines and abundance of local ingredients.
A MASTERPIECE I N T H E A R T O F R E L A X AT I O N .
For Sports Enthusiasts Whether a visitor lives in hiking boots or keeps golf clubs under the bed, Monterey County offers extensive recreation facilities: tennis courts, fitness rooms, swimming pools and golf courses with preferred tee times for guests. Many local hotels, motels and inns are within easy walking, jogging, skating or cycling distance of recreation trails. Of course, there’s also an oceanfront path that’s popular with locals and visitors alike. Many outfitters rent equipment, so visitors need not worry about packing their gear.
Our scenery is remarkably unspoiled. Our guest experience is another matter. At Quail Lodge we want your getaway to be unforgettable with well-appointed rooms, world-class cuisine, championship golf, spa treatments, and stunning natural beauty. Visit our Web site today for seasonal promotions and packages. F o r re s e r v a t i o n s , c a l l 8 8 8 . 8 2 8 . 8 7 8 7 w w w. Q u a i l L o d g e . c o m
Seaside Skyline
8205 Valley Greens Drive, Carmel, CA 93923 | 888.828.8787 |
Dog friendly
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Big Sur Campground & Cabins 47000 Highway 1 www.bigsurcamp.com
Big Sur
(831) 667-2322
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Cypress Tree Inn 2227 N. Fremont St. www.cypresstreeinn.com
Monterey
(831) 372-7586 (800) 446-8303 (831) 372-2940 (F)
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Fernwood Resort 47200 Highway 1 www.fernwoodbigsur.com
Big Sur
(831) 667-2422
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Lake San Antonio Resort 74255 San Antonio Rd. www.lakesanantonioresort.com
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(805) 472-2313 (800) 310-2313 (805) 472-9532 (F)
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Marina Dunes RV Park 3330 Dunes Dr. www.marinadunesrv.com
Marina
(831) 384-6914 (831) 384-0285 (F)
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Moss Landing
(877) 735-7275 (831) 633-6800 (831) 633-3783 (F)
Ventana Campground Highway 1 South www.ventanacampground.com
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(831) 667-2712
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Roughin’ It With acres upon acres of open space, Monterey County offers plenty of places to pitch a tent or park a recreational vehicle. Some of these campgrounds and RV parks are fancy, offering shower facilities, hook-ups and barbecues. Others are primitive, with nothing more than a few signs here and there. Perhaps the best part about camping and RVing in Monterey County are the backdrops: ocean and redwood views. In planning this kind of trip, visitors should make reservations to ensure that they have a spot to crash after a long day.
Joys of “Off-Season” Travel Because the weather in Monterey County is temperate year-round, visitors to the area don’t have to wait for snow or hot summer sun for the region to be at its best. The mild temperatures mean that even the county’s off-peak season from November to March is pleasant for sightseeing. This is the best time to visit for lower lodging prices, less crowded restaurants and a low-key vibe. For good hotel rates, visitors should consider planning a visit between Sunday and Thursday. For weather information and maps, or to book a room, visit www.SeeMonterey.com.
On-site Dining
Heated Pool & Spa
Beautifully remodeled in 2003
Rooms are non-smoking and include: • Cable TV w/HBO • Free High-speed Internet • Phone with Voicemail, In-Room Safe • Refrigerator, Microwave, Iron w/Board • Premium In-Room Coffee, Newspaper • Courtyard Fireplace Rooms Available.
55 Camino Aguajito, Monterey, CA 93940
(800) 558-1900 • (831) 372-8057 w w w. m o n t e r e y b a y l o d g e . c o m
Opening Summer 2009
Monterey’s Newest Luxury Hotel Distinguished The newest hotel in historic downtown Monterey is just steps away from Old Monterey’s Path of History. Eclectic With an ambience reminiscent of Old Monterey, this luxurious hotel offers all the amenities of today. Our plush lounge serves a selection of micro-brews and local wines.
Relaxing Our custom-designed luxury guestrooms feature fine Italian bed linen, fireplaces, flat screen televisions, refreshment bars, complimentary in-room coffee, and sumptuous breakfast faire. Rejuvenating Indulge yourself with a massage, work out in our health studio, or simply relax by the pool/spa. 725 Abrego Street, Monterey, California 93940 800.982.1986 / hotelabrego.com M E E T I N G S & E V E N T FA C I L I T Y / C U S T O M D E S I G N E D G U E S T R O O M S / L O U N G E
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Special Deals on the Web What’s the best way to find out “what’s hot?” Just visit www.SeeMonterey.com any time of the year to see special values of the season. A variety of promotions throughout the year allow visitors the opportunity to find great rates and discounts on attractions, shopping and dining. Many of these packages combine low rates with valueadded extras at retail stores, restaurants and attractions. For information, visit www.SeeMonterey.com or call (877) MONTEREY, a hotline that is staffed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Casa Munras courtesy Casa Munras
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Hostel
Vacation Rentals
Monterey Hostel
Central Coast Vacation RentalsHomeaway
778 Hawthorne St. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 649-0375 Fax: (831) 649-0375 www.montereyhostel.org
Hotel Management Pebble Beach Resorts
PO Box 1767 Pebble Beach, CA 93953 (831) 625-8444 Fax: (831) 625-8412 www.pebblebeach.com
Reservation Services/ Vacation Planning California Vacation Center Reservations PO Box 52027 Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (831) 612-7317 (800) 466-6283 Fax: (831) 612-7320 www.stayinmonterey.com
Resort 2 Me
2600 Garden Rd. #111 Monterey, CA 93940 (800) 757-5646 (831) 642-6622 Fax: (831) 642-6641 www.lodgingreservations.net
Serving Monterey County (512) 493-0382 www.homeaway.com
Vintage Property Management
Dolores SE of 7th Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 (831) 624-2930 Fax: (831) 624-7159 www.vintageproperty.biz
Monterey Bay Vacation Properties
816 Wave St. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 655-7840 Fax: (831) 655-7845 www.montereyrentals.com
Hyatt Regency Monterey courtesy Hyatt Regency Monterey
Monterey Dunes Co.
407 Moss Landing Rd. Moss Landing, CA 95039 (831) 633-4883 (800) 553-8637 Fax: (831) 633-3722 www.montereydunes.com
PineCone Property Management
26615 Carmel Center Pl. Ste. 101 Carmel, CA 93922 (831) 626-2800 (831) 626-8163 Fax: (831) 626-9106 www.pineconerentals.com
San Carlos Agency Inc
26358 Carmel Rancho Lane Suite 5 Carmel, CA 93923 (831) 624-3846 Fax: (831) 624-4465 www.sancarlosagency.com
La Playa Hotel courtesy La Playa Hotel
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Meet In Monterey With spectacular scenery and an atmosphere that seems to be alive with energy, Monterey County is the perfect destination to keep everyone interested during large and small events and conferences. Facilities in the region can accommodate groups of up to 3,000. More importantly, the setting is relaxing and inspiring, both important attributes to allow participants to focus on their work. In addition, the professional staff of the Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau (MCCVB) is available to assist meeting planners with all the details.
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The largest facility of its kind on the coast between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Located in the heart of historic Downtown, the Monterey Conference Center is just steps away from Fisherman’s Wharf, famous Cannery Row and the renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium.
61,000 square feet of function space
19,600 square foot exhibit hall
490 seats in the state-of-the-art forum theater
plus board room, breakout and generous pre–function space; high–speed wireless internet access
Sales 831-646-3388
Event Services 831-646-3770 Toll Free 800-314-5502 www.montereyconferencecenter.com
CONFERENCE & GROUP SERVICES Services Offered by the Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau (MCCVB) To begin planning a meeting in Monterey County, visit www.MeetInMonterey.com and explore the section devoted to Meeting Planners. The website includes an online form that submits a complete request for proposal in a matter of minutes. Interested parties also can e-mail their meeting specifications to sales@mccvb.org. Finally, call the Group Sales Department between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at (831) 657-6421. Once an organization has booked a conference in Monterey County, the bureau has registration personnel available to assist the group with all of its registration needs. Requests for personnel should be made at least 30 days before the start of a meeting. Groups with 100 rooms or more on their peak night are entitled to the following complimentary hours per meeting: 100–299 rooms: 4 hours 300+ rooms: 8 hours For more than these allotted hours (or for groups booking less than 100 rooms), hourly rates start at $19.75. For work begun before 7:30 a.m. or finished later than 7 p.m., overtime rates apply. Rates are subject to change. The Convention & Visitors Bureau will administer the payroll for registration and bill participating groups or companies directly. A staffed information table with complimentary items is also available.
Delegate Housing
“Land & See” it All
The Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Housing Department can also assist organizations meeting in Monterey County by providing a state-of-the-art online reservation service called Passkey. This service is available to groups with a minimum of 450 rooms per night for two or more nights. The service is simple: As the Housing Department receives housing requests, it confirms room assignments to delegates by e-mail, fax or regular mail. Reports on housing activity are available online to the meeting planner at any time. The Housing Department also prepares a delegate index listing all delegates in alphabetical order with assigned hotel and arrival/departure dates and gives the document to the meeting planner and all hotels. For more information, call (831) 657-6421.
This is a complete visitor’s guide to Monterey County. Covering everything from museums, lodging, shopping and more, the publication offers a full range of ideas for sightseeing, as well. One copy per attendee is free; additional copies are available at $1 each.
Monterey: A Mosaic of Culture This full-color brochure about the City of Monterey is a great attendance-builder to help increase awareness about a great conference location. One copy per attendee is free; additional copies are available at $1 each.
Program Covers Attractive four-color program covers can be used to customize each program or event. One copy per attendee is free; additional copies are 50 cents each.
Collateral Materials The Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau offers a wide variety of materials for groups meeting in Monterey County. Several of these items are free, based on the number of rooms a visiting organization is using. Read on for shipping charges.
Maps The Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau offers colorful, two-sided maps free to each attendee. These maps show details of local cities and highlight major area attractions. The MCCVB also offers a larger Monterey Peninsula color map at $1 each when ordered in bulk.
