Land and See 2010: The Official Guide to Monterey County by Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau

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EcoAdventure, in the Air, on Land and Sea 28

Whether your kind of adventure is soft or extreme, you'll find it all in Monterey County.

The Wonders of the Ocean 40

The Internationally acclaimed Monterey Bay Aquarium on Historic Cannery Row has something for everyone. [ Could the otter be your favorite marine mammal? ]

Annotations of Golf

The 2010 US Open returns to the beautiful Monterey Peninsula bringing the biggest names in golf.

Treasures of the Peninsula

Artistic expression spans five generations of this artist's Carmel/Big Sur family.

...and all that Jazz

The world renowned Jazz Festival continues to host Jazz legends as the festival environment delights young and old.

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River Road Wineries

Salinas Valley's verdant and rustic River Road Wineries delight the unpretentious tastes.

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Grape Expectations

Carmel Valley Wine Tasting is explored with restaurants, inns and tasting rooms within easy walking distance.

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Milestones & Mile Markers

2010 brings a jam packed event schedule to Monterey County.

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Welcome to Monterey County

28 Sports & Recreation 38 Family Fun 42 Accommodations 72 History 76 Shopping 82 Golf 90 Arts & Culture 98 Pubs & Clubs 102 Wineries 114 Food 127 Romance 129 Spa 132 Scenic Drives 136 145

Conference & Group Facilities Unique Group Facilities

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2010-2011 Calendar of Events

161 Member Index

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Editor'sLETTER visitors through the aquarium, I take pride in it being part of our community, and something for us locals to be able to share and hang our hat on (“The Wonders of the Ocean”). My oldest daughter is reading Cannery Row this year, and after getting a snack and coffee on Cannery Row, I was so thrilled to be able to walk right down to Doc Ricketts’ Western Biological lab and Lee Chong’s market with her and her sister, who has also joined in the reading assignment. The irony of the aquarium rising from the ashes of a cannery strikes me again and again.

or those of us who live and work in Monterey County, hospitality is in our blood. Living here for the past 10 years, I did not quite understand the magnitude of hospitality that existed in this destination until I began working for the Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau. From the innkeepers at our most intimate hideaways to the general managers at our grandest hotels, our properties, attractions and restaurants survive and thrive and continue to sweep the front walk every day, ready for each of you, your family, group, and, in many cases, your dog, too. In Monterey County, we are known for emerald golf greens, the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, Carmel’s beautiful white sand beaches, legendary Highway 1, Bixby Bridge, native son John Steinbeck and his friends on Cannery Row. But I hope you take the time to explore our county in a different way this year, because here you will find many vacations in one – the multi-cation, if you will! While editing the guide this year, I discovered little-known facts

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about our county that I hope you are able to enjoy. Christine writes about the wine tasting along Carmel Valley road as a trip unto itself and harkens back to the days of wine tasting without the attitude (“Grape Expectations”). She also explores the River Road Wine trail and the musings of back roads (“River Road Wineries”). Finally, she visits places like the Pinnacles National Monument, the Elkhorn Slough, and Point Lobos to remind locals and visitors alike to get out there and explore – life is truly happening all around us (“Eco-Adventure”). The known continues to bring people back to Monterey County, and undoubtedly our most well-known attraction is the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The newest exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium opens in March. I have visited the aquarium more in this year alone than in all of my previous 10 years here. But as I return again and again, I am so impressed with the changing exhibits. “Secret Lives of Seahorses” opened last year and continues to be one of the most popular exhibits to date. And as I bring writers and

The varied golf courses and events keep visitors coming back. Even for a rank beginner like me, the golf on the Monterey Peninsula and inland to Salinas is the promised land. My husband religiously continues to cart our two sets of clubs around in the back of his truck in the hopes that I will call at any minute and say, “I have four hours free; want to play a round of golf?” So far, it hasn’t happened, but I have taken the occasional lunch break to pitch and putt, and look forward to the day where I can play Pebble Beach like the famed US Open stars that join us in June (“Annotations of Golf”). So for those of you visiting for the first time, welcome, and for those of you who have come back, like so many of us do, thank you. We are pleased that you have chosen Monterey County for your visit and hope that you find many wonderful things here that will bring you back, year after year. Happy travels. Cheers,

Celeste C. White, Editor-In-Chief

Contributors

Levi DeKeyrel grew up in Big Sur combing back road trails and hidden coves. HIs love for music, art, nature and technology led him to CCA(c) in Oakland/San Francisco. Before graduating he presented, on behalf of the school, two art projects at the SF Apple Store. He later returned to the peace and quiet of Big Sur and now drives the most gorgeous stretch of California Coast daily to work in Monterey as Creative Director/Designer on various local publications including Monterey Land & See. In his off time you may see him at a beach or bar in Big Sur or forging trails in the Los Padres National Forest.

Joann Dost has practiced the art of golf photography, traveling worldwide to capture the essence of golf course architecture and the spirit of the game with her camera. Joann grew up in a family who loved the outdoors and sports. When introduced to the game of golf at the age of 15, she pursued it with a passion. In 1976 Joann became a Professional on the LPGA circuit. Moving to Pebble Beach in 1977 the magnificence of the Monterey Peninsula heightened Joann’s love of the game in a different way, as she discovered another way to shoot the golf course. Her work can be seen nationally and internationally.

Freelance writer Christine Delsol has spent most of her career in newspapers, including eight years as a travel editor at the San Francisco Chronicle, where she won two Lowell Thomas awards from the Society of American Travel Writers. She is the author of “Pauline Frommer’s Guide to Cancún & the Yucatán” and contributor to “Frommer’s Mexico.” She lives in the Bay Area with her husband and has an absurdly well traveled 22-year-old daughter.

Shannon Marone is a freelance writer and communications consultant with a zeal for travel. Her writing and behind-the-scenes edits and layouts have appeared in a number of travel industry publications. A one-time Monterey County resident, Shannon is a military spouse “on the move”: five states in four years. Currently stationed south of Seattle with her husband and son she is fervently exploring the peaks, shores, fog, vines, and farmers markets of the Pacific Northwest.

Erin Lee Gafill is a fifth generation California artist and the great-great grand-daughter of Jane & Frank Powers, cofounders of Carmel-by-the-Sea. In 1998, she and her husband Tom Birmingham founded the Big Sur Arts Initiative. She has written for national and regional publications and her art work is collected internationally. Erin is the author of a new inspirational memoir, Drinking From a Cold Spring, a Little Book of Hope, about life, death, and creativity.

James Raia, a former staff writer and columnist for the Monterey County Herald, is an award-winning freelance journalist who has written about sports and lifestyle topics on the Monterey Peninsula for more than 25 years. In addition to contributing to numerous newspapers, news services, magazines and web sites, he's publisher of montereypeninsula.org

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MONTEREY land & see Editor-in-Chief Celeste C. White Creative Director Levi DeKeyrel Associate Copy Shannon Marone Editor Contributing Lisa Bennet, Christine Delsol, Writers Paul S. Fingerote, Erin Lee Gafill, Melanie Gideon, Koleen Hamblin, Ken Peterson, James Raia Contributing Julie Armstrong, David Photographers Barhardt/Akron Zoo, Battista Moon Studio, Larry Bordeaux, California Rodeo Salinas, Captain's Inn Moss Landing, Cannery Row Company, Carmel Plaza, Del Monte [ These Shopping Center, Joann California Sea Dost, Steve Eichner, Kodiak Lions can be Greenwood, Wayne Holden, heard from Hyatt Regency Monterey, blocks away ] Kerrick James, Bill Janes, Evynn LeValley, Craig Lovell, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey Jazz Festival, Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce, Pebble Beach Company, Tyson Rininger, Rachael Short, Randy Tunnel, Randy Wilder Cover Image Joann Dost Photo Captions Katie Besmer Photo Caption Katie Besmer, Dominic Research Gregorio, Patty Miller, Donna Zirwes Listings & Grid Dominic Gregorio, Karin Research Radford, Donna Zirwes Publisher Wayne Holden Advertising Sales Dari Blodgett, Sherry St. Clair, Kimberly Willison Design/Layout Levi DeKeyrel Prepress Levi DeKeyrel, Wayne Holden Publishing Intern Kiersten Makela Bay Publishing 395 Del Monte Center #103, Offices Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 373-8949 MCCVB Executive 765 Wave Street Offices Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 657-6400 (877) MONTEREY (666-8373)

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MCCVB Partners County of

Monterey

City of

Monterey Where We’re Located City of

Carmel-by-the-Sea

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 City of

Del Rey Oaks

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 City of

Marina

City of

Pacific Grove

Rental cars and limousine services are available, and an efficient bus service operated by MontereySalinas Transit reaches almost every corner of the county. See schedules and routes at mst.org. Taxis can be called to any location.

Maps Turn to the last page of this guide for individual regional maps. Or visit SeeMonterey.com.

Weather City of

Salinas

City of

Sand City

City of

Seaside

City of

Soledad

Our slice of the California coast is consistently mild, with an average temperature of 57° Fahrenheit yearround. 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 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.

Monterey County Visitor Center Lake El Estero at Franklin & Camino El Estero Monterey, CA 93940 Summer: Open daily 9 am - 6 pm, April - October: Sundays 9 am - 5 pm Winter: Open daily 9 am - 5 pm November - March: Sundays 10 am - 4 pm Closed: Thanksgiving, Dec. 25, Jan. 1, Easter

MCCVB Offices For meeting planners, media and administrative business:

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or mailing address: PO Box 1770, Monterey, CA 93942 (831) 657-6400, Fax (831) 648-5373

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Big Sur

Carmel

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.

The 1X1 square mile of Carmel-by-the-Sea was once a haven for the bohemian artist set and even today attracts celebrities like Clint Eastwood, who served as mayor from 1986-1990. Other notable celebrities, artists and writers who have called Carmel home include Doris Day, John Denver, Ansel Adams, Jack London, Robinson Jeffers, Sinclair Lewis and Upton Sinclair, among others. This charming village is bustling with boutique shops and 100+ art galleries and still takes pleasure in its quirky laws such as no street addresses, or live music, no neon lights or high heels without a permit.

That the road exists here at all is a testament to local engineering. The Ventana Mountains plunge dramatically 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. The best way to get to know Big Sur is through its state parks and reserves. Big Sur's coastal outcroppings are a jewel-like series of turquoise coves and craggy points where weathered redwoods stand as a testament to the rugged backdrop of Big Sur. If the mist can have the power of persuasion, if the salt water can be your muse, it will happen here. Notable state parks dot the Big Sur coastline. Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, beloved for the two-mile Valley View trail which meanders through redwoods, crosses creeks and rewards hikers with a tread past Pfeiffer Falls. Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park is the home to iconic McWay Falls, which tumbles 80 feet onto a sandy, deserted beach. Travelers can explore inland trails where redwood groves lead 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.

Poet Robinson Jeffers came to Carmel-by-theSea 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.

here 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, often forever. 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 Carmelarea 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 second 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 1930s and 1940s, the mission’s museum includes the first library in California, which contains 2,000 antique books and California artist/ sculptor Jo Mora’s monument to Father Serra.

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

CAPTIONS FOR PAGE 12: CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT [Sand, sea and sky come together on the dunes in Marina ] Antique experts know Moss Landing will un-earth hidden treasures from the land and sea ] Pick me. Wine grapes strive in the arid Carmel Valley summers Chateau Julien ] The Chilean flamingo, is one of the amazing animals that will be featured in the Monterey Bay Aquarium's new exhibit: "Hot Pink Flamingos: Stories of Hope in a Changing Sea", opening March 29, 2010. David Barnhardt/Akron Zoo ] Floating around at the Frog pond in Del Rey Oaks ] Caught up at the Salinas California Rodeo Richard Field Levine] Cypress trees and crashing waves against the Monterey horizon at sunset create an “other-worldly” feel Larry Bordeaux] CAPTIONS FOR PAGE 13: CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT [ California Condors soar over Bixby Bridge in Big Sur ] “That’s Amore!” Eat, drink and be merry in Carmel-by-the-Sea ] Spirituality alive at Mission Nuestra Señora de la Soledad in Soledad ] Kites take over Seaside beach on the weekends ] In Living color, Salinas Valley in full bloom ] Giant Artichoke, Castroville. Need we say more? ] Bagpiper serenades at sunset, Spanish Bay ] PAGE 14 CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT [ Be captivated by the magnificent McWay Falls at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park in Big Sur Kodiak Greenwood ] Waves, white sands and man’s best friend at Carmel beach ] Transport yourself to another world while never leaving, on Ocean Avenue in Carmel-by-theSea ] Dip your toes in the Big Sur River at the Big Sur River Inn ]

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Carmel Valley

Del Rey Oaks

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.

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. Don’t miss an opportunity to stop in at nearby Tarpy’s Roadhouse for a succulent bite of fire-roasted artichoke or rock lobster and prawns. Next door, Ventana Vineyards’ tasting room beckons with a seemingly endless selection of award-winning wines.

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 Carmel Valley Ranch’s unique Pete Dye-designed course. For refreshment, stop by one of the region’s many wineries, the lynchpins of Carmel Valley’s status as one of Monterey County’s nine American Viticultural Areas.

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.

Marina Situated among the towering sand dunes of Monterey Bay, Marina is an intimate coastal community featuring resorts with spa services and well-dressed 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, windsculptures and kites of all sizes and degrees

of complexity. A beachfront launching pad is available if you bring your own hang-glider. If you are tempted by loftier ambitions, Marina’s municipal airport offers sightseeing, helicopter and skydiving flights. Each fall, Marina’s municipal airport 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 kite-making 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 University Monterey Bay opened in the fall of 1995 between Marina and the neighboring community of Seaside. This thriving educational community continues to expand its programs and accolades. The university recently completed a 136,000-square-foot library that now houses 573,000 books. The structure was built in accordance with the U.S. Green Building Council’s silver standard for Leaders in Environmental and Energy Development certification.

PAGE 17 CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT [ Gone with the wind chimes, antique shopping in Carmel Valley ] Be at the Artichoke Festival scheduled for May 15-16, 2010 in Castroville ] Hang around for a while, Marina State Beach ] Find your prince, kiss a frog, Del Rey Oaks Frog Pond ]

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Monterey Monterey is home to the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium, a must-see attraction that delights and educates millions of visitors every year. 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 a top U.S. destinations for young travelers, selecting the attraction for a spot on its “10 Places to See Before You’re 10” list. Stand at the base of a towering, three-story kelp forest. Peer up at a dramatic wave crashing overhead. Come nose-to-nose with sharks and giant tunas in a million-gallon indoor ocean. All of this, and new exhibits opening annually, too. In “Hot Pink Flamingos: Stories of Hope in a Changing Sea,” engaging animals will capture your heart and mind as you gain a new perspective on global climate change (opens March 29, 2010). And you won’t want to miss “The Secret Lives of Seahorses” - quite possibly the most popular special exhibition ever at the aquarium. More than 200 galleries and exhibits are tucked into an architectural recreation of the Hovden Cannery, which dominated Cannery Row for 90 years. Did somebody say “Cannery Row?” The “Row” is one of Monterey’s most popular visitor destinations. At the turn of the twentieth century, this part of Monterey was where fish processing companies canned fish fresh off the boats. John Steinbeck wrote two books (Cannery Row and Sweet Thursday) set in and around this industrial Mecca. Since then, 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. Walk from the Aquarium and Cannery Row along the City’s famous Recreation Trail, where abundant sea and wildlife can be viewed in natural habitats along the dazzling waterfront of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Visitors are guaranteed to see harbor seals, sea lions, sea otters and seabirds, all without leaving

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the shore. Or, climb aboard modern vessels at Fisherman’s Wharf and journey out into Monterey Bay to admire and appreciate the whales. These cruises might lead to a glimpse of magical creatures of the deep: gray whales, humpback whales, blue whales, orcas or bottlenose dolphins. 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. The combination of Monterey State Historic Park and the antique adobes restored by the Monterey History and Art Association make Monterey the most historic city in California. 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 55 historic sights, including the Royal Presidio Chapel, the oldest church in California in continuous use; Colton Hall, where California’s first 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. The Path of History is one of the great bargains on the Peninsula. This self-guided, two-mile tour of Old Monterey—marked by yellow tiles set in the sidewalk—explores adobes, gardens and sites of interest. Maps are available or you can download a selfguided tour of the Path of History directly to your iPod or other digital music device. Visit: seemonterey.com/monterey-adobes.

Moss Landing This quaint historic fishing village is home to hidden treasures, delicious seafood and enjoyable outdoor options such as beaches, bird watching, boating and

whale watching. Known for its fresh, locally caught fish, 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, commercial vessels and research ships, the harbor is also home to party and private charter sport fishing excursions. Coastal cuisine is a hallmark of Moss Landing, where seafood, artichokes and local produce highlight local menus. The award-winning Whole Enchilada and Phil’s Fish Market and Eatery, both featured by The Food Network and in various publications, are two celebrated eateries serving up some of the best of the ocean’s bounty. Moss Landing boasts a nautically-themed bed and breakfast, many antique shops, fine art galleries, and wine tasting. On the last Sunday of July, antique dealers from all over the state participate in the popular Moss Landing Antique Fair. In May, a nautical flea market is held at the community’s North Harbor. Moss Landing is the gateway to the Elkhorn Slough (pronounced, “slew”) National Estuarine Research Reserve, an immense estuary and the largest tract of tidal salt marsh in California outside of San Francisco Bay. The slough’s sea otters, seals, great blue herons, snowy egrets, curlews and sandpipers are easily viewed from a flat-bottomed sightseeing boat. Another way to experience this natural habitat is to hike the trails that begin at the Elkhorn Slough Visitor Center. Moss Landing is shared by several notable marine research stations, including Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (California State University) and the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. While not open to the public, each holds an open house each year.

PAGE 19 CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT [ Peddle around for a bit in a surrey on Cannery Row ] Get to know potbelly seahorses and other seahorse relatives in “The Secret Lives of Seahorses” exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Monterey Bay Aquarium/Randy Wilder ] Not just for the birds, Moss Landing’s Elkhorn Slough Kodiak Greenwood ]

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Pacific Grove A warm sense of hospitality pervades “America’s Most Romantic Town,” the moniker affectionately bestowed upon the community referred to by locals as, “P.G.” In autumn, when the monarch butterflies return, it is also known as “Butterfly Town, USA.” P.G.’s oldest houses and shops - charming Victorians exhibit intricate gingerbread detail. Historic Chautauqua Hall stands testament to P.G. as a close-knit community and hums with activity: dances, lectures, Scout meetings, and craft shows. Asilomar Conference Grounds, whose original Craftsmanstyle buildings were designed by famed architect Julia Morgan, add to the sense of a history and nature inextricably bound. Even local festivals recall a bygone era rooted in the seasons. The Good Old Days festival, held in April, features bonneted and starched-collared residents celebrating spring in the style of their ancestors, with a parade, carnival rides, crafts, and live entertainment. October’s Butterfly Parade brings out every child in town to march in honor of the returning monarchs. If you miss the parade you can see the Monarch exhibit at the only natural-history museum within fifty miles, then view the real insects in the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary (from October through March). And don’t forget the Feast of Lanterns, a summer festival that has celebrated Pacific Grove’s local history and culture for more than 100 years. If you prefer a more contemplative or romantic visit, you won’t be disappointed. Come any time and walk the trail along Pacific Grove’s rocky coastline. Play P.G.’s friendly 18-hole golf course with fabulous views of the Pacific Ocean, Monterey Bay, and venerable cypress trees. Visit the oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the

Salinas Central Coast. Relax in one of the unique, locally owned coffee houses or dine in one of the community’s award-winning gourmet restaurants. Whatever you choose, you are sure to enjoy a sense of well-being that comes from enjoying life at a slower pace.

Pebble Beach Resorts 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 Golf Course, then The Links at Spanish Bay. Today, Pebble Beach Resorts includes 135 holes of remarkable golf across 10 square miles, a matchless setting for championship tournament play. Pebble Beach Golf Links has hosted the U.S. Open four times (the tournament returns for a fifth time in June 2010), and the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am has been played here, annually, since 1947. If you’re not a whiz with a golf club, consider spending your time at Pebble Beach Resorts riding on horseback to the sandy shore through the hushed groves of Cypress Point, luxuriating in a facial or massage at The Spa at Pebble Beach, or dining at any number of engaging restaurants at The Lodge at Pebble Beach and The Inn at Spanish Bay. And don’t miss an opportunity to savor your favorite libation around the oceanside firepits on the patio of The Inn at Spanish Bay to the lilting melodies of a lone bagpiper wandering the links while the sun sets over the Pacific.

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. The Steinbeck House, an 1897 Queen Anne-style 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.

PAGE 20 CLOCKWISE FROM BOTTOM LEFT [ Unforgettable moments at Pebble Beach's Spyglass Hill Joann Dost ] Listen to the haunting sounds of the Bagpiper as the sun sinks below the horizon. The Inn at Spanish Bay Pebble Beach Co/ Batista Moon Studio ] Perched above the Monterey Bay in Pacific Grove, the Seven Gables Inn provides the perfect backdrop for romance and relaxation ]

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Salinas Home of the California Rodeo celebrating 100 years

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.

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.

Salinas hosts the annual California Rodeo Salinas (pronounced, “row-DAY-oh”), one of the top rodeos in the nation. Cowboys demonstrate their roping and riding skills in four days of adrenalinefueled adventure at the crowdpleasing event. Other popular Salinas events include the California International Air Show, the Steinbeck Festival and the Holiday Parade of Lights in December.

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 E.A.R.S. (Elephants of Africa Rescue Society), is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting projects that secure a safe habitat for wild, African animals and is dedicated to providing a sanctuary for their captive cousins, with a special focus on elephants. Wild Things offers daily one-hour public tours, and no reservations are needed. After the tour, guests are invited to return to the elephant playpen for an opportunity to feed one of the elephants housed in the African elephant sanctuary. 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!

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Situated along Highway 101, the Salinas Valley is the center for Monterey County’s 3.8 billion-dollar 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 $1 billion annually. If you’ve eaten a salad in the last week, chances are the lettuce came from Salinas.

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 with glimpses of a California condor, 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.

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PAGE 23 CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT [ Wrangle up some fun as the California Rodeo Salinas Celebrates 100 years July 15-18, 2010 Richard Field Levine ] Welcome to the jungle, Wild Things and Vision Quest Bed & Breakfast, Salinas Valley ] Big crops and big dreams fill the Salinas Valley, the heart of Monterey County’s agricultural mecca ] Stories told of historic Cannery Row and Salinas Valley as a tribute to one of America’s great authors, at the National Steinbeck Center ]

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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 Monterey County Studios Tour and the West End Celebration, showcase these studios and encourage visitors to drop by and meet the artists. One of the state’s leaders in the live-work movement, the city’s creative rehabilitation of old properties into artist’s lofts and retail/residential units is a study in lifestyle ergonomics. The region also sports a bevy of coffee shops, bookstores, boutiques and of course – plenty of sand. It’s a tight-knit, friendly community, proving that big is not always better and the backdrop of the Pacific seems to soothe everyone’s senses.

Seaside Just north of Monterey is the bustling City of Seaside, where the sun is often still shining while coastal fog blankets the rest of the Monterey Peninsula. Once home to the U.S. Army base of Fort Ord until its closure in 1993, this ten square-mile city continues to grow while holding on to the rich values upon which it was established. Young families and retirees are drawn to the community, providing a healthy residential mix of people and solid sense of community.

Soledad Outdoor enthusiasts rave about the miles of recreation trails that snake across the grounds of the former military base, situated just minutes from the heart of the city, as well as the 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. The award-winning Bayonet & Black Horse golf courses boast panoramic views of the spectacular Monterey Bay, while steady beachside sea breezes welcome kite-flying and hang-gliding. While the foundation of the Seaside business community is made up of small familyowned establishments, national retailers and restaurant groups also call Seaside home, as well as the Seaside Auto Center, one of the first auto malls in the country which boasts a wide variety of sales and service options for vehicles of all makes and models. Seaside also expects to see many new upscale retail developments, luxury accommodations and multi-million dollar renovations debut within the city limits in the near future.

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 Ventana Vineyards, Marilyn Remark, Boyer, Blackstone, Pessagno, Manzoni Estate, San Saba, Chalone Vineyard, Hahn Estates/Smith & Hook Winery, Paraiso Vineyards and Scheid Vineyards. 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.[]

Seaside shares California State University Monterey Bay with neighbor Marina and is home to 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.

PAGE 24 CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT [ Come to Sand City’s Annual West End Celebration August 21, 2010 and step into the “Soho of the West” Kodiak Greenwood ] Kites galore any sunny weekend, year-round, at Seaside beach ] Take in one of California’s oldest monuments to its rich Spanish History at the Mission Nuestra Señora de la Soledad ] Tandem or solo, the Recreation Trail in Seaside really “gets you moving” while showcasing amazing views of the Monterey Bay ]

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EcoADVENTURE in the air, on land and sea Written by: Christine DelSol

wasn’t exactly sure what stand-up paddling was when I walked into Adventures by the Sea, though the object clearly was to remain standing up. Speaking now as a not-so-gnarly veteran, my advice is to take a spill early on and be done with it. From the minute I knelt on the board and eased into the water, I was preoccupied with keeping my balance. My thighs started to quiver, and I almost didn’t see the seal bobbing alongside me. After I finally took a tumble — really no big deal, and actually rather fun — I relaxed, saw a lot more, waved to people on shore, and truly started to enjoy myself. Whether your kind of adventure is soft or extreme — and you’ll find it all in Monterey County — the philosophy holds: Just take the plunge, and don’t worry about humiliating yourself.

1 if by land… Walking and hiking are the macaroni and cheese of the outdoor world: cheap, easy, and always satisfying. Here, enhanced by some of the world’s most sublime scenery and attractions, they take on soufflé qualities. It doesn’t matter whether your pace is leisurely strolls through the adobes of Monterey State Historic Park and the shops of Carmel and Pacific Grove or the rigors of thighgrinding trails in Fort Ord Public Lands, Pinnacles National Monument and Big Sur. The shore-hugging Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail, following the tracks of the old Southern Pacific Railroad, is Monterey in a nutshell. The paved, divided trail puts coastal tableaux, historic buildings and popular tourist stops at your feet, whether said feet PAGE 28 [ Balance it out, stand-up paddling near Lovers Point ] PAGE 29, LEFT TO RIGHT [ The “Magic Carpet” of native ice plant paints an amazing backdrop for Spring along the Recreation Trail in Pacific Grove, April-May Bill Janes ] “The Crown Jewel” of the National Park system, just waiting to be discovered by you, Point Lobos Steve Eichner ]

are jogging, power walking, pedaling a bike, skateboarding or propelling a tot in a stroller. In 18 miles from Castroville in the north to Pacific Grove in the south, the trail winds past the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, the American Tin Cannery, the Maritime Museum, waves packed with surfers and hang gliders riding thermals over the Marina dunes. For sheer scenic power, it’s hard to beat the mile between the aquarium and Lovers Point, a small grassy peninsula in Pacific Grove. Though Pebble Beach is best known for fantastically expensive golf courses, tony resorts and palatial homes, this enchanted knob of the Monterey Peninsula is actually more forest than fairway; with more than 20 woodsy miles of trails, wide open for exploration on foot or horseback. Ask for the Pebble Beach Nature Trails guide at any of the resorts. At Point Lobos State Reserve, a 1,250-acre peninsula jutting into the ocean south of Carmel, 7 miles of trail take in the classic Monterey coastline, rare plants, endangered archaeological sites and unique geological formations, all inhabited by wildlife ranging from whales to otters to monarch butterflies.

Thirty miles of craggy backcountry trails at Pinnacles National Monument, outside of Soledad, allow you to hike in a volcano, crawl through rockfall caves, view a sparkling mountain reservoir and navigate 23-million-year-old megaliths reminiscent of Utah’s red-rock country, all scored by leafy riparian corridors. For a unique experience, hike through Bear Gulch Caves, home to Townsend’s big-eared bats and host to Western Mastiff bats. The caves are closed mid-May to mid-July, when bats are hibernating or pupping. (It has to be said here: Bats bite only in self-defense, less than 1 percent contract rabies, and without their services humankind would succumb to mosquitoes and spiders and be hard-pressed to cultivate plants that require pollination.) If your hiking style is vertical, Pinnacles also offers rock climbing for novice and advanced climbers, from easy topropes to multi-pitch climbs along Machete Ridge. Day courses include the basics, including safety instruction, or you can learn the ropes first at the indoor Rock Gym in Sand City.

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The wonders of Big Sur hit full throttle on an Indiana Jones -style tour of the region’s lost limekilns. Follow Big Sur Hiking Guides deep into a towering redwood forest laced with streams, 100-foot waterfalls and pinescented solitude. Outback enthusiast Steve Copeland leads visitors along the west fork Kilns Trail of Limekiln State Park to four 100-foot stone-and-steel kilns, landmarks from the early 1880s when limestone was purified to provide cement for California Scenic Highway 1. He delivers an insider’s take on local flora and fauna and visits some of the county’s largest and oldest redwood trees on the Hare Creek Trail. More superb hiking awaits in Garland Ranch Regional Park in Carmel Valley and Jacks Peak County Park, overlooking the Monterey Peninsula from the east side of Highway 68. More cultivated hikers should head for Earthbound Farms, whose flower walks survey gardens on the Carmel Valley property of the nation’s largest organic produce grower. Hikers who are also birdwatchers will find one of birding’s biggest prizes here: the California Condor, one of the world’s

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PAGE 30, CLOCKWISE FROM BOTTOM LEFT [ Green or gravel, bike or birdy— Monterey Bay Recreation trail meets Pacific Grove Golf Links ] Explore more than 20 miles of trails at Andrew Molera State Park. Or take a gentle hike down to the beach ] Hike, camp, spelunk; the diversity of Pinnacles National Monument incorporates it all ] PAGE 31, LEFT TO RIGHT [ A Great Egret scopes out birders in Elkhorn Slough Captain's Inn Moss Landing ] Views expand across the edge of the Western World at Point Sur Lighthouse ]

MEMORABLEinMONTEREY An intriguing hike or an inviting beach is never far away, and most any outdoor pursuit imaginable happens somewhere in Monterey County. Craving something out of the ordinary? Here are some we guarantee you won’t forget.

