Do you have a birthday you want to celebrate? Or, are you looking for a substitute for a canceled weekend trip? We rounded up five creative ideas – any of them would set the stage for a special afternoon.
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Hydrobiking in The Elkhorn Slough. A hydro bike is a water bike that lets you cruise at 5 miles per hour without a ton of effort. You can ride the bike in even the windiest and waviest conditions. They are almost impossible to tip over, so the ride is safe and fun. Hydrobikes are available for rent from Monterey Hydrobikes in Moss Landing. You can also book a guided tour if you prefer to have some guidance and an
instructional component to your outing. You’ll be peddling in the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Reserve. The central channel winds through seven miles inland with 2,500 acres of rich marsh and tidal flats. Pelicans, herons, and egrets, as well as countless fish, sharks, crabs, sea lions, and otters, call the slough home. Most children ages ten and up can ride alone, as long as they can reach the pedals. Rentals start at $40 per hour. Guided Tours are offered Thursday through Sunday at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. 2370 California 1, Moss Landing www.montereybayhydrobikes.com
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Winery picnic. If you’re a member of Folktale Winery’s wine club, you can enjoy the Rose Vineyard for a picnic with wine and a gourmet lunch. Included with each picnic are five items prepared by Folktale’s talented culinary team. Wines are available
for purchase. Picnic reservations are available Friday-Sunday from 12 pm-4:30 pm. Reservations are limited and required. All reservations are for a maximum of six guests and have a two hour limit per group. Guests must be 21+ and wear a mask upon entry. No pets or outside food/drink. Picnics are $45 per person. If you aren’t a wine club member, you can still make a reservation for a table on the beautiful sun-drenched patio. Enjoy appetizers or a full meal with a glass of Folktale wine while you socially distance and enjoy the blue Carmel Valley sky and a warm breeze. 8940 Carmel Valley Rd. Carmel, 93923 https://folktalewinery.com
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Vintage car excursion. Imagine driving down Highway 1 to Big Sur in a 1964 Thunderbird convertible or a
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