Conference Facilities Guide Virtually every hotel with meeting and event space is described and pictured in the annual Conference Facilities Guide. The Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau designed the document specifically to help meeting planners choose the properties that best meet their needs.
Name Badges Monterey County name badges are 3 inches by 4 inches and are available with clear plastic pin/clip-on badge holders. One badge per attendee is free.
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Full Service Asilomar Conference Center
800 Asilomar Ave.
Bay Park Hotel
1425 Munras Ave.
Pacific Grove (831) 642-4214 (831) 642-4261
313
80-1000
(831) 649-1020 (831) 373-4258
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Carmel Valley (831) 658-3528 (831) 659-3529
Monterey
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Bernardus Lodge
415 Carmel Valley Rd.
Best Western Beach Resort Monterey
2600 Sand Dunes Dr.
Monterey
(800) 605-7650 (831) 393-1912
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99-469
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Big Sur Lodge
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Big Sur
(800) 424-4787 (831) 667-3110
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1300
3665 Rio Rd.
Carmel
(831) 624-8684
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99-499
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3650
Carmel Valley (831) 626-2576 (831) 626-2574
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300-4000
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4500
Carmel Mission Inn Carmel Valley Ranch Casa Munras, A Larkspur Hotel
One Old Ranch Rd.
831/624-6637
700 Munras Ave.
Monterey
(831) 375-2411 (831) 649-0267
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Inquire
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3500
Cottages-by-the-Sea
8th & Camino Real
Carmel-bythe-Sea
(831) 624-6476 (831) 624-7966
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165-245
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5000
Courtyard by Marriott
17225 El Rancho Way
Salinas
(831) 775-0491 (831) 775-0493
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Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center
1441 Canyon Del Rey
Seaside
(831) 899-1928
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109-245
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12500
Gardiner’s Resort
114 Carmel Valley Rd.
Carmel Valley (831) 659-2207 (831) 659-2492
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Highlands Inn, A Hyatt Hotel
120 Highlands Dr.
Carmel
(831) 622-5457 (831) 626-1574
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Hilton Garden Inn Monterey
1000 Aguajito Rd.
Monterey
(831) 333-2405 (831) 375-2367
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169-499
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Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort & Spa, on Del Monte Golf Course
1 Old Golf Course Rd.
Monterey
(831) 657-6560 (831) 657-6584
550
99-385
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40000
(831) 624-8578
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1000
(831) 624-6476 (831) 624-7966
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169-355
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5000
(831) 449-2474 (831) 449-2476
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95-350
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1400
Carmel Valley (831) 659-2233 (831) 659-0481
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175
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900
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L’Auberge Carmel La Playa Hotel Laurel Inn & Conference Center Los Laureles Lodge Mission Ranch Resort
Monte Verde & 7th 8th and Camino Real 801 W. Laurel Dr. 313 W Carmel Valley Rd.
Carmel-bythe-Sea Carmel-bythe-Sea Salinas
26270 Dolores St.
Carmel
Monterey Bay Travelodge
2030 N. Fremont St
Monterey
(831) 643-2899 (831) 649-8741
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Monterey Marriott Hotel
350 Calle Principal
Monterey
(831) 647-4056 (831) 375-4313
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Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
400 Cannery Row
Monterey
(800) 421-0640 (831) 646-5937
Ocean Ave. & Monte Verde
Carmel-bythe-Sea
2 Portola Plaza
Monterey
Pine Inn Portola Hotel and Spa at Monterey Bay Quail Lodge
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1250
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16500
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195-550
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17000
(831) 624-3851 (831) 624-3030
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(831) 649-4511 (831) 649-3109
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149-265
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8205 Valley Greens Dr. Carmel Valley (831) 620-8886 (831) 625-2311
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Pebble Beach (831) 647-7500 (831) 644-7958
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5664
Pebble Beach (831) 624-3811
161
645-3090
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4407
Sanctuary Beach Resort
3295 Dunes Dr.
The Inn at Spanish Bay
PO Box 1418
The Lodge at Pebble Beach The Monterey Hotel
20
1700 17 Mile Drive
Marina
125
406 Alvarado St.
Monterey
(831) 624-1523 (831) 373-2899
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139-299
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890
Valley Harvest Inn
1155 Front St.
Soledad
(831) 678-3833 (831) 678-3011
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125-200
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Ventana Inn & Spa
48123 Highway 1 South
Big Sur
(831) 667-4240 (831) 667-2287
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Dine-Around Service For groups meeting in Monterey County with at least one open evening during the conference, the Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau can set up a dine-around service. This enables participants to have a meal at any number of restaurants in a particular area. An MCCVB information specialist will manage the dine-around table, complete with a display of menus from a variety of area restaurants. The specialist will be on site to help delegates make restaurant reservations, confirm seating arrangements and provide directions. This service is offered in lieu of, or in addition to, registration assistance. Ask for details from the Group and Convention Services Department. We can also source one of our DMC’s who can assist with complete coordination of the evening to include transportation and centralized billing.
Shipping and Handling The Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau will send one free copy of each item in the collateral materials packet to all delegates. Additional items may be ordered in bulk; please allow two weeks for delivery of all bulk orders. Materials are sent via UPS unless other arrangements are made; shipping and handling bills will be generated upon completion of the project. There is no additional charge for materials picked up at the MCCVB office in Monterey or for brochures delivered to hotels in Monterey County.
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Hotels Adobe Inn Best Western DeAnza Inn Best Western Monarch Resort Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites Blue Sky Lodge Carmel Lodge Carmel Valley Lodge Clarion Hotel Colton Inn
Dolores & 8th
Carmel-bythe-Sea
(831) 624-3933 (831) 624-8636
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2141 N Fremont St.
Monterey
(831) 646-1972 (831) 646-8130
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79-389
Pacific Grove (831) 646-8885 (831) 375-5567
49
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1111 Lighthouse Ave
50
175 Kern St.
Salinas
(831) 784-0176
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Varies
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187 Kern St.
Salinas
(831) 751-6411 (831) 751-6890
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Carmel Valley (831) 659-2256 (831) 659-1632
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129-169
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10 Flight Rd. San Carlos & 5th Carmel Valley Rd & Ford Rd.
Carmel-bythe-Sea
831/624-1255
Carmel Valley (831) 659-2261 (831) 659-4558
1046 Munras Ave.
Monterey
(831) 373-1337 (831) 372-2451
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160 900
707 Pacific St.
Monterey
(831) 649-6500 (831) 373-6987
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89-169
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Comfort Inn & Suites - Marina
140 Reservation Rd.
Marina
(831) 883-4000 (831) 883-4001
62
200+
1
Cypress Gardens Inn
1150 Munras Ave.
Monterey
(831) 373-2761 (831) 649-1329
46
399
1
500
40
Cypress Inn
Lincoln & 7th
Carmel-bythe-Sea
(831) 624-3871 (831) 624-8216
44
125-550
1
385
16
Good Nite Inn
545 Work St.
Salinas
(831) 757-9667 (831) 757-9681
104
75
1
432
25
San Carlos & 4th
Carmel-bythe-Sea
(831) 624-2745 (831) 624-0159
38
50-250
1
500
45
189 Seaside Circle
Marina
(831) 884-2500 (831) 884-2510
80
300
2
1000
50
1400 Del Monte Blvd.
Seaside
(831) 394-5335 (831) 394-7125
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1
400
40
300 Pacific St.
Monterey
(831) 373-1602 (831) 655-8174
105
169-429
3
1777
40
74255 San Antonio Rd.
Monterey County
(805) 472-2313
20
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Pacific Grove (831) 655-2111
95
200+
1700
70
Hofsas House Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Marina Holiday Inn Express - Monterey Bay Hotel Pacific (Inns of Monterey) Lake San Antonio Resort Lighthouse Lodge & Suites Lone Oak Lodge
1150 Lighthouse
45
100
25 45
2221 N. Fremont St.
Monterey
(831) 372-4924 (831) 372-4985
46
56-125
1
280
15
1366 Munras Ave.
Monterey
(831) 649-1414 (831) 649-5308
50
Call
1
350
25
242 Cannery Row
Monterey
(831) 373-1602 (831) 373-1655
49
169-439
1
580
16
3280 Dunes Dr.
Marina
(800) 550-0055 (209) 473-0647
114
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Dolores St., & 3rd Ave.
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598 Laine St.
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285 Figueroa Ave.
Monterey
A Taste of Monterey Wine 700 Cannery Row, Suite Monterey & Gift Center KK A Taste of Monterey Wine & Gift Center Oldtown 127 Main St. Salinas Salinas Chateau Julien Wine 8940 Carmel Valley Carmel Estate Road Country Club Caterers of 4860 Carmel Valley Rd. Carmel Valley Rancho CaĂąada Culinary Center of 625 Cannery Row Monterey Monterey Gardinerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Resort Hahn Estates/Smith & Hook Winery Highlands Inn, A Hyatt Hotel Holly Farm
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Salinas
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U ni q ue G roup Fa ci l i t ies Want to make your event truly unique? Think outside the banquet room box... Planning a wedding? Hosting a team-building exercise? Celebrating the opening of a big conference? When you need a venue for your group’s event that goes beyond a hotel banquet room, we have locations that should impress and delight your guests. We have party spots on the beach, vineyards with private gazebos, wine-tasting rooms beside the sea, and historic buildings galore. We make it possible for your guests to dance among sea creatures, swing a golf club to perfection or watch world-class motor racing. Elegant or lively, daytime, evening or cocktail hour, we have the perfect, perfectly unique, place to be.
Asilomar Conference Center 800 Asilomar Boulevard Pacific Grove 93950 (866) 380-6771 Fax: (831) 642-4261 www.visitasilomar.com Capacity: Theater: 550 Banquet: 730 Nestled on the shoreline of California’s Monterey Peninsula, Asilomar Conference Grounds is a tranquil retreat cradled by forests and beaches. It’s an ideal venue for meetings and conferences with over 31,000 square feet of flexible meeting space.