SEEING THE POINT: To fully appreciate the majesty of Big Sur’s collision of land and sea, you have to get out and walk. There’s no place better place to do it than at the Point Sur Lighthouse — California’s only complete late 19th century light station open to the public (by guided tour only; no reservations). The mile-long trek scales a volcanic rock vaulting 361 feet from the surf and rewinds more than 120 years of history. Moonlight tours, offered on 11 nights from April to October, adds starry skies and tales of lost souls, sending you home with an indelible sense of the lightkeeper’s hard, lonely life. (831) 625-4419, pointsur.org, $10/$15 moonlight; ages 6-17 $5/$10, 5 and under free.

INTO THE ABYSS: A geological accident has given Monterey California’s best scuba diving north of the Channel Islands. A granitic coast (an anchor for invertebrate life), scenic coves, richly inhabited kelp forests and the nearby 6,000-foot Monterey Submarine Canyon’s regular upwellings of freakishly clear, nutrient-rich water even outdo more famous Caribbean dive meccas.

FORT ORD PEDAL POWER: One year after the decommissioned military base’s rebirth as Fort Ord Dunes State Park, it remains an underappreciated wonderland of trails, vertiginous bluffs and mile after mile of beach… along with 86 miles of mountain biking trails where you can see it all as it should be seen. Woodsy, 1-mile Oil Well Road loop makes an ideal introduction to the 7,200-acre biking sanctuary, while challenging Hurl Hill and Staircase trails rival Moab, Utah’s craggy Slickrock Trail. Power pedalers can take in high ridges, coastal chaparral, grasslands, oak woods and wetlands on the 13-mile Guidotti/Goat Trail Loop. The only crowds you’ll see are pelicans. And by some miracle, day use is free of charge. (831) 649-2836, parks.ca.gov/?page_id=580. continued on page 33

rarest birds. The species is climbing back from a close brush with extinction, and 25 now fly wild in Pinnacles National Monument under the watchful eye of biologists. Your best chance of spotting one is in mid-morning or early evening in the High Peaks. The unlovely but magnificent birds also ride the morning thermals over the ridge just south of the campground, where spotting scopes have been installed. Another 20 of the big guys populate the Big Sur flock, managed by the Ventana Wildlife Society. The group has restored the habitat in Andrew Molera State Park’s Creamery Meadow to condors’ liking, making it another likely condor-spotting site in a park burgeoning with 375 bird species. You can stop by Ventana’s ornithology lab in the park, take one of their Sunday condor-viewing tours or even an overnight hike to the organization’s remote condor camp (see sidebar). Monterey County also boasts one of Central California’s largest eagle wintering spots, on the south shore of Lake San Antonio in the county’s southern reaches. A bounty of fresh fish, a mild climate and limited human impact make the 17-mile long lake a bonanza for

birders during the November-to-April migration season. The county Eagle Watch Tours in January and February to view wintering bald and golden eagles from a 56-foot tour boat. Moss Landing and Elkhorn Slough are also hot spots for birders. For an overview of the region’s finest feathered friends, catch the Monterey Bay Birding Festival in September. Two-wheelers pedal the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail which is also designed for in-line skaters and skateboarders. If you have young children in tow, you’ll have a better outing by sticking with the safer rec trail section. You’ll find bicycles, surreys (canopied quadricycles seating two or four people, ideal for families) and even baby trailers for rent at Bay Bikes or Adventures by the Sea, positioned along the trail. A bike trail also extends through the famous sights of Pebble Beach’s 17-Mile Drive, whose scenery makes it one of America’s top bicycle rides. Beautiful as it is, riders should know that it has no dedicated bike path, so you’ll ride on the shoulder of sometimes narrow roads dominated by auto traffic.

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2 if by sea… Biker's can also enjoy Fort Ord’s more challenging trail network (see sidebar). For off-roading in Big Sur, try the Old Coast Road, a 10.5-mile loop that climbs through sky-scraping redwoods and burbling streams to the ocean. This was the only route from Carmel to Big Sur until Bixby Bridge was built in 1932. If you prefer to let a horse carry the load, choices range from the Pebble Beach Equestrian Center’s rides along the fairways and beaches of the 17-Mile Drive or through the Del Monte Forest, to Holman Ranch’s rides through Carmel Valley’s rolling, oak-studded hills. Other options include beach-centric forays with horseback tours in one of Big Sur’s least-developed parks. If you bring your own horse, you can join a group trail ride in Fort Ord Public Lands, a portion of which lies in Marina. This, of course, is all assuming you aren’t off on a cattle drive (see sidebar) — a different experience altogether.

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Monterey is defined by water, and the urge to get out on it, in it or under it is only natural. The Monterey coast’s beaches are ideal for long walks and tidepooling, but the chilly water temperature, dangerous currents and abundant kelp aren’t suited to swimming, though kids enjoy splashing in sheltered areas on warm summer days. All beaches are free and open to the public. Kayaking is the most accessible way to skim water breached by jack-in-the-box seals and egrets appearing to walk on water as they mine floating kelp mounds for a meal. Rent a kayak or arrange a guided tour a few yards from Cannery Row’s bustle at Adventures by the Sea, or up Highway 1 in Moss Landing, where you can explore Elkhorn Slough with Kayak Connection. Another way to see one of California’s last coastal wetlands is on an Elkhorn Slough Safari aboard a 27-foot pontoon. The safari is an introduction to the unique ecosystem’s hundreds of plant and bird species, sea lions and 80 kinds of fish. Photo safaris and birding workshops are also available.

PAGE 32, LEFT TO RIGHT [ Long walks on the beach take a whole new meaning for the Equestrian enthusiasts ] Rafts of otters, Steinbeck’s backdrop and kelp galore all within view from a kayak in the Monterey Bay ] Monterey’s and Moss Landing’s harbors also offer sport fishing tours year-round. The season determines whether you’ll pull in salmon, albacore, cod, halibut or rockfish. Other fishing spots include Cachagua Community Park and Los Padres Reservoir in Cachagua, Marina State Beach in Marina, Arroyo Seco Recreation Area on the edge of the Ventana Wilderness and Lake San Antonio. Sailing charters venture out into mild bay waters from Monterey, Moss Landing and Lake San Antonio, offering cruises, lessons and rentals. Of course, when you’re staring out toward the Monterey Bay National Sanctuary, with an underwater gorge twice as deep as the Grand Canyon, nothing short of full immersion suffices for some visitors. The best of numerous choices for experienced or novice SCUBA divers are the various dive shops around Monterey. Both offer PADI certification courses, diving tours, and tank and gear rentals; some also offer one-day

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UP, UP AND AWAY: Airship Ventures’ Zeppelin “Eureka” has expanded to Monterey County, wafting overhead for a flight, that feels more like a hot-air balloon than an airplane — except for the cushy seats. With its leisurely pace, panoramic windows and silent running, the world’s largest airship reveals the peninsula and the Big Sur coast like you’ve never seen them before. Locals delight spotting seals and dolphins, the semicircle of Clint Eastwood’s former home and the Carmelite monastery where the Carmel River meets the sea… and flying over Pebble Beach’s famous 17th hole. (650) 969-8100, airshipventures.com, from $535.73.

VARIATIONS ON A (SURF) THEME: Despite the boards dotting Monterey’s mile after mile of waves, surfing is a spectator sport for most of us who lack the required strength or coordination. But nearly anyone can handle canoeing or kayaking with a few basic instructions, which opens up a world of new hybrid sports. Stand-up paddlers simply need to remain upright on a specialized surfboard while they propel themselves with a canoe-style paddle. At Adventures by the Sea (831) 3721807, adventuresbythesea.com, $30 teaches the basics of balance, stroking and paddling, and has you walking on water within minutes. Another option: Challenge the waves in a kayak instead of a longboard. Kayak surfing is a specialty at Kayak Connection (831) 479-1121, kayakconnection.com, $95, where lessons in carving and rolling techniques, and getting in and out of the wave with body and dignity intact. continued on page 35

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Discover SCUBA programs (comparable to a resort course). San Carlos Beach is a favorite instruction site; experienced divers return to Whalers and Bluefish Coves in the Point Lobos Nature Preserve again and again. Veteran divers can get special permits to explore the depths of the Julia Pfeiffer Burns Underwater Area in Big Sur. The clear water and dazzling scenery are no less seductive to surfers, several hundred of whom regularly ride the breaks between Lovers Point and Carmel Beach. True to surfer culture, they are close-mouthed about their favorite spots, but that doesn’t stop visitors from taking the plunge. Best for beginners is Pirate's Cove at Del Monte Beach. As far as we can figure, Lover's Point Beach, Carmel Beach and Andrew Molera State Beach are good for surfers of intermediate and beyond levels, and save Moss Landing and Asilomar State Beach until you have some experience under your belt. Several other exceptional surfing spots are best left to kamikazes and shall go unnamed here. But it’s not divulging any secrets to say that fall is the ideal time to chase waves, while summer is flat and winter and spring are mixed bags.

If you’ve yet to earn your surfer knobs, Southbay Surfriders can have you carving and duck diving in short order. But you can also get some of the surfing thrill without the skill by trying the newer, less demanding sports of stand-up paddling and kayak surfing (see sidebar). Monterey Bay’s enormous depths and 99-mile stretch of coast make for some of California’s best whale watching, which also usually nets some dolphin sightings. Humpbacks and blue whales, the world’s largest mammal, swim right offshore from June on into November. But the most impressive show is staged between December and March by about 7,000 gray whales who migrate from Alaska’s Bering Sea to Baja’s calving lagoons. Visitors can sign up for a whale watching tour, rent a sailboat or take a naturalistled kayak tour with several companies on Fisherman's Wharf or Cannery Row. The Monterey Bay Whale Watch Center, one of several operating out of Fisherman’s Wharf, is owned by a marine biologist and sends a naturalist-trained biologist on each trip to provide narration and answer all questions.

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Adventures by the Sea 299 Cannery Row adventuresbythesea.com

Aquarium Adventures

886 Cannery Row montereybayaquarium.org/adventures

Bay Bikes-Wheel Fun Rentals 585 Cannery Row baybikes.com

Carrera Sailing 66 Fishermans Wharf sailmontereybay.com

Chris’ Fishing Trips 48 Fishermans Wharf #1 chrisfishingtrips.com

Elkhorn Slough Safari/ Guided Nature Boat Tour 8022 Moss Landing Rd elkhornslough.com

Monterey

(831) 372-1807 (831) 372-4103 (F)

Monterey

(831) 647-6886

Monterey

(831) 655-2453 (831) 655-3497 (F)

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(831) 375-0648

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and a safety briefing is all it takes to make a tandem dive — in a dual harness with an instructor — the safest and quickest way to become a skydiver. Marina State Beach boasts the world’s highest tandem jump, at 18,000 feet, which allows a one-minute, 120-mph freefall before you float safely to earth with surreal views of the Monterey Peninsula and the Marine National Sanctuary. If you’re game, a local sky dive center has an accelerated freefall training program that turns out certified skydivers in two to three days.

GET YOUR DOGIES ALONG: City slickers looking for a cattle drive can head for the V6 Ranch in Parkfield. The town is famous for earthquakes, but owes its livelihood to the wide open spaces supporting a handful of ranches and farms. The Varian family runs a guest lodge while still working cattle the old-fashioned way. Three times a year from spring to fall, you can saddle up, mount a horse matched to your riding skill and join the ranch crew for four days to round up the cattle and move them to different seasonal feeding areas, enjoying unspoiled scenery, ranch-style grub and fireside songs along the way. (805) 463-2421, parkfield.com, $750.

SOARING WITH CONDORS: The modest but inspiring recovery of the California condor is one of the all-too-rare wildlife success stories, and the Ventana Wildlife Society made it happen. Its remote condor base camp, less than a year old, hosts overnight visits at 2,800 feet in the Big Sur mountains to guests who join in tracking and feeding one of the world’s largest flying birds. Day hikes to the camp, two-hour condor-viewing hikes along the Big Sur coast, and teen wilderness camps are also available. (831) 455-9514, ventanaws.org $50-$500.[]

PAGE 34, LEFT TO RIGHT [ Surf’s up at Carmel Beach Steve Eichner ] Hang gliding in Monterey County yields an endless horizon Evynn LeValley ]

3 if sky high The gull’s-eye view of the Monterey Bay Peninsula and shoreline, the Salinas Valley and Big Sur that flightseeing tours give you, with earth’s curvature as part of the picture, merges those disparate landscapes into one discernible wrinkle in the earth’s messy bedspread. During Monterey Bay Aviation’s narrated tours in climate-controlled Cessnas, you’ll be able to pick out the Point Sur Lighthouse crowning the volcanic spire vaulting out of the Pacific, the shifting blue hues of Monterey Bay’s depths and shallows, the patchwork fields of the “Salad Bowl of the World” and the latticework sculpture of Big Sur’s Bixby Bridge. And for a oncein-a-lifetime experience, or at least a very special occasion, the latest flightseeing option is the only passenger Zeppelin operating in the United States (see sidebar).

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If flightseeing seems a bit sedate, the powerful infusion of afternoon and early evening winds make Marina State Beach the go-to spot for fliers who want nothing between them and the sky. Hang-gliders, paragliders and kite boarders can launch just south of the parking lot. Each year in May, the beach hosts the International Festival of Winds, with hang-gliding demonstrations and competitions. And for unregenerate adrenaline junkies, Marina offers skydiving (see sidebar). Once you’ve experienced freefall, nothing else will ever be thrill enough.[]

Randy’s Whale Watching Trips 66 Fisherman’s Wharf | Monterey, CA 93940

To purchase tickets, please visit www.randyswhalewatchingtrips.com, call Zerve - 800.979.3370, or for international calls, 212.209.3370,

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Holman Ranch

Carmel Valley

(831) 659-2640 (831) 659-6055 (F)

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(831) 659-2245 (831) 659-5160 (F)

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(831) 724-5692 (831) 761-2379 (F)

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(831) 620-8854 (831) 625-5450 (F)

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Monterey

(800) 327-SECA (831) 373-0533 (F)

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Salinas

(831) 663-5712

Monterey Bay Kayaks Kayak Rentals

Monterey

(800) 649-5357 (831) 373-0119 (F)

Monterey

(831) 372-7245

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(831) 375-4658 (831) 372-0566 (F)

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(831) 633-0572

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(800) 374-2626 (831) 423-4260 (F)

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Pebble Beach

(831) 624-2756 (831) 624-3999 (F)

Princess Monterey Whale Watching

Monterey

(800) 979-3370 (831) 372-3708 (F)

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Monterey

(800) 251-7440 (831) 372-7445 (F)

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(831) 657-4620 (831) 657-4626 (F)

Carmel

(831) 625-9970

Salinas

(831) 455-9514 (831) 455-2846 (F)

60 Holman Rd holmanranch.com

Inn at Stonepine 150 E. Carmel Valley Rd stonepinecalifornia.com

Kayak Connection 2370 Highway 1 kayakconnection.com

Land Rover Experience Driving School Quail Lodge 8205 Valley Greens Dr landroverusa.com/drivingschools

1021 Monterey Salinas Hwy mazdaraceway.com

19805 Pesante Rd. montereybayequestrian.com

693 Del Monte Ave montereybaykayaks.com

Monterey Bay Sailing 78 Old Fishermans Wharf montereysailing.com

Monterey Bay Whale Watch 84 Fisherman’s Wharf montereybaywhalewatch.com

Monterey Birding Adventures PO Box 692 montereybirdingadventures.com

Monterey Sailing School & Charters 78 Old Fisherman’s Wharf montereysailingschool.org

Pacific Yachting & Sailing 790 Mariner Park Way pacificsail.com

Portola Rd. & Alva Ln. ridepebblebeach.com

96 Fisherman’s Wharf #1 montereywhalewatching.com

66 Fisherman’s Wharf #1 randysfishingtrips.com

Skip Barber Racing School 1023 Monterey-Salinas Hwy Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca skipbarber.com

South Bay Surfriders 3770 The Barnyard southbaysurfriders.com

Ventana Wildlife Society Andrew Molera State Park ventanaws.org

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COUNTY PARKS Jacks Peak Park

Monterey

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Laguna Seca Recreation Area

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Monterey County

(831) 385-5964

Toro Park

Salinas

(831) 755-4899

Andrew Molera State Park

Big Sur

(831) 667-2315

Asilomar State Beach

Pacific Grove

(831) 646-6440

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Big Sur

(831) 624-4909

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

Big Sur

(831) 667-2315

Limekiln State Park

Big Sur

(831) 667-2403

Marina State Beach

Marina

(831) 384-7695

Monterey State Beach

Monterey

(831) 384-7695

Monterey State Historical Park

Monterey

(831) 649-7118

Moss Landing State Beach

Moss Landing

(831) 384-7695

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

Big Sur

(831) 667-2315

Point Lobos State Reserve

Carmel

(831) 624-4909

Salinas River State Beach

Moss Landing

(831) 384-7695

Seaside State Beach

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(831) 620-2020

Carmel City Park

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Del Monte Beach

Monterey

(831) 646-3860

Devendorf Park

Carmel

(831) 624-3543

Elkhorn Slough

Moss Landing

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Carmel Valley

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Pacific Grove

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Lovers Point Park

Pacific Grove

(831) 648-3130

McAbee Beach

Monterey

(831) 649-6690

Natividad Creek Park

Salinas

(831) 758-7217

Roberts Lake

Seaside

San Carlos Beach

Monterey

(831) 646-3860

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acking the kids doesn’t mean pressuring the pocketbook with a jaunt to Monterey County. Sign on for an insider’s behind the scenes tour at Monterey Bay Aquarium or visit the Hot Pink Flamingo exhibit (March 2010) before taking it to the streets with a wheeled adventure along the oceanfront Monterey Recreation Trail. Rentals are plentiful; start at Cannery Row, stop for an out-of-yourseat experience at IMAX Theater then hit the beachfront path to scout the tide pools in Pacific Grove. At Lover’s Point Park, crafting big, family-sized sandcastles is the call. Head north to let off some steam at the seasonal Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary, where thousands of butterflies winter in the hearty eucalyptus trees. A short jaunt away lies the iconic 17Mile Drive and Asilomar State Beach, an ideal stop for picnicking and scouting for sea life. Enroute back, pop over for a tour of the Point Pinos Light Station (Thurs. – Mon.).

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[ Feline friends up close and personal at Wild Things Inc in Salinas Wild Things Inc ]

Framed by the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, this region is the real YouTube for primetime whale watching, guided kayak tours, sailing and fishing. Kids can climb the day away in Monterey on a 1956 steam engine at Dennis the Menace Park, hit the skateboard park, rent a paddleboat at Lake El Estero, or harvest faux crops at the (MY) Monterey County Youth Museum. For tweens and teens, the downtown area offers a tight-knit safety net with plenty to do within walking distance, including the Monterey Mirror Maze, on Cannery Row. At night, the 90-minute Ghost Trolley Tour of Old Monterey stirs up fact and fiction with a historical cruise throughout historic downtown. Need to burn off some extra energy? Take a hike around Point Lobos State Reserve’s wildflower-lined trails, followed by a picnic near the Whaling Museum. Or, follow 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.

AIRCRAFT CHARTER/ SERVICE Airship Ventures Del Monte Aviation, 100 Sky Park Drive Monterey CA 93940 (650) 959-8100 Fax: (650) 969-8101 airshipventures.com

AMUSEMENT & ATTRACTIONS Monterey Mirror Maze

751 Cannery Row #109 Monterey CA 93940 (831) 649-6293 montereymirrormaze.com

Monterey Museum of Art La Mirada 720 Via Mirada Monterey CA 93940 (831) 372-3689 Fax: (831) 372-5680 montereyart.org

Monterey Museum of Art Pacific Street 559 Pacific St. Monterey CA 93940 (831) 372-5477 Fax: (831) 372-5680 montereyart.org

Cannery Row Company Monterey CA 93940 canneryrow.com

National Steinbeck Center One Main St Salinas CA 93901 (831) 775-4721 (831) 775-4720 Fax: (831) 796-3828 steinbeck.org

(MY) Monterey County Youth Museum 425 Washington St. Monterey CA 93940 (831) 649-6444 Fax: (831) 649-1304 mymuseum.org

For an up-close and personal meet and greet with some of the animal kingdom’s largest creatures, 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 endangered African elephants, 500-pound African lions, a Bengal tiger and a black bear named Brandy. At Monterey State Historic Park, young children will discover arrowheads and Spanish doubloons at Pacific House, while older kids appreciate open-air activities. John Steinbeck’s words come to life at the National Steinbeck Center, a hands-on, interactive museum in Salinas. Here, kids can climb on The Red Pony and take a peek at marine specimens from Doc Rickett’s lab in Cannery Row. Treasure hunts encourage children to find specific items in the exhibit galleries and a real Model T truck invites youngsters to climb inside and crank up the engine.

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Written by: Ken Peterson

he internationally acclaimed Monterey Bay Aquarium on historic Cannery Row has something for everyone. More than 35,000 creatures representing over 550 species fill 34 major galleries. With nearly 200 exhibits in all, the aquarium is a showcase for the habitats and sea life of one of the world’s richest marine regions. Marine life close to shore is the highlight of the aquarium’s “Ocean’s Edge” galleries, where visitors can explore habitats including coastal wetlands, the rocky shore, a living kelp forest and the undersea waters of Monterey Bay. Sevengill sharks, salmon and other fishes roam the 90-foot-long Monterey Bay Habitats exhibit, which recreates a cross-section of the bay’s major habitats: sandy seafloor, shale reefs, deep reefs and wharf pilings. Sea otters frolic inches away from visitors in a two-story exhibit where they’re on view both at the surface and underwater. A towering 28-foothigh Kelp Forest exhibit offers a diver’s-eye view of a living kelp forest community. The million-gallon Outer Bay exhibit houses a diverse community of open-ocean animals, including tunas, sharks, pelagic stingrays,

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mahi mahi, ocean sunfish and – five times in the past five years – a young great white shark. Elsewhere in the spectacular Outer Bay galleries, visitors can explore the largest jellyfish galleries to be found at any aquarium.

than 15 species of seahorses, sea dragons, pipehorses and pipefish beckon visitors into the elusive world of these charismatic creatures and shares important stories about the threats they face in the wild.

The aquarium not only puts people eye-toeye with a host of creatures, it puts them in touch with sea life, too. Kids and adults alike can touch bat rays in the Bat Ray Touch Pool and sea stars, gumboot chitons and abalone in the Ocean’s Edge Touch Pools.

Next up: “Hot Pink Flamingos: Stories of Hope in a Changing Sea,” (March 2010), which explores the challenges faced by wading birds, sea turtles, coral reefs, Magellenic penguins and other ocean animals in the face of a changing global climate.

There are daily feedings of the sea otters, penguins and the sharks and fishes of the Kelp Forest exhibit, and a program of presenter-led themed programs and short movies in the auditorium.

“Aquarium Adventures” programs let visitors enhance their experience with tours and activities with daily behind-thescenes tours, surface SCUBA diving for children ages 8 to 13 in the Great Tide Pool, sailboat excursions on Monterey Bay, pre-opening feeding tours, Cannery Row history tours and other adventures.

The award-winning Splash Zone galleries feature interactive exhibits and living species designed to engage the imaginations of young visitors and inspire a lifelong connection with the wonders of the ocean. Special exhibitions are a regular feature and “The Secret Lives of Seahorses,” which opened in 2009, has become the aquarium’s most popular special exhibition ever. More

The aquarium is located on historic Cannery Row, just 15 minutes from Carmel and Pebble Beach, at 886 Cannery Row in Monterey. Hours of operation vary by season. Visit montereybayaquarium.org for information and advance tickets.[]

[ Adults and kids alike will be enchanted by "The Secret Lives of Seahorses" Monterey Bay Aquarium/Randy Wilder ]

The Farm

Robert Louis

Spreckles Blvd West at Hwy 68 Stevenson House Salinas CA 93902 530 Houston St (831) 455-2575 Monterey CA 93940 (831) 424-1996 (831) 649-7118 Fax: (831) 424-7812 parks.ca.gov/mshp thefarm-salinasvalley.com

Monterey County Parks Department PO Box 5249 Salinas CA 93915 (831) 755-4895 Fax: (831) 755-4914 mocoparks.com

Wild Things

400 River Road Salinas CA 93908 (831) 455-1901 Fax: (831) 455-1902 wildthingsinc.com

Monterey Fairgrounds & Exposition Park 2004 Fairgrounds Rd Monterey CA 93940 (831) 372-5863 Fax: (831) 372-8248 montereycountyfair.com/ main_home.php

Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary Ridge Rd & Lighthouse Pacific Grove (831) 648-5716 pgmuseum.org

17-Mile Drive/ Pebble Beach Pebble Beach (800) 654-9300 pebblebeach.com

Point Sur Lightstation

Highway 1 South of Carmel (831) 649-7139 pointsur.org

HISTORIC PROPERTIES Colton Hall Museum & Old Jail 570 Pacific Street Monterey CA 93940 (831) 646-5648 (831) 646-3991 Fax: (831) 646-3917 monterey.org

Pacific House Museum

Custom House Plaza Monterey CA 93940 (831) 649-7118 parks.ca.gov/mshp

Henry Miller Library Highway 1 Big Sur CA 93920 (831) 667-2574 henrymiller.org

Monterey County Agriculture & Rural Life Museum 1160 Broadway King City CA 93930 (831) 385-8020 mcarlm.org

San Carlos Borroméo de Carmelo Mission

3080 Rio Rd Carmel CA 93923 (831) 624-1271 carmelmission.org/museum

Robinson Jeffers Tor House 26304 Ocean View Ave Carmel CA 93923 (831) 624-1813 Fax: (831) 624-3696 torhouse.org

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS Roaring Camp & Big Trees Railroad PO Box G-1 Felton CA 95018 (831) 335-4484 Fax: (831) 335-3509 roaringcamp.com

Winchester Mystery House

525 S. Winchester Blvd. San Jose CA 95128 (408) 247-2000 Fax: (408) 247-2090 winchestermysteryhouse.com

THEATRES - LIVE Cannery Row IMAX Monterey 640 Wave Street Monterey CA 93940 (831) 372-4629 Fax: (831) 655-9857 bellacinema.com

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Experience the Wonders of the Ocean. New exhibits open annually. Tickets available online. Two-day tickets available at local hotels.

Monterey State Historic Park 20 Custom House Plaza Monterey CA 93940 (831) 649-7118 parks.ca.gov/mshp

MUSEUMS Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History

165 Forest Ave Pacific Grove CA 93950 (831) 648-5716 Fax: (831) 372-3256 pgmuseum.org

Maritime & History Museum of Monterey 5 Custom House Plaza Monterey CA 93940 (831) 372-2608 montereyhistory.org

First Mayor’s House of Salinas City Point Pinos 20 Station Pl Lighthouse Salinas CA 93901 (415) 381-6737 firstmayorshouse.org

José Eusebio Boronda Adobe 333 Boronda Rd Salinas CA 93901 (831) 757-8085 mchsmuseum.com

Lighthouse & Asilomar Ave Pacific Grove (831) 648-3176 ci.pg.ca.us

Presidio of Monterey Museum Corporal Ewing Rd Bldg 113 Monterey CA 93940 (831) 646-3456 (831) 646-5648 monterey.org/museum/pom

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onterey County offers nearly 300 lodging accommodations, from luxurious resorts to romantic bed & breakfasts, budget-minded motels to cozy campgrounds and restful RV parks. Many Monterey County hotels are as comfortable hosting a large conference or tour group as they are a family on vacation or a honeymooning couple. These full-service properties offer the utmost in functionality, and most offer restaurants, business centers and concierges on site to look after a visitor’s every need. Monterey County’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 experience. To learn more, call the MCCVB at (877) MONTEREY, or explore online at SeeMonterey.com or MeetInMonterey.com.

Stay green. Portola Hotel & Spa is in the process of becoming Montereyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first hotel to be LEEDÂŽ certified by the U.S. Green Building Council. Because the path to being green is the right one to take.

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[ The color purple reigns in Pacific Grove in the springtime Bill Janes ] Get back to nature in Carmel Valley or Big Sur ] Fido can fetch without a leash at Carmel Beach ] Monterey County is home to many worldclass resorts and luxury hotels that rate service and care as keys to the ultimate vacation experience. Guest accommodations 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, courtesy limousine service and attentive staff who will anticipate your needs. 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 and Inns. Other turn-of-the-century pleasures include parlors with fireplaces, tranquil gardens and handsome libraries jampacked 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.