Bernardus Lodge 415 Carmel Valley Road Carmel Valley 93924 (831) 658-3528 Fax: (831) 658-3584 www.bernardus.com Nestled amidst the oaks and vineyards of Carmel Valley is an intimate setting for private meetings... a connoisseur’s hideaway enhanced by epicurean delights. Just 57 lavishly comfortable rooms, a pampering spa and Marinus, one of Zagat’s top picks for Bay Area dining. WiFi in all the public areas, guest rooms and meeting rooms – including elegant boardrooms, the Meritage Ballroom and even an exhibition kitchen.
Adventures By The Sea Pirate’s Cove 285 Figueroa Avenue Monterey 93940 (831) 648-7236 Fax (831) 372-4103 www.adventuresbythesea.com Capacity: Standing-1,000; Seated-400 Adventures by the Sea offers a unique dining experience at our private Beach House on the bay. Outdoor huts, palm trees and bonfires add a California beach party flair. Live music or team-building offer a truly memorable experience for your group.
Chateau Julien Wine Estate 8940 Carmel Valley Road Carmel 93923 (831) 624-2600 Fax (831) 624-6138 www.chateaujulien.com Capacity: 350 Nestled amongst the Carmel Valley hills and estate vineyards is a French country chateau, only minutes from downtown Monterey and Carmel. Dine amongst aging French oak barrels or host an elegant strolling dinner in the garden cobblestone courtyard. An ideal setting for a corporate event or intimate dinner. Private group tours welcome.
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Fandango Restaurant 223 17th Street Pacific Grove, 93950 (831) 372-3456 Fax: (831) 372-2673 www.fandangorestaurant.com Capacity: 8-50 Food, Fun, Fandango... Where the locals dine! With five unique, private dining rooms, European Country Cuisine, an extensive wine list and full bar, Fandango’s warm ambiance will envelop your group in delicious, Mediterranean hospitality for a private dinner from 8 to 50 guests. Visit our website for a virtual tour of our banquet rooms, menus and wine list. We look forward to hosting your group!
Ferrante’s BayView at the Monterey Marriott 350 Calle Principal Monterey 93940 (831) 647-4005 Fax (831) 375-4313 Capacity: Indoor 250 The newly renovated Ferrantes Bayview Ballroom, with its premier location downtown Monterey, makes an ideal venue for private social events, weddings and celebrations. The Ferrantes Bayview Ballroom is located atop the Monterey Marriott and offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Monterey Bay.
The Forge in the Forest SW Corner of 5th & Junipero Carmel-by-the-Sea 93921 (831) 624-RSVP Fax (831) 624-1102 www.forgeintheofrest.com Capacity: 200 Awarded “Best Outdoor Dining” every year since 1992! Discover this charming 8,000 square foot property in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea. The rooms and patios are warm and intimate each with their own character of rustic stone or wood floors, al fresco paintings on the walls and lush gardens. Whether for private parties, day retreats, or business luncheons, The Forge is sure to impress.
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Gardiner’s Resort 114 West Carmel Valley Road Carmel Valley 93924 (831) 659-2207 Fax (831) 659-2492 www.gardiners-resort.com Capacity: Indoors: 70 - Outdoors: 150 Recognized for its excellent reputation of gourmet cuisine, customized tennis clinics, personal attention and natural beauty, Gardiner’s Resort, located in sunny Carmel Valley serves as the perfect setting for your wedding, private event or weekend getaway. Accomodating just 38 guests within its 19 guest’s rooms, Gardiner’s Resort also offers Sunday Brunch, and daily lunch and dinner. 150
Hilton Garden Inn Monterey 1000 Aguajito Road Monterey 93940 (831) 373-6141 Fax: (831) 375-2367 www.monterey.stayhgi.com Capacity: 175 Hilton Garden Inn Monterey sits nestled among majestic Monterey Pines and mature Live Oaks. Versatile meeting/ banquet rooms offer vibrant decor and abundant natural light. Delicious menus tailored to your event, & spacious poolside terrace with private cabanas create a memorable atmosphere for group functions. Free WiFi and complete fitness & business centers too!
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Holman Ranch PO Box 149, Carmel Valley Road Carmel Valley 93924 (831) 659-2640 Fax: (831) 659-6055 www.holmanranch.com Capacity: 200+ Perched high above Carmel Valley, surrounded by breathtaking mountain views, resides the 400-acre country estate of Holman Ranch. Whether it’s a wedding celebration, an intimate gathering or a corporate retreat, the unique surroundings of Holman Ranch will make your event a memorable one. It’s anything and everything you can imagine.
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Joann Dost Golf Lifestyle Gallery 2700 Garden Road Monterey 93940 (831) 375-3678 Fax (831) 373-3678 www.golf-lifestyles.com Capacity: Indoors: 40 - Outdoors: 75 The gallery-showroom is a perfect venue for golf enthusiasts and art appreciators. The space features golf landscape photography by Joann Dost and other artists working in a variety of media. This space is perfect for a birthday or tournament after-party, or corporate spousal outing. Studio tours available. Come experience this unique, best-kept secret to make your event one-of-a-kind.
The Land Rover Experience Driving School Quail Lodge, 8205 Valley Greens Drive Carmel 93923 (831) 624-2888 www.landroverusa.com/drivingschools Enjoy the exhilaration of expert off-road driving. Programs are designed for both the seasoned adventurer and the curious novice. Get behind the wheel of one of the world’s most capable vehicles with a professional instructor at your side, and experience an off-road adventure you won’t soon forget. Lessons, corporate team-building events, half-day and all-day outings are available.
Monterey Bay Kayaks 693 Del Monte Avenue Monterey 93940 2390 Highway 1 Moss Landing 95039 (800) 649-5357 Fax: (831) 373-0119 www.montereybaykayaks.com Whether your group is large or small, young or young at heart, Monterey Bay Kayaks can customize a unique program designed just for your group. Our guides are specially trained instructors and naturalists. We use high quality, stable, double kayaks and provide all needed gear. The pace is leisurely, with plenty of time to enjoy the scenery and have fun.
Monterey Museum of Art at La Mirada 720 Via Mirada Monterey 93940 (831) 372-3689 Fax (831) 372-5680 www.montereyart.org Capacity: 350 Imagine a stunning art museum as the backdrop for your special event. Whether it’s an intimate dinner, standing reception or a wedding in the glorious rose gardens, La Mirada is truly unforgettable.
Montrio Bistro 414 Calle Principal Monterey 93940 (831) 648-8881 www.montrio.com Capacity: 18 – 150 Located in a delightfully updated, historic firehouse, Montrio Bistro features a wonderful menu inspired by the best of European and American cuisine, a full bar, award-winning wine list and exceptional service. Montrio has two private banquet rooms, one with a private bar and lounge. The warm, comfortable atmosphere and ideal location make Montrio the perfect venue for parties, meetings and special events.
Sardine Factory Restaurant 701 Wave Street Monterey 93940 (831) 373-3775 www.sardinefactory.com Capacity: 12-200 For over 40 years, the Sardine Factory has been creating distinctive and memorable private events. With four unique and elegant rooms from which to choose, each luncheon or dinner is assured the perfect ambiance in which to enjoy the exquisite cuisine, award-winning wine list and warmly attentive service that is the hallmark of our reputation.
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CONFERENCE & GROUP SERVICES Advertising Specialties Galaxy Group
PO Box 4414 Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 (831) 655-4252 Fax: (831) 655-4313 www.galaxygrouppromo.com
Audio-Visual/Equipment & Production American Audio Visual Center, Inc 750 Cannery Row Monterey, CA 93940 (480) 596-9880 www.americanavc.com
Glastonbury Audio/Video Event Specialists
495 Elder Ave. Ste. A Sand City, CA 93955 (831) 583-0880 Fax: (831) 583-0115 www.glastonburyinc.com
McCune Audio/Video/Lighting
222 Ramona Ave. #1 Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 372-6038 Fax: (831) 372-0513 www.mccune.com
Wave Street Studios
774 Wave Street Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 655-2010 Fax: (831) 886-5766 www.livenetworks.tv
Babysitting/Child Care Services Corporate Kids Events
Monterey Meeting Connection
380 Alvarado St. Ste.201 Monterey, CA 93940 (800) 742-8091 (831) 646-3388 Fax: (831) 641-0699 www.montereyconnection.com
Copy Service/Printers Abrego Print & Copy
528 Abrego St. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 333-9036 Fax: (831) 333-9040 www.abregoprint.com
Bob The Printer
PO Box 766 Seaside, CA 93955 (831) 899-4038 Fax: (831) 899-8723 www.bob-the-printer.com
Copy King
498 Calle Principal Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 373-1251 Fax: (831) 373-1304 www.copykingmonterey.com
InnerWorkings
1 Lower Ragsdale Dr, Building 1, Suite 150 Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 333-0667 Fax: (312) 676-6834 www.inwk.com
Rapid Printers
201 Foam St Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 373-1822 Fax: (831) 647-9438 www.rapidprinters.com
The Madden Company
750 Cannery Row Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 838-2787 (800) 838-2787 Fax: (831) 394-0661 www.corporatekidsevents.com
824 Munras Ave. Monterey, CA 93940 (800) 347-4809 (831) 373-1539 Fax: (831) 373-1571 www.themaddencompany.com
Convention Services
Destination Management Companies
Bostrom Management Inc
98 Del Monte Ste 202 Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 649-6544 Fax: (831) 649-4124
Coffee Concepts
175 Estates Dr. Ben Lomond, CA 95005 (831) 336-5035 Fax: (831) 336-5035 www.coffeeconceptsinc.net
Eclectic Embroidery
1271 10th St Ste D Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 655-3181 Fax: (831) 655-3133 www.eclecticembroidery.com
Event Extravagant
Serving Monterey County (209) 620-2381 Fax: (209) 634-3067 www.eventextravagant.com
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Associated Hosts, Inc
307 Webster St.. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 649-5115 Fax: (831) 649-0403 www.associatedhosts.com
CCM&E
2600 Garden Rd Ste 405 Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 646-5952 Fax: (831) 646-5954 www.ccm-e.com
Experience Communications
PO Box 223800 Carmel, CA 93922 (831) 626-4400 Fax: (831) 309-3341 www.experiencecom.com
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Foy Peninsula Group
PO Box 1550 Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 915-9831 Fax: (831) 620-1314 www.foypeninsula.com
Group Active
P.O. Box 816 Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (831) 375-1261 Fax: (831) 375-7379 www.groupactive.com
ITL Events
PO Box 1242 Pebble Beach, CA. 93953 (831) 920-7535 www.itlevents.com
Premiere Events, Inc
650 Lighthouse Ave #270 Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (831) 333-2160 Fax: (831) 375-3970 www.premiere-events.com
Employment Agencies Kelly Services
585 Abrego St Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 372-8188 www.kellyservices.com
Manpower Staffing Services
571 E. Franklin St. Ste. B Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 646-1200 Fax: (831) 646-0540 www.manpowersj.com
Westaff
313 Main St., Ste A + B Salinas, CA 93901 (831) 775-0712 Fax: (831) 775-0713 www.westaff.com
Entertainment/ Musicians DNA Entertainment
Serving the Monterey County Carmel, CA 93923 (831) 372-5555 Fax: (866) 762-3313 www.dnaent.com
Kelly Productions
824 Munras Ave. Ste.D Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 375-7270 Fax: (831) 375-4301 www.kellypro.com
Wave Street Studios
774 Wave Street Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 655-2010 Fax: (831) 886-5766 www.livenetwork.tv
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Tarpy’s Roadhouse 2999 Monterey Salinas Hwy Monterey 93940 (831) 655-2999 www.tarpys.com Capacity: 16 – 120 Set on a historic homestead in the rolling hills of Monterey, Tarpy’s Roadhouse offers seven private and semiprivate dining and banquet rooms. The sunny patios, pond and five acres of beautifully landscaped grounds are the ideal backdrop for Tarpy’s creative country cuisine. The freshest local ingredients, full bar, and award-winning wine list and exceptional service all help create an unforgettable experience.
Vision Quest Ranch Wild Things A.R. Inc. 400 River Road Just off the Monterey-Salinas Hwy 68 (831) 228-7382 Fax: (831) 455-1902 www.visionquestranch.com Capacity: Indoor 100-450 Unique and exciting best describe this venue. A 10,000 sq. ft. tented venue with all the comforts of a hotel banquet room. One of Monterey’s newest/premier offsite facilities for any occasion or corporate gathering. Wild Things offers a one of a kind experience with animals from around the world. Treat your guests to something very different that they’ll never forget!
Willy’s Smokehouse 95 Prescott Ave Monterey 93940 (831) 655-2999 www.willysmoke.com Capacity: 80+ Housed in the historic Booth Warehouse, Willy’s Smokehouse is a hoppin’ barbecue joint on world-famous Cannery Row. The rustic interior with corrugated metal roofs, and huge wooden beams sets the mood for grilled steaks, Southern classics and ice-cold beer. The private banquet room, mouthwatering barbecue, fun atmosphere and friendly, professional service will make your next event one to remember.
Opening Summer 2009
Monterey’s Newest Luxury Hotel is the Ideal Location for your Next Small Conference or Meeting. Distinguished The newest hotel in historic downtown Monterey is just steps away from Monterey’s Path of History. Eclectic With an ambience reminiscent of Old Monterey, this luxurious hotel offers all the amenities of today. Our plush lounge serves a selection of micro-brews and local wines.
Innovative Our conference and meeting facility can accommodate up to 100 attendees in a variety of configurations. Our sophisticated, hi-tech audiovisual capabilities will assist in producing a dynamic event or presentation.
Rejuvenating Indulge yourself with a massage, work out in our health studio, or simply relax by the pool/spa. 725 Abrego Street, Monterey, California 93940 800.982.1986 / hotelabrego.com M E E T I N G S & E V E N T FA C I L I T Y / C U S T O M D E S I G N E D G U E S T R O O M S / L O U N G E
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Gift Baskets
Eventscapes
A Taste of Monterey Wine & Gift Center
630 Peaceful Valley Dr. La Selva Beach, CA 95076 (831) 728-2980 Fax: (831) 722-2518 www.eventscapesinc.com
Illusions of Grandeur
PO Box 222560 Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93922 (831) 899-5488 Fax: (831) 899-9153 www.illusionsofgrandeur.com
Kim England - Fleurs du Soleil
244 Pearl St. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 656-0455 Fax: (831) 656-0455 www.kimenglandflowers.com
Romantic Room Designs
Serving Monterey County Seaside, CA 93955 (888) 871-3248 (831) 393-0445 www.romanticroomdesigns.com
TriCord Tradeshow Services
738 Neeson Rd. Marina, CA 93933 (831) 883-8600 Fax: (831) 883-8686 www.tricordtradeshows.com
Event/Meeting Planners Casanova/Banquets & Special Events 5th St between Mission & San Carlos Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 (831) 625-0501 Fax: (831) 625-9799 www.casanovarestaurant.com
ConferenceDirect
342 Mete Rd Seaside, CA 93955 (831) 920-4465 Fax: (503) 334-3639 www.conferencedirect.com/
DMC Companies
824 Munras Ave. Ste. C Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 373-0508 Fax: (831) 373-0460 www.dmccompanies.com/
E&J Meeting and Destination Management
700 Cannery Row, Suite KK Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 646-5446 Fax: (831) 375-0835 www.tastemonterey.com
Photographers/ Videographers A Cameo Production Photography
1129 Harrison St. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 643-0139 (831) 915-4507 Fax: (831) 643-0139 www.acameo.com
Eagle Visions Photography
Serving Monterey County (831) 659-4445 Fax: (831) 659-4445 www.eaglevisions.net
Elegant Exposures
Serving the Monterey County Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 521-4885 Fax: (831) 920-1553 www.elegantexposures.com
Kirk Kennedy Photography
238 Abbott St Salinas CA 93901 (831) 424-0965 Fax: (831) 424-0976 www.kirkkennedyphotography.com
Laurie Giesen - “The People’s Photographer” Serving the Monterey County Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 372-0515 www.lauriegiesenphotography.com
Moss Media
PO Box 3462 Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 (831) 277-8987 (831) 241-4548 Fax: (831) 392-1776 www.mossfoto.com
Rachael Short Photography Apple Pie Ridge & Highway 1 Big Sur, CA 93920 (831) 238-0127 www.rachaelshort.com
299 Cannery Row Ste. 16 Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 655-9924 Fax: (831) 655-1248 www.evans-johnson.com
Reserve Events and Destinations
Serving Monterey County (805) 237-0400 (805) 766-6058 Fax: (805) 237-0404 www.reserveevents.com
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Randy Tunnell Conference Photography 17 Elk Run Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 649-3101 Fax: (831) 649-0406 www.randytunnell.com
Robert Neimy Photography PO Box 2256 Carmel Valley, CA 93924 (800) 478-4704 (831) 659-9284 www.neimy.com
TGO Photography
Serving the Monterey Peninsula Carmel Valley CA 93924 (831) 659-5040 Fax: (831) 659-3898 www.tgophoto.com
Speakers & Trainers Jim Tunney Associates
PO Box 1500 Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 (831) 649-3200 Fax: (831) 649-3210 www.jimtunney.com
Larry Wilde, Motivational Humorist 25470 Canada Dr. Carmel, CA 93923 (831) 624-3058 Fax: (831) 624-4265 www.larrywilde.com
Magic-4-Life
588 Ingman Ct. Marina, CA 93933 (831) 384-5481 (800) 845-4754 Fax: (800) 845-4754 www.magic4life.com
StarWords Enterprises & Speaking PO Box 54 Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (831) 372-2231 www.susancantrell.com
Team Building Adventures by the Sea
285 Figuera Ave. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 648-7236 Fax: (831) 372-4103 www.adventuresbythesea.com
Culinary Center of Monterey
625 Cannery Row Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 333-2133 Fax: (831) 333-2127 www.culinarycenterofmonterey.com
TV/Video Production Endorphin Productions
Serving The Monterey County (831) 372-2308 www.endorphin.com
REAL ESTATE & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Living Locally The communities of Monterey County are as diverse as the scenery that surrounds them. Carmel, born as an artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; colony, has intentionally quaint houses tucked beneath huge pines. In the south, toward Soledad and Greenfield, brand-new townhouses spring up from the sun-kissed South County soil. New developments around Salinas often feature four-bedroom homes with Spanish-styled stucco and redtile roofs. One thing that is fairly constant, particularly around the Monterey Peninsula communities of Pebble Beach, Carmel and Monterey, is price. Home prices, especially for large properties with ocean views, remain among the highest in the country. Photo: Kodiak Greenwood
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R E A L E S TAT E & P R O F E S S I O N A L S E R V I C E S How to Find the Help You Need
Real Estate Developers/ Commercial
Forget the Yellow Pages â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all of the numbers that visitors to Monterey County might need are right here. From colleges and universities to government agencies, publishers to financial professionals, non-profits to photographers and videographers, this list provides visitors with an exhaustive set of resources for a visit to the region. For additional contacts, call the Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau at (877) MONTEREY, check with an information specialist at the visitor center, or visit the MCCVB online at www.SeeMonterey.com. In a community as tight-knit as ours, help is never too far away.
Dunes on Monterey Bay
100 12th Street Bldg #2863 Marina, CA 93933 (831) 384-0220 www.dunesonmontereybay.com
Pebble Beach Resorts
PO Box 1767 Pebble Beach, CA 93953 (831) 625-8444 Fax: (831) 625-8412 www.pebblebeach.com
Real Estate/Property Management A.G Davi Real Estate
484 Washington St. Ste.D Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 373-2222 (831) 596-2015 Fax: (831) 373-3536 www.agdavi.com
Century 21 Scenic Bay Properties
496 Pearl Street Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 648-7271 Fax: (831) 648-7270 www.c21scenicbayproperties.com
Coldwell Banker Del Monte Realty
Junipero near 5th Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 (831) 626-2222 Fax: (831) 626-2220 www.cbdmr.com
Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Realty
200 Clock Tower Pl Carmel, CA 93923 (831) 622-4845 Fax: (831) 625-8886 www.sothebysrealty.com
Retirement Community Carmel Valley Manor
8545 Carmel Valley Rd. Carmel, CA 93923 (831) 624-1281 (800) 544-5546 Fax: (831) 622-4543 www.cvmanor.com
Park Lane - Classic Residence by Hyatt 200 Glenwood Circle Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 373-0101 Fax: (831) 377-0863 www.hyattclassic.com
Vacation Rentals A.G Davi Real Estate
484 Washington St. Ste.D Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 373-2222 Fax: (831) 373-3536 www.agdavi.com
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R E A L E S TAT E & P R O F E S S I O N A L S E R V I C E S Monterey Credit Union
501 E Franklin Monterey, CA 93942 (831) 647-1000 Fax: (831) 647-1290 www.montereycu.com
Rabobank N.A.