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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 woodburning 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. 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 short- and long-term rentals. The properties themselves range from romantic one-bedroom cottages near the

beach to urban homes and condos. Be sure to have a checklist of requirements ready before inquiring about these properties. 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. 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 continued on page 47

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3665 Rio Rd. carmelmissioninn.com

Carmel Valley Ranch 1 Old Ranch Rd. carmelvalleyranch.com

700 Munras Ave hotelcasamunras.com

1518 Cypress Dr. pebblebeach.com

1200 Olmsted Rd choicehotels.com

Courtyard by Marriott 17225 El Rancho Way courtyard.com

Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn 48865 Highway 1 deetjens.com

Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center 1441 Canyon Del Rey embassymonterey.com

Gorda Springs Resort

Highway 1 at Gorda Springs gordasprings.com

120 Highlands Drive highlandsinn.hyatt.com

1000 Aguajito Rd. monterey.stayhgi.com

Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort & Spa on Del Monte Golf Course 1 Old Golf Course Rd. monterey.hyatt.com

Inn at Spanish Bay 2700 17 Mile Drive pebblebeach.com

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55 Camino Aguajito, Monterey, CA 93940

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[ Monterey’s beauty captures the eyes of all ages ] continued from page 44 that’s popular with locals and visitors alike. Many outfitters rent equipment, so visitors need not worry about packing their gear. 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 SeeMonterey.com.

Special Deals YearRound on the Web What’s the best way to find out “what’s hot?” Just visit 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 value-added extras at retail stores, restaurants and attractions.[]

Monterey County: Where Sustainability is Always in Season Monterey County offers an abundance of environmentally friendly accommodations, restaurants and attractions to “green” your getaway. Kick off your eco-tour at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, an ocean conservation leader that’s deeply involved in cutting-edge research – and advocacy – to protect sea otters, tunas, white sharks and other threatened ocean animals. Aquarium exhibits helped inspire creation of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary – the largest national marine sanctuary in the continental United States – and the aquarium actively supports creation of the largest network of marine protected areas in the U.S. Consider following your aquarium visit with a whale watching cruise. Several local companies incorporate a strong conservation message into their cruises, and at least one powers its vessels with low-emission biodiesel fuel. The aquarium’s Seafood Watch program is transforming the seafood market by creating demand for ocean-friendly seafood: from consumers, to chefs and restaurants, to large

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 Ocean Ave at Monte Verde Carmel-by-the-Sea www.loboslodge.com E-mail:LobosLodge@aol.com

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(831) 678-3833 (877) 467-2244 (831) 678-3011 (F)

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(831) 667-2331 (800) 628-6500 (831) 667-2287 (F)

801 W. Laurel Dr. laurelinnmotel.com

1700 17 Mile Drive pebblebeach.com

Los Laureles Lodge

313 W. Carmel Valley Rd. loslaureles.com

Mission Ranch Resort 26270 Dolores St. missionranchcarmel.com

Monterey Bay Travelodge

2030 N. Fremont St. montereybaytravelodge.com

Monterey Hotel 406 Alvarado St. montereyhotel.com

Monterey Marriott Hotel 350 Calle Principal marriotthotels.com/mryca

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa 400 Cannery Row montereyplazahotel.com

Pine Inn

Ocean Ave. & Monte Verde pine-inn.com

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay 2 Portola Plaza portolahotel.com

Post Ranch Inn Highway 1 postranchinn.com

Sanctuary Beach Resort 3295 Dunes Dr thesanctuarybeachresort.com

Spindrift Inn

652 Cannery Row innsofmonterey.com

Stonepine Estate Resort 150 E. Carmel Valley Rd stonepinecalifornia.com

Valley Harvest Inn 1155 Front St. valleyharvestinn.com

Ventana Inn & Spa 48123 Highway 1 ventanainn.com

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[ Local birds keep watch on their home while kayakers paddle by ]

buyers. Among the achievements, Seafood Watch now partners with the nation’s two largest food service companies to shift their buying habits – of millions of pounds of seafood each year – to more sustainable options. Many local restaurants (page 114) diligently participate in this program, enabling visitors to dine sustainably while exploring the Monterey County destination. While in Monterey County, reduce your carbon footprint by leaving the keys behind for a day and enjoy the many outdoor activities available throughout the destination. Walk the coastal Recreation Trail, kayak alongside playful otters in Monterey Bay and Moss Landing, bike the trails the sprawl across the former Fort Ord, or hike the rugged Pinnacles National Monument, a member of the California Condor Recovery Program since 2003. The Pinnacles now manages 25 free-flying endangered condors. Each bird is monitored carefully after its release to increase its chances of survival. Biologists ensure that they choose safe roosting sites, find feeding areas, and stay away from man-made hazards. If you’re a member of the growing population of all-electric car owners, you’re in luck. The City of Monterey recently installed electric vehicle charging stations for public use at West Custom House Parking Garage in downtown Old Monterey and behind City Hall on Pacific Street. Look for the “Electric Vehicles Only” designated parking spaces and park for up to four hours. The electric charge is free! Monterey County golf courses take green elements like nature and sustainability seriously, too. Many area courses have made great strides in the preservation of their courses’ surrounding natural beauty while also taking steps to conserve water and protect local resources.

Don’t forget to include a visit to Monterey County wineries that keep sustainability at the forefront in their vineyards and tasting room. Many of the wineries are members of the Central Coast Vineyard Team (CCVT), an organization that promotes sustainable farming practices and has an audit system that verifies and certifies a grower’s practices. Some local wineries also use a sustainable practices guide developed by the Wine Institute and the California Winegrape Growers Association to advance the understanding and adoption of sustainable winegrowing practices. Monterey County’s sustainability sense even extends to its events; in particular, the Big Sur International Marathon (April 25). In addition to offering participants “virtual goodie bags” (in lieu of the traditional goodie bag stuffed with pieces of paper, much of which gets tossed in the trash), the 2010 event will compost race food and cups, recycle various race-related materials and donate clothing discarded along the route. Participants will be offered an online rideshare program and are invited to purchase carbon offset credits, and they’re encouraged to participate in the race’s BYOB (bring your own bottle) on-course water refill station.

Monterey Downtown

Walk to Ocean Trail, Fisherman’s Wharf, Beach, & Convention Center 40+ Restaurants within 3 Blocks Luxurious Simmons PillowTop Beds Swimming Pool • AAA Approved FREE in-room Coffee, HBO, Local Calls, Newspaper & Parking • WiFi 100% Non-Smoking • All New Room Design Expanded Complimentary Continental Breakfast Air Conditioning in All Rooms Aquarium Tickets for Sale

800 605-2047 • 831 373-1876

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Valley Harvest Inn In the heart of Salinas Valley & Monterey Wine Country

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1030 Fairview Ave americasbestvalueinnsalinas.com

1111 10th St innsight.com

Andril Cottages 569 Asilomar Ave andrilcottages.com

Artichoke Inn 10341 Merritt St. artichokeinn.com

Bayside Inn

2055 N. Fremont St. lodginginmonterey.com

Beachcomber Inn

1996 Sunset Dr montereypeninsulainns.com

Best 5 Motel Salinas 1010 Fairview Ave best5motel.com

Best Western Beach Dunes Inn 3290 Dunes Dr. beachdunesinn.com

Best Western Carmel Bay View Inn Junipero btwn 5th & 6th carmelbestwestern.com

Best Western Carmel’s Townhouse Lodge

NW Corner San Carlos & 5th carmelbestwestern.com

Best Western DeAnza Inn 2141 N. Fremont St. deanzainn.com

Best Western Monarch Resort

1111 Lighthouse Ave bwmonarchresort.com

Best Western Monterey Inn

825 Abrego St. montereyinnca.com

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235 Kern St. alohamotel.co.nz

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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.

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(831) 373-4921 (800) 337-9244 (831) 373-7596 (F)

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187 Kern St. salinasvalleyinnandsuites.com

487 Foam St. victorianinn.com

Bide-A-Wee Inn & Cottages 221 Asilomar Ave bideaweeinn.com

Blue Lagoon Inn

2362 N. Fremont St. bluelagoonmonterey.com

Blue Sky Lodge 10 Flight Rd. blueskylodge.com

Borg’s Ocean Front Motel 635 Ocean View Blvd borgsoceanfrontmotel.com

Bryson Hesperia Resort (Cabins) 75364 Bryson Hesperia Rd brysonresort.com

Budget Inn Salinas 219 John St.

Butterfly Grove Inn 1073 Lighthouse Ave butterflygroveinn.com

Cabana Holiday Cabins 8710 Prunedale North Rd. reynoldsresorts.com

California Inn 736 N. Main St

Candle Bay Inn

2118 N. Fremont St. candlebayinn.com

Candlelight Inn

San Carlos between 4th & 5th innsbythesea.com/candle-light

Cannery Row Inn 200 Foam St. canneryrowinn.com

Capitol Motel

2110 N. Main St.

Carmel Garden Court Inn 4th & Torres carmelgardencourtinn.com

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36 hours in Pacific Grove Leave the car behind and spend some time reconnecting with nature and loved ones in Pacific Grove for 36 hours of rest and rejuvenation. With its dollhouse-like Victorian buildings and romantic ambiance, Pacific Grove is the perfect spot for a unique car free getaway. Every corner of Pacific Grove is easily reached by foot or by bicycle.

Friday 7:30pm: Dinner Stash your bags at your Pacific Grove hotel or inn and make your way over to Passionfish for dinner. Passionfish’s sustainable seafood focus makes it one of Monterey County’s favorite “green” restaurants. It’s not just notable because of its environmental sustainability; this much-lauded restaurant has won the Monterey County Weekly’s “Best Pacific Grove Restaurant” award four years in a row. Its wine list has received Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence.

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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.

LaPlayaHotel.com

8am: Breakfast Enjoy a cozy morning breakfast at Toastie’s Café. The diverse menu ranges from old-fashioned favorites like pancakes and ham and eggs to seven varieties of eggs Benedict and more unusual selections like breakfast burritos and blintzes, providing something to please every palate.

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11:30am: Clubhouse lunch Watch the ocean and the occasional deer through the window at the Point Pinos Grill, located in the club house at the Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Links. With comfort food favorites like an old-fashioned tuna melt, tasty grilled cheese and fish and chips, the menu selections are sure to hit the spot. continued on page 55

P.O. Box 233, Flight Rd., Carmel Valley, CA 93924

• 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! (800) 549-2256 • (831) 659-2256 • www.blueskylodge.com

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(831) 424-6489 (831) 757-1342 (F)

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(831) 375-5407 (877) 568-0634 (831) 373-7261 (F)

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Castroville

(831) 633-2502

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Monterey County

(831) 385-4828 (831) 385-5128 (F)

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(831) 649-6500 (800) 848-7007 (831) 373-6987 (F)

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(831) 622-7090 (800) 424-6423 (831) 622-7044 (F)

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Monterey

(831) 373-3081 (888) 990-7666 (831) 372-6730 (F)

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Monterey

(831) 372-8088 (888) 970-7666 (831) 372-7608 (F)

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Marina

(831) 883-4000 (831) 883-4001 (F)

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Casa de Carmel Inn Monte Verde & 7th vgabondhouseinn.com

Casa Linda Motel 1109 N. Main St.

Casa Verde Inn

2113 N. Fremont St. casaverdeinn.com 11656 Merritt St.

50557 Wildhorse Rd.

Clarion Hotel Monterey 1046 Munras Ave clarionhotel.com

Coachman’s Inn

San Carlos btwn 7th & 8th coachmansinn.com

Colonial Terrace Inn

San Antonio Street at 13th thecolonialterrace.com

Colton Inn

707 Pacific St. coltoninn.com

Comfort Inn Carmel-by-the-Sea Ocean Ave. & Torres St. carmelcomfortinn.com

2050 N. Fremont St. montereygetaway.com

1252 Munras Ave. stayatmonterey.com

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181 Kern St. choicehotels.com

1165 N. Main St.

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1pm: Tour the historic lighthouse Enjoy a stroll to Point Pinos Lighthouse, the oldest continuously operating light station on the West Coast. This Pacific Grove lighthouse has become a symbol of the community. The interpretive tour will teach you about the history of the lighthouse as well as the history of Pacific Grove, and the requested donation is only $2.

2pm: Surf stroll Let the sound of the surf wash away any remaining stress as you take a stroll on Asilomar State Beach. The wheelchairaccessible walking trail along the beach is an easy but beautiful walk, and the quartermile boardwalk through Asilomar Natural Dune Preserve provides an introduction to this unique ecosystem. If you have the chance, explore the Asilomar Conference Grounds, designed by famed architect Julia Morgan. Tours are given daily, contact Asilomar Conference Grounds for details.

Mariposa Inn & Suites

1386 Munras Avenue (831) 649-1414 | (800) 824-2295 www.mariposamonterey.com

3pm: Window shopping Now that you’ve gotten in touch with nature, unleash your shopping side with a meander around downtown Pacific Grove. Many unique boutiques are clustered within a few blocks of the intersection of Lighthouse Avenue and Forest Avenue. The area’s compact size and broad sidewalks make for an easy walk, while its enchanting architecture and great stores provide plenty of eye candy. Women can find a new, elegant outfit at Marita’s Boutique or The Clothing Store. Find high-quality pieces of history at Trotter’s Antiques. Procure exotic spinning fibers, knitting needles and yarns for the crafter in your life at the expansive Monarch Knitting and Quilts or hit Tessuti Zoo for some serious fun.

7pm: Dinner Enjoy a leisurely dinner at Pacific Grove’s Continental-inspired gem, Taste Café & Bistro. French favorites and the freshest of local ingredients combine for a truly exceptional dining experience. Make sure to leave room for dessert; you’ve earned it after your day on foot.

CREATE MEMORIES at Monterey’s Best Kept Secret. Awarded Outstanding Property of the Year in 2009 by the California Lodging Industry Association our boutique hotel offers luxury and comfort. MARIPOSA INN & SUITES has recently been renovated providing guests with 5 star amenities at affordable pricing. Personalized service from our small staff allow us to make your stay special in every way. * Complimentary Continental Breakfast with fresh baked French pastries * Complimentary WiFi * Gas log fireplaces in most rooms & suites * Outdoor heated pool, spa & fireplaces * Free covered parking * Pet Friendly * ROOMLINX® Entertainment system

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(831) 649-6332 (800) 227-6332 (831) 649-6353 (F)

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(831) 373-7784 (800) 935-9960 (831) 655-5048 (F)

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(831) 375-2323 (831) 655-2539 (F)

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(831) 394-3113

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(831) 624-5356 (800) 433-4732 (831) 624-4891 (F)

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(831) 422-5111 (831) 783-0307 (F)

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(800) 899-7129 (831) 899-7211 (F)

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(831) 372-5851 (800) 553-2666 (831) 372-4228 (F)

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(831) 424-6468 (831) 757-8697 (F)

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(831) 899-2700 (831) 899-0469 (F)

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(831) 372-5409 (831) 375-7236 (F)

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(831) 372-8176 (800) 628-1094 (831) 649-6187 (F)

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(831) 373-2921 (800) 722-1836 (831) 373-5838 (F)

49199

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Salinas

(831) 449-2442 (831) 443-1722 (F)

4060

El Llano Motel

Salinas

(831) 422-1642

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Monterey County

(831) 722-2766

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Salinas

(831) 422-0497

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Salinas

(831) 422-3133

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Deer Haven Inn & Suites 740 Crocker Ave deerhaveninn.com

Del Monte Pines 1298 Munras Ave. delmontepines.com

Discovery Inn

1106 Fremont Blvd. discoveryinnmontereybay@ yahoo.com

Dolphin Inn

4th & San Carlos innsbythesea.com/dolphin

Econo Lodge - Salinas 180 S. Sanborn Rd. econolodge.com

Econo Lodge Bay Breeze 2049 Fremont Blvd. choicehotels.com

Econo Lodge Monterey Fairgrounds 2042 N. Fremont St. lodginginmonterey.com

Economy Inn Salinas 214 John St. economyinn.com

Economy Inn Seaside 1131 Fremont Blvd. lodginginmonterey.com

El Adobe Inn

936 Munras Ave. el-adobe-inn.com

El Castell Motel

2102 N. Fremont St. elcastellmotel.com

El Dorado Inn

900 Munras Ave. eldoradoinnmonterey.com 1351 N. Main St. 861 Abbott St.

El Rancho Motel

443 West Market St. 210 Abbott St.

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(831) 759-9900 (831) 759-2133 (F)

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Salinas

1226 De La Torre St.

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59399

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(831) 375-2168 (831) 375-0368 (F)

1288 Munras Ave daysinn.com

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Days Inn - Monterey

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(831) 624-3871 (800) 443-7443 (831) 624-8216 (F)

Lincoln & 7th cypress-inn.com

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Cypress Inn

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126 John St.

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The perfecT sTay doing everyThing under The sun, or none of iT aT all. Just steps from the Monterey Bay Peninsula, experience an unforgettable stay at the Monterey Marriott. Take advantage of all there is to do in Monterey from exploring pristine beaches with scenic views to the famed Monterey Bay Aquarium, world-class shopping, golf, museums and more. Or, simply lay back, relax, and take a well-deserved break. Enjoy well-appointed accommodations, breathtaking views of Monterey Bay, and the hottest sports bar in town, Characters Bar and Grill features brand new HDTVs and great cuisine. Come and delight in all the wonder and luxury the Monterey Marriott has become so famous for.

MonTerey MarrioTT 350 Calle Principal at Del Monte Blvd. Monterey, CA 93940 Phone 831.649.4234 Marriott.com/MRYCA

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(831) 659-5361 (800) 367-3336 (831) 659-2392 (F)

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(831) 624-2745 (800) 221-2548 (831) 624-0159 (F)

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Seaside

(831) 394-5335 (800) 995-7666 (831) 394-7125 (F)

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Monterey

(831) 372-1800 (831) 320-7486 (831) 372-1969 (F)

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Marina

(831) 884-2500 (800) 465-4329 (831) 884-2510 (F)

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Salinas

(831) 737-1160 (831) 737-1161 (F)

100300

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(831) 624-4119 (831) 624-7688 (F)

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(831) 372-7551 (800) 982-1986 (831) 372-0916 (F)

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Monterey

(831) 375-6002 (800) 552-6002 (831) 333-1603 (F)

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Seaside

(831) 394-8566 (800) 446-4656 (831) 394-8568 (F)

45250

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Salinas

(831) 757-1020

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416 Reservation Rd.

Hidden Valley Inn

102 W. Carmel Valley Rd. countrygardeninns.com

Hofsas House San Carlos & 4th hofsashouse.com

1400 Del Monte Blvd. hiexpress.com/montereybayca

443 Wave St hiexpress.com/montereyca

189 Seaside Circle marinahie.com

195 Kern Street ichotelsgroup.com

The Homestead Lincoln at 8th

Hotel Abrego 755 Abrego St. hotelabrego.com

Hotel Pacific

300 Pacific Street innsofmonterey.com

1240 Munras Ave howardjohnsonmonterey.com

1893 Fremont Blvd. hojoseaside.com

131 John St. howardjohnson.com/salinasca

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(831) 667-2105 (831) 667-2170 (F)

Highway 1 glenoaksbigsur.com

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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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10:30am: Butterfly kingdom

Colton Inn

If you’re in Pacific Grove between October and February, you’re in for a treat. Pacific Grove has earned its nickname “Butterfly Town, USA” by being one of the most popular wintering-over spots for the beautiful Monarch butterfly. To protect these fragile creatures, the town created the Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary, protecting their favorite winter home. If you don’t have binoculars, volunteers at the sanctuary often have some to share. Just don’t touch these flying beauties; “molestation of butterflies” is punishable by a $1,000 fine.

(800) 848-7007 • (831) 649-6500 w w w. c o l t o n i n n . c o m

707 Pacific Street Monterey, CA 93940

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 hot tubs and invigorating jet tubs. Relax on our beautiful sundeck that is nestled among the trees near a meandering, seasonal creek. Stroll to nearby Fisherman’s Wharf, Aquarium or Conference Center.

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H ofsas H ouse Casual elegance with the warmth of family hospitality.

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Ocean View Honeymoon or family suites Fireplaces, private patios Pool heated year-round Complimentary continental breakfast Wireless internet access Off-street parking San Carlos & 4th, Carmel-by-the-Sea, P.O Box 1195 Carmel, CA 93921

(800) 221-2548 (831) 624-2745 w w w. h o f s a s h o u s e . c o m ma ke your reservations online

Poolside Meeting Facility Accommodates up to 40, with kitchen & fireplace for meetings, wedding receptions or family reunions.

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(831) 373-7100 (800) 531-5900 (831) 373-4813 (F)

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(831) 384-5248 (800) 549-5552 (831) 384-5288 (F)

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(805) 472-2313 (800) 310-2313 (805) 472-9532 (F)

160350

Carmel-bythe-Sea

(831) 624-7372 (831) 620-1424 (F)

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(831) 655-2111 (800) 858-1249 (831) 655-4922 (F)

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(831) 624-3874 (831) 624-0135 (F)

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(831) 372-4924 (800) 283-5663 (831) 372-4924 (F)

56125

Pacific Grove

(831) 373-4771 (866) 465-8192 (831) 373-4215 (F)

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Seaside

(831) 899-4221 (831) 899-3377 (F)

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Marina

(831) 384-5121 (831) 384-6296 (F)

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(831) 649-1414 (831) 649-5308 (F)

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(831) 674-5795

Monterey

(831) 373-6242 (800) 424-6242 (831) 373-7603 (F)

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(831) 372-8057 (800) 558-1900 (831) 655-2933 (F)

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(831) 373-4172 (800) 722-2624

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Laguna Lodge

430 Reservation Rd. lagunalodge.com

Lake San Antonio Resort 74255 San Antonio Rd. lakesanantonioresort.com

Lamp Lighter Inn

Ocean & Camino Real carmellamplighter.com

Lighthouse Lodge & Suites 1249 Lighthouse Ave lhls.com

Lobos Lodge

Ocean Ave. & Monte Verde loboslodge.com

Lone Oak Lodge 2221 N. Fremont St. loneoaklodge.com

Lovers Point Inn

625 Ocean View Blvd loverspointinnpg.com 1875 Fremont Blvd.

420 Reservation Rd.

Mariposa Inn & Suites 1386 Munras Ave. mariposamonterey.com

Miller’s Lodge

46325 Arroyo Seco Rd.

Monterey Bay Inn 242 Cannery Row montereybayinn.com

Monterey Bay Lodge 55 Camino Aguajito Rd. montereybaylodge.com

Monterey Downtown Travelodge 675 Munras Ave. montereytravelodge.com

Monterey Fireside Lodge 1131 Tenth St. firesidemonterey.com

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(831) 424-1741 (800) 549-5024 (831) 424-6290 (F)

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(831) 758-4666

1110 Del Monte Ave. theinnatdelmontebeach.com

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The Inn at Del Monte Beach

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110399

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660 Dennett montereyhojo.net

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(831) 373-8777 (831) 373-2698 (F)

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The day you arrive,

YOU’LL START PLANNING YOUR RETURN.

Asilomar is a tranquil ocean front retreat and conference grounds cradled by forests and white sand beaches on the Monterey Peninsula. Rich with history, scenic beauty and serenity, it’s the last place you’d expect thousands to come for affordable conferences and training workshops, and the first place you’ll want to return to. Asilomar— a refuge by the sea.

Choose Asilomar for your next conference or group outing. Submit an RFP at visitasilomar.com, or call 1-831-642-4222. ASILOMAR CONFERENCE GROUNDS 800 Asilomar Ave., Pacific Grove CA, 93950

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(831) 373-2777 (888) 745-6343 (831) 375-8741 (F)

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(831) 375-2299 (831) 375-2352 (F)

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(831) 899-1881 (831) 392-1300 (F)

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(831) 646-9414 (800) 262-1566 (831) 647-0555 (F)

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(831) 373-3741 (888) 900-6257 (831) 333-0413 (F)

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(831) 678-2882

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(831) 372-6651 (831) 372-7863 (F)

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(831) 373-5551 (800) 637-9605 (831) 373-4250 (F)

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Motel 6 - Salinas North 140 Kern St. motel6.com

Normandy Inn

Ocean Ave & Monte Verde normandyinncarmel.com

Old Marina Inn

3110 Del Monte Blvd.

Old St Angela Inn 321 Central Ave oldstangelainn.com

The Olympia Lodge 1140 Lighthouse theolympialodge.com

Otter Inn

571 Wave St. otterinn.com

Pacific Best Inn

1141 Fremont Blvd. pacificbestinn.com

Pacific Gardens Inn 701 Asilomar Blvd pacificgardensinn.com

Pacific Grove Plaza 620 Lighthouse vrivacations.com

Padre Oaks Motel 1278 Munras Ave. padreoaks.com

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3280 Dunes Dr. qualityinnmarina.com

2075 N. Fremont St. qualityinnmonterey.com

Quality Inn - Salinas 144 Kern St. salinasqualityinn.com

Quality Inn Munras Ave 1058 Munras Ave qualityinnmonterey.com

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11:30am: Brunch Pacific Grove’s Fandango Restaurant has perfected the art of brunch. Offering traditional favorites like eggs Benedict, French toast and Belgian waffles side by side with Basque salad, pasta puttanesca and paella, as well as the local Pacific Grove specialty filet of sanddabs, Fandango has covered all the bases, and its setting in the middle of Pacific Grove’s commercial district will allow you a last wistful look before you have to say farewell.[]

Carmel-by-the-Sea Weekend Itinerary Carmel-by-the-Sea is known as a town for art lovers, dog lovers, and those who love to shop. With its ideal seaside climate, its tranquil fairy-tale atmosphere and its well-known art galleries, Carmel-by-theSea is the perfect spot for a weekend getaway. Whether you’re looking for a romantic weekend, a weekend of shopping with friends or a weekend with man’s best friend, this itinerary will help you plan your weekend in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Friday Start your weekend at a unique hotel that feels like it was created just for you. One of the most charming aspects of Carmel-bythe-Sea are its storybook inns. Carmel has almost 40 small, mostly independently owned and run inns, each one with its own distinct personality. If you’re traveling with a four-legged friend, you’re in luck; nearly 30 of them accept pets. Whether you’re a steak lover, a vegetarian or in between, Kurt’s Carmel Chop House is a fantastic place for dinner. Kurt’s features USDA prime steaks and chops, locally caught seafood, and vegetarian options that highlight area ingredients. Make sure to start with one of their exquisitely mixed cocktails, which feature fresh ingredients. Don’t miss the Chop House Onion Rings, which may be the best in Monterey County, or the spectacular artichoke risotto side dish.

It’s easy to reach a hidden refuge–nowadays. The spectacular vistas remain virtually unsullied by the past ten decades.The inn, however, has improved to world-class status with newly renovated rooms adorned with earth inspired, refined details.Today we are a four-star resort... home to the world-acclaimed Pacific’s Edge Restaurant and its 1,400-label wine selection.The Highlands Inn stands perched on a bluff overlooking the rugged coastline. Back then it took hours to arrive... now we’re a short, leisurely drive along the Pacific Coast Warmly welcoming guests Highway. See you soon! since 1917. A coastal dining experience that soars above the rest with Dinner served nightly.

Fresh California cuisine in a rustic setting overlooking the Pacific with Breakfast and Lunch served daily.

Zagat Rated / pacificsedge.com / 831-622-5445

831-622-5450 / highlandsinn.hyatt.com

4 Miles South of Carmel on Highway One at Highlands Inn, Carmel, California 831-620-1234 / highlandsinn.hyatt.com

Private Beachfront Homes vacation rentals and sales call 800-55-DUNES (38637) or book online www.montereydunes.com

Dining with your pet? A good alternative is the Carmel Chop House’s sister restaurant, Grasing’s Coastal Cuisine. The food is equally excellent, and it’s pet-friendly. continued from page 65

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(831) 667-2414 (831) 667-2648 (F)

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(831) 373-2911 (800) 228-2000 (831) 655-3450 (F)

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(831) 655-1000 (800) 822-5606 (831) 655-0691 (F)

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Salinas

(831) 424-8281

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Salinas

(831) 443-4343

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(831) 394-6556 (831) 394-1578 (F)

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(831) 422-4738

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(831) 375-3529 (866) 550-7550 (831) 375-7573 (F)

79169

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(831) 372-6066 (831) 372-1720 (F)

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(831) 373-3203 (831) 372-3505 (F)

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(831) 624-1511 (800) 433-4732 (831) 624-5661 (F)

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Residence Inn by Marriott 17215 El Rancho Way Marriott.com/residenceinn

Rex Motel 305 Kern St.

Ripplewood Resort Highway 1 ripplewoodresort.com

Riverside Campgrounds & Cabins 40720 Highway 1 riversidecampground.com

Rodeway Inn Monterey 2041 Fremont St. lodginginmonterey.com

Rosedale Inn

775 Asilomar Blvd rosedaleinn.com 201 E. Market St. 2100 North Main St.

Sandcastle Inn

1011 Autocenter Pkwy. sandcastleinn.org

Sea Breeze Inn & Cottages 1100 Lighthouse Ave montereyinns.com

Sea Breeze Lodge 1100 Lighthouse Ave montereyinns.com

Sea Lamp Inn

2201 Del Monte Blvd.

Seaside Inn

1986 Del Monte Blvd. seasideinnmonterey.com

Star Motel

1161 N. Main St.

Sunset Inn

133 Asilomar Blvd gosunsetinn.com

Super 8 - Fremont 2120 N. Fremont St. montereysuper8.com

Super 8 - Monterey 1300 Munras Ave. super8monterey.com

Svendsgaard’s Inn

4th & San Carlos innsbythesea.com/svendsgaard

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323 Reservation Rd. ramada.com

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continued from page 63 Humans and their companion animals are welcome at Carmel Beach, a favorite spot on Monterey Bay for dog-walking, surfing and romantic snuggling. From May 5 to August 13, this is well in time to watch the sun set, and perhaps admire the talents of some of the Monterey Bay area’s most skilled and enthusiastic surfers. Throughout the year, you’re welcome to light a small fire (no larger than 3’ X 3’ X 3’ south of 10th Avenue) to keep you warm as you snuggle under the stars. Or hire Romantic Room Designs, who will build the fire for you and supply you with a blanket to cuddle under, roses, and even s’mores.