599 Lighthouse Ave. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 649-5010 Fax: (831) 649-5018 www.community-bnk.com
Wells Fargo Bank
399 Alvarado St. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 333-9442 Fax: (831) 333-9508 www.wellsfargo.com
Brochure Display Services Certified Folder Display Inc.
Wave Street Studios
Professional Services Advertising Specialties Golf Lifestyles, Inc.
2700 Garden Rd Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 375-3678 Fax: (831) 373-3678 www.joanndost.com
Architects The Paul Davis Partnership
286 El Dorado St. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 373-2784 Fax: (831) 373-7459
Audio-Visual/Equipment & Production American Audio Visual Center, Inc 750 Cannery Row Monterey, CA 93940 (480) 596-9880 www.americanavc.com
Glastonbury Audio/Video Event Specialists
495 Elder Ave. Ste. A Sand City, CA 93955 (831) 583-0880 Fax: (831) 583-0115 www.glastonburyinc.com
McCune Audio/Video/Lighting
222 Ramona Ave. #1 Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 372-6038 Fax: (831) 372-0513 www.mccune.com
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774 Wave Street Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 655-2010 Fax: (831) 886-5766 www.livenetworks.tv
Automobile Service & Repair Tomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Monterey Auto Repair
870 Abrego Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 372-5854 Fax: (831) 372-5369
Babysitting/Child Care Services Tiny Traveler - Monterey Bay
Monterey Peninsula Cities (831) 484-3132 Fax: (831) 920-2255 www.tinytraveleronline.com
Banking & Finance
PO Box 1490 Seaside, CA 93955 (831) 901-1083 Fax: (831) 393-2199 www.certifiedfolder.com
Education Monterey County Office of Education PO Box 80851 Salinas, CA 93912 (831) 755-6465 (831) 755-0303 Fax: (831) 755-6473 www.monterey.k12.ca.us
POM - Army Community Service
DLI FLC-POM, Bldg. 4260 Presidio of Monterey, CA 93944 (831) 242-7652 Fax: (831) 242-7662 www.pom-ima.montereyarmy.mil
Government AMBAG
PO Box 809 Marina, CA 93933 (831) 883-3750 www.ambag.org
Fax: (831) 883-3755
Chicago Title Insurance & Trust
City of Carmel-by-the-Sea
250 Bonifacio Pl. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 375-2262 Fax: (831) 646-8544 www.chicagotitle.com
Monte Verde between Ocean and 7th Avenues Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 (831) 620-2000 Fax: (831) 620-2004 www.ci.carmel.ca.us
First National Bank of Central California
City of Del Rey Oaks
495 Washington Monterey, CA 93942 (831) 373-4900 Fax: (831) 646-9748 www.1stnational.com
650 Canyon Del Rey Rd. Del Rey Oaks, CA 93940 (831) 394-8511 Fax: (831) 394-6421 www.delreyoaks.org
Monterey County Bank
City of Marina
601 Munras Ave. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 649-4600 Fax: (831) 649-8609 www.montereycountybank.com/
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Marina City Hall, 3056 Del Monte Blvd Ste 205 Marina, CA 93933 (831) 384-7324 Fax: (831) 384-9148 www.ci.marina.ca.us
R E A L E S TAT E & P R O F E S S I O N A L S E R V I C E S City of Monterey
City Hall, Pacific and Madison Sts. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 646-3760 Fax: (831) 646-3793 www.monterey.org
City of Pacific Grove
300 Forest Ave. Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (831) 648-3100 Fax: (831) 375-9863 www.ci.pg.ca.us
City of Salinas
200 Lincoln Ave. Salinas, CA 93901 (831) 758-7201 Fax: (831) 758-7368 www.ci.salinas.ca.us
City of Sand City
1 Sylvan Park Sand City, CA 93955 (831) 394-3054 (831) 394-6700 Fax: (831) 394-2472 www.sandcity.org
City of Seaside
440 Harcourt Ave. Seaside, CA 93955 (831) 899-6700 Fax: (831) 899-6227 www.ci.seaside.ca.us
City of Soledad
248 Main St. Soledad, CA 93960 (831) 678-3963 Fax: (831) 678-3965 www.cityofsoledad.com
Colton Hall
County of Monterey
1200 Aguajito Rd Ste 1 Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 647-7755 Fax: (831) 647-7695 www.co.monterey.ca.us
Marketing & Media
Moving & Storage
Chidlaw Marketing
Cardinale Moving & Storage Inc.
County of Monterey
10 Tanglewood Pl Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 641-0657 Fax: (831) 641-0577
168 W. Alisal St. Salinas, CA 93901 (831) 755-5065 Fax: (831) 755-5081 www.co.monterey.ca.us
Moss Landing Harbor District
7881 Sandholdt Rd. Moss Landing, CA 95039 831-633-2461 Fax: (831) 633-4537 www.mosslandingharbor.dst.ca.us
Transportation Agency for Monterey County 55-B Plaza Circle Salinas, CA 93901 (831) 775-0903 Fax: (831) 775-0897 www.tamcmonterey.org
11360 Commercial Parkway Castroville, CA 95012 (831) 632-4100 Fax: (831) 632-4109 www.cardinalemoving.com
Medical & Dental Services/Facilities Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula PO Box HH Monterey, CA 93942 (831) 624-5311 Fax: (831) 624-0497 www.chomp.org
Monterey Bay House Call Doctors Serving Monterey Bay (831) 277-0017
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R E A L E S TAT E & P R O F E S S I O N A L S E R V I C E S Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
380 Alvarado St. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 648-5360 Fax: (831) 649-3502 www.mpcc.com
Moss Landing Chamber of Commerce PO Box 41 Moss Landing, CA 95039 (831) 633-4501 www.mosslandingchamber.com/
Naval Postgraduate School
1 University Cir. Bldg 220 Monterey, CA 93943 (831) 656-2186 Fax: (831) 656-3064 www.nps.edu
Granite Canyon Bridge, Highway 1 Photo: Kodiak Greenwood
Nonprofit Associations/ Events Association of Mayors for Monterey County 211 Hillcrest Ave. Marina, CA 93933 (831) 884-1278 Fax: (831) 384-9148 www.ci.marina.ca.us
Big Sur Chamber of Commerce P O Box 87 Big Sur, CA 93920 (831) 667-2100 www.bigsurcalifornia.org
Cannery Row Business Association Heritage Rail Car, 65 Prescott St. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 649-6690 www.canneryrow.org
Carmel Chamber of Commerce
San Carlos between 5th & 6th Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 (800) 550-4333 (831) 624-2522 Fax: (831) 624-1329 www.carmelcalifornia.org
Carmel Valley Chamber of Commerce 13 W. Carmel Valley Road Carmel Valley, CA 93924 (831) 659-4000 Fax: (831) 659-8415 www.carmelvalleychamber.com
CSUMB Foundation
100 Campus Ctr Bldg 29 Seaside, CA 93955 (831) 582-4111 Fax: (831) 582-3343 www.csumb.org
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Fishermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wharf Association
PO Box 465 Monterey, CA 93942 (831) 649-6544 Fax: (831) 649-4124 www.montereywharf.com
Historic Garden League
North Monterey County Chamber of Commerce 10719 Merritt St. Castroville, CA 95012-3422 (831) 633-2465 Fax: (831) 633-0485 www.northmontereycountychamber.org
Old Monterey Business Association 321 Alvarado St. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 655-8070 Fax: (831) 655-8072 www.oldmonterey.org
210 Olivier St. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 649-3364 www.historicgardenleaque.org
Oldtown Salinas Association
Marina Chamber of Commerce
Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce
3170 Vista Del Camino, Ste C Marina, CA 93933 (831) 384-9155 Fax: (831) 883-9077 www.marinachamber.com/visitors/
Monterey County Film Commission PO Box 111 Monterey, CA 93942 (831) 646-0910 Fax: (831) 655-9250 www.filmmonterey.org
Monterey County Hospitality Association PO Box 223542 Carmel, CA 93922 (831) 626-8636 www.mcha.net/
Fax: (831) 626-4269
Monterey County Vintners & Growers Assoc. 550 Hartnell St. Ste. C Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 375-9400 Fax: (831) 375-1116 www.montereywines.org
Monterey Culinary Arts Foundation 625 Cannery Row Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 333-2133 Fax: (831) 333-2127 www.culinarycenterofmonterey.com
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PO Box 2325 Salinas, CA 93902 (831) 758-0725
Corner of Central & Forest Avenue Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (800) 656-6650 (831) 373-3304 Fax: (831) 373-3317 www.pacificgrove.org
Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce 119 E Alisal St Salinas, CA 93902 (831) 424-7611 Fax: (831) 424-8639 www.salinaschamber.com
Seaside & Sand City Chamber of Commerce
505 Broadway Avenue Seaside, CA 93955 (831) 394-6501 Fax: (831) 394-1977 www.seaside-sandcity.com
Soledad-Mission Chamber of Commerce 641 Front Street Soledad, CA 93960 (831) 678-3941
TEAMS-The Educational Arts & Media Society 774 Wave Street Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 655-2010 Fax: (831) 886-5766
R E A L E S TAT E & P R O F E S S I O N A L S E R V I C E S
Publications/Publishers Bay Publishing Company
395 Del Monte Center #103 Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 373-8949 Fax: (831) 373-0290 www.baypublishing.com
Monterey Bay Wine & Travel
885 Abrego St. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 754-2677 Fax: (831) 373-8098
Monterey County Weekly
668 Williams Ave. Seaside, CA 93955 (831) 394-5656 Fax: (831) 394-2909 www.montereycountyweekly.com
TravelHost of Monterey Bay
PO Box 1913 Monterey, CA 93942 (831) 688-8497 (831) 254-7000 Fax: (831) 920-1219 www.travelhostmonterey.com
VIA Magazine, AAA Travelerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Companion
53 Soledad Dr Monterey, CA 93940 (800) 468-7563 Fax: (415) 552-5825 www.viamagazine.com
Travel Information AAA California State Automobile Association 53 Soledad Dr Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 373-3021 www.aaa.com
Travel Videos Monterey Memories
28040 Robinson Canyon Rd. Carmel, CA 93923 (831) 626-1600 (831) 624-7813 www.montereymemories.com
Utilities Cal-American Water Company
511 Forest Lodge Rd., Suite 100 Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (831) 646-3208 (831) 646-3216 Fax: (831) 375-4367 www.calamwater.com
Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control 5 Harris Ct Bldg D Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 372-3367 (831) 645-4604 Fax: (831) 372-6178 www.mrwpca.org
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS What’s Happening? There’s always something happening in Monterey County. Between the area’s wine and food festivals, motor sports events, Living History Days and theater festivals, it’s hard for visitors (or locals, for that matter) to ever complain about having nothing to do. What follows is a comprehensive calendar of events. These listings are just the beginning; for even more up-to-the-minute ideas about the hundreds of events held here every year, visit our online calendar at www.SeeMonterey.com.