Saturday For breakfast, stop at the Village Corner Restaurant, a local favorite known not just for its great food, but also for its dog-friendly patio with fire pit. The lox benedict is delectable, and the pecan french toast will melt in your mouth. continued on page 66

Olympia Lodge www.theolympialodge.com

(888) 745-6343 1140 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove

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(831) 758-1198

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(805) 927-2390 (877) 424-4787 (805) 927-2829 (F)

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(805) 463-2421

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Monterey

(831) 646-9696 (831) 647-8248 (F)

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(831) 758-4693

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Salinas

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(831) 422-6200 (831) 422-6203 (F)

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Treebones Resort 71895 Highway 1 treebonesresort.com

V6 Ranch Resort

70410 Parkfield Coalinga Rd. parkfield.com/inn.htm

Vagabond Inn

1010 Munras Ave. vagabondinn-monterey.com 131 Kern St.

1217 N. Main St.

Western Skylodge Motel 6 South Wood St. westernmotelsalinas.com

The Wilkies Inn a Clarion Collection 1038 Lighthouse Ave wilkiesinn.com

Willow Lodge

719 South Main St.

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39171 Tassajara Rd. sfzc.org/tassajara

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Just a short distance from Mission San Carlos is another unique Carmel building, Tor House and Hawk Tower. This stone house and tower was built by hand over the early part of the 20th century by poet Robinson Jeffers for his wife Una. Many who visit are swept away by the romantic story of Robinson and his wife. Others are astounded by the hard work and sheer creativity that went into building a two-story stone house and three-story tower, largely with found construction materials and without any power tools. The building fits in harmoniously with its environment and breathtaking views of the ocean, evoking the same spirit as Robinson Jeffers’ muscular poetry.

tour groups are limited to six people. Make sure to call (831) 624-1813 several days in advance to make your reservation.

Tours of Tor House and Hawk Tower are given on the hour on Fridays and Saturdays only and must be reserved in advance, as

Now that you’ve had a bit of a rest, it’s time to explore one of the things Carmelby-the-Sea does best — shopping! You’re

Between the tours and the fresh sea air, you must have worked up quite an appetite. Bistro Beaujolais, located at Carmel Plaza, is the perfect place to refuel. This restaurant focuses on perfectly presented Mediterranean fare. Its pizzetas are delicious meals for one (try the Marrakesh Express, which features hummus and is surprisingly good), and its extensive list of entrees features both French classics and fare with a Moroccan twist. The patio seating is a great spot both for people-watching and to dine with your dog.

in the middle of Carmel Plaza, known both for its array of luxury stores and its dogfriendliness, as epitomized by its canine drinking fountain, the “Fountain of Woof.” Once you’ve explored Carmel Plaza, it’s time for a long stroll down Ocean Avenue. Fashionistas should not miss Augustina’s, loaded with many top designer lines as well as jewelry and fine furs. Accessorize with a handbag from Coach, with scarves and wearable art from Two Sisters Designs, or with unique jewelry from Robin's Jewelry. If it’s your home you wish to adorn, Homescapes Carmel is known nationwide for its furniture and home decor items. Spoil your pet with a visit to Diggity Dog, a dog and cat boutique. Don’t forget the folks at home — Carmel Drug Store has many beautiful postcards that you can send them. L’Auberge Carmel’s Aubergine Restaurant was named one of the top 10 new restaurants in the U.S. in 2008, and for good reason. Chef Christophe Grosjean bases his ever-changing menu on the fresh produce he receives from local farmers. Diners can select items from the menu, or ask Chef Grosjean to create a multiple-course tasting menu. The 4,500-bottle wine cellar ensures that every wine will be perfectly paired with the food. With only 12 tables, every diner receives individual attention. If you’re looking for dog-friendly fine dining, try Anton & Michel. Their continental cuisine focuses on local produce, and their frequently updated wine list has won many Wine Spectator awards.

Sunday Enjoy a leisurely brunch at a dog-friendly restaurant with a quaint and cozy atmosphere. Patisserie Boissiere Restaurant is located in a charming building that looks like it was transported directly from the Alsatian region of France. It’s tremendously popular for brunch, so be sure to arrive as soon as it opens. Save room for dessert; their pastries are exquisitely flaky. Carmel-by-the-Sea began as an artist’s colony, and the town is still dense with galleries. Begin your artistic journey at Carmel-by-the-Sea’s oldest gallery, the Carmel Art Association, where you can get a broad introduction to

MONTEREY’S NEWEST LUXURY OCEANFRONT HOTEL Located next door to the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium

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 16,000 sq. ft. of indoor & outdoor meeting & banquet space featuring spectacular views • 2009 Platinum Choice Award

Do you live an InterContinental life? 750 Cannery Row Monterey, California 93940 | 831.375.4500 intercontinental.com/montereyic

Monarch Resort (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

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Anton Inn

1095 Lighthouse Ave antoninn.com

A Swift Escape 201 Central Ave aswiftescape.com

Barlocker’s Rustling Oaks Ranch

25252 Limekiln Rd. barlockersrustlingoaksranch.com

Briarwood Inn

San Carlos btwn 4th & 5th briarwood-inn-carmel.com

Captain’s Inn at Moss Landing

8122 Moss Landing Rd. captainsinn.com

Carmel Country Inn Dolores St. & 3rd Ave. carmelcountryinn.com

Carmel Crystal Bay Inn 24815 Carpenter St. carmel-crystal-bay-inn.com

Carmel Fireplace Inn San Carlos & 4th carmelfireplaceinn.com

Carmel Inn & Suites N.E. 5th & Junipero carmelinnandsuites.com

Carmel Oaks Inn & Suites a Clarion Collection 5th at Mission St. carmeloaksinn.com

Carmel Wayfarer Inn 4th Ave. at Mission carmelwayfarerinn.com

Carriage House Inn

Junipero btwn 7th & 8th innsbythesea.com/carriage.house

Centrella Inn 612 Central Ave centrellainn.com

Chateau Coralini Retreat & Spa 100 River Road chateaucoralini.com

Cobblestone Inn

Junipero btwn 7th & 8th cobblestoneinncarmel.com

Edgemere Cottages

San Antonio btwn 13th St. and Santa Lucia edgemerecottages.com

Gosby House Inn 643 Lighthouse Ave gosbyhouseinn.com

Green Gables Inn 301 Ocean View Blvd. greengablesinnpg.com

Green Lantern Inn Casanova at 7th greenlanterninn.com

Happy Landing Inn

Monte Verde btwn 5th & 6th carmelhappylanding.com

Holly Farm

9200 Carmel Valley Rd. hollyfarm.com

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(800) 233-3372 (831) 372-3372 (831) 372-2036 (F)

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(831) 455-2100 (831) 455-2154 (F)

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continued from page 67 the local artists’ scene. Wyland Galleries is dominated by the ocean-themed work of the artist it is named for. As a counterpoint, China Art Center has featured great works from China, past and present, since 1942. Before you leave town, stop for an early dinner at Casanova Restaurant. This charming restaurant feels just like stepping into a well-decorated French country farmhouse. The menu features delectable dishes from both France and Italy, and their hand-dug wine cellar is the winner of the Wine Spectator Grand Award. You won’t need to leave your four-legged friend at home; Casanova also welcomes pets.[]

HOSTEL Monterey Hostel 778 Hawthorne St. Monterey CA 93940 (831) 649-0375 Fax: (831) 649-0375 montereyhostel.org

HOTEL MANAGEMENT Pebble Beach Resorts

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VACATION RENTALS Monterey Bay Vacation Properties

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PineCone Properties, Inc

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Central Coast Vacation Rentals & HomeAway

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John Saar Properties

26135 Carmel Rancho Blvd Carmel CA 93923 (831) 622-7227 johnsaar.com

A.G. Davi Real Estate

484 Washington St., Suite D Monterey CA 93940 (831) 373-2222 Fax: (831) 373-3536 agdavi.com

Monterey Inn

(877) 373-5345 | (831) 373-5345 w w w. m o n t e r e y i n n c a . c o m

825 Abrego Street Monterey, Ca 93940

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Junipero & 3rd horizoninncarmel.com

Inn at 213 Seventeen Mile Drive 213 Seventeen Mile Dr innat17.com

Inn at The Pinnacles

32025 Stonewall Canyon Rd. innatthepinnacles.com

The Jabberwock 598 Laine St. jabberwockinn.com

Lincoln Green Inn 26200 Carmelo Street lincolngreeninn.com

Lucia Lodge

62400 Highway 1 lucialodge.com

Martine Inn

255 Ocean View Blvd martineinn.com

Merritt House Inn 386 Pacific St. merritthouseinn.com

Monte Verde Inn

Monte Verde & Ocean Ave. carmelmonteverdeinn.com

Old Monterey Inn 500 Martin St. oldmontereyinn.com

Pacific Grove Inn 581 Pine Ave pacificgrove-inn.com

San Antonio House

4th Ave. & Torres St. carmelgardencourtinn.com

Sandpiper Inn-by-the-Sea 2408 Bay View Ave. sandpiper-inn.com

Sea View Inn

Camino Real btwn 11th & 12th seaviewinncarmel.com

Seven Gables Inn 555 Ocean View Blvd pginns.com

Sunset House

Camino Real btwn Ocean & 17th sunset-carmel.com

Tally Ho Inn

Monte Verde & 6th tallyho-inn.com

Vagabond’s House Inn Dolores & 4th vagabondshouseinn.com

Vision Quest Safari Bed & Breakfast 400 River Rd. visionquestranch.com

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Fernwood Resort & Campgrounds 47200 Highway 1 fernwoodbigsur.com

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park Highway 1 parks.ca.gov

Kirk Creek Campground Highway 1 capmpone.com

Laguna Seca Recreation Area Camping

1025 Monterey-Salinas Highway 68 co.monterey.ca.us/parks/lagunaseca.html

Lake Nacimiento

10625 Nacimiento co.monterey.ca.us/parks/nacimiento.html

Lake San Antonio

co.monterey.ca.us/parks

Limekiln State Park 63025 Highway 1 parks.ca.gov

Marina Dunes RV Park 3330 Dunes Dr. marinadunesrv.com

Monterey Fairgrounds and Exposition Park 2004 Fairgrounds Rd montereycountyfair.com

Moss Landing KOA Express Plus 7905 Sandholdt Rd. mosslandingrvpark.com

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Big Sur Station #1 parks.ca.gov

Plaskett Creek Campground Los Padres National Forest capmpone.com

Ponderosa Campground Nacimiento-Ferguson Road capmpone.com

San Lorenzo Park

1160 Broadway co.monterey.ca.us/parks/sanlorenzo.html

Veteran’s Memorial Park

Skyline Drive monterey.org/rec/vetspark.html#Location

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(805) 434-1996

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Lives

History

HERE

or millions of years, the Central California coast belonged to bears and mountain lions, coyotes and condors. The earliest humans to inhabit the region, the Ohlone/Costanoan and Esselen peoples, were hunters, fishers and gatherers. Alta (upper) California was discovered in 1542 by the Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, but it was more than 200 years before Spain began establishing colonies in the region. In 1769, the Spanish sent an expedition from Mexico to take possession of Alta California. Tasked with establishing missions and presidios (forts) at San Diego and Monterey to colonize the territory for Spain, the expedition was under the leadership of Don Gaspar De Portolá and Padre Junípero Serra. In 1770, after a year of journey and hardship, De Portolá and Padre Serra landed in Monterey Bay, where they chose a site for a new presidio and its attendant mission, named for San Carlos Borroméo de Carmelo. In the 1790s the Royal Presidio Chapel known today as San Carlos Cathedral was built. Padre Serra did not stay in Monterey for long. The soil did not suit farming and the soldiers were mistreating his converts, so in 1771 he built Mission San Carlos Borroméo de Carmelo near the Carmel River. 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.

Spanish and Mexican settlers soon followed. In 1822, when Mexico declared its independence from Spain, Monterey was the region’s capital. During this time, the Mexican army seized the missions and their wealth and redistributed the property as the great landgrant ranches called “ranchos.” Mexican sovereignty lasted a generation. In 1846, John C. 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. 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 31st state. Although Monterey County missed its chance to house the new state’s capitol, local residents 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. Tours of these historic icons bring the dangerous days of seafaring to life.

HISTORY History Lives Here

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 one-mile hike that climbs 300 feet and ends with a 65-step staircase. For more information, call (831) 625-4419 or visit pointsur.org.

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. For more information, call (831) 648-5716 or visit pgmuseum.org/Lighthouse.htm.

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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, and today the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historic inns remain charming reminders of bygone retreats.

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. Migrant workers came from Mexico, the Philippines and Dust Bowl states such as Oklahoma to pick and pack the produce.

Around the turn of the 20th 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.

Perhaps nobody described this time better than John Steinbeck. In novels such as Cannery Row and Sweet Thursday, 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, although the canneries have been replaced by shops, restaurants and galleries, the imagery of Steinbeckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s novels lives on.

HISTORIC PROPERTIES & MUSEUMS Colton Hall Museum & Old Jail 570 Pacific St Monterey CA 93940 (831) 646-5648 (831) 646-3991 Fax: (831) 646-3917 monterey.org

20 Station Pl Salinas CA 93901 (415) 381-6737 firstmayorshouse.org

José Eusebio Boronda Adobe 333 Boronda Rd Salinas CA 93901 (831) 757-8085 mchsmuseum.com

559 Pacific St Monterey CA 93940 (831) 372-5477 Fax: (831) 372-5680 montereyart.org

Monterey Museum of Art La Mirada 720 Via Mirada Monterey CA 93940 (831) 372-3689 Fax: (831) 372-5680 montereyart.org

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-and-brown 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. The path of history is available to download to your audio device at SeeMonterey.com/media_gallery.[]

Point Sur Lightstation

Highway 1 South of Carmel Big Sur CA 93920 (831) 649-7139 pointsur.org

Point Pinos Lighthouse

Lighthouse & Asilomar Ave Pacific Grove (831) 648-3176 ci.pg.ca.us

LITERARY HISTORY

Monterey Museum of Art Pacific Street

Old Monterey’s Path of History

Corporal Ewing Rd Bldg 113 Monterey CA 93940 (831) 646-3456 (831) 646-5648 monterey.org/museum/pom

LIGHTHOUSES

First Mayor’s House of Salinas City

PAGES 72-73 [ Saints of California’s past usher us in to a beautiful present at San Carlos Cathedral ] PAGE 74, LEFT TO RIGHT [ The Big Sur Coast has been watched over by the guiding light of Point Sur Lighthouse for over 100 years ] Flashing it’s beacon nightly since 1855, Pt. Pinos Lighthouse is the oldest continuously operated lighthouse on the West Coast ] PAGE 75 [ “Anchors Away” discover some of California’s History at Custom House Plaza, the site of California’s oldest government building ]

Presidio of Monterey Museum

National Steinbeck Center One Main St Salinas CA 93901 (831) 775-4721 (831) 775-4720 Fax: (831) 796-3828 steinbeck.org

Robert Louis Stevenson House 530 Houston St Monterey CA 93940 (831) 649-7118 parks.ca.gov/mshp

Pacific House Museum

Henry Miller Library

Custom House Plaza Monterey CA 93940 (831) 649-7118 parks.ca.gov/mshp

Highway 1 Big Sur CA 93920 (831) 667-2574 henrymiller.org

Monterey County Agriculture & Rural Life Museum

Robinson Jeffers Tor House

Monterey State Historic Park

MISSIONS

1160 Broadway King City CA 93930 (831) 385-8020 mcarlm.org

20 Custom House Plaza Monterey CA 93940 (831) 649-7118 parks.ca.gov/mshp

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History

165 Forest Ave Pacific Grove CA 93950 (831) 648-5716 Fax: (831) 372-3256 pgmuseum.org

Maritime & History Museum of Monterey 5 Custom House Plaza Monterey CA 93940 (831) 372-2608 montereyhistory.org

26304 Ocean View Ave Carmel CA 93923 (831) 624-1813 Fax: (831) 624-3696 torhouse.org

San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission

3080 Rio Rd Carmel CA 93923 (831) 624-1271 carmelmission.org/museum

Mission San Antonio de Padua Off Highway G18 Fort Hunter Liggett (831) 385-4478

Mission Nuestra Senora de la Soledad 36641 Fort Romie Rd. Soledad CA 93960 (831) 678-2586

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[ Shop til’ you drop at Monterey’s Del Monte Center Del Monte Center ]

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onterey County abounds in natural beauty, but many of the area’s shopping destinations offer spectacular sights, as well. North along Highway 1 is Monterey’s 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 Banana Republic, Ann Taylor Loft, GAP, Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma, Hollister, Apple Store, Lucky Brand Jeans, White House | Black Market, and Chico’s. 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 premium digital sound and stadium seating.

SHOPPING Well Dressed Shops

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 promenade alongside the Monterey Conference Center. In this walkway, art galleries and wine shops cozy up to intimate cafés and upscale spas. 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 village. The facility offers shoppers lush landscaping and trickling fountains as they explore more than 35 fine shops and restaurants including Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Anthropologie, Bottega Veneta and Janie and Jack. The facility even caters to canine companions: Don’t miss the dog-friendly “Fountain of Woof.”

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What’s more, Carmel Plaza has the only underground parking in Carmel, providing visitors with direct access to the plaza and downtown Carmel. The Concierge Center at Carmel Plaza also offers assistance for travelers with any of their needs. Whether it’s a last-minute spa treatment or VIP seating at a local theatre performance, the Carmel Plaza Concierge Center can accommodate any request. Visitors can even contact the Concierge Center before their trip for a personalized shopping itinerary. 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. One mile south of Carmel-by-Sea, just off Highway 1, two charming shopping centers are well worth exploring. First, discover

the Barnyard Shopping Village. Situated on more than six acres, this openair shopping village delivers a unique, upscale boutique environment nestled into cascading levels of breathtaking gardens lined with red brick pathways. The Barnyard Shopping Village boasts locally owned and operated shops, several 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. The Crossroads Shopping Village is known locally as “a must-see for serious shoppers.” This shopping center features gift shops, sporting goods stores, florists and professional services. Along a flower-filled 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 and wine-tasting, with plenty of pet-friendly outdoor seating.

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Further inland on Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley Village is home to a dozen specialty stores, selling fine wines, hand-thrown pottery, sculpture, and designer apparel, and reflects the relaxed country spirit of the entire valley. This easy-going community known for its wine tasting rooms also features shops, stores, restaurants, inns and services to supply the needs of residents. Cannery Row itself, once the heart of Monterey’s canning industry, is now a bustling shopping district. More than 150 stores occupy 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 shopping district along and surrounding Pacific Grove’s Lighthouse Avenue 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

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Tin Cannery, a one-of-a-kind shopping and entertainment center located steps from the rocky shores of Monterey Bay. Although the community of Sand City claims a population of less than 300, it’s 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. Nearby, 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. Seaside is also the place to purchase a car, with an auto center that boasts the largest selection of vehicles in the region.

Incredible Canvases Canvases Incredible Marvelous Threads Threads Fabulous Classes Classes lead lead by by

June McKnight McKnight June

380 Foam St. 380 Foam St. Monterey Monterey (831) 373-5518 (831) 373-5518 www.stitchesbythebay.com www.stitchesbythebay.com

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PAGE 80 [ Shopping reigns in Cannery Row as Steinbeck looks on ] “Hat Couture?” You’ll find the right fit in the antique shops in Carmel Valley Village or Moss Landing ] Old Town Salinas boasts a bevy of shopping experiences in Steinbeck Country including galleries, restaurants and clothing boutiques ] PAGE 81 [ 99 Unique shopping experiences can be found all over Monterey County, pass it around! Kodiak Greenwood ]

Marina has 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 existing (and future) retail tenant roster includes some of the leading names in retail. Moss Landing is home to antiques and restaurants, including The Whole Enchilada and Phil’s Fish Market. Two exits off Highway 1 lead visitors to many shops specializing in antiques and collectibles. Along the Highway 101 corridor, shopping runs the gamut from historic Oldtown Salinas boutiques, restaurants and A Taste of Monterey wine visitor center near the National Steinbeck Center to the city’s Northridge Mall encompassing large and small retail shops and restaurants.[]

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ANTIQUES/COLLECTIBLES JEWELRY Trotter’s Antiques 590 Lighthouse Pacific Grove CA 93950 (831) 373-3505

Cannery Row Antique Mall

471 Wave St. Monterey CA 93940 (831) 655-0264 Fax: (831) 655-0265 canneryrowantiquemall.com

Moss Landing Village

8071 Moss Landing Rd Moss Landing CA 95039 (831) 633-5843 (831) 760-0952 Fax: (831) 633-5407 hauteenchilada.com/ village.html

China Art Center

Dolores btwn Ocean & 7th Carmel-by-the-Sea CA 93921 (831) 624-5868 chinaartcenter.com

Olio “Vintage Fun” 213 Lighthouse Ave Monterey CA 93940 (831) 375-6546 olio-vintagefun.com

CAMERAS/PHOTO LAB Green’s Camera World 472 Alvarado St. Monterey CA 93940 (831) 655-1234 Fax: (831) 655-2410 greenscameraworld.com

DRUG STORES/ PHARMACIES Carmel Drug Store

Ocean & San Carlos Carmel-by-the-Sea CA 93921 (831) 624-3819 Fax: (831) 626-3819

Hesselbein’s Jewelers

143 Crossroads Blvd Carmel CA 93923 (831) 625-2522 Fax: (831) 625-5331 crossroadsshoppingvillage. com/143_hesselbeins.htm

Charms By The Bay 685 Cannery Row #111 Monterey CA 93940 (831) 649-6565 charmsbythebay.com

Viau Estate Jewelry Mission btwn Ocean & 7th Carmel-by-the-Sea, 93921 (831) 624-5991 viauestatejewelry.com

Robin’s Jewelry

Doud Craft Studios Ocean & San Carlos Carmel-by-the-Sea CA 93921 (831) 626-4119 robinsjewelrycarmel.com

LEATHER GOODS/ LUGGAGE Coach

San Carlos & Ocean Ave. Carmel-by-the-Sea CA 93921 (831) 626-1777 Fax: (831) 626-9559 coach.com

NON PROFIT ASSOCIATIONS/EVENTS Pacific Grove & Marina Certified Farmers’ Markets Monterey County Monterey County CA (831) 384-6961 Fax: (831) 582-9546 everyonesharvest.org

PET BOUTIQUE & SERVICES Dawg Gone It 539 Ramona Ave Monterey CA 93940 (831) 920-1487 dawggoneit.net

Diggidy Dog

Ocean & Mission, SW Corner Carmel-by-the-Sea CA 93921 (831) 625-1585 Fax: (831) 625-1572 diggidydogcarmel.com

RETAIL-CLOTHING/ FOOTWEAR Augustina’s

Ocean Ave & Mission Carmel-by-the-Sea CA 93921 (831) 624-2403 Fax: (831) 624-9902 augustinaleathers.com

Evolve 108

108 Webster St Monterey CA 93940 (831) 648-1080 Fax: (831) 658-1080 evolve108.com

The Golf Mart 2040 Fremont Seaside CA 93955 (831) 583-1000 thegolfmart.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 maritasboutique.com

The Clothing Store 510 Lighthouse Ave #4 Pacific Grove CA 93950 (831) 649-8866 Fax: (831) 649-1228

Haute Dame Boutique

SPECIALTY SHOPS

153 Fountain Ave. Pacific Grove CA 93950 (831) 655-8564 hauteresale.com

Brinton’s

SHOPPING CENTERS/ DEPT. STORES/OUTLETS

546 Carmel Rancho Shopping Center Carmel CA 93923 (831) 624-8541 (866) 624-8541 Fax: (831) 624-1650 brintons.com

American Tin Cannery

Carmel Mission Museum Store

125 Ocean View Blvd Pacific Grove CA 93950 (831) 372-1442 americantincannery.com

Del Monte Shopping Center 1410 Del Monte Center Monterey CA 93940 (831) 373-2705 Fax: (831) 373-8675 shopdelmonte.com

Carmel Plaza

Ocean & Mission Carmel-by-the-Sea CA 93921 (831) 624-1385 (831) 624-0137 Fax: (831) 624-1412 carmelplaza.com

Barnyard Shopping Village Carmel PO Box 222465 Carmel CA 93922 (831) 624-8886 Fax: (831) 622-0923 thebarnyard.com

Northridge Mall 796 Northridge Mall Salinas CA 93906 (831) 449-7226 Fax: (831) 449-6756 shop-northridge-mall.com

The Crossroads Shopping Village

243 Crossroads Blvd Carmel CA 93923 (831) 625-4106 Fax: (831) 624-3217 crossroadsshoppingvillage.com

3080 Rio Rd. Carmel CA 93923 (831) 624-3600 X 210 Fax: (831) 624-8050 carmelmission.org

Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop 660 Cannery Row Monterey CA 93940 (831) 373-0997 Fax: (831) 373-1200 ghirardelli.com

Crystal Fox Gallery 381 Cannery Row Monterey CA 93940 (800) 277-8539 (831) 655-3905 Fax: (831) 655-3926 crystal-fox.com

Del Sol Monterey 660 Cannery Row #109 Monterey CA 93940 (831) 375-4786 Fax: (831) 375-4781 delsol.com

Sockshop-Carmel

Doud Arcade Building, Ocean Ave & San Carlos Carmel-by-the-Sea CA 93921 (831) 624-5909 Fax: (831) 484-1817 sockshoponline.com

Monarch Knitting & Quilts 529 Central Ave Ste 3 Pacific Grove CA 93950 (888) 575-9276 (831) 647-9276 monarchknitting.com

Homescapes Carmel

Carmel Plaza Ocean & Mission Carmel-by-the-Sea CA 93921 (831) 624-6499 Fax: (831) 659-9990 homescapescarmel.com

Sockshop-Monterey 649 Cannery Row Monterey CA 93940 (831) 372-8901 Fax: (831) 484-1817 sockshoponline.com

Pieces of Heaven 3686 The Barnyard Carmel CA 93923 (831) 625-3368 piecesofheaven.com

Stella Page Design 8022 Moss Landing Rd Moss Landing CA 95039 (831) 633-5503 stellapage.com

Two Sisters Designs Tessuti Zoo Lobos Lodge Courtyard, NW Corner Ocean & Monte Verde Carmel-by-the-Sea CA 93921 (831) 625-1203 twosisters1.freeservers.com

Woodies of Carmel 114 The Crossroads Blvd Carmel CA 93923 (831) 626-9064 Fax: (831) 626-9065 woodiesofcarmel.com

171 Forest Ave Pacific Grove, 93950 (831) 648-1725 tessutizoo.com

Cost Plus World Market 1999 Fremont Street Seaside, 93955 (831) 393-2078 worldmarket.com

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Written by: James Raia

ebble Beach Golf Links, well groomed and handsome at age 91, is among the world’s most popular golf destinations. Designed by Jack Neville, a several-time state amateur champion, and architect Douglas Grant, it opened in 1919, four years after Samuel F.B Morse first envisioned a golf course in the surrounding Del Monte Forest. The golf course and The Lodge at Pebble Beach, its luxurious accompanying resort, replaced the original building on the property, a log cabin. Much has changed over the years. Pebble Beach Golf Links

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is now one of eight courses in the Pebble Beach enclave, and it’s the flagship to the Monterey Peninsula’s 26 public and private courses spread throughout six cities. The array of courses couldn’t be more diverse. Cypress Point Club, the exclusive course ranked #2 in Golf Magazine’s list of “Top 100 Golf Courses in the World,” and Peter Hay Golf Course, the 9-hole, 725-yard par 27 layout, are perched only a few miles apart. Cypress Point is available only to a small corps of members and their invited guests. The course includes the famous par-3 16th hole. It

features a small tee box, requires a drive of 210 yards to clear the Pacific Ocean, and is often known as golf’s greatest gauntlet. Peter Hay Golf Course, named after the long-time Scottish course pro who died in 1961, is a short-game paradise. Located across the street from Pebble Beach, it opened in 1957 and is unique since its longest hole is 104 yards. There’s Del Monte Golf Course in Monterey, designed by Charles Maud in 1897 and renowned for its “old school” tight fairways and small greens. It’s the oldest course in operation west of the Mississippi River. Seaside is home to Bayonet Golf Course

and Black Horse Golf Course, both located on the former Ft. Ord Army Base. Carmel Valley has six courses, Salinas boasts five courses and Pacific Grove has one golf course. Pebble Beach Golf Links, which will host the U.S. Open in June for the fifth time, hugs the rugged Pacific Ocean coastline. Fog, sun, wind, the potential for quickly changing weather and an abundance of wildlife are all part of its wondrous canvas. It’s often described as “the greatest meeting of land and sea.”

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PAGES 82-83 [ Fairways by the sea, Pebble Beach Golf Links has been offering great golf and spectacular views since the early 1900s Joann Dost ] PAGE 85 TOP TO BOTTOM [ Pristine greens and manicured fairways await golfers in Pebble Beach ] Fore-somes hit the links on the Monterey Peninsula ]

Consistently the recipient of golf industry honors, Pebble Beach Golf Links claimed its most recent honor when Golf Digest selected it as the top choice among “America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses for 2009/2010.”

“What the first-time player quickly realizes is television can’t do Pebble Beach justice,” says Neal Hotelling, golf historian for Pebble Beach Company and author of the book Pebble Beach: The Official Golf History. “It’s a rare combination of beauty, challenge and unmatched tradition and history.” Orchestrated by the United States Golf Association (USGA), Pebble Beach has been preparing for its fifth U.S. Open since, nearly its last occasion, as the host course in 2000. Under the direction of Mike Davis, the USGA director of rules and competition, the course has been lengthened for the U.S. Open 192 yards to 7,040 yards. Sixteen bunkers have been rebuilt, altered or installed and trees on six holes have been added or adjusted. Throughout its history, Pebble Beach has hosted a wide range of tournaments from local high school matches to the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, which celebrated its 60th anniversary at Pebble Beach in 2007. One of golf’s most unique events, the Callaway Golf Pebble Beach Invitational, which began in 1972, features players from golf’s four major pro tours in head-to-head competition, and is headquartered at Pebble Beach. The WalMart First Tee Open, the Monterey Peninsula’s most recent pro tournament addition, made its debut at Pebble Beach in 2004. “You can’t go swing a bat and run the bases at Yankee Stadium,” says Hotelling, who wrote the official history of Pebble Beach in 1999. “But you can play the Pebble Beach, just like the great golfers. They’ve all played there and continue to be amazed.”

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National Championship events began at Pebble Beach more than 80 years ago, and it was a stunning start. Harrison R. Johnston defeated Dr. O.F. Willing in the 1929 U.S. Amateur Championship, the first time a major golf event was held on the West Coast. The tournament is likely more remembered via its first-round and nearly unthinkable loss by Bobby Jones. A year later, Jones won golf’s four major championships in one season — an accomplishment never equaled. The men’s U.S. Amateur Championship was also held at Pebble Beach in 1947, 1961 and 1999, and the women’s U.S. Amateur Championship was held on the same links course in 1940 and 1948. A few obscure names are among winners of the country’s amateur national championships, but the titlists also include golf’s most enduring name, Jack Nicklaus. Nicklaus’ win over H. Dudley Wysong, Jr. at the 1961 U.S. Amateur helped launched the career of golf’s greatest player. The following season, Nicklaus claimed the first of his four U.S. Open titles. A decade later, Nicklaus won the third of his four U.S. Open titles when the championship made its debut at Pebble Beach. Nicklaus’ legendary career also includes Bing Crosby National Pro-Am victories at Pebble Beach (1967, 1972 and 1973). The PGA Championship made its only appearance at Pebble Beach in 1977 when Lanny Wadkins defeated Gene Littler in a three-hole playoff. The U.S. Open, of course, casts Pebble Beach into its largest golfing spotlight. Beginning in 1972, when Pebble Beach was awarded the U.S. Open for the first time, the course has been the location of wins by four of golf’s greatest names. Nicklaus (1972), Tom Watson (1982), Tom Kite (1992) and Tiger Woods (2000) have all claimed U.S. Open titles at Pebble Beach.

The tournament’s 110th year and fifth visit to the Monterey Peninsula is scheduled June 1420, and it may bring to the forefront memories of the championship's 100th anniversary- the 2000 U.S. Open. Until then, Pebble Beach had been on a 10-year U.S. Open rotation, but the USGA decided the Monterey Peninsula was the best locale for the championship's 100th playing. The 2010 event is sure to bring it's own "moving moments" as well. Payne Stewart, winner of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in 1999 and winner of the event’s pro-am division with Jim Morris in 1993, was the U.S. Open defending titlist in 2000. But Stewart was killed with five others in a private jet crash on Oct. 25, 1999. Stewart was honored throughout the 2000 U.S. Open, which progressed as arguably the most lopsided major championship in golf history. Woods, now four titles away from Nicklaus’ career record of 18 majors, won his third major at Pebble Beach four months after he won the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. With a final-round 67 and 12-under-par 276 total, Woods became the only U.S. Open winner in history to finish at double-digits under par. Woods’ winning total tied Nicklaus for the lowest score in a U.S. Open history and his 15-stroke victory over Ernie Els and Miguel Jiminez is the largest in U.S. Open history. Woods returned to Pebble Beach to play in the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in 2001 (tied for 13th) and 2002 (tied for 12th), but hasn’t returned since. While the changes to Pebble Beach will sculpt the course to challenge the sport’s best players, Pebble Beach is also unique in its accessibility. It’s a public course and playable year-round (with the exception of tournament weeks).

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LEFT [ Hangin' with the big boys, A-list celebs compete in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am ATT&T Pro Am] BOTTOM Nicknamed “poor man’s Pebble” the Pacific Grove Golf Links is far from poor; top of the line greens and spectacular views, at a fraction of the price ]

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The great shots in championship play at Pebble Beach are well chronicled in golf lore. But Pebble Beach has also built its reputation via the great quips of the celebrity amateurs — U.S. Presidents and famous entertainers, among others — who’ve played in the pro-am. In the tournament’s 1947 debut, Bing Crosby’s drive on one of the front-nine holes landed in a tree. Crosby suddenly noticed actor Johnny Weissmuller, the movie actor who played Tarzan, on the adjacent fairway and yelled, “Hey, Tarzan, I’ve got a tree-climbing job for you.” Crosby’s modern-day, quick-witted, golf humorist equivalent is likely Bill Murray. A regular at the Pro-Am since the early 1990s, Murray, who starred in the iconic golf movie “Caddyshack,” is known for his golf course antics. But during one round at Pebble Beach National Pro-Am several years ago, Murray was taken aback with the magnificence of the ocean view from the tee of the sixth hole. He suddenly asked the captive gallery: “Does anyone know anything from “The Sound of Music”? Before the gallery could answer, Murray began to sing the opening lyrics from the movie’s title song, “The hills are alive...” Golf’s best pros, many of whom have played the course for decades, are equally and continuously impressed. Who’s to argue, for example, with Jack Nicklaus? Several years ago, he uttered what may be the greatest compliment Pebble Beach Golf Links has ever received.[]

“If I had only one more round to play, I would choose to play at Pebble Beach, I loved this course from the first time I saw it. It’s possibly the best in the world.” - Jack Nicklaus

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GOLF on the MONTEREY PENINSULA

Private/ Public

Par

Rating

Slope

Yardage

Driving Range

Green Fee

Phone

Public

74.8

141

7104

Yes

$75 - 160

(831) 899-7271

Public

73.7

141

7024

Yes

$75 - 160

(831) 899-7271

Public

70.1

138

6117

Yes

$125 - 195

(831) 626-2510

Public

71.5

127

6365

$110 + cart

(831) 373-2700

Public

70.7

128

6161

Yes

$65 + cart

(831) 373-3701

Public

66.7

107

5629

Yes

CALL

(831) 656-2167

Public

67.5

118

5727

Yes

$40 - 48

(831) 648-5775

Public

73.8

142

6737

Yes

$495 + cart

(800) 654-9300

Public

725

Yes

$25

(831) 625-8518

Public

74.3

144

6857

Yes

$195 + cart

(831) 622-8239

Members & Guests

71.4

129

6449

Yes

$150 - 185

(831) 620-8808

Rancho Ca単ada Golf Club (East)

Public

69.5

122

6125

Yes

$65 + cart

(831) 624-0111

Rancho Ca単ada Golf Club (West)

Public

70.6

124

6357

Yes

$70 + cart

(831) 624-0111

Semi-Private

75.5

147

6938

Yes

$340 + cart

(800) 654-9300

Public

74.2

142

6821

$260 + cart

(800) 654-9300

Bayonet Golf Course 1 McClure Way

Blackhorse Golf Course 1 McClure Way

Carmel Valley RanchGolf Course Carmel Valley Ranch 1 Old Ranch Rd

Del Monte Golf Course 1300 Sylvan Rd

Laguna Seca Golf Ranch 10520 York Rd.

Monterey Pines Golf Course 1250 Garden Rd

Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Links 77 Asilomar Blvd

Pebble Beach Golf Links The Lodge at Pebble Beach 1700 17-Mile Dr

Peter Hay Golf Course The Lodge at Pebble Beach 1700 17-Mile Dr

Poppy Hills Golf Course 3200 Lopez Rd.

Quail Lodge Golf Club 8000 Valley Greens Drive

4860 Carmel Valley Rd

Spyglass Hill Golf Course Spyglass Hill Rd & Stevenson Dr

The Links at Spanish Bay 2700 17 Mile Dr The Inn at Spanish Bay

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most famous golf courses, Bayonet & Black Horse emerge re-born … re-invented following a multiyear, multi-million dollar makeover. stimulating and spectacular, the courses beckon golfers with stunning vistas of the famed Monterey Peninsula, Pacific Ocean, and bentgrass playing surfaces from tee to green. Bayonet & Black Horse will form the centerpiece of a five-star destination hotel and spa, and a masterplanned community with private residences and luxury condominiums overlooking the ocean. In the shadows no longer… Bayonet & Black Horse, the best 36 holes on the Monterey Bay.

the enclave at cYpress grove at Bayonet and Black Horse is proud to introduce the first phase of residential lots now available for sale. the enclave features a private gated entry to 29 custom homesites adjacent to some of the most dramatic holes on the front nine of Bayonet golf course. These homesites showcase golf course frontage and ocean views while embracing privacy and a casual lifestyle of coastal living. Please take this opportunity to contact Chris Pryor, Director of Sales at 831.394.5600 to schedule your tour of The Enclave at Cypress Grove.

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Treasures Peninsula of the A Place Apart Where Artistic Roots Run Deep

Written by: Erin Lee Gafill

onterey is renowned for its natural beauty – pristine beaches, craggy

shoreline, redwood forests and verdant agricultural valleys. No wonder so many writers, photographers, painters, and poets have been drawn here over the years. Come for a visit, but watch out. This place gets its hooks into you. Over a hundred years ago my greatgreat-grandfather, a San Francisco lawyer, had a cash-strapped client who offered him a plot of land by the ruins of the Carmel Mission in lieu of money. That first walk along Carmel’s white sand beaches breathing in the pine fresh air was love at first sight. Soon he was back with his growing brood and his wife was setting up what would become Carmel’s first art studio in an old log barn above the dunes. Five generations later, our family is still hooked on this place, and the family tree is bursting with artists.

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Monterey Museum of Art & La Mirada I’m a painter, my husband Tom a photographer. Living here, we have the luxury of endless days to explore this visual feast and some favorite places to go for a refresher course on the region’s cultural and artistic history. The best place to get a taste of our extraordinary legacy in the visual arts is the Monterey Museum of Art, with a fifty year history of collecting, preserving and interpreting works of artists active on the Monterey Peninsula. “This year,” says Michael Whittington, MMA’s executive director, “the Pacific Street location will become the primary showcase for our extraordinary permanent collection focusing on the history of the Monterey Peninsula Art Colony.” The collection includes works by artists Armin Hansen, William F. Ritschel, and Gottardo Piazzoni, and photographers Ansel Adams and Edward Weston.

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At MMA, it’s not just about the past. The museum’s La Mirada branch offers regular exhibitions of contemporary art. The new MONTEREY NOW series at the Pacific Street branch features the works of four different local living artists each year.

Carmel The nature of an artist is to push, to explore, to go beyond. The defunct San FranciscoMonterey train ended at the Del Monte Hotel (now the Naval Post Graduate School) but those intrepid souls who pushed on to then undeveloped Carmel, taking a horse drawn carriage over Monterey Hill and pitching their tents under the stars, were rewarded with a sublime climate, the camaraderie of like minded spirits, and cheap rents. In the early days, the people who flocked to Carmel were artist, poets, and bohemians, the people my grandmother Lolly liked to call “rugged individualists.”

PAGES 90-91 [ Plein air painting on the picturesque Big Sur coast ] PAGE 92 LEFT TO RIGHT [ Elegant architecture and locally inspired works of art come together at Monterey Museum of Art’s La Mirada Building Monterey Museum of Art ] Local history, contemporary art and renowned photographers are all showcased in the surrounding streets of Carmel-by-theSea's Ocean Avenue ] In 1920, when she was nine years old, Lolly watched the poet Robinson Jeffers gather stones from the beach below Carmel Point for his Hawk Tower. Jeffers, renowned for capturing the wild essence of the coast and its people, built his home and tower in Carmel as a love offering to his wife Una. It was their refuge from heartache and unwanted notoriety. Carmel has changed, people say, nostalgic for the Bohemian hamlet that my ancestors knew when they settled here at the turn of the last century. But at Tor House and Hawk Tower that sense of timelessness and place that lured Jeffers and his bride

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here is still very much in evidence. Stone by stone and word by word, Jeffers built a life and a body of work here, his epic poetry drawing comparisons to Dante and Homer, while Una managed his correspondence, increasing fame, and the rearing of their twin boys. Standing atop the stone tower on a mild spring day watching fog sweep across the water between Carmel Point and Point Lobos, I feel the quickening of the creative spark that Jeffers surely felt here.

Love in the Mist - Robert Louis Stevenson and Stevenson House “I have never seen the sea quiet round Treasure Island. The sun might blaze overhead, the air be without a breath, the surface smooth and blue, but still these great rollers would be running along all the external coast, thundering by day and night; and I scarce believe there is one spot in the island where a man would be out of earshot of their noise.” –Robert Louis Stevenson, Treasure Island

PAGE 94 [ Tor House featuring Hawk Tower the inspirational and architectural wonder built in 1920s by Poet Robinson Jeffers for a home and refuge ] PAGE 95 [ Music, independent films and books by the namesake literary great all foster the unique mood of the Henry Miller Library in Big Sur ]

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Jeffers was not the first writer to find his muse here. In 1879, Robert Louis Stevenson came in pursuit of the woman he loved and is believed to have found inspiration for one of his most famous works, Treasure Island. Desperately ill from his cross-country travels, Stevenson recuperated at the French Hotel in Monterey, laboring over his manuscripts while courting his future wife Fanny Osbourne. Now called Stevenson House and under the direction of California State Parks, this restored two story adobe enjoys a collection of Stevensonia along with some of the most beautiful and largely undiscovered public gardens in Monterey. Seek out this forgotten literary shrine, and you’re likely to find plein air painters carrying on the local tradition of painting in “fresh air” or locals brown-bagging it on wooden benches tucked into shady corners.

Big Sur – from Henry Miller to Arthur Miller, Nepenthe plays muse to all By 1920, with Carmel’s charms discovered, the land to the south beckoned – remote, pristine, almost impossible to reach. Writer Henry Miller sought refuge here during the Second World War, sleeping on a borrowed bed in an old log cabin with a view of Big Sur’s south coast. Hollywood icons Rita Hayworth and Orson Welles purchased the house after stumbling upon the location while looking for a place to have a picnic lunch, then sold the property to my grandparents, Lolly and Bill Fassett, who made their home here and built a restaurant on the site which they called Nepenthe, Greek for “no sorrow.” Miller returned frequently to drink at Nepenthe’s “dirty corner”, a section of the bar popular with local characters like poet Eric Barker whose ribald limericks gave the spot its name, and to play ping pong with my grandfather on stormy winter nights. Miller wrote about the Fassett children in Big Sur and the Oranges of Hieronymous Bosch; Jack Kerouac wrote about Nepenthe’s “heaven burgers” in his memoir, Big Sur. The restaurant’s open air terrace has served as a rest stop and dance floor for over six decades, even serving as a stage for the Elizabeth Taylor/Richard Burton film, “The Sandpiper,” In 1965. Growing up in Big Sur, we learned to do a lot with a little. During his teens my uncle Kaffe, now an internationally celebrated designer, channeled the colors of rock and ice plant, forest and beach, into textile designs that made his fame and fortune. Now in his 70s, Kaffe was home recently to install a one hundred foot long stone mosaic for the restaurant. The stones move across the surface of the wall like an undulating wave. Celebrated for his use of color, in stone Kaffe has found the beauty of a thousand shades of gray. Standing on the deck of Nepenthe’s Café Kevah, one has to look up through terraced gardens studded with ancient oaks to view this hidden treasure.

Henry Miller & The Library

my son’s wedding reception, the redwood grove sparkling with candle light and thousands of home grown sunflowers.

“It is in Big Sur I first learned to say Amen.” –Henry Miller, Big Sur and the Oranges of Hieronymous Bosch Just down the road from Nepenthe is the Henry Miller Library, once home of his long time friend Emil White, whose invitation brought Miller here in the first place. One summer night a few years ago we rolled out our sleeping bags on the library’s lawn and watched “Metropolis” under the stars. I had my first book signing here and my first art show. And a year ago last September the library, recently threatened by the Big Sur Basin fires, hosted

The pullout in front of the library is quiet today, the summer of concerts and film festivals and poetry readings settling down for the season. Under the direction of Magnus Toren, the library has become a thriving community hub with its own unique creative pulse. Since 2004, renowned avant garde musicians have performed benefit concerts here, including Patti Smith, Laurie Anderson, Philip Glass and this year, the incomparable Marianne Faithful. Regular open mike nights, poetry slams, art shows and writers’ workshops keep the creative connection alive. The library even publishes its own literary magazine, the hyper-cool “Ping Pong.”

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ARTS & CULTURE Treasures of the Peninsula

ABOVE [ Heritage born here, the Steinbeck House, boyhood home of John Steinbeck was built in 1897 and restored in 1973 ] John Steinbeck, literary giant, wrote approximately 30 books (Cannery Row, Of Mice & Men, East of Eden) and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize for Literature in 1962 ]

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Steinbeck Country At the crack of dawn Tom and I fill our metal thermos with coffee and head north into what Steinbeck called, “the hour of the pearl.” Extravagant morning light floods the fields where men and women are already bent over their labors. Tom is here to photograph “Steinbeck Country” today and while we drive through the Salinas Valley I read excerpts out loud from Steinbeck’s memoir, “Travels with Charley.”

“I have always lived violently, drunk hugely, eaten too much or not at all, slept around the clock or missed two nights of sleeping, worked too hard and too long in glory, or slobbed for a time in utter laziness. I’ve lifted, pulled, chopped, climbed, made love with joy and taken my hangovers as a consequence not as a punishment." –John Steinbeck, Travels with Charley Though he left Salinas when he was 17, Steinbeck was born and buried here, went to his senior prom here. His work brought the men and women of Monterey County to the page, the migrant farmers and fishermen and cannery workers, the miscreants and drunks and lovers who worked and labored and suffered to rise again each day against the

ART GALLERIES Carmel Art Association

Dolores St btwn 5th & 6th Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 (831) 624-6176 Fax: (831) 624-7790 carmelart.org

Monterey Peninsula Art Foundation Gallery 425 Cannery Row Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 655-1267 (831) 648-3308 mpaf.org

Thomas Kinkade Galleries 361 Lighthouse Avenue Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 655-5520 kinkadegalleries.com

Venture Gallery 260 Alvarado Mall Monterey CA 93940 (831) 372-6279 venturegallery.com

Tamara G Fine Art Gallery 711 Cannery Row Monterey, 93940 (831) 649-0993 Fax: (831) 649-1001 ellegantillusions.com

Masaoka Design Studio

13766 Center St Ste G-2 Carmel Valley CA 93924 (831) 659-4953 Fax: (831) 659-3156 masaokaglassdesign.com

Wyland Galleries Carmel

Ocean Ave - 3 NW Mission St Carmel-by-the-Sea CA 93921 (831) 626-6223 (888) WYLAND1 Fax: (831) 626-6225 wylandgalleries.com

odds. His work ruffled feathers in his home town, but brought him fame through-out the rest of the world. Considered a champion of “the forgotten and disenfranchised,” Monterey’s most famous literary son was awarded a Nobel Prize for Literature in 1962. The National Steinbeck Center in downtown Salinas was created to tell the story of Steinbeck’s legacy. Actually three museums in one, the center offers a literary, artistic and agricultural over-view of the area and will make you want to pick up one of Steinbeck’s books if you haven’t already. And if you already are a fan, you’lll be delighted to find his beloved truck, Rocinante, enshrined in a place of honor.

Sunset Center & Center for Photographic Arts I first met Ansel Adams at a cocktail party my grandfather threw at his house in the Carmel Highlands. At the tender age of 12, my job was to make Ramos Fizzes in the kitchen with a woman who turned out to be one of Adams’ early models. We had a delightful time cracking eggs and working the blender while everyone fussed over the great man. I confess I did not know then who he was or what all the fuss was about. Later I took the time to study Adams’ works, works that have influenced virtually every landscape photographer since. Adams' legacy is remembered and honored at the

ARTS & CRAFTS INSTRUCTION/ WORKSHOPS Stitches By The Bay 380 Foam St. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 373-5518

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 bachfestival.org

Castroville Festivals, Inc.

PO Box 1041 Castroville, CA 95012 (831) 633-2465 Fax: (831) 633-0485 artichoke-festival.org

Center for Photographic Arts at the Sunset Center in Carmel, along with works of contemporary photographers who work in the regional traditions. Sunset Center serves as a kind of cultural hub for Carmel and the region at large. In the 7th grade, my mother was sent to Sunset School for a year of “town” schooling. She remembers jumping rope in the courtyard at recess, ice cream from Konrad’s Kreamery, and the school’s extraordinary auditorium. Built in 1931 during the Great Depression, the auditorium has served not only as home to school functions but for symphonies, chamber musicians, singers, actors, and dancers as well. Modernized and renovated, the reborn Sunset Center was reopened with the Carmel Bach Festival in 2004. After leading the first orchestra rehearsal, Bruno Weil, the festival’s music director affirmed, “It’s a miracle, the acoustics are unbelievable.”

Passion. Poetry. Place Music. Dance. Theater. Photography. Art. The draw of the Monterey Peninsula is irresistible. It is hard to come here and not pick up a pen or a brush, a camera, or at the very least a camera phone It’s even harder to come once without planning a return trip, wondering if this place is not, in the words of Robinson Jeffers, your “inevitable place.”[]

Monterey Jazz Festival

Arts Council for Monterey County

Monterey Museum of Art La Mirada

Monterey Bay Blues Festival

Monterey History & Art Association

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PO Box JAZZ Monterey, CA 93942 (831) 373-3366 Fax: (831) 373-0244 montereyjazzfestival.org

PO Box 1400 Seaside, CA 93955 (831) 394-2652 Fax: (831) 393-8273 montereyblues.com

PO Box 7495 Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 (831) 622-9060 Fax: (831) 622-9061 artsformontereycounty.org

5 Custom House Plaza Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 372-2608 Fax: (831) 655-3054 montereyhistory.org

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Monterey Museum of Art

Monterey Museum of Art Pacific Street

559 Pacific St. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 372-5477 Fax: (831) 372-5680 montereyart.org

720 Via Mirada Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 372-3689 Fax: (831) 372-5680 montereyart.org

Dixieland Monterey Downtown Monterey (831) 659-0436 Fax: (831) 659-0353 dixieland-monterey.com

559 Pacific St. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 372-5477 Fax: (831) 372-5680 montereyart.org

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Jazz Written by: Paul S. Fingerote

he world-renowned Monterey Jazz Festival (Sept. 17-19) is internationally respected for its history of presenting the world’s top jazz artists. But it’s the festival environment of this event that many visitors find even more attractive. In addition to hosting more than 500 artists for three days and nights of nonstop jazz entertainment, the festival offers a vast array of activities and events for everyone to enjoy, along with the world’s best jazz. Situated on the magnificent, oak-studded Monterey Fairgrounds (the event’s home since1958), the festival offers 20 lush acres for fans to enjoy, with more than 100 food, beverages, and international shopping vendors located all along the festival’s busy midway. The music at Monterey is enhanced with films about jazz, intimate and informative conversations with the festival’s stars, unique exhibitions of historic photos and jazz memorabilia, and panel discussions covering a wide range of jazz-related topics.

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There’s a special focus on families at the Monterey Jazz Festival during Sunday’s Family Day at Monterey, a showcase for some of the top young, student musicians from across the country. Family Day also hosts the popular Percussion Playshop for kids, an Instrument Petting Zoo, and even a Jazzy Jumper for the younger set.

featuring more than 1,000 of the country’s top young student musicians jammin’ the streets of downtown Monterey and competing for a spot on September’s festival stages.

And then there’s the jazz, and what jazz it is!

Educational endeavors are at the core of the Monterey Jazz Festival and in the hearts of Monterey Jazz Festival fans. The event invests nearly a million dollars each year in its yearround series of jazz education programs, efforts that have been lauded by students, teachers, and fans alike, all around the world.

Ever since its inception in 1958, Monterey has hosted the greats of the jazz world. You can plan to see today’s jazz legends and the stars of tomorrow at this year’s festival. While the lineup of artists for the 53rd anniversary will be announced on March 29 (when tickets go on sale), one name has been released as the festival’s 2010 Artist-In-Residence: four-time Grammy Award-winning vocalist Dianne Reeves will fill the bill, performing not only at the festival in September, but also at its “other national event,” the Next Generation Festival (April 9 - 11). The Next Generation Festival is a weekend devoted to the future of jazz,

With the world’s greatest jazz performers, acres of activities for all ages, and a special vibe found only in Monterey, it’s no wonder that the Monterey Jazz Festival has become the longest running jazz festival in the world, not to mention the best. In fact, Monterey has been voted the “World’s Best Jazz Festival” by the readers of JazzTimes Magazine for three years in a row. You can find out why for yourself come September, as Verizon presents the 53rd Annual Monterey Jazz Festival. For more information, please visit the Monterey Jazz Festival’s website, montereyjazzfestival.org.[]

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Nightlife

ocated on the historic alley behind the Portola Hotel & Spa, Peter B’s Brewpub is Monterey’s only onpremises microbrewery. Peter B’s combines pub food and hand-crafted beer with a warm, friendly atmosphere, pool table and 11 Hi-Def sports TVs. Featuring 10 micro-beers brewed right on premises, a variety of single malt scotches, specialty martinis and a full bar. With 24 beers and ales on tap, a vast array of single-malt scotches, hard ciders and a full selection of imported and domestic bottled beer, live music on the weekends, karaoke, and live soccer from the U.K., Britannia Arms Pub & Restaurant in downtown Monterey and another location in Carmel are locals hang outs where you will find authentic British atmosphere and décor. The kitchen serves up the fish ‘n’ chips, bangers, and the expected pub food.

Fernwood in Big Sur is a popular local tavern built in the traditional Big Sur style with redwood timbers. The homespun atmosphere attracts a variety of locals and tourists, making for some very entertaining evenings. Usually Saturday night, beginning at 9:00, live entertainment is available – including local bands, perhaps an up and coming indie act — or even a surprise national act like Joanna Newsom doing a secret show to test out new material. Check out the website at fernwoodbigsur. com for up to the minute information. Located in the heart of downtown Monterey, The Hippodrome is conveniently located close to all major hotels, restaurants and shops, the convention center and has an attached four story parking structure. With 12,000 square feet, over thirty televisions, thirteen bar stations, four dance floors, and

state of the art visual and lighting effects, outdoor patio, panoramic views of downtown and the Monterey Bay, Go-Go Cages, split level dance floors, and a reputation as the best night club to go for Monterey night life. The perfect spot for a casual dinner and cocktails, enjoy Characters Sports Bar & Grill atmosphere, located in the Monterey Marriott Hotel. Relaxation is the name of the game at Knuckles Historical Sports Bar in the Hyatt Regency Monterey, voted #1 sports bar on the Monterey Peninsula seven years in a row. Take a break from meetings to confer with colleagues over lunch, or gather with the family for dinner after a day of sightseeing to enjoy a delicious meal in the welcoming ambience.

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PUBS & CLUBS

Seaside

(831) 393-1115 (831) 899-1928 (F)

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(831) 667-2422

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(831) 372-1234 (831) 375-3960 (F)

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(831) 646-9244 (831) 646-9001 (F)

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(831) 624-2336 (831) 626-0941 (F)

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(831) 657-6625 (831) 375-3960 (F)

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Monterey

(831) 645-9036 (831) 645-9014 (F)

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(831) 372-0581 (831) 372-0710 (F)

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(831) 373-3775 (831) 373-4241 (F)

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(831) 649-4511 (831) 649-4115 (F)

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(831) 647-7500 (831) 644-7956 (F)

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Characters Sports Bar & Grill Monterey Marriot Hotel 350 Calle Principal marriott.com

Cibo Ristorante Italiano 301 Alvarado St cibo.com

Cypress Lounge Embassy Suites 1441 Canyon Del Rey embassy-suites.com

Fernwood Tavern 47200 Highway 1 fernwoodbigsur.com

Fireplace Lounge Hyatt Regency Monterey 1 Old Golf Course Dr monterey.hyatt.com

The Hippodrome Nightclub & Lounge 321 Alvarado St hippclub.com

Jack Londons Grill & Taproom West side of Dolores btwn 5th & 6th jacklondons.com

Knuckles Historical Sports Bar Hyatt Regency Monterey 1 Golf Course Dr. hyattregencymonterey.com

Lallapalooza 474 Alvarado St lalla-palooza.com

London Bridge Pub 256 Figueroa St Wharf #2 lbpmonterey.com

Lounge at the Sardine Factory 701 Wave St. sardinefactory.com

Peter B’s Brew Pub

Portola Plaza Hotel at Monterey Bay 2 Portola Plaza portolaplazahotel.com

Safari Club Lounge Bay Park Hotel 1425 Munras Ave bayparkhotel.com

Schooners Bistro on the Bay Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa 400 Cannery Row montereyplazahotel.com

STICKS Bar & Grill The Inn at Spanish Bay 2700 17 Mile Drive pebblebeach.com

Terrace Lounge at The Lodge at Pebble Beach The Lodge at Pebble Beach 1700 17 Mile Drive pebblebeach.com

ENTERTAINMENT/ MUSICIANS Monterey Symphony

2560 Garden Rd Ste 101 Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 646-8511 Fax: (831) 644-0669 montereysymphony.org

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rad Pitt, Patrick Dempsey, Justin Timberlake, Tiger Woods, Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, and Meryl Streep all find the cities of Monterey County top stops on their travels here. While former mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea and long-time resident Clint Eastwood remains the Holy Grail of celebrity spotting on the Monterey Peninsula. With worldclass sporting events, the nation’s top ranked golf courses, excellent hotels and renowned restaurants, Monterey County is a frequent haunt for the rich and famous. In a county synonymous with stunning scenery, beautiful backdrops and a laid-back way of life, Monterey County is fast becoming the place to check in and check out.