Day & Night, Around the Calendar The Monterey County calendar is jam-packed with special events. Some of these shindigs are famous around the world — the Monterey Jazz Festival, for instance, has been swinging since 1957 with stars like Wynton Marsalis, Tony Bennett and Herbie Hancock. Others have more regional appeal (Marilyn Monroe was the first Artichoke Queen at the Castroville Artichoke Festival in 1948). This list of events is comprehensive but by no means complete; for up-tothe-minute news and information about events across the county, visit www.SeeMonterey.com.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Recurring Events in Monterey County A number of events in Monterey County happen year-round. Check out www.SeeMonterey.com for up-to-the-minute details. Here is a sampling of the highlights: Monday-Friday Avery Art Gallery at Seaside City Hall 440 Harcourt Ave., Seaside (831) 899-6700 www.ci.seaside.ca.us 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday Featuring new exhibits each month, the Avery Art Gallery features a diverse array of local artwork.
Thursdays Farmer’s Market Monterey Monterey Peninsula College, lower parking lot (831) 728-5060 www.montereybayfarmers.org 2p.m. - 6 p.m. Vendors at this weekly market sell fresh produce and flowers.
Mondays Everyone’s Harvest – Pacific Grove Certified Farmer’s Market Pacific Grove Lighthouse Ave. from Forest Ave. to 17th St. (831) 384-6961 www.everyonesharvest.org 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. (summer), 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. (winter) Shop for organic fruits and vegetables and homemade arts, crafts and knits among the charming storefronts of historic Pacific Grove.
Fridays First Fridays Art Walk Oldtown Salinas 100 - 300 Blocks Main Street: 5pm8pm (831) 758-9126 www.artistasunidos.org Oldtown Salinas comes alive after five, Live music, art openings, dance performances, light refreshments, special promotions. It happens on the 1st Friday of every month Rain or Shine
Tuesdays Old Monterey Market Place Alvarado St., Monterey (831) 655-8070 www.oldmonterey.org 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. April to October 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. October to March Vendors at this weekly market offer fresh produce, food, arts, crafts and collectibles.
Saturdays Oldtown Salinas Marketplace Across from Maya Cinemas and the National Steinbeck Center, Salinas (831) 758-0725 www.oldtownsalinas.com 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. More than 60 local vendors at this weekly market sell certified/organic produce and flowers, fresh fish, international food and restaurants, bakery and specialty foods, arts and crafts, jewelry, and assorted gifts.
Y ear R o u nd E vents Sundays Everyone’s Harvest – Marina’s Certified Farmers’ Market 215 Reservation Road, Marina (831) 384-6961 www.everyonesharvest.org 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Nearly 30 vendors at this market include local farmers selling fresh quality fruits and vegetables, beautiful cut and potted flowers, olive oil, organic eggs and unique gifts from small-scale family farmers and local independent businesses. Third Thursday Open House at Monterey Museum of Art Pacific Street, Monterey (831) 372-5477 www.montereyart.org 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Held on the third Thursday of every month, this event welcomes the public into the Monterey Museum of Art for a free evening in the galleries, as well as complimentary hors d’oeuvres and music.
Monterey State Historic Park Custom House Plaza, Monterey (831) 649-7118 www.parks.ca.gov/mshp Throughout the year, docents at Monterey State Historic Park lead free guided tours to and through historic buildings and gardens. Tours also are available for special events and weddings in the Memory Garden and Custom House Plaza. Various tours are offered; call for tour times and schedules. Robinson Jeffers Tor House and Hawk Tower Tours Ocean View Ave., Carmel (831) 624-1813 www.torhouse.org 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays Now a National Historic Landmark, Robinson Jeffers Tor House and Hawk Tower are open for hourly tours throughout the year. Call for reservations; tours are limited to six people (no children under 12).
Historic Garden League Tours Casa del Oro Garden, Monterey (831) 649-3364 www.historicgardenleague.org During this regular event, visitors can explore several gardens associated with Old Monterey adobes and other historic buildings. Reservations required.
Everyone’s Harvest East Salinas Certified Farmers Market Salinas Williams Road east of Del Monte Ave. (831) 384-6961 www.everyonesharvest.org 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Fresh, quality organic fruits and vegetables, beautiful flowers and plants, organic eggs. and much more from small-scale family farmers.
Farmer’s Market display
Historic State Parks in Monterey
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January Valley of the World Wine & Food Festival Salinas (831) 595-3341 www.salinasrotary.org This event is an annual wine-tasting and auction featuring award-winning local wines and restaurants. Proceeds benefit a range of Monterey County charities.
February AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am Pebble Beach (800) 541-9091 www.attpbgolf.com The AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am is a 72-hole PGA Tour golf championship with 180 top tour professionals and 180 star-studded celebrity amateurs competing headto-head. International Flavors Marina (831) 384-9155 www.marinachamber.com Mark your calendars for Marina’s International Flavors event at the Stillwell Community Center. The 2008 event focuses on decadent chocolate, gourmet culinary creations and wine from local vineyards.
Monterey County Wine Auction & Gala Monterey (831) 375-9400 www.montereywines.org Indulge yourself with exquisite wines, gourmet cuisine and meet the winemakers — the names behind the labels — who will be hosting tables for the evening. Guests will have the opportunity to place bids on extraordinary wine auction items whose proceeds benefit scholarships for children of vineyard and winery employees, as well as The American Vineyard Foundation, University of California Division of Agriculture and National Resources Research. AMGEN Tour of California Countywide www.amgentourofcalifornia.com During this annual cycling event, the world’s top professional teams compete for the largest prize purse in America. Cheer the teams on along Highway 1 as the cyclists race to the finish line in San Luis Obispo. Seaside’s Black History Month Exhibit and Reception Seaside (831) 899-6805 www.ci.seaside.ca.us Celebrate Black History Month with a display of 2-and 3-dimensional art by African-American artists along with youth poetry readings and performances. Avery Art Gallery at City Hall.
A Day of Romance in Old Monterey Monterey (831) 649-7118 www.parks.ca.gov/mshp This annual event features presentations at Larkin House, CooperMolera Adobe, Diaz Adobe and the Sherman Quarters. The presentations feature romantic stories presented by historic characters from 19th century Monterey, as well as food, music and Big Sur International Marathon dancers in Photo: Edie Ellis period dress.
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Steinbeck’s Birthday Celebration Salinas (831) 775-4721 www.steinbeck.org Join a hometown celebration as Salinas remembers the life and works of native son and Pulitzer Prizewinning author John Steinbeck.
March Annual Great Taste of PG Pacific Grove (831) 642-4943 www.pacificgrove.org The fabulous food and wine event, to benefit PG PRIDE and Pacific Grove schools, will showcase the area’s finest restaurants and wineries along with a live & silent auction, on behalf of the Pacific Grove Unified School District, to be held in the Grand Ballroom of Inn at Spanish Bay. Hours are 4-7 pm. Next Generation Jazz Festival Monterey (831) 373-3366 www.montereyjazzfestival.org The Monterey Jazz Festival turns the spotlight on up-and-coming musicians who will form the vanguard of jazz music in coming decades. The newly expanded event features more performances and activities than ever before.
Sea Otter Classic Cycling Festival
Pebble Beach Food and Wine Pebble Beach (831) 622-7770 www.pebblebeachfoodandwine.com Pebble Beach Food and Wine celebrates 60 celebrity chefs and 250 wineries during this unforgettable four-day event. Pairing internationally acclaimed wineries and chefs with California’s regional superstars, the event creates an unbelievable series of luxurious lunches, delectable dinners, wine tastings, cooking demonstrations, and one of the most remarkable rare wine auctions in the country. Sea Otter Classic Cycling Festival Monterey (831) 755-4899 www.seaotterclassic.com Regarded as the Bikestock of North America, this massive cycling event at the Laguna Seca Recreation Area features fun rides, road racing, mountain bike racing, BMX racing, kids events, and a consumer tradeshow that highlights the latest in cycling hardware, clothing and goods. Racers range from first-timers to Olympic champions. Big Sur International Marathon Highway 1, Big Sur to Carmel (831) 625-6226 www.bsim.org This marathon, consistently named the “Best Marathon in North America” by The Ultimate Guide to Marathons, follows one of the world’s most breathtaking routes along Big Sur’s rugged coastline. The race also includes a 21-mile power walk, 5kilometer run, 9-mile walk, 10.6-mile walk and marathon relay. Annual Good Old Days Pacific Grove (831) 373-3304 www.pacificgrove.org Celebrate a bygone era with a parade, Victorian fashion show, contests, street dance, and the California Police Motorcycle Competition. The event is also one of the county’s largest arts and crafts shows, with more than 225 arts and food vendors.
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Festival of Speed Monterey (800) 327-SECA www.laguna-seca.com It’s a double feature weekend when the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series and Champ Car World Series converge on the Monterey Peninsula. Saturday features the ultracompetitive, wheel-to-wheel action of the Grand-Am Daytona Prototype and GT cars in a 250-mile race. On Sunday, it’s the return of the Champ Car World Series– the fastest racing cars currently competing at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
Hot Cars/Cool Nites –Last Friday of Each Month Seaside (831) 899-6801 www.ci.seaside.ca.us Experience an evening of awardwinning antique cars, classic cars, and hot-rods, plus great music of the 50’s and 60’s.
Films in the Forest Carmel (831) 626-1681 www.foresttheaterguild.org Weeknight screenings of favorite films for kids, families, and friends at the Outdoor Forest Theater. Bring a cushion and a cuddly throw—don’t forget the picnic basket and popcorn!
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Mission San Antonio Fiesta Jolon-Fort Hunter Liggett Base, near Lake San Antonio (831) 385-4478 www.sanantoniomission.com During this event, a fiesta mass and the distribution of St. Anthony’s bread is followed by a barbecue, games and live music.
Festival of Patriots Parade Seaside (831) 899-6805 www.ci.seaside.ca.us Celebrate America’s independence with a parade featuring bands, clowns, military units, big balloons and community groups. Live entertainment follows the parade.
Cannery Row Block Party Monterey (831) 649-6690 www.canneryrow.com Head to Cannery Row and enjoy a day of seaside entertainment and family fun. This annual event is a crowd-pleaser, continuous live musical performances, magicians, live animals, jugglers, face painting, and more!
Obon Festival Seaside (831) 372-8181 www.seaside-sandcity.com This annual event at the Monterey Peninsula Buddhist Temple features Japanese food, cultural exhibits, and traditional dancing in honor of the spirits of the departed.
Robinson Jeffers Tor House Garden Party Carmel (831) 624-1813 www.torhouse.org This annual party features afternoon tea, a silent auction, and gifts. Live music serenades artists painting in the gardens of Tor House, the coastal former home of poet Robinson Jeffers. Marina International Festival of the Winds Marina (831) 384-9155 www.marinafestival.com Fly high at this annual festival, which celebrates kite flying, hang gliding and all sorts of wind-oriented activities. Workshops include kite-making and mobile-building. Carmel Art Festival Carmel (831) 642-2503 www.carmelartfestival.org This outdoor art show at Devendorf Park features bronze, glass, stone, marbles and acrylic sculptures. Don’t miss the gallery events, lectures, receptions and demonstrations that accompany this festival. Pebble Beach Equestrian Challenge Pebble Beach (831) 624-2756 www.ridepebblebeach.com Rated “A” by the American Horse Show Association, this horse show is perfect for practicing preparedness in the quest for equestrian excellence as trainers and riders.
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Salinas Valley Fair King City (831) 385-3243 www.salinasvalleyfair.com Enjoy the atmosphere of an oldfashioned county fair, complete with a carnival, bull-riding, craft and 4-H exhibits, music and more. The event also includes the Monterey Wine Competition Grand Wine Tasting. Cooking for Solutions Monterey (831) 644-7561 www.montereybayaquarium.org Celebrity chefs gather at the Monterey Bay Aquarium for a two-day extravaganza dedicated to sustainable seafood, gourmet organic cuisine, and organic wines. Past events have honored renowned chefs Thomas Keller and Jacques Pepin and included visits by Alton Brown and John Cleese. Castroville Artichoke Festival Castroville (831) 633-2465 www.artichoke-festival.org Sample the many unique flavors of the artichoke in an atmosphere of fun. Musical entertainment is scheduled. 24 Hours of Adrenalin Cycle Race Monterey (416) 391-2651 www.24HoursofAdrenalin.com This race is the fastest-growing mountain bike event series in North America. During the race, solo riders and teams compete to ride as many laps as possible in a 24-hour period. Cinco de Mayo Festival Seaside (831) 899-6805 www.ci.seaside.ca.us Celebrate Hispanic culture with a family-fun event. Latin bands, folkloric dancers, piñatas, and a wide range of children’s activities accompany the festival.
Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association Golf Tournament Monterey (831) 375-9400 www.montereywines.org Join the Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association for their Annual Golf Tournament. Golf side-byside with the best! Hidden Gardens Tour Big Sur (831) 667-1530 www.bigsurarts.org During this event, visitors can explore gardens throughout Big Sur, many of which feature musicians and artists as well.
Jazz at the Plaza Carmel (831) 624-0138 www.carmelplaza.com Enjoy Friday evenings at Carmel Plaza and listen to the sounds of local jazz musicians while sipping a variety of local wine and cheese from The Cheese Shop. City Fourth of July Celebration Pacific Grove (831) 373-3304 www.pacificgrove.org Join the Chamber of Commerce and celebrate the 4th with an oldfashioned, down-home barbeque in Caledonia Park. Enjoy great food, live entertainment and a chance to visit with your neighbors.
Monterey Bay Blues Festival Monterey (831) 394-2652 www.montereyblues.com This festival brings 56 blues and R&B acts together on three stages over three days. It’s a rocking good time!
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Sunday Blues in Seaside Living History Day in Old Monterey Monterey (831) 649-7118 www.parks.ca.gov/mshp During this event, visitors get to travel back in time and find out what life was like in the 1840s at the historic Cooper-Molera Adobe. Schedule includes activities and fun for all ages.
Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix and MotoGP World Championship Monterey (800) 327-SECA www.laguna-seca.com One of the top events in international motorcycling, the MotoGP World Championship races into Monterey when Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca hosts the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix.
Valley Heritage Day King City (831) 385-8020 www.mcarlm.org The King City Independence Day festivities include a parade featuring antique farm equipment, historic displays, a classic car show, and entertainment.
California Rodeo Salinas Salinas (800) 771-8807 www.carodeo.com The California Rodeo Salinas promises edge-of-your-seat thrills for the entire family, including steer wrestling, bull riding, calf roping, bareback bronco riding and barrel racing competitions.
Carmel Bach Festival Carmel (831) 624-2046 www.bachfestival.org America’s preeminent festival of Baroque music will celebrate with 100 musicians from around the world, performing in venues including the Sunset Center, Carmel Mission Basilica, Church in the Forest, Pebble Beach, and All Saints Church.
Feast of Lanterns Celebration Pacific Grove (831) 649-8737 www.feast-of-lanterns.org In keeping with tradition as old as the city itself, this is a community celebration featuring the Feast of Salads, P.G. birthday cake, pet parade, street dancing, pageant, fireworks, entertainment, and more!
Antiques Show & Sale Pacific Grove (831) 373-4441 www.pacificgrove.org St. Mary’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church’s 49th Annual Antiques Show & Sale featuring 28 dealers. $5 donation for admission.
Moss Landing Antique Street Fair Moss Landing (831) 633-4501 www.mosslandingchamber.com Stroll through this historic fishing village to browse thousands of antiques and collectibles brought here by more than 200 dealers from all over the West Coast.
Sunday Blues Seaside (831) 899-6805 www.ci.seaside.ca.us Celebrate the 21st year of Blues and Art in the Park as “Sunday Blues” at Laguna Grande Park continues to entertain with local blues bands in this six week series. Free to the public! Evenings by the Bay Monterey (831) 648-4800 www.montereybayaquarium.org Summer nights are getting cooler — the aquarium is open until 8 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Spend some extra time at your favorite exhibit, grab a bite at the Portola Café, and enjoy live music.
August West End Celebration Sand City (831) 582-3679 www.sandcity.org/arts/index.html The City of Sand City hosts this annual celebration of arts and history in the transformed area that has been dubbed “SoHo West.” Steinbeck Festival Salinas (831) 775-4721 www.steinbeck.org This annual festival consists of four days of films, speakers, panels, theater, and bus or walking tours, all celebrating John Steinbeck, Salinas’ famous son. Carmel Valley Fiesta Carmel Valley (831) 659-4502 www.carmelvalleykiwanis.com Shout, “Ole!” at this family-oriented fiesta that includes games, a dog show, a parade, good food and dance. Winemaker’s Celebration Monterey (831) 375-9400 www.montereywines.org Nearly 45 Monterey County wineries will pour new releases and special wines at this event in Monterey’s Custom House Plaza. The schedule also includes educational seminars, barrel building, live music and a silent auction.
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Concours on the Avenue Carmel (831) 620-2020 www.carmelcalifornia.com Carmel’s Ocean Avenue will be closed to traffic while 14 blocks are filled with more than 130 collector cars built between 1946 and 1971. See rare cars not usually shown during Historic Car Week! Concorso Italiano Monterey County (425) 742-0632 www.concorso.com A celebration of Italian style, featuring the most spectacular display of Italian automobiles in the world. Monterey County Fair Monterey (831) 372-5863 www.montereycountyfair.com The annual County Fair is always fun for all, with livestock exhibitions, entertainment, live music, amusement midway and delicious foods.
Khaki’s of Carmel Ferrari Event The Barnyard Shopping Village, Carmel (831) 625-8106 www.khakisofcarmel.com World-class cars, 18 premium vineyards, 8 restaurants and live jazz. 100% of the proceeds go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundations. Italian cars, jazz, food and wine... don’t miss it! Concours Auto Rally & BBQ Pacific Grove (831) 372-6585 www.pgautorally.org The colorful annual Pacific Grove Concours Auto Rally, which has raised more than $80,000 for nonprofit organizations on the Monterey Peninsula, draws 210 to 250 rally cars and more than 8,000 spectators. Monterey Historic Automobile Races Monterey (800) 327-SECA www.montereyhistoric.com and www.laguna-seca.com From Bugattis and Alfa-Romeos to ‘70s and ‘80s rocket ships, the Monterey Historics at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is an annual event that brings out the best of auto racing’s past.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS October Monterey Sports Car Auction Monterey (800) 211-4371 www.rmauctions.com This famous, three-day sports car auction is one of the world’s largest, featuring 180 classic vehicles in all. Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Pebble Beach (831) 622-1700 www.pebblebeachconcours.net This spectacular event exhibits some of the most unique prewar and postwar cars, along with the latest in concept car designs. Jewish Food Festival Carmel Valley (831) 624-2015 www.carmelbethisrael.org This festival is a celebration of Jewish foods and culture, and includes Klezmer music, crafts, cooking demos, folk dancing, art exhibits, and more. The First Tee Open Pebble Beach (831) 649-1533 www.thefirstteeopen.com The Wal-Mart First Tee Open at Pebble Beach showcases the talent and character of young people who participate at The First Tee facilities worldwide. An official Champions Tour event, the tournament pairs one junior with a Champions Tour player and two amateurs.