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Traditional British Food at Affordable Prices Karaoke, Live Music and Quiz Nights Big Screen TV for all Sporting Events Including English Premier League, NHL, NBA, NFL, MLB and UFC

24 Beers on Tap! Full Bar!

Pop into the Tap Room at Pebble Beach for a brew and off-the-green camaraderie with a host of regular stars including Kevin Costner, Bill Murray and Ray Romano. The venerable Sardine Factory on Cannery Row is home base for celebrity spotting, especially during the annual AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro Am in February. Regulars at the restaurant include Vijay Singh, Ray Romano, Rush Limbaugh and the “Governator” himself. Tucked deep in Carmel Valley, Bernardus Lodge and its award-winning Marinus restaurant are an epicenter of celebrity activity. Pony up to the outside terrace for a little croquet and celebrity sighting, including recent visits by Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Jerry Seinfeld and Clint Eastwood. "Make Your Day" at Carmel’s Mission Ranch by grabbing a cocktail and hovering around the piano just shy of dinner hour. Mr. Eastwood (owner) sometimes pops in for a quick scout and socializing with guests before repairing for dinner. Although tickets are tough to come by, the annual Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca (July) delivers a host of high profile celebrities including Brad Pitt, Matt LeBlanc, Michael Jordan and David Alan Grier. For a more off-beat mix of rock stars, pop into Carmel’s Forge in the Forest for a java and jam session. Alice Cooper, members of Limp Bizkit and Metallica are likely suspects. For romantics, visit Nepenthe in Big Sur. Once a love den Orson Welles bought for Rita Hayworth for just $167, today it provides the most stunning setting along the California coast.[]

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Lallapalooza on Alvarado Street in downtown Monterey is a place where those with a big passion for full-flavored foods, spirits and good company can gather and express their passion for life. With an exceptional selection of fine wines, Lallapalooza offers a Martini Menu featuring over a dozen variations of the house cocktail. With choices from an exotic drink menu, your favorite cocktail or the Cellar Master’s choice of wine by the glass, The Lounge in the Sardine Factory provides nightly entertainment Tuesdays through Saturdays and plenty of star gazing too. Inside the Bay Park Hotel on Munras Street visitors will find the Safari Club Lounge, open 7 days a week from 4.30pm - close. Here guests can view sporting events on the 8 foot big screen. With Happy Hour Monday - Friday 5pm - 7pm, and drink prices on highballs, housewine and draft beer guests are sure to blow off some steam here.

Schooners’, inside the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, the beverage menu includes the award-winning “Best Margarita” and “Best Specialty Drink” in Monterey County, premium spirits and a wine list specializing in California’s finest wines. For “19th hole” and other gatherings at Pebble Beach with friends and family at The Inn, STICKS—Fore Sports, Food & Fun—offers you a congenial atmosphere in which to enjoy favorite American comfort foods and worldwide televised sporting events. When you’re ready for cocktails and conversation, the lovely Terrace Lounge overlooks Carmel Bay and the storied 18th green of Pebble Beach Golf Links. Bowling, billiards and hookah bars…Night bowling with glow in the dark sessions can be found along Fremont Street in Monterey, with an arcade and one of the best Dance Dance Revolution games on the peninsula. Also notable nightlife in Monterey includes the local Hookah bar which combines hookah smoking with a lounge scene. Cannery Row supplies nightlife in the form of pool tables, beers on tap, and live music three times a week, attracting tourists and locals alike.[]

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WinerieS r i v er

Written by: Christine Delsol

f John Steinbeck were writing today, the follow-up to “Cannery Row” would surely have been “Winery Row.” The

cast of characters would be drawn from the European immigrant family that made good in cattle ranching and later turned to grapes, the stock trader who gave it all up to become a winemaker, the archaeologist whose love of working with soil led him to winemaking in rural Salinas Valley, a Swiss businessman and adventurer whose taste for California wine brought him to Monterey County. Just for starters. Visitors familiar with Carmel Valley’s coterie of boutique wines and meticulously decorated tasting rooms have a treat in store when they venture to the Salinas Valley’s rustic River Road wineries. Some of the names will be familiar — many of Carmel Valley’s offerings actually are produced here — but this unheralded, less glamorous cousin is more akin to the Napa Valley of 25 years ago, when wine tasting was a locals’ sunny weekend outing instead of California’s most-hyped tourist destination.

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The River Road’s mom-and-pop wineries, specializing in limited releases and warm hospitality often dispensed by the winemaker, roughly follow the Salinas River between the Gabilan and Santa Lucia ranges. Unpretentious tasting rooms, most of them perched on the Santa Lucia bench overlooking the valley, leave the spectacle not to faux castles but sweeping views. The scenery is more East of Eden than "Falcon Crest." These wineries may be unheralded in the tourist industry, but a steady stream of awards testifies to their recognition in the wine industry. Many were growing grapes for wineries in other areas long before establishing their own wineries in the past 10 years. Word started to get around in 2008, when Scheid Vineyards opened its much-ballyhooed wine lounge on Cannery Row and Boekenoogen Vineyards opened a tasting room in Carmel Valley. The unique interplay of the Salinas Valley, mountains, Monterey Bay and Pacific Ocean allow for an uncommon diversity that makes Monterey County a virtual Wine 101 course. Of its nine distinct appellations, or American Viticultural Areas, the River Road region inhabits four. Valley heat produces good Cabernets and Syrahs, but wind and fog also make the region ideal for cool Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and other cool-climate varietals. Marilyn Remark Winery, at the top of the wine road closest to the Monterey-Salinas Highway, combines French inspiration and sublime Monterey fruit to craft some of California’s best classic Rhone-style wines. Winemaker Joel Burnstein, a former trader Pacific Stock Exchange trader who turned a midlife crisis into a career as a vintner, and his wife, Marilyn Remark, visited France’s Rhone Valley in 2001 and discovered their passion. PAGES 102-103 [ Wine Not? Follow Monterey County's River Road Wine Trail to over a dozen world class wineries ] PAGE 104 [ Taste over 85 local wines on Cannery Row at A Taste of Monterey, a wine destination in itself A Taste of Monterey ]

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The hacienda-style inn on the Brousseau family’s vineyard high in the Gabilan Range, bordering the Chalone wine estate and standing 4 miles from Pinnacles National Monument, offers lofty views in every direction. The six guest rooms each have private entrances, sitting areas with gas fireplaces, wet bars with refrigerators and microwaves, patios, and vineyard and mountain panoramas. Five rooms have whirlpool tubs (the sixth has a clawfoot tub), appealing equally to River Road wine tourists or adventurers tuckered out from exploring Pinnacles’ otherworldly rock formations.

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Inn at the Pinnacles, 32025 Stonewall Canyon Road, Soledad (831) 678-2400, innatthepinnacles.com From $200 a night, including full breakfast. Open Fridays, Saturdays & some Thursdays & Sundays.

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Rising incongruously above modern suburban rooftops within the gated Las Palmas subdivision, this 1891 Queen Anne Victorian occupies a remnant of its original estate. Rescued from an ignominious fate as the developer’s sales office-cum-storage facility, it opened as an inn in 2008. The restoration is faithful to the original builder’s intent, and owner Linda Persall readily shares her intimate knowledge of the house’s past. Ten roomy suites offer all the marble, pillow-top mattresses, European linens and spa services you could wish, and the ballroom, parlor, wine cellar and other spaces are available for special events.

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WINERIES River Road Wineries

BARN OWLS&HAWKS &WASPS, OH MY! Perhaps because many began as growers supplying grapes to other wineries, Monterey County winemakers know in their very marrow that land is their lifeblood. They view themselves as stewards of the land and live by Old World methods of combining soil, sun exposure and entreaties to the weather gods to enhance their grapes’ unique characteristics. Last year, Hahn Estates was the first Monterey area winery to be certified by the county’s Green Business Program for protection of human and natural resources; they even use certified green corks. But first doesn’t mean only; vintners throughout Monterey Wine Country are big on sustainable practices. Their allies: Hawks, barn owls, ladybugs and wasps. When Chateau Julien found that starlings were ignoring the scarecrows and feasting on its grapes, the winery installed hawk boxes to entice the predators to keep the voracious birds in check. Heller Estates, which has been certified organic since 1996, erected owl condos to rout gophers, mice and moles that were wreaking havoc in the vineyards. Heller also deploys tiny wasps to attack leafhopper eggs and mites that prey on destructive mite species. And it holds periodic ladybug release parties so they can attack other destructive pests. Heller’s organic arsenal also includes dry-farming to minimize irrigation, amending the soil with organic matter left over after the crush and planting cover crops to suppress weeds. Such labor-intensive practices are expensive, but the winery is betting that they will contribute not only to environmental and consumer health but to longer-lived vines.

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The long valley does require some travel time. Driving end to end, without stopping, takes about two hours, but stops along the way can easily take a whole day. From Marilyn Remark, it’s 10 miles through pure Steinbeck Country to Pessagno, which produces acclaimed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from grapes grown in Monterey and San Benito counties. An intriguing entry during a recent tasting was a citrusy but very dry, German-style Riesling, and the winery makes an excellent port as well.

by vineyards, rolling lawns, a pond and a gazebo. The intense flavor of local grapes is front and center in its Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir and less common Riesling and Pinot Grigio. The new tasting room at Manzoni, a short hop back to River Road, is a tidy, corrugated building presiding over a setting of vineyards and fields full of workers. The setting is about as Steinbeck as you can get, and the winery prides itself on its land stewardship as much as its intensely fruity Pinots, Chardonnays and Syrahs.

Three other wineries are clustered around Gonzales within five minutes of Pessagno. Blackstone is right in town — a sprawling, vaguely Spanish/vaguely Arts & Crafts style tasting room and gift shop surrounded

Boekenoogen, a few miles south of Manzoni, was created by a long-established cattleranching family that turned its operation over to grapes in 1998. Excelling in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, it also is becoming known

for cool-climate Syrahs. With a tasting room in Carmel Valley, the winery is open only for special events and by appointment, but it’s worth making the effort for the stunning vista of patchwork fields below the vineyards and the crinkled mountains beyond. Fifteen more minutes on country roads leads to another cluster of wineries around Soledad. If the name doesn’t clue you in to the new attitude at Wrath Wines, one sip of the startling 2008 Sauvignon Blanc will — New Zealand-style crisp, and aromatic with melon balanced by grapefruit and oak. Wrath is the new incarnation of San Saba Vineyards, reinvented by the new owners, Barbara Lemmon and her son, Michael Thomas. Add a sunny terrace

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TheDESIGNATED DRIVERConundrum Sure, we know a designated driver is the only sensible way to go wine-tasting, but who really wants to be the designee? A sensible and inexpensive alternative is the Grapevine Express, running daily from 7:45am to 7:15pm between the Monterey Conference Center and Carmel Valley Village. The Mid Valley stop and the two Carmel Valley Village stops drop you in the midst of wineries and tasting rooms. Fare is $2.50 each way, half price for seniors 65 and older, disabled passengers and Medicare cardholders. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be making more than one winery stop, buy the $6 day pass. Call (888) 678-2871 or visit mst.org for exact schedules. If you need some guidance or some more variety, Ag Venture Tours offers winery, vineyard and farm visits and includes winemaking and grape growing discussions. Owner Evan Oakes, a U.C. Cooperative Extension agricultural scientist, approaches both sightseeing and wine tasting from an agricultural perspective. Custom tours are available. Contact: (831) 761-8463, agventuretours.com. The daily Monterey Wine Trolley's 5 hour tour from the Portola Hotel and Spa at 11am brings you from downtown Monterey into the heart of the Carmel Valley wine tasting experience. Contact: (831) 624-1700, toursmonterey.com.

[ Sip, swirl and savor at Monterey County tasting rooms, over thirty county-wide ]

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MONTEREYWine CountryPRIMERS Monterey Wine Country’s sheer size and diversity can be overwhelming, but the Monterey County Vintner’s and Growers Association stages two annual events that will ease you into the region’s vast offerings. Call or visit the website to request its wine map and guide. Winemakers’ Celebration, Aug. 7, 2010, 12 - 3:30pm 20 Custom House Plaza, Monterey. (831) 375-9400 montereywines.org $45 in advance, $50 day of event. Dozens of local wineries dispatch their winemakers to pour the latest vintages and discuss how they create their individual wines. Educational displays, seminars and demonstrations shed light on barrel building or other topics, and area restaurants provide a bounty of gourmet delicacies for sampling. Great Wine Escape Weekend, Nov. 12-14, 2010. Throughout Monterey County. (831) 375-9400 montereywines.org/gwe $40 - $150. More than 50 local winemakers fan out to hotels, restaurants and other venues in Monterey, Carmel, Carmel Valley and Salinas. Wineries host open houses and guided tours, seminars examine such subjects as wine pairing and blending, and celebrity chefs hold winemaker dinners. The grand finale is an afternoon of tasting limited-production and reserve wines and chef demonstrations.

looking over a lily pond to the valley, the Santa Lucias and the Gothic silhouette of the abandoned house that adorns their wine labels, and you have a mandatory stop. Hahn Estates, 10 minutes farther, was established by a transplanted Swiss family that released its first vintage of Cabernet Sauvignon in 1980. It has been turning out a wide variety of award-winning wines ever since, including the rarer Malbec and Pinot Gris. You could pack a lunch and settle happily on the long, cheery deck or at picnic tables under the oaks even if you drink in nothing but the view from 1,200 feet. Nearby Paraiso’s Smith family planted Monterey County’s first Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah 30 years ago. It also has a scenic mountainside tasting room, unique for its home and garden boutique. Scheid, at the end of the River Road trail, is one of the best-known wineries outside the valley. Founded in 1972, it is is one of the industry’s largest independent growers, and its primary occupation remains supplying grapes to a long roster of wine producers. The finest grapes from its 13 local vineyards go into its own Chardonnays, Pinot Noirs and Petite Sirah. After spending a day driving through lettuce and artichoke fields and scaling mountainsides, it may feel like you’ve arrived at earth’s end. But Scheid is only a half-mile from Highway 101, which will speed you back to Salinas in 40 minutes or to Monterey in an hour. As long as you know that starting out and allow for leisurely driving, it’s a full but relaxing day. Of course, it wouldn’t hurt to bring a dog named Charley along on your travels — just ask John Steinbeck.[]

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GrapeExpectations Written by: Christine Delsol

Celebrating over 25 vintages of locally crafted wines and gracious hospitality

A Wine Country Destination only minutes from downtown Carmel and the Monterey Peninsula Open daily — wine tasting, tours & private events Family owned & operated since 1982

8940 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel, CA 93923 831-624-2600 • www.chateaujulien.com

armel Valley is Monterey Wine Country’s undisputed diva. Not only is it close to Monterey and endowed by a selection of restaurants and inns, most of its wineries and tasting rooms are clustered within walking distance. And the rural chic of quaint storefronts enveloped by flowering bushes is just plain beguiling. Carmel Valley’s climate, swinging from summer daytime highs up to 100 degrees and nighttime lows in the 30s and 40s, nurtures full-bodied red wines, as Father Junipero Serra’s padres well knew. They planted a robust Mission varietal in the late 1700s to make simple red table wine for the San

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Carlos Borroméo de Carmel Mission, but their vines eventually were lost to history. Not until a U.C. Davis viticulture expert deemed Monterey County on a par with Napa, Sonoma, Burgundy and Bordeaux did the first commercial grapes go into the ground in the Cachagua Valley in 1968. Carmel Valley received its AVA designation in 1983. Now, more than 200 years after Serra’s missionaries planted their humble Mission red, vineyards cover about 300 acres. More than 70 percent yield Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, though more vineyards have been experimenting with microclimates to grow Burgundian varietals. All but one of Carmel Valley Village’s tasting rooms produce their offerings deeper in the Carmel and Cachagua valleys. Even Chateau Julien, which makes its wines on site, grows most of its grapes elsewhere.

Lying 6 miles north of the village, the French chateau-style winery commands 16 acres of vineyards, a sublime picnic area and mountains stippled with oaks. The large, open tasting room — no bar — creates the illusion of sitting in an absurdly wealthy friend’s living room. The valley’s only winery tour includes the warehouse-sized Chai, whose first story is built underground to let nature control the temperature and humidity for barrels aging inside. Tours are offered free of charge at 10:30am and 2:30pm weekdays and 12:30pm and 2:30pm Saturdays and Sundays, by reservation. The heart of the village is a whole different scene. Nine tasting rooms line either side of Carmel Valley Road within the space of three blocks; a tenth, Parsonage Village, stands two blocks farther south. You won’t lack for company here; patrons milling from one

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[ Ripe and ready, grapes grown to perfection in Monterey County ] Tour the Chai, in Carmel Valley’s Chateau Julien Wine estate Kodiak Greenwood ]

tasting room to the other create something akin to a progressive dinner party where every course is wine (fortunately, many tasting rooms offer some sort of limited menu as well). Don’t count on intimate chats with the head winemaker, but you’ll have plenty of opportunity to mingle with other patrons. Carmel Valley tasting rooms range from heavy hitters like Bernardus to small shops such as Otter Cove and Joyce, with mid-size family operations such as Georis and Boëté (7 miles north, near Quail Lodge) in between. Carmel Valley veterans might want to plan a return trip soon to visit some recent additions to the lineup, which include Otter Cove in the

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Playa Linda Courtyard and Boekenoogen’s estate wines from the Santa Lucia Highlands, served in a ranch-style Carmel Valley Road facility with a seductive garden patio. A tasting foray might take you from a great hall adorned by stained glass and antiques (Chateau Julien) to an old adobe in a leafy courtyard (Georis) to a ringer for a medieval chapel with a French provincial interior (Joullian). Whatever their shapes and sizes, all strive for a rustic image. Tasting room atmospheres are as varied as the architecture and depend partly on who happens to be behind the bar. Warm professionalism is a good bet at Bernardus, congenial

familiarity at Georis, unbridled passion at Chateau Julien, chatty informality at Heller. Heller’s unpretentious but quirkily decorated tasting room, which might have begun life as a 1970s convenience store, is distinguished by its sculpture garden and olive oil and vinegar sampling. Chateau Julien has hosted four Cirque du Soleil performances in its cavernous barrel room. Georis tempts customers with a seductive display of books and gifts. Parsonage Village’s tasting room is a quilt art gallery featuring the owner’s textile art. In Carmel Valley, it’s all about the wine, but it’s not only about the wine.[]

Baywood Cellars Tasting Room 381 Cannery Row #C baywood-cellars.com

Bernardus Vineyards & Winery 5 W. Carmel Valley Rd. bernardus.com

Blackstone Winery 850 S Alta St. blackstonewinery.com

Chateau Julien Wine Estate 8940 Carmel Valley Rd chateaujulien.com

Chateau Sinnet Winery/Carmel Valley 13746 Center St chateausinnet.com

Galante Vineyards

Dolores btwn Ocean & 7th galantevineyards.com

Hahn Estates/Smith & Hook Winery 37700 Foothill Rd. hahnestates.com

Joullian Vineyards 2 Village Drive Ste A joullian.com

Mesa Del Sol Vineyards 45803 Arroyo Seco Rd mesadelsolvineyards.com

Paraiso Vineyards

38060 Paraiso Springs Rd. paraisovineyards.com

Parsonage Village Vineyard 19 E Carmel Valley Road parsonagewine.com

Rancho Cellers-Fine Wine Merchants 26340 Carmel Rancho Blvd ranchocellars.com

Scheid Vineyards 1972 Hobson Ave. scheidvineyards.com

Taste Morgan

204 Crossroads Blvd morganwinery.com

Ventana Vineyards

2999 Monterey-Salinas Hwy #10 ventanawines.com

Wine From The Heart 241 Alvarado St. winefromtheheart.com

Monterey

(831) 645-9035 (831) 645-9345 (F)

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Carmel Valley

(800) 223-2533 (831) 659-1676 (F)

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Gonzales

(831) 675-5341 (831) 675-5438 (F)

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Carmel Valley

(831) 624-2600 (831) 624-6138 (F)

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Carmel Valley

(831) 659-2244 (831) 659-2171 (F)

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Carmel Valley

(831) 624-3800 (831) 624-3200 (F)

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Soledad

(831) 678-4555 (831) 678-0557 (F)

Carmel Valley

(831) 659-8100 (831) 659-8102 (F)

Greenfield

(831) 624-8527 (831) 674-2033 (F)

Soledad

(831) 678-0300 (831) 678-2584 (F)

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Carmel Valley

(831) 659-2215

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Carmel

(800) 646-9131

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Greenfield

(831) 386-0316 (831) 383-8601 (F)

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Carmel-by-the-Sea

(831) 626-3700 (831) 626-3758 (F)

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Monterey

(831) 372-7415 (831) 375-0797 (F)

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Monterey

(831) 641-9463 (831) 641-9465 (F)

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(831) 646-5446 (831) 375-0835 (F)

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127 Main St. tastemonterey.com

Monterey

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A Taste of Monterey Wine & Gift Center Oldtown Salinas

Bus Parking

700 Cannery Row, Suite KK tastemonterey.com

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A Taste of Monterey Wine & Gift Center

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rom the verdant Salinas and Carmel valleys to the watery refuge of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Monterey County offers everything from farm to table and sea to sustainable platter year-round. The unparalleled culinary tradition sprouts from a perfect mix of climate and geography that combine to nurture produce of all kinds. These gifts, paired with the picturesque backdrop of crashing surf and white sand beaches, create the ultimate atmosphere in which to enjoy quintessential California cuisine.

[ From sea to table, fresh sustainable Monterey abalone is a specialty at many local restaurants L'Auberge Carmel ]

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AMERICAN Black Bear Diner 805 W. Laurel Dr. blackbeardiner.com

Chart House

444 Cannery Row chart-house.com

Club XIX

Lodge at Pebble Beach 1700 17-Mile Dr pebblebeach.com

Courtyard Café

17225 El Rancho Way

Deetjen’s Restaurant 48865 Highway 1 deetjens.com

Denny’s - Marina 110 Reservation Rd. dennys.com

The Forge In The Forest 5th and Junipero forgeintheforest.com

From Scratch

3618 The Barnyard thebarnyard.com

Fuse Lounge Cafe 3665 Rio Road carmelmissioninn.com

Jack London’s

West side of Dolores btwn 5th & 6th jacklondons.com

Lallapalooza Restaurant 474 Alvarado St lalla-palooza.com

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(831) 649-4234 (831) 372-2968 (F)

Monterey

(831) 372-3362

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Pebble Beach

(831) 625-8519 (831) 644-7960 (F)

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Salinas

(831) 775-0491

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Monterey

(831) 649-1020 (800) 338-3564 (831) 373-4258 (F)

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Big Sur

(831) 667-2377 (831) 667-0466 (F)

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Marina

(831) 384-2854

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Carmel-bythe-Sea

(831) 624-2233 (831) 624-1102 (F)

Carmel

(831) 625-2448 (831) 626-0420 (F)

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Carmel

(831) 624-1841 (800) 348-9090 (831) 624-8684 (F)

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Carmel-bythe-Sea

(831) 624-2336 (831) 626-0941 (F)

Monterey

(831) 657-6625 (831) 375-3960 (F)

Monterey

(831) 645-9036 (831) 645-9014 (F)

Knuckles Historical Sports Bar Hyatt Regency Monterey 1 Golf Course Dr. hyattregencymonterey.com

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Monterey

Crazy Horse Restaurant Bay Park Hotel 1425 Munras Ave. bayparkhotel.com

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Characters Sports Bar & Grill Monterey Marriot Hotel 350 Calle Principal marriott.com

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“A” Table Chefs Monterey County proudly claims some of the most celebrated chefs in the world. Of the hundreds of restaurants in Monterey County, many have been honored with the food industry’s highest awards, including DiRoNa (Distinguished Restaurants of North America) and Wine Spectator awards for excellence.

farmers markets and local fisheries for fresh vegetables and sustainable seafood to create delicacies such as fresh asparagus with a seared day boat scallop, black truffle vinaigrette and morel mushrooms.

Here you will find such legendary culinary creators as Cal Stamenov, Mark Ayers and Christophe Grosjean, and renowned restaurants such as Passionfish, Sardine Factory, Fandango, and Casanova. These chefs and others in Monterey County highlight what it means to be stewards of the land and sea by foraging the daily

Foodies will discover a farmers market most days of the week, and often twice on Sundays! A visit to one of these markets uncovers the heartbeat of the region, with farmers proudly displaying local artichokes, broccoli, herbs, microgreens and an abundance of sealife. The county hosts a number of regular farmer’s

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Calendar of Delights

markets in Monterey, Salinas, Pacific Grove, Marina, Soledad and Carmel. In addition to these recurring markets, the destination hosts many festivals to celebrate the culinary lifestyle. The annual events calendar is liberally seasoned from January’s Valley of the World Wine and Food Festival in Salinas to November’s Great Wine Escape Weekend. In between is the Pinnacles Wine Festival and Pebble Beach Food and Wine (April); the Castroville Artichoke Festival and Cooking for Solutions (May); the Carmel Art and Wine Festival, Beer Festival and Monterey Wine Festival (June); and the Harvest to Table (September).

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Highlands Inn 120 Highlands Dr pacificsedge.com

Carmel

(831) 622-5445 (831) 620-1234 (831) 626-1574 (F)

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Point Pinos Grill at Pacific Grove Golf Links

Pacific Grove

(831) 648-5774

Big Sur

(831) 667-2422 (831) 667-2029

Big Sur

(831) 667-2242 (800) 575-1735 (831) 667-2108 (F)

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Monterey

(831) 375-1400 (831) 375-2636 (F)

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Salinas

(831) 424-2735 (831) 757-5806 (F)

Pebble Beach

(831) 647-7500 (831) 644-7956 (F)

Pebble Beach

(831) 625-8535 (831) 625-8598 (F)

Monterey Marriott Hotel 350 Calle Principal marriott.com

Monterey

(831) 649-4234x1115 (831) 372-2968 (F)

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Toasties Cafe

Pacific Grove

(831) 373-7543

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Monterey

(831) 649-8600

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Soledad

(831) 678-1775

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Pacific’s Edge Restaurant

77 Asilomar Blvd

Redwood Grill Restaurant Fernwood Resort 47200 Highway 1 fernwoodbigsur.com

Ripplewood Resort Restaurant Highway 1 ripplewoodresort.com

Rosine’s Restaurant 434 Alvarado St. rosinesmonterey.com

The Steinbeck House 132 Central Ave. steinbeckhouse.com

STICKS Bar & Grill The Inn at Spanish Bay 2700 17-Mile Dr. pebblebeach.com

Tap Room

The Lodge at Pebble Beach 1700 17-Mile Dr. pebblebeach.com

Three Flags Café

702 Lighthouse

Trailside Café 550 Wave St. trailsidecafe.com

The Windmill 1155 Front St.

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(831) 648-8880 (831) 648-8241 (F)

414 Calle Principal montrio.com

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26270 Dolores St. missionranchcarmel.com

Late Dining

Sunday Brunch

(831) 625-9040 (831) 625-5502 (F)

Mission Ranch Restaurant

Lunch

Monterey

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AMER I C A N R E G I O N A L Tarpy’s Roadhouse

2999 Monterey Salinas Hwy. tarpys.com

Del Rey Oaks

(831) 647-1444 (831) 655-2999 (831) 647-1103 (F)

Monterey

(831) 646-1706 (831) 646-1700 (831) 646-5937 (F)

Monterey

(831) 646-1620 (831) 644-9302 (F)

Carmel-bythe-Sea

(831) 624-5008

Monterey

(831) 656-9543

Monterey

The Duck Club Grill

Monterey Plaa Hotel & Spa 400 Cannery Row woodsidehotels.com

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BAKERIES Paris Bakery Café 271 Bonifacio Pl.

Patisserie Boissiere Restaurant & Patisserie Mission btwn Ocean & 7th patisserieboissiere.com

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(831) 649-6496 (831) 649-6213 (F)

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(831) 372-0581 (831) 372-0710 (F)

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BRITISH Britannia Arms Pub & Restaurant 444 Alvarado St

The Crown & Anchor 150 W Franklin St. crownandanchor.net

London Bridge Pub

256 Figueora St Wharf #2 lbpmonterey.com

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400 Cannery Row montereyplazahotel.com

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Green is Good Monterey County, in particular the Salinas Valley, is also known 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. Monterey County also commands nearly 90 percent of the nation’s packaged salad and pre-cut fresh vegetable market. A temperate climate, rich soils, and unparalleled geography make the Salinas and Carmel valleys an ideal place to grow cool-season vegetables like artichokes, raspberries, strawberries and flowers in every color of the rainbow. Take an agricultural tour, wine trek or visit the nation’s first (and largest) working organic farm, Earthbound Farms (Carmel Valley), to explore the destination’s bounty first-hand. The Farm (Salinas) also offers a child-friendly agrarian experience that provides a peek into the daily drill that delivers America’s freshest produce. In short, agriculture is big business here.

Catering for every occassion! luncheons, weddings, corporate events... Gourmet Box Lunches, Picnic Dinners & more! Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Dine-In or Take-Out Full Coffee & Espresso Bar • Homemade Pastries 731 Munras Avenue Monterey, CA 93940 open daily from 7am • tel (831) 646-3109 • www.thewildplumcafe.com

Serious Seafood The history of Monterey’s fishing industry dates back to the county’s earliest settlers, the Ohlone Indians. Today, farm-raised California red Abalone is sustainably harvested by Monterey Abalone Company at the tip of Commercial Wharf #2. Here, visitors can purchase fresh abalone in a hermetically sealed pack. Or, let the culinary pros do the work at one of the local restaurants like the Sardine Factory (sample the abalone bisque or abalone medallion) or Highlands Inn (try the seasonal “Super Abs” tasting menu). The U.S. market is primarily in California; hence travelers rarely find this delicacy elsewhere. Abalone is so succulent that a seared filet over cauliflower puree with lobster butter simply melts in the mouth. Paired with a delicious Ventana Vineyard’s chardonnay or Benardus Winery Sauvignon Blanc, this combo creates an explosion of decadence difficult to replicate. Another “must-taste” among local seafood treasures: squid. The arrival of Portuguese fishermen in the mid-1800s made squid a mainstay in the waters off Monterey Bay. On a busy night, dozens of fishing boats can be spotted on the bay, trolling for these giant cephalopods. Much of the catch goes to Japan and some is sent to San Francisco, but a large portion of the catch stays right here in Monterey, heading to local

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(831) 633-3355

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421 Moss Landing Rd.

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Moss Landing Café

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(831) 625-8577 (831) 622-8798 (F)

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Pebble Beach

Outdoor Seating

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The Lodge at Pebble Beach 1700 17-Mile Dr. pebblebeach.com

Gallery Café

Ocean View

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Big Sur Lodge Restaurant 47225 Highway 1 bigsurlodge.com

Big Sur River Inn Restaurant Hwy One @ Pheneger Creek bigsurriverinn.com

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Carmel

(831) 622-5450 (831) 626-1574 (F)

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Carmel

(831) 620-8910 (831) 620-8866 (831) 626-8481 (F)

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Carmel

(831) 626-2511 (831) 626-2561 (F)

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Carmel-bythe-Sea

(831) 624-6562 (831) 624-7431 (F)

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Carmel-bythe-Sea

(831) 624-2569 (831) 624-5370 (F)

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Monterey

(800) 982-1986 (831) 372-0916 (F)

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Monterey

(831) 649-4511 (831) 649-2698 (831) 649-4115 (F)

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(888) 648-9463 (831) 658-3595 (831) 659-3529 (F)

Monterey

(831) 649-6700 (831) 649-2495 (F)

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(831) 667-2345 (831) 667-2394 (F)

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Monterey

(831) 373-6141 x429 (831) 655-0634 (F)

Seaside

(831) 393-1115 (831) 899-1928 (F)

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Carmel

(831) 625-5436 (831) 625-2950 (F)

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Monterey

(831) 372-2628 (831) 646-1700 (831) 646-5937 (F)

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Carmel

(831) 624-8578

Big Sur

(831) 667-3100

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(831) 667-2700 (800) 548-3610 (831) 667-2743 (F)

Monterey

Cafe Beach

Monterey Beach Resort 2600 San Dunes Dr montereybeachresort.com

California Market 120 Highlands Dr highlandsinn.hyatt.com

Edgar’s

Quail Lodge 8000 Valley Greens Dr quaillodge.com

Golf Club Grill

Carmel Valley Ranch Resort One Old Ranch Rd grandbay.com

Grasings Coastal Cuisine 6th and Mission grasings.com

The Grill on Ocean Avenue

Ocean Ave. btwn Dolores & Lincoln thegrillcarmel.com

Hotel Abrego Restaurant 755 Abrego St hotelabrego.com

Jacks Restaurant & Lounge

Portola Plaza Hotel at Monterey Bay 2 Portola Plaza portolahotel.com

Marinus at Bernardus Lodge 415 Carmel Valley Rd. bernardus.com

Massaro & Santos On the Pier Coast Guard Pier 32 Cannery Row, Suite H-1 massaroandsantos.com

Nepenthé/Café Kevah 48510 Highway 1 nepenthebigsur.com

Pacific Grille

Hilton Garden Inn Monterey 1000 Aguajito Rd. monterey.stayhgi.com

Pacifica Café

Embassy Suites on Monterey Bay 1441 Canyon Del Rey Rd. embassy-suites.com

Rio Grill

101 Crossroads Blvd. riogrill.com

Schooners Bistro on the Bay Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa 400 Cannery Row montereyplazahotel.com

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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 [ A delicious sushi boat with sustainable seafood choices - wild salmon, pacific halibut and more MBAquarium/Randy Tunnel ] restaurants to be used as fried calamari, Parmesan-crusted calamari steaks and as the standout ingredient in squid salads.

Seafood Watch A program of Monterey Bay Aquarium, Seafood Watch is designed to raise consumer Dinner: about the importance of buying awareness Everyday seafood from sustainable sources. The program which seafood to buy Summerrecommends Hours: or avoid helps consumers to become Open Alland Day

advocates for environmentally friendly seafood. They publish a handy walletsized guide and an iPhone application for “best-choice” fish. Seafood Watch is also a partner of the Seafood Choices Alliance, where it provides seafood purveyors with recommendations on seafood choices. Participating Seafood Watch restaurants train wait staff about their seafood choices and pledge not to serve items from the Seafood Watch “avoid” list. Seafood

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11:30 am - 2:30 pm Mon - Fri 11:30 am - 3:00 pm Sat & Sun

831-372-5200 Reservations Recommended www.cafefina.com

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From 5:00 pm to Closing Summer Hours: Open All Day

Happy Hour Everyday 12pm - 6pm FREE Valet Parking Friday & Saturday Nights

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Carmel Valley

(831) 658-3400 (831) 658-3400 (831) 659-3529 (F)

Carmel

(831) 625-3367 (831) 625-3319 (F)

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(831) 393-1888 (831) 393-9293 (F)

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(831) 624-2406 (831) 624-2610 (831) 625-1542 (F)

Monterey County

(805) 927-1590

Monterey

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415 Carmel Valley Rd bernardus.com

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Wickets Bistro

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Ventana Inn & Spa 48123 Highway 1 ventanainn.com

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Ventana Bistro

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La Playa Hotel 8th Ave & Camino Real laplayahotel.com

Dinner

Terrace Grill

Lunch

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Breakfast

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Children Welcome

Farm to Table & Sea to Platter

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CHINESE China Delight

145 Crossroads Blvd

Grand Buffet

1732 Fremont Blvd

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Mission between Ocean & 7th antonandmichel.com

Whale Watcher Café Gorda Springs Resort Pacific Coast Highway

Danny I’s Grill

1200 Olmstead Rd. dannyigrill.com

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Big Sur

(831) 667-2800 (831) 667-0156 (F)

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Pacific Grove

(831) 655-0324 (831) 655-0325 (F)

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Sierra Mar Restaurant Post Ranch Inn Highway 1 postranchinn.com

Taste Bistro

1199 Forest Ave #5 tastecafebistro.com

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EUROASIAN Roy’s

The Inn at Spanish Bay 2700 17-Mile Dr pebblebeach.com

Bistro Moulin 867 Wave St bistromoulin.com

Fandango Restaurant 223 17th Street fandangorestaurant.com

Pebble Beach

(831) 647-7423 (831) 647-7474 (831) 647-7417 (F)

Monterey Pacific Grove

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Fresh Cream

NW Corner Dolores St and 8th Ave freshcream.com

Carmel

(831) 624-5600

Carmel-bythe-Sea

(831) 250-7943 (831) 250-7948 (F)

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220 Olivier Street indiansummerca.com

Monterey

(831) 372-4744 (831) 372-5008 (F)

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Monterey

(831) 655-4852 (831) 655-0854 (F)

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I TA L I A N Albertos Ristorante 1219-B Forest Hill Plaza albertospg.com

Cantinetta Luca

Dolores btwn Ocean and 7th cantinettaluca.com

Carmel’s Bistro Giovanni San Carlos btwn 5th & 6th dagiovannis.com

Pacific Grove

(831) 373-3993

Carmel-bythe-Sea

(831) 625-6500 (831) 625-0514 (F)

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(831) 626-6003

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Watch assists restaurants in these efforts, providing materials, answering questions and helping with staff training. The program is open to any Monterey Bayarea 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.

Phil’s

FISH MARKET Enjoy our famous Cioppino here or order it on-line.

COME AND VISIT US AT PHIL’S FISH MARKET PHIL’S FISH MARKET in Moss Landing is featuring Phil’s Famous Cioppino—as seen on Food Network in Throwdown with Bobby Flay and Road Tasted with Bobby and Jaime Dean and in Sunset Magazine.

Grab a Fork and Go! Bursting at its agricultural seams, Monterey County celebrates its culinary roots with a wealth of regional finds. Ideal for the foodie on a taste trek or traveling oenophile seeking the next new vintage, this county’s Salad Bowl of the World, local calamari, fresh-from-the-fields artichokes and micro greens set the stage for an ideal getaway. Grab a fork and go![]

WINNER OF FOOD NETWORK’S THROWDOWN WITH BOBBY FLAY 7600 Sandholdt Road, Moss Landing, CA 95039, Phone 831. 633. 2152, www.philsfishmarket.com

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Cibo Ristorante Italiano 301 Alvarado St. cibo.com

da Giovanni

Lincoln St btwn 5th & 6th dagiovannis.com

Favaloro’s Big Night Bistro 545 Lighthouse Ave favalorobignightbistro.com

(831) 625-2727 (831) 625-9799 (F)

Monterey

(831) 649-8151 (831) 649-5042 (F)

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(831) 626-5800 (831) 622-0890 (F)

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(831) 373-8523

Monterey

(831) 372-1234 (831) 372-1234 (831) 375-3960 (F)

Carmel-bythe-Sea

(831) 622-5100 (888) 482-5426 (831) 622-9095 (F)

Pacific Grove

(831) 373-2416 (831) 373-2106 (F)

Monterey

(831) 648-8500 (831) 647-8869 (F)

Pebble Beach

(831) 647-7433 (831) 647-7490 (831) 647-7417 (F)

Fireplace Lounge

Hyatt Regency Monterey 1 Old Golf Course Rd monterey.hyatt.com

Il Fornaio

Ocean & Monte Verde ilfornaio.com

Joe Rombi La Mia Cucina 208 17th St joerombi.com

Louie Linguini’s 660 Cannery Row louielinguinis.com

Peppoli

The Inn at Spanish Bay 2700 17 Mile Dr. pebblebeach.com

TusCA Ristorante at the Hyatt Regency 1 Old Golf Course Road hyatt.com/gallery/tusca

Monterey

(831) 657-6675 (831) 372-1234 (831) 375-3960 (F)

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5th and Mission casanovarestaurant.com

(831) 375-5014

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Casanova Restaurant

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Caruso’s Corner Restaurant

Lunch

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Breakfast

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Monterey

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ME D I T E R R A N E A N Estéban

Casa Munras Garden Hotel 700 Munras Ave hotelcasamunras.com

PortaBella/Merlot

Ocean btwn Lincoln & Monte Verde carmelsbest.com

Village Corner Restaurant Dolores & 6th carmelsbest.com

Monterey

(831) 375-2411 (831) 375-1365 (F)

Carmel-bythe-Sea

(831) 624-4395 (831) 624-4750 (F)

Carmel-bythe-Sea

(831) 624-3588 (831) 622-8855 (F)

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Carmel

(831) 626-1814

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Monterey

(831) 655-4419 (831) 641-0105 (F)

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Seaside

(831) 899-0345

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Monterey

(831) 333-1500

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Moss Landing

(831) 633-3038 (831) 633-5391 (F)

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Monterey

(831) 333-1600 (831) 333-1660 (F)

3601 The Barnyard # A21 holarestaurant.com 638 Wave St

1612 Contra Costa

Turtle Bay Taqueria 431 Tyler St. turtlebay.tv

The Whole Enchilada

7902 Highway 1 & Moss Landing Rd wenchilada.com

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Beer & Wine

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Ocean View

Sunday Brunch

Dinner

Lunch

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SW Corner-Barnyard Shopping Village allegrogourmetpizzeria.com

California Pizza Kitchen 1100 Del Monte Ctr. cpk.com

Pizza My Heart 660 Del Monte Ctr. pizzamyheart.com

Carmel

(831) 626-5454 (831) 626-5454

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Monterey

(831) 375-4975 (831) 375-4976 (F)

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Monterey

(831) 656-9400 (831) 656-9499 (F)

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Monterey

(831) 373-1851 (831) 373-2058 (F)

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Carmel-bythe-Sea

(831) 624-6605

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Monterey

(831) 373-1884

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Monterey

(831) 373-1353 (831) 373-0196 (F)

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Monterey

(831) 375-4500 (831) 375-4501 (F)

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Monterey

(831) 372-5200 (800) 843-3462 (831) 372-5209 (F)

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Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. 720 Cannery Row bubbagump.com

Bullwacker’s Restaurant & Pub 653 Cannery Row bullwackers.com

The "C" Restaurant & Bar at The Intercontinental 750 Cannery Row intercontinental.com/montereyic

Cafe Fina

47 Fishermans Wharf #1 cafefina.com

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Experience the flavor of Monterey at TusCA Ristorante. We use only the freshest, local ingredients to create our menu of eclectic favorites. TusCA Ristorante, with golf course views and a modern comfortable setting, combines the best of Tuscany with the best of California. Inspired by the hearty cuisine of Italy’s Tuscan region and its emphasis on abundance and seasonality, TusCA presents authentic and sophisticated regional Italian dishes created from the wealth of locally and seasonally sourced California produce, meats and fish. The menu specializes in pasta, pizza and dishes baked in our wood-burning oven prepared fresh daily in our spectacular demonstration kitchen. Experience culinary traditions at TusCA Ristorante, call 831 657 6675 or visit TuscaRistorante.com.

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Isabella's on the Wharf 60 Old Fisherman's Wharf #1 isabellasonthewharf.com

Old Fisherman’s Grotto 39 Fisherman’s Wharf #1 oldfishermansgrotto.com

Paradiso Trattoria 654 Cannery Row pisto.com

Passionfish

701 Lighthouse Ave passionfish.net

Phil’s Fish Market & Eatery 7600 Sandholdt Rd philsfishmarket.com

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(831) 372-8543 (831) 372-7218 (F)

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Pacific Grove

(831) 375-7107

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Seaside

(831) 394-2027

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Carmel-bythe-Sea

(831) 625-1500 (831) 624-0311 (831) 622-8855 (F)

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Monterey

(831) 375-3956 (831) 375-2967 (F)

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Monterey

(831) 375-4604 (831) 375-0391 (F)

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Monterey

(831) 375-4155 (831) 373-2460 (F)

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Pacific Grove

(831) 655-3311 (831) 655-3454 (F)

Moss Landing

(831) 633-2152 (831) 633-8611 (F)

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Monterey

(831) 648-4870

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Monterey

(831) 372-7562 (831) 372-1932 (F)

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Monterey

(831) 373-3775 (831) 373-4241 (F)

Pebble Beach

(831) 624-3811 (831) 625-8524 (831) 622-8746 (F)

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6th btwn Dolores & San Carlos flahertysseafood.com

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Flaherty’s Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill

Reservations

789 Trinity Ave. fishwife.com

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Fishwife Seafood Café

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1996 1/2 Sunset Dr fishwife.com

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Fishwife at Asilomar Beach

Outdoor Seating

700 Cannery Row fishhopper.com

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The Fish Hopper

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50 Fishermans Wharf # 1 domenicosmonterey.com

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Domenico’s on the Wharf

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Rappa’s Seafood Restaurant 101 Fisherman’s Wharf #1 rappas.com

Sardine Factory 701 Wave St. sardinefactory.com

Stillwater Bar & Grill The Lodge at Pebble Beach 1700 17-Mile Dr. pebblebeach.com

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Gilbert’s Seafood Grill

30 Old Fisherman’s Wharf restauranteur.com/gilbertsmonterey

Kula Ranch Island Steakhouse 3295 Dunes Dr. kula-ranch.com

Rocky Point Restaurant

10 Miles South of Carmel, 36700 Highway 1 rocky-point.com

Whaling Station Restaurant 763 Wave St. whalingstation.net

Will’s Fargo Dining House & Saloon 19 East Carmel Valley Rd bernardus.com

Carmel-bythe-Sea

(831) 625-1199 (831) 625-0984 (F)

Monterey

(831) 375-3113 (831) 375-3124 (F)

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(831) 883-9479 (831) 883-9673 (F)

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Carmel

(831) 624-2933 (831) 624-4091 (F)

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Monterey

(831) 373-3778 (831) 373-2460 (F)

Carmel Valley

(831 )659-2774 (831) 659-2167 (F)

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NATURE’S NUPTIALS

ith Monterey County’s variety of vow options, finding the right setting for a wedding or honeymoon is truly a piece of (wedding) cake. Go green with a wedding among the redwoods in Big Sur. Prior to the wedding, make like the ancient Esselen Indians and trek deep into the forest to the largest Big Sur waterfall for a Marriage Purification Ceremony via Big Sur Hiking Guides. What’s fluid, sexy and full of life? The sea! A plethora of at-sea options include kayaks, luxury yachts and streamlined sailboats moored in Monterey Bay. For a “reel” experience, tap into a fishing expedition/ wedding and fresh fish fry via Randy’s Fishing & Whale Watching or Monterey Whale Watching. Another offbeat venue is a group naturalist-led kayak tour and wedding with the backdrop of Pacific Grove’s famed Lover’s Point Park, followed by a reception at Monterey Beach Party's Del Monte Beach House, a private beach house on the bay with alfresco huts, clambakes and bonfires.

Experimental types might consider a wedding above terra firma. A haven for kite boarders and hang-gliders, Marina Dunes Preserve and Marina State Beach deliver a lunar seascape, punctuated with surfers silently riding the horizon. Couples can wed near a pristine sand dune then exit stage left on their favorite craft. This is also an option for surfers marrying at sea. Nearby, the remote dunes of Fort Ord are an ideal backdrop for a casual wedding of biking enthusiasts who can hit the trails en masse for a rip-roaring reception on wheels.

ROMANCE

WEDDING & EVENT PLANNERS Borgia and Associates

Serving Monterey County (888) 871-3248 (831) 393-0445 borgiaandassociates.com

Panache Productions

PO Box 446 Pebble Beach, 93953 (831) 324-4884 panache-productions.net

PAGE 127 [ Fall in love with the beauty of Monterey County with nuptials that you’ll remember for a lifetime Kodiak Greenwood ] PAGE 128 [ Prefer to be wed under the veil of towering oaks? Options are endless in Monterey County Evynn LeValley ] Leaving no stone unturned, the Pinnacles National Monument is a haven for hikers and rock climbers. Couples can wed amidst the giant rock formations or scale to the top of one of the peaks for a wedding with unparalleled views. Next door, Chalone Vineyards offers an idyllic reception locale.

Larger vineyard settings are available at the far end of Carmel’s Cachagua Valley, a dense winegrowing area including Heller Winery. Along the River Road wine tasting trek, Ventana Vineyards, Paraiso Vineyards and Hahn Estates Smith & Hook Winery are appetizing options.

Hikers who value nature at its naked best can opt for true bliss at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, home to some of the region’s most dramatic seascapes and thousands of seabirds, seals, sea lions and migrating whales. Noted as “The crown jewel of the state park system,” Point Lobos is also home to one of the only two naturally growing stands of Monterey Cypress trees remaining on earth and a stunning lineup of beaches worthy of film credits. Carmel-by-the-Sea is the spot for couples seeking a beachfront wedding, complete with bonfires and a backdrop of Pebble Beach. Carmel Beach and Carmel River State Beach offer their own unique flavor, with the added bonus for being Fido friendly. For a wilder romp, head to Carmel Valley for a wedding on horseback.

For a true romantic walk on the wild side, couples can opt for a wedding at Vision Quest, a 50-acre exotic animal training facility and safari-style lodgings set deep in Steinbeck Country. Exchange vows among the African elephants and fall asleep to the sound of roaring tigers singing their own love serenade.[]

With 40,000 acres of vineyards, a wedding among the vines is a sure bet in Monterey County. Carmel Valley sports several incredible options, including Chateau Julien Wine Estate, a 16-acre French country winery in the heart of the valley.

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CATERERS Michael’s Catering 445 Reservation Rd. Ste. U Marina CA 93933 (831) 884-2400 Fax: (831) 884-2401 michaels-catering.com

Lincoln Court Catering & Cooking Classes PO Box 221940 Carmel CA 93922 (831) 626-9000 Fax: (831) 626-9001 wendybrodie.com

Monterey Marriott

350 Calle Principal Monterey CA 93940 (831) 647-4005 Fax: (831) 375-4313 discovermontereymarriottmeetings.com

Country Club Caterers of Rancho Cañada 4860 Carmel Valley Rd. Carmel CA 93923 (831) 622-2466 Fax: (831) 624-8025 countryclubcterers.com

ENTERTAINMENT/ MUSICIANS Kelly Productions 824 Munras Ave. Ste. D Monterey CA 93940 (831) 375-7270 Fax: (831) 375-4301 kellypro.com

DNA Entertainment Serving Monterey County (831) 372-5555 Fax: (866) 762-3313 dnaent.com

FLORISTS Swenson & Silacci 432 Alvarado St. Monterey CA 93940 (831) 375-2725 Fax: (831) 375-2105 onlineflowers.com

PUBLICATIONS/ PUBLISHERS Central Coast Bride Central Coast Bride Office 126 Bonifacio Place, Suite J Monterey CA 93940 (888) 501-5757 centralcoastbride.com

The Wedding Companion

847B Maple Street Pacific Grove CA 93950 (831) 809-0399 weddingcompaniononline.com

WEDDING & RECEPTION LOCATIONS Gatherings

157 15th Street Pacific Grove CA 93950 (831) 647-0114 Fax: (831) 647-0113 montereycatering.com

Chateau Coralini Retreat & Spa 100 River Road Salinas CA 93908 (831) 455-2100 Fax: (831) 455-2154 chateaucoralini.com

Holman Ranch

60 Holman Road Carmel Valley CA 93924 (831) 659-2640 Fax: (831) 659-6055 holmanranch.com

Holly Farm

9200 Carmel Valley Rd Carmel CA 93923 (831) 625-1926 Fax: (831) 625-1926 hollyfarm.com

Monterey History & Art Association 5 Custom House Plaza Monterey CA 93940 (831) 372-2608 Fax: (831) 655-3054 montereyhistory.org

Monterey Museum of Art La Mirada 720 Via Mirada Monterey CA 93940 (831) 372-3689 Fax: (831) 372-5680 montereyart.org

Monterey State Historic Parks 20 Custom House Plaza Monterey CA 93940 (831) 649-7118 parks.ca.gov/mshp

Adventures by the Sea - Lovers Point 620 Ocean View Pacific Grove CA 93950 (831) 372-1807 Fax: (831) 372-4103 adventuresbythesea.com

WEDDING CEREMONIES A By-The-Sea Wedding & The Monterey Stone Chapel

2999 Monterey-Salinas Hwy Monterey CA 93940 (831) 375-8574 Fax: (831) 646-0971 montereyweddings.com

PHOTOGRAPHERS/ VIDEOGRAPHERS DMT Imaging

PO Box 5191 Carmel-by-the-Sea CA 93921 (831) 596-7569 Fax: (831) 625-5376 dmtimaging.com

Evynn LeValley Photography PO Box 4214 Carmel CA 93921 (831) 917-3450 evynnlevalley.com

Rachael Short Photography

San Carlos & 7th Carmel-by-the-Sea CA 93921 (831) 238-0127 rachaelshort.com

Spa-aaaah...

ELAXING RETREATS are the perfect Rx for anyone looking to rejuvenate the mind and the spirit. Monterey County offers a host of day spas, spiritual retreats or luxury properties with spa facilities. The Spa at Bernardus Lodge provides a romantic retreat nestled in the idyllic Carmel Valley, amongst sprawling oaks and sun-dappled vineyards. Scents of lavender, rosemary and lemongrass, sounds of bubbling fountains, and the warm breezes from the valley surround this hidden jewel. Steam and sauna rooms, a private outdoor

tub and terra cotta walls reflecting the Warming Poolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shimmering blue images all lend to its award-winning, rustic charm at the Spa at Bernardus Lodge. The Spa at Pebble Beach offers a water ritual for respite and repose. Immerse yourself in the private soak tub, then step into the steam, sauna or inhalation rooms for a few moments of quiet time. Finally,

[ Relaxation hits soaring heights, Monterey Plaza Hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vista Blue Spa offers views spanning Monterey Bay Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa ]

invigorate your body with a symphony of water in the Pebble Beach Signature Shower. To enhance your Spa experience Age Defy Dermatology and Wellness cosmetic dermatology medical center, offers Pebble Beach guests the most advanced anti-aging treatments available. Under the supervision of Dr. Rick Noodleman, guests can achieve a more youthful appearance.

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Ventana Inn & Spa 48123 Highway 1 ventanainn.com

Chateau Coralini Retreat & Spa 100 River Road chateaucoralini.com

Energia Spa at The Intercontinental 750 Cannery Row intercontinental.com

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa 400 Cannery Row montereyplazahotel.com

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(800) 654-9300 (831) 644-7952 (F)

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The Spa at Bernardus Lodge Barnardus Lodge 415 Carmel Valley Rd. bernardus.com

The Spa at Pebble Beach 1518 Cypress Dr. pebblebeach.com

The Spa at Post Ranch Highway 1 postranchinn.com

The Spa at Quail Lodge 8205 Valley Greens Dr. quaillodge.com

Spa on the Plaza Portola Hotel and Spa 201 Alvarado St. spaontheplaza.com

Spanish Bay Fitness & Spa 2700 17-Mile Dr. pebblebeach.com

Located over the tranquil Monterey Bay, the state-of-the-art Vista Blue Spa is on the top floor of the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, reflecting both comfort and relaxed refinement with treatments geared toward rejuvenating the body, renewing the spirit and reviving the senses. With everything from massages, facials, body wraps, and “signature” treatments such as the Monterey Bay Salt Glo treatment, guests will enjoy the finest in spa luxury. The Spa’s outdoor sun deck, complete with fireplace, is the perfect place to enjoy a light lunch. Not to be overlooked, the two Bay-view whirlpool tubs are the perfect way to cap off a relaxing day. Accista Spa at the Monterey Hyatt draws inspiration from the surrounding vibrant natural landscape, local history, and biological rhythms of the changing seasons, to present a warm, restful ambiance and indigenously-inspired treatments that successfully capture the essence of Monterey. Taken from the Ohlone’s name for their home

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of Monterey, Accista Spa draws insight from the seasonal continuum of nature and the native people’s respect for the seasonal rhythm of harvest, rest, renewal, and abundance. Indigenous cultures of the Americas and native inhabitants of our land have long known, we are connected to all of nature. After creating a sacred and safe space allow Post Ranch Inn’s shaman to engage the forces of nature and ancient wisdom of the ancestors to help create lasting changes for physical, mental and emotional well being. Sessions can include a combination of the following ancient processes: Illumination, Soul Retrieval, Destiny Retrieval and Divination, and Bands of Power. The Ventana Inn and Spa in Big Sur offers unique treatments such as the Organic Seaweed Leaf Wrap. Rich in potent antioxidants and minerals, this luxurious marine wrap plumps and tones the body offering immediate and noticeable anti-aging effects on the skin. Seaweed is a serous detoxifier and metabolism

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stimulator for the result driven guest. This 100% organic treatment fights the signs of cellulite and revitalizes skin condition. The SANO Experience at Casa Munras encourages visitors to embark on a journey, and enlighten your spirit. The light and airy interior, relaxation alcoves and 4 large treatment rooms, using products that combine natural botanicals with a scientific results-oriented approach, to achieve a higher level of healthy skin and body. The Energia Spa at InterContinental The Clement Monterey is an award winning Spa and Wellness Center committed to creating a haven to restore the body to its natural state of blissful balance. Energia proudly presents a range of exquisite natural and organic services and products, all of which are based upon the simple notion of living in balance with nature and reconnecting to who you are. These eco-friendly treatments are safe and effective while providing optimal results.

Spas, Beauty & Wellness Beyond Luxury, Quail Lodge is surrounded by tranquility, so guests are encouraged to take some for themselves. The Spa at Quail Lodge is designed to let guests relax, refresh, and enjoy the serene beauty of the countryside. A full menu of rejuvenating options are offered.

Unique Retreats The sound of the waves provides a soothing background for any massage session at Esalen Institute, in Big Sur. This sound, coupled with the cliffside natural hot springs and the educational community dedicated to exploring the “far reaches of human potentiality”, inspires a unique approach to bodywork known worldwide as Esalen Massage. Massage appointments are available for outside visitors on a limited basis. Reservations can be made one month in advance at the earliest. The hot springs are also open to the public for late night bathing from 1am to 3am.

In for a bit of rugged reflection? Four-wheel it to Tassajara Zen Mountain Center - tucked deep in the Los Padres National Forest. Check in and truly check out as resident Buddhist monks manage guests on their path to enlightenment. Tassajara Zen Mountain Center is open from May to September for the Guest Season. The native Esalen people were the first to soak in the natural hot springs of Tassajara and to enjoy its healing and restorative properties of the water. The bathhouse is Japanesestyle, is clothing-optional, and has separate sides for men and women. Co-ed bathing is permitted on the men’s side only in the evenings. Each side includes a tiled indoor hot plunge, an outdoor plunge, large decks for sunning and yoga, a steam room, communal showers, and a small private bath with hot springs and cold water spigots. There are also steps leading down to the creek.[]

Monterey County spas draw from the region’s natural elements to soothe the senses. Choose from a variety of spa settings – chic boutique salon-spas, luxury-laden poolside panoramas and cliffside eco-escapes – and then sneak a peek at the spa menu to see what tantalizing treatments await. In addition to classic Swedish, deep tissue, sport and reflexology massages, many area spas incorporate local ingredients into their array of treatments. Tone your skin with a sea kelp wrap, cleanse and exfoliate with a grape seed facial or soothe weary muscles with Big Sur jade stone therapy. This is your opportunity to explore the destination’s surroundings without lifting a finger – or flip-flop. So turn off the cell phone, clear your schedule for an afternoon (or week) and prepare to be pampered.[]

BEAUTY & SALON SERVICES Age Defy Dermatology & Wellness Pebble Beach (831) 622-6480 Fax: (831) 622-0977 agedefy.com

from the purest ingredients comes the purest relaxation.