September Corona AMA Superbike Finale Monterey (800) 327-SECA www.laguna-seca.com This weekend event promises bigtime action both on and off the track, as all four classes of the American Motorcyclist Association’s (AMA) Superbike Championship put the wraps on the 2008 season. California International Airshow Salinas (831) 754-1983 www.salinasairshow.com The California International Airshow has become one of the premiere aviation events on the west coast, attracting the top military and civilian aviation performers. United States Air Force Thunderbirds and other jet teams thrill attendees each year.
Monterey Bay ReggaeFest Monterey (831) 394-6534 www.mbayreggaefest.net Life’s a party at this two-day concert that attracts well-known and up-andcoming reggae artists to the Monterey County Fairgrounds. The festival also offers great island cooking, a Reggae Lounge and a Rastafari Museum of Culture. Monterey Jazz Festival Monterey (925) 275-9255 www.montereyjazzfestival.org Come hear non-stop jazz at the oldest continuous jazz festival in the world. The celebration attracts all of the top names in jazz, and boasts art exhibits, jazz clinics and seminars, too. Seagate Triathlon at Pacific Grove Pacific Grove (831) 373-0678 www.tricalifornia.com Olympic distance event consists of a swim course at Lovers Point, a bike course to Asilomar State Beach, and a run to Monterey Bay Aquarium. 1,600 triathletes from all over the world. Sponsored by Tri-California. Cherry’s Jubilee Monterey (831) 759-1836 www.svmh.com This classic car show features more than 1,000 classic cars. Join the fun or sit back and watch the “show ‘n shine” cruises down Cannery Row. Carmel Mission Fiesta Carmel (831) 624-8322 www.carmelmission.org/parish/fiesta.html
This annual party features a variety of international musical entertainment, children’s games, a farmer’s market, fabulous barbecue, and shopping galore.
Butterfly Parade & Bazaar Pacific Grove (831) 646-6548 www.pacificgrove.org Local kindergarten children dress as colorful Monarch butterflies and welcome the returning insects. Older elementary school kids also join in and welcome the returning Monarch butterflies to their winter home. The parade is followed by a Butterfly Bazaar at Robert Down School. Wild Things Night Tours Salinas (831) 455-1901 www.wildthingsinc.com See lions, and tigers and bears on a tour of the Wild Things animal ranch at night. During these tours, costumed tour guides tell myths about exotic wild critters. Refreshments follow with a photo opportunity with “spooky” Halloween animals. Monterey Wine Festival Monterey (888) 814-WINE www.montereywine.com Enjoy the finest wines from California and beyond at the Monterey Wine Festival. Tastings, educational seminars, and cooking demonstrations abound at various sites throughout Monterey. History Fest Monterey (831) 372-2608 www.historicmonterey.org The annual History Fest showcases Monterey’s unique cultural heritage and historic resources. A variety of programs and activities include storytelling, films, art, museum exhibits, music, lectures, walking tours, and musical performances.
Old Monterey Seafood & Music Festival Monterey (831) 655-8070 www.oldmonterey.org Kick back in the shadow of Custom House Plaza and listen to music while eating local fresh seafood including clam chowder, salmon, shrimp and sushi.
Robinson Jeffers Tor House Foundation Fall Festival Carmel (831) 624-1813 www.torhouse.org This annual event includes reenactments, special readings, guided beach walks and more, all to celebrate the life and works of early 20 century poet Robinson Jeffers. Fall Birding Excursion Moss Landing (831) 633-5555 Climb aboard a pontoon boat to observe thousands of birds on their fall migration through the Elkhorn Slough. Professional birders will combine bird facts with tips for identifying the various bird species. Workshop includes refreshments. Big Sur Jade Festival Big Sur (831) 659-3857 www.bigsurjadeco.com This festival at the Pacific Valley School honors two of the jewels of Big Sur: its coastline and magnificent jade. Festivities include games, food, and music. Monterey Sports Car Championships Monterey (800) 327-SECA www.laguna-seca.com This annual event features BMWs, Audis, Porsches, Vipers and Corvettes, all driven by the stars of sports car racing. Big Sur River Run Big Sur (831) 624-4112 www.bigsurriverrun.org Lace up those sneakers for this annual 10-kilometer foot race and 5-kilometer walk among the redwoods and along the Big Sur River. Proceeds from the races benefit local charities.
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Carmel’s Birthday Party Carmel (831) 620-2020 www.carmelcalifornia.com Join Carmelites as they celebrate the city’s birthday with a parade and barbecue. Halloween Ball Masque Big Sur (831) 667-2345 www.nepenthebigsur.com Don a mask for the annual costume party on the terrace of Nepenthe, one of Big Sur’s signature dining spots. Proceeds benefit the Big Sur volunteer fire brigade. Marina Air Faire Marina (831) 601-5856 www.marina-airfaire.com WWII war planes & classic cars come together at the annual Marina Air Faire. Over 100 classic cars & WWII war planes on display, huge raffle, horseshoe contest, chili cook off, silent auction, living history symposium, military vehicles at Marina Municipal Airport.
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Big Sur Half Marathon and Run Forrest Run 5K Monterey (831) 625-6226 www.bigsurhalfmarathon.org This annual half marathon features a scenic, flat course that loops around Fisherman’s Wharf, Cannery Row, and along the neighboring coastline. Seaside Sparkler Seaside (831) 899-6015 www.ci.seaside.ca.us The City of Seaside celebrates its birthday in grand fashion. This family event features headline entertainment, children’s activity area, classic cars, and fireworks.
November Great Wine Escape Weekend County-wide (831) 375-9400 www.montereywines.org Celebrate the splendor of the harvest at Monterey County Wine Country’s Annual Great Wine Escape Weekend. The highlights of the weekend include wine and food integration seminars, open houses at the wineries, live music, self-guided and narrated wine country bus tours, winemaker dinners and the Grand Finale. Callaway Golf Pebble Beach Invitational Pebble Beach (831) 625-8575 www.pebblebeach.com As part of this annual Pro-Am golf tournament, enjoy the world-famous golf links on the Monterey Peninsula: Del Monte Golf Course, Pebble Beach Golf Links & Spyglass Hill Golf Course. Cannery Row Tree Lighting Ceremony Monterey (831) 649-6690 www.canneryrow.com Head to Cannery Row for this longtime family favorite that includes a tree lighting ceremony, live reindeer, jazz, caroling and a visit from Santa Claus.
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December La Posada Seaside (831) 899-6805 www.ci.seaside.ca.us One of the most charming customs brought to California by Spanish and Mexican settlers is the Posada, recreating the search by Mary and Joseph for lodgings on the eve of the Christ Child’s birth. Seaside presents its own version as the procession winds through town to the Oldemeyer Center. Carmel-by-the-Sea Holiday Tree Lighting Carmel (831) 620-2020 www.carmelcalifornia.com This event celebrates Carmel’s annual tree-lighting with entertainment, hot cider and cookies at Devendorf Park. The tree lights are turned on around 5:45 p.m. Holiday Fantasy & Tree Lighting Ceremony Seaside (831) 899-6805 www.ci.seaside.ca.us This Seaside holiday celebration is a family-fun event featuring children playing in the snow, holiday bounce houses, sing-along hay rides, entertainment by local community groups, the annual tree-lighting ceremony and a visit from Santa Claus. Christmas at the Inns Pacific Grove (831) 373-3304 www.pacificgrove.org Visit 10 bed & breakfast inns decorated for the holidays in Victorianera splendor. Limited number of tickets sold. Entertainment and light refreshments served. Pacific Grove Holiday Parade of Lights Pacific Grove (831) 373-3304 www.pacificgrove.org Illuminated parade will feature marching bands, holiday floats, dance teams, equestrian groups, and of course, Santa Claus. After the parade, stores will remain open for holiday shopping and wagon rides, photos with Santa and carolers. Marina Tree Lighting Ceremony Marina (831) 884-1278 www.ci.marina.ca.us This annual holiday celebration is held in Vince DiMaggio Park.
Monterey Tree Lighting Ceremony Monterey (831) 646-5640 www.monterey.org Gather on the lawn outside Colton Hall to watch the annual lighting of the town’s tree and enjoy live music and caroling. Streets of Bethlehem Salinas (831) 422-9872 www.1stbaptist.net In what has become an annual spectacle, more than 200 cast members, numerous musical groups and live animals bring the Christmas story to life in Salinas. Gates open 30 minutes early on Dec. 10 for visitors with special needs. Salinas Holiday Parade of Lights Salinas www.salinasparade.com This festive celebration features merry carolers, stories and music time, “celebrity” entrants, large, heliumfilled parade balloons and more. Christmas in the Adobes Monterey (831) 649-7118 www.parks.ca.gov/mshp Experience Monterey’s beautiful historic buildings illuminated by candlelight during this annual event. Costumed volunteers provide entertainment and refreshments. Monterey Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival Monterey (800) 722-9652 www.montereycowboy.com The best cowboy poets and balladeers are featured in this annual threeday weekend event, which also showcases western artists and gear makers. Brighten the Harbor Monterey (831) 372-9686 www.mpyc.org During this water-oriented parade, boats decorated with Christmas lights putter from the Coast Guard Pier to Lover’s Point and back. Judges evaluate decorations and award a winner at the Yacht Club later in the night. First Night Monterey Downtown Monterey (831) 373-4778 www.firstnightmonterey.org This annual, alcohol-free event in downtown Monterey celebrates New Year’s Eve with music, dancing, poetry, art exhibits, and more.