Imagine a place where indigenous influences and spa treatments from around the world come together to deliver calm and relief from the everyday. That place is Accista Spa. The colors, elements and natural beauty of Monterey Bay are the foundation of Accista Spa. With its overall design seamlessly blending indoors and outdoors, this 12,000-square-foot oasis houses a sauna and steam room, waterfall showers, relaxation areas and full-service salon. For more information or reservations, call 831 657 6734 or visit accistaspa.com. Accista Spa • Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa • One Old Golf Course Road, Monterey, California

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DUNES to the REDWOODS

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ature occurs in the drama of rocky promontories bathed in crashing waves, the silhouette of tenacious cypress trees clinging to cliffs, the panorama of a scythe-shaped bay giving way to the vast Pacific Ocean. Sweeping mountain ranges and peaks which get lost in the fog and foothills that help shape the fertile valley below. These images of Monterey County astonish the first-time visitor and provide the inspiration to return again and again. Cruise the classic California coast and discover Monterey County in a whole new way.

17-Mile Drive

Highway 1

Located entirely within the gated community of Pebble Beach, this world-famous circuit offers a host of notable sights. Here you can discover nature’s treasures as you explore Del Monte Forest and the legendary scenic tour that’s home to The Lone Cypress, Seal and Bird Rocks, Fanshell Beach, Point Joe, and the colliding currents of the sea. The Lone Cypress is one of the very few living things to have been trademarked. The Cypress life span is approximately 300 years; the Lone Cypress is estimated at being 270 years old. There are several entrances; free to walkers or bicyclists but plan for an admission fee per car. Open from sunrise to one hour before sunset, no motorcycles. For more information: (831) 624-3811 or visit pebblebeach.com.

If Monterey County’s spectacular coastline is your calling, consider Highway 1. Designated as California’s first scenic highway and a National Scenic Byway, Highway 1 lures travelers with its ever-changing cliffs, pounding surf, spouting whales and dramatic skyscapes. This scenic highway will take you along California’s most amazing stretch of coastline, from Moss Landing to Big Sur, with lunar-like dunes giving way to sheer mountain cliffs rising from the ocean and forming the majestic coastal mountain range. 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. Wild and rugged, the 90-mile stretch along Big Sur coastline is possibly the world’s most beautiful drive. Located on Highway 1, Bixby Bridge is world famous and a favorite of photographers and film shoots and is featured on our very own postage stamp. More than 700 feet long and 260 feet above the stream below, Bixby Bridge is one of the top ten highest single-span bridges in the world. The bridge is just one chapter in the story of this magnificent scenic highway, officially opened in 1937 at a cost of $10 million.

[ Arching bridges frame the coastline on Highway 1 through Big Sur. The majority are modeled after this Bixby Bridge Kodiak Greenwood ]

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SCENIC DRIVES From the Dunes to the Redwoods [ The Hills are Alive with the sound of Music, and lupins in Carmel Valley Joann Dost ]

AIRCRAFT CHARTER/ SERVICE Monterey Jet Center

Monterey Peninsula Airport, 300 Sky Park Dr Monterey CA 93940 (888) MRY-2992 (831) 373-0100 Fax: (831) 373-0190 montereyjetcenter.com

AIRPORT/AIRLINES Monterey Peninsula Airport 200 Fred Kane Dr. #200 Monterey CA 93940 (831) 648-7000 Fax: (831) 373-2625 montereyairport.com

GROUND TRANSPORTATION & LIMO SERVICES Arrow Luxury Transportation Co Serving Monterey Bay (831) 646-3175 Fax: (831) 855-4756 arrowluxurylimo.com

American International Transportation Service

River Road Wine Route

Highway 68

This winding route through Salinas Valley mostly follows County Road G17. 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 plan to explore the park on foot.

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, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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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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.[]

2434 Del Monte Ave. Monterey CA 93940 (831) 649-0240 Fax: (831) 649-3534 aitslimo.com

AMTRAK

584 Castro Street, #120 San Francisco CA 94114 (800) USA-RAIL (415) 731-4055 Fax: (415) 731-4983 amtrak.com

MontereySalinas Transit One Ryan Ranch Rd. Monterey CA 93940 (888) 678-2871 (831) 899-2555 Fax: (831) 899-3954 mst.org

Main Event Transportation, Inc. 2220 Del Monte Ave. Monterey CA 93940 (831) 646-5466 (831) 373-7777 Fax: (831) 372-4772 maineventlimousines.com

Pacific Monarch Ltd. 3346 Paul Davis Dr Marina CA 93933 (831) 883-8900 Fax: (831) 883-8909 PacificMonarchLtd.com

Yellow Cab Co. PO Box 790 Monterey CA 93940 (831) 646-1234 Fax: (831) 899-8923 eyellowcab.com

Your Maitre dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Limousine PO Box 221696 Carmel CA 93922 (831) 624-1717 Fax: (831) 643-2900 yourmaitred.com

NON PROFIT ASSOCIATIONS Destination Salinas 4 West Gabilan Street Salinas CA 93901 (831) 771-1990 destinationsalinas.com

PUBLICATIONS/ PUBLISHERS The Dining Guide PO Box 221881 Carmel CA 93922 (831) 372-3463 Fax: (831) 685-8217 critics-choice.com

SJC/SFO AIRPORT TRANSFERS Monterey Airbus PO Box 2751 Monterey CA 93942 (831) 373-7777 Fax: (831) 372-4772 montereyairbus.com

TOUR OPERATORS Ag Venture Tours PO Box 2634 Monterey CA 93942 (831) 761-8463 (831) 601-5864 Fax: (831) 761-5461 agventuretours.com

Monterey Movie Tours

1 Serrano Way Monterey CA 93940 (800) 343-6437 (831) 372-6278 Fax: (831) 392-0911 montereymovietours.com

Great Adventure Tours 529 Central Ave Pacific Grove CA 93950 (831) 375-9831 Fax: (831) 375-9833 greatadventuretour.com

Big Sur Tours & More

Serving Monterey County (831) 241-2526 (831) 657-9442 Fax: (831) 657-9442 bigsurtoursandmore.com

Elkhorn Slough Safari/Guided Nature Boat Tour 8022 Moss Landing Rd Moss Landing CA 95039 (831) 633-5555 Fax: (831) 633-5554 elkhornslough.com

Getting Here Air Service

Amtrak

Ground Transportation

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, San Diego 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.

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 amtrak.com.

Of course, the easiest way to explore the more distant parts of Monterey County is by automobile. Several rental car companies, including Avis, Budget, Enterprise and Hertz, are conveniently located at the airport.

Monterey Bay Scenic Tours 1 Serrano Way Monterey CA 93940 (831) 372-6278 Fax: (831) 392-0911 mbstours.com

Carmel Walks

PO Box 975 Carmel-by-the-Sea CA 93921 (831) 642-2700 carmelwalks.com

Big Sur Guides PO Box 322 Big Sur CA 93920 (831) 658-0199 bigsurguides.com

Discovery Charters 11020 Commercial Pkwy Castroville CA 95012 (831) 633-2877 Fax: (831) 633-7113 discoverycharters.com

Earthbound Farm 7250 Carmel Valley Road Carmel CA 93923 (831) 625-6219 (831) 625-6219 ebfarm.com

Tours Monterey: Wine Trolley & Ghost Tour of Old Monterey

Serving Monterey Peninsula (831) 375-4150

One of the most convenient ways to get around the peninsula is to ride the free MST Trolley. Visit mst.org for schedules and route information.[]

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 budget.com

“One of the Top 50 companies in the United States” – Limousine & Chauffeur magazine

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1178 Del Monte Ave. Monterey CA 93940 (831) 649-6300 Fax: (831) 649-1686 enterprise.com

MyBlackCar. com Limousine & Executive Car Service 561 Palm Ave Seaside, 93955 (831) 626-1234 myblackcar.com

TRAVEL GUIDES & INFORMATION Discover Publications

PO Box 3144 Monterey CA 93942 Serving the Monterey Peninsula (831) 521-1685 Fax: (831) 643-0900 (831) 624-1700 discover-montereycounty.com toursmonterey.com

Monterey Peninsula Spanish History Tour

Many visitors bring their own vehicles; others take taxicabs. MontereySalinas Transit (MST) offers bus service throughout the peninsula and onward to destinations like Salinas and Big Sur.

Limousines • Sedans • Vans • Mini Coaches • Tours Airport & Golf Transfers • Wine Tours • Weddings

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MEETinMONTEREY

onterey County is positioned on 99-miles of prime Pacific coastline south of San Francisco and is a meeting plannerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dream. Choices for lodging, dining and activities can successfully meet anyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget and expectations with over 250 lodging properties, more than 11,000 guest rooms and facilities accommodating groups up to 3,000. Monterey County creates an inspiring backdrop for your next meeting or event by being a place where attendees can focus on their work while being immersed in a natural, scenic setting.

The professional staff of the Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau (MCCVB) is available to assist meeting planners with all the details. To start planning a meeting in Monterey County, visit MeetInMonterey.com to explore the section devoted to meeting planners. This 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.

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

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to have a meal at any number of restaurants in a particular area. A 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.

The Group Sales Department is ready for your call between 8:30am and 5:30pm Pacific Standard Time, Monday through Friday, at (831) 657-6421. Once an organization has booked a conference in Monterey County, the MCCVB has personnel available to assist the group with all of its registration needs. Requests for registration 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:

attendees directly to the housing page upon completion of their convention registration so they can book online, by phone or by fax (certain restrictions apply). The service is simple: as we receive housing requests, room assignments are confirmed to delegates by e-mail, fax or regular mail. Reports on housing activity are available online to the meeting planner at any time. The MCCVB’s Housing Department also prepares a Delegate Index listing all reservations in alphabetical order with assigned hotel and arrival/departure dates and can provide the document to the meeting planner and all participating hotels.

The MCCVB offers a wide variety of collateral materials for groups meeting in Monterey County. Most of these items are complimentary, based on the number of rooms an organization is using. These are delivered without charge to the hotel or conference sites in Monterey County. Additional items may be ordered in bulk; please allow two weeks for delivery. Materials are sent via UPS unless other arrangements are made; shipping and handling bills will be generated upon completion of the project. Fees are based on weight and destination of delivery. There is no additional charge for materials picked up at the MCCVB office in Monterey.

For more than these allotted hours (or for groups booking less than 100 rooms), an hourly rate applies, currently $19.75. For work begun before 7:30am or finished later than 7:00pm, overtime rates apply. Rates are subject to change. The MCCVB will administer the payroll for registration and bill participating groups or companies directly. A staffed table with collateral is also available for all groups as a Welcome and Information Desk, some limitations may apply.

New for 2010 is our revised and enhanced Meeting & Travel Planners Guide. Virtually every hotel with meeting and event space is described and pictured in the annual publication. The MCCVB created the new guide specifically to help meeting planners learn about key meeting facilities and accompanying services they may need like Destination Management Companies, offsite venues and restaurants, plus activity options such as golf, wine tasting and other unique choices for all ranges of interests.

The comprehensive Land & See Visitor Guide covers everything from museums, lodging, shopping, sightseeing and more. One copy per attendee is free; additional copies are available at $1.00 each. The MCCVB offers colorful, two-sided maps free to each attendee. These maps show details of local cities and highlight major area attractions. We also offer a larger Monterey Peninsula color map at $1.00 each when ordered in bulk. Monterey County name badges are available with clear plastic pin/ clip-on badge holders. In addition, fourcolor program folders can be provided per attendee for your event. Additional folders are able to be purchased at $.50 each.

The MCCVB’s Housing Department can also assist organizations meeting in Monterey County by providing a state-of-the-art online reservation service. This option is available to groups with a minimum of 450 rooms per night for two or more nights. A link can be setup on your event website to take

For groups meeting in Monterey County with at least one open evening during the conference, the MCCVB can set up a dinearound service or can connect you to one of our Destination Management Companies to handle everything from reservations, billing and transportation. This enables participants

To help publicize meetings, the MCCVB offers the following promotional items: • Press Kit • Local Media List • Digital Images • Postcards • Presentation Folders (1 free per planner; extra folders for $.50 each)

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CONFERENCE & GROUP SERVICES Guest Rooms

Meeting Rate Range

Meeting Rooms

Meeting Square Feet

Capacity

ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES

Pacific Grove

(831) 642-4216 (831) 642-4261 (F)

313

80-1000

31,000

650

Monterey

(831) 649-1020 (831) 373-4258 (F)

79-199

1000

100

415 Carmel Valley Rd.

Carmel Valley

(831) 658-3528 (831) 659-3584 (F)

Call

4000

200

Best Western Beach Resort Monterey

Monterey

(800) 605-7650 (831) 393-1912 (F)

196

99-469

9000

400

Big Sur Lodge

Big Sur

(800) 424-4787 (831) 667-3110 (F)

Call

1300

250

Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel

(831) 624-6637 (831) 624-8684 (F)

165

99-499

3650

220

One Old Ranch Rd.

Carmel Valley

(831) 626-2576 (831) 626-2574 (F)

144

300-4000

3300

180

Casa Munras, A Larkspur Hotel

Monterey

(831) 375-2411 (831) 649-0267 (F)

171

Call

2240

Courtyard by Marriott

Salinas

(831) 775-0491 (831) 775-0493 (F)

Call

700

650

Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center

Seaside

(831) 899-1928 (F)

235

109-245

9100

120

Highlands Inn, A Hyatt Hotel

Carmel

(831) 622-5457 (831) 626-1574 (F)

Call

1408

250

Hilton Garden Inn Monterey

Monterey

(831) 333-2405 (831) 375-2367 (F)

204

119-499

2100

1000

Hotel Abrego

Monterey

(831) 658-2360 (831) 373-1655 (F)

200-500

646

800

Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort & Spa on Del Monte Golf Course

Monterey

(831) 657-6560 (831) 657-6584 (F)

550

99-385

11,970

220

2700 17 Mile Drive

Pebble Beach

(831) 647-7500 (831) 644-7958 (F)

269

Call

5664

InterContinental The Clement Monterey

Monterey

(831) 375-4500 (831) 375-4501 (F)

208

Call

16,000

120

La Playa Hotel

Carmel-bythe-Sea

(831) 624-6476 (831) 624-7966 (F)

169-355

2160

Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Auberge Carmel Monte Verde & 7th

Carmel-bythe-Sea

(831) 624-8578

1000

Laurel Inn & Conference Center

Salinas

(831) 449-2474 (831) 449-2476 (F)

145

95-350

1400

168

The Lodge at Pebble Beach

Pebble Beach

(831) 624-3811

161

645-3090

4407

Los Laureles Lodge

313 W Carmel Valley Rd.

Carmel Valley

(831) 659-2233 (831) 659-0481 (F)

175

900

125

Mission Ranch Resort

Carmel

(831) 624-3824

Call

5207

Monterey Bay Travelodge

Monterey

(831) 643-2899 (831) 649-8741 (F)

104

Call

1250

450

Monterey Hotel

Monterey

(831) 624-1523 (831) 373-2899 (F)

139-299

890

500

Monterey Marriott Hotel

Monterey

(831) 647-4056 (831) 375-4313 (F)

341

125-289

16,500

Monterey

(800) 421-0640 (831) 646-5937 (F)

290

195-550

17,000

750

Carmel-bythe-Sea

(831) 624-3851 (831) 624-3030 (F)

129-309

600

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Monterey

(831) 649-4511 (831) 649-4115 (F)

379

149-450

30,000

200

Sanctuary Beach Resort

Marina

(831) 883-9478 x127 (831) 883-9477 (F)

199-440

1095

Soledad

(831) 678-3833 (831) 678-3011 (F)

125-200

560

Big Sur

(831) 667-4208 (831) 667-2287 (F)

Cal

740

Phone & Fax Numbers

MEETING & GROUP FACILITES

Full Service Hotels Asilomar Conference Grounds 800 Asilomar Ave.

Bay Park Hotel 1425 Munras Ave.

Bernardus Lodge 2600 Sand Dunes Dr.

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park 3665 Rio Rd.

Carmel Valley Ranch 700 Munras Ave.

17225 El Rancho Way 1441 Canyon Del Rey 120 Highlands Dr.

1000 Aguajito Rd. 300 Pacific Street

1 Old Golf Course Rd.

Inn at Spanish Bay 750 Cannery Row

8th and Camino Real

801 W. Laurel Dr.

1700 17 Mile Drive

26270 Dolores St.

2030 N. Fremont St 406 Alvarado St.

350 Calle Principal

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa 400 Cannery Row

Pine Inn

Ocean Ave. & Monte Verde 2 Portola Plaza

3295 Dunes Dr.

Valley Harvest Inn 1155 Front St.

Ventana Inn & Spa

48123 Highway 1 South

Hotels Motels & Inns Adobe Inn

Dolores & 8th

(831) 624-3933 (831) 624-8636 (F)

Call

Best Western DeAnza Inn

Monterey

(831) 646-1972 (831) 646-8130 (F)

79-389

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460 Ninth St. San Francisco CA 94103 (415) 861-4900 Fax: (415) 861-5683 smithnovelty.com

AUDIO-VISUAL/ EQUIPMENT & PRODUCTION Glastonbury Audio/Video Event Specialists 495 Elder Ave. Ste. A Sand City CA 93955 (831) 583-0880 Fax: (831) 583-0115 glastonburyinc.com

McCune Audio/ Video/Lighting 222 Ramona Ave. #1 Monterey CA 93940 (831) 372-6038 Fax: (831) 372-0513 mccune.com

BABYSITTING/CHILD CARE SERVICES Corporate Kids Events & VIP Babysitting Services 750 Cannery Row Monterey Ca 93940 (831) 838-2787 (800) 838-2787 Fax: (831) 394-0661 corporatekidsevents.com

CATERERS The Wild Plum Cafe & Bakery 731 B Munras Ave Monterey CA 93940 (831) 646-3109 Fax: (831) 646-3147 thewildplumcafe.com

Ovations at the Monterey Conference Center 1 Portola Plaza Monterey CA 93940 (831) 646-0166 Fax: (831) 646-6931

Grapes of Wrath Catering & Event Management 529 Central Ave Pacific Grove CA 93950 (831) 649-3445 Fax: (831) 649-0446 grapesofwrath.com

CONVENTION SERVICES Eco Within Event Services PO Box 3142 Monterey CA 93940 (831) 345-6657 ecowithin.com

COPY SERVICE/PRINTERS Rapid Printers

Carmel-bythe-Sea

2141 N Fremont St.

Smith Novelty Company

600

201 Foam St Monterey CA 93940 (831) 373-1822 Fax: (831) 647-9438 rapidprinters.com

MONTEREY’S LARGEST MEETING DESTINATION IS NOW ITS MOST BEAUTIFUL.

Set on 22 tree-lined acres on the Monterey Peninsula, the newly renovated Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa is minutes from downtown Monterey, Carmel, and the Monterey Peninsula Airport. In addition to full banquet services and over 40,000 square feet of flexible function space, Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa offers elegant dining at TusCA Ristorante, live jazz in the Fireplace Lounge, and sports action at Knuckles Historical Sports Bar. Extensive leisure and recreation facilities include two outdoor pools with whirlpools, six tennis courts, fitness center, the luxurious new Accista Spa, and Pebble Beach Company’s 18-hole championship Del Monte Golf Course.

Meeting Rooms Monterey Grand Ballroom * Pebble Beach Pacific Grove Regency Grand Ballroom * Main 6 additional sections at: Mark Thomas Boardroom Presidio Boardroom Oaktree Room * Spyglass Room * Big Sur Room * Cypress Room* Windjammer Room *

Dimensions (Ft) Square Feet Ceiling Ht (Ft) Banquet 67 x 102 67 x 30 67 x 24 67 x 24 67 x 24 133 x 90 59 x 90 37 x 30 17 x 19 17 x 19 54 x 17 60 x 29 33 x 60 29 x 60 81 x 24

6834 2010 1608 1608 1608 11,970 5310 1110 323 323 918 1740 1980 1740 1944

12 12 12 12 12 16 16 16 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

Reception

Theater

650 150 120 120 120 1000 450 80

750 170 150 150 150 1200 500 120

800 220 190 190 190 1200 500 120

Classroom Conference U-Shape 500 140 100 100 100 825 360 72

60 140 140 140 140

80 180 180 160 160

82 170 224 200 215

57 110 120 120 132

*These spaces can be subdivided into smaller breakout rooms. Ask for details.

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa 1 Old Golf Course Road | Monterey, CA 93940 P (831) 372-1234 | F (831) 375-3960 monterey.hyatt.com

50 50 50 50

56 52 52 52

34 12 12 42 52 52 52 68

36 44 50 58 55 68

(831) 646-8885 (831) 375-5567 (F)

Call

Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

Salinas

(831) 784-0176

Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites

Salinas

(831) 751-6411 (831) 751-6890 (F)

Best Western Victorian Inn

Monterey

(831) 373-1602 (831) 373-4815 (F)

Blue Sky Lodge

Carmel Valley

(831) 659-2256 (831) 659-1632 (F)

Call

Carmel Lodge

Carmel-bythe-Sea

(831) 624-1255

129-169

Carmel Valley Lodge

Carmel Valley Rd & Ford Rd.

Carmel Valley

(831) 659-2261 (831) 659-4558 (F)

129 +

Clarion Hotel Monterey

Monterey

(831) 373-1337 (831) 372-2451 (F)

Monterey

(831) 649-6500 (831) 373-6987 (F)

Comfort Inn & Suites - Marina Cypress Gardens Inn

175 Kern St. 187 Kern St.

487 Foam St. 10 Flight Rd.

Capacity

Pacific Grove

Best Western Monarch Resort

InnerWorkings

Meeting Square Feet

Meeting Rate Range

1111 Lighthouse Ave

Phone & Fax Numbers

MEETING & GROUP FACILITES

Meeting Rooms

Guest Rooms

CONFERENCE & GROUP SERVICES 1 Lower Ragsdale Dr, Building 1, Suite 150 Monterey CA 93940 (831) 333-0667 Fax: (312) 676-6834 inwk.com

2400

Bob The Printer

1 199+

325

600

PO Box 766 Seaside CA 93955 (831) 899-4038 Fax: (831) 899-8723 bobtheprinter.com

Copy King

498 Calle Principal Monterey CA 93940 (831) 373-1251 Fax: (831) 373-1304 copykingmonterey.com

800

1200

75-165

160

89-169

900

Marina

(831) 883-4000 (831) 883-4001 (F)

200+

Monterey

(831) 373-2761 (831) 649-1329 (F)

399

500

3346 Paul Davis Dr. Marina CA 93933 (831) 883-8900 Fax: (831) 883-8909 pacificmonarchltd.com

Carmel-bythe-Sea

(831) 624-3871 (831) 624-8216 (F)

125-550

385

ITL Events

Salinas

(831) 757-9667 (831) 757-9681 (F)

104

432

Carmel-bythe-Sea

(831) 624-2745 (831) 624-0159 (F)

50-250

500

Seaside

(831) 394-5335 (831) 394-7125 (F)

143

Call

400

Holiday Inn Express Marina

Marina

(831) 884-2500 (831) 884-2510 (F)

300

1000

Hotel Pacific

Monterey

(831) 373-1602 (831) 655-8174 (F)

105

200-650

1777

Lake San Antonio Resort

Monterey County

(805) 472-2313

Call

Lighthouse Lodge & Suites

1150 Lighthouse Pacific Grove, Ca 93950

Pacific Grove

(831) 655-2111

200+

Lone Oak Lodge

Monterey

(831) 372-4924 (831) 372-4985 (F)

56-125

Mariposa Inn & Suites

Monterey

(831) 649-1414 (831) 649-5308 (F)

Monterey Bay Inn

Monterey

(831) 373-1602 (831) 373-1655 (F)

Quality Inn - Monterey Beach Dunes

Marina

(800) 550-0055 (209) 473-0647 (F)

Ramada Inn - Marina

Marina

(831) 582-9100

Residence Inn by Marriott

Salinas

(831) 775-0410 (831) 775-0411 (F)

107

300

Tickle Pink Inn

Carmel

(831) 624-1244 (831) 626-9516 (F)

239-479

Carmel-bythe-Sea

(831) 624-2776 (831) 624-0634 (F)

250

San Carlos & 5th Carmel, Ca 93921

1046 Munras Ave.

Colton Inn

707 Pacific St. 140 Reservation Rd. 1150 Munras Ave.

Cypress Inn Lincoln & 7th

Good Nite Inn

545 Work St. Salinas, CA 93901

Hofsas House San Carlos & 4th

Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay 1400 Del Monte Blvd. 189 Seaside Circle 300 Pacific St.

74255 San Antonio Rd.

2221 N. Fremont St. 1366 Munras Ave. 242 Cannery Row 3280 Dunes Dr.

323 Reservation Road Marina, Ca 93933 17215 El Rancho Way 155 Highland Dr.

Tradewinds Carmel Mission St. at 3rd Ave.

82 1700

280

Call

350

150-400

580

114

50-100

30 400

35 10

400

Bed & Breakfast's and Inns

DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANIES Pacific Monarch Ltd.

PO Box 1242 Pebble Beach CA. 93953 (831) 920-7535 itlevents.com

Associated Hosts Destination Services 307 Webster St Monterey CA 93940 (831) 649-5115 Fax: (831) 659-2158 associatedhosts.com

CCM&E Destination Services 2600 Garden Rd Ste 405 Monterey CA 93940 (831) 646-5952 Fax: (831) 646-5954 ccm-e.com

Premiere Events, Inc

650 Lighthouse Ave #270 Pacific Grove CA 93950 (831) 333-2160 Fax: (831) 375-3970 premiere-events.com

Group Active

P.O. Box 816 Pacific Grove CA 93950 (831) 375-1261 Fax: (267) 395-7379 groupactive.com

Foy Peninsula Group PO Box 1550 Monterey CA 93940 (831) 915-9831 Fax: (831) 620-1314 foypeninsula.com

Acacia Lodge

Carmel Valley

(831) 659-5361 (831) 659-2392 (F)

103-205

200

Captainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Inn at Moss Landing

Moss Landing

(831) 633-5550

Call

1500

EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

Carmel Country Inn

Carmel-bythe-Sea

(831) 625-3263 (831) 625-2945 (F)

150-500

300

Happy Landing Inn

(831) 624-7917 (831) 624-4844 (F)

Manpower Staffing Services

Monte Verde btwn 5th & 6th

Carmel-bythe-Sea

100-250

400

Holly Farm

Carmel

(831) 625-1926

Call

Inn at The Pinnacles

Soledad

(831) 678-2400 (650) 965-0540 (F)

15/Person

650

The Jabberwock

Monterey

(888) 428-7253 (831) 655-2946 (F)

100-400

375

20 Via Contenta

8122 Moss Landing Rd. Dolores St., & 3rd Ave.

9200 Carmel Valley Rd. 32025 Stonewall Canyon Rd. 598 Laine St.

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571 E. Franklin St. Ste. B Monterey CA 93940 (831) 646-1200 Fax: (831) 646-0540 manpowersj.com

MONTEREY PLAZA HOTEL & SPA

THE ONLY RESORT ON MONTEREY BAY

LOWER TERRACE Spa UPPER PLAZA (Street Level) See inset 2

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Point Lobos 1

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Cypress Ballroom

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MEN’S RESTROOM

DOLPHINS MEETING/ BANQUET ROOM BUSINESS CENTER RETAIL SHOPS

Schooners Bistro

UPPER PLAZA

RETAIL

MEETING/BANQUET ROOMS Cypress Ballroom Big Sur Point Lobos Robert Louis Stevenson John Steinbeck Board Carmel Monterey Bay Fairway Hospitality Ocean Club

Duck Club

Fo ye r

Penthouse Suites The Spa

Monterey Bay

Fairway Hospitality

The Dolphins

Monterey Bay 1

Carmel

MAIN ENTRANCE Lobby, Guest Services Desk & Ocean Club (at street level)

RETAIL

400 CANNERY ROW, MONTEREY, CA 93940 800-554-8592 •

WWW.MONTEREYPLAZAHOTEL.COM

MEETING FACILITIES AT THE MONTEREY PLAZA HOTEL & SPA ROOM DOLPHINS DOLPHINS FOYER MONTEREY BAY OCEAN CLUB CARMEL

1 2 TOTAL

JOHN STEINBECK FAIRWAY HOSPITALITY CYPRESS BALLROOM

1 2 3 4

TOTAL

CYPRESS 1 & 2 CYPRESS FOYER 1 & 2 PT. LOBOS

1 2 TOTAL

BIG SUR

1 2 3 TOTAL

ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON

1 2 TOTAL

UPPER PLAZA LOWER TERRACE *Obstructions in Room

Classroom Style

Theatre Style

Conference Style/ Hollow Square

U-Shape

Banquet

140*

435*

48/50

230

102* 27 35 40 80

200 44 84 84 168

48/34 28 26/34 26/34 48/52 20 18 22 /30 22 /30 22 /30 22 /30

26 24 24 24 49

160 40 80 80 150

46/54 52 /60 22 30 50 14 18 18 40

42 48 18 24 42

18 30 30 30 30 240 72 90 36 54 90 12 12 12 42

32 70 70 70 70 500 150 170 56 70 136 20 20 20 88

12 12 24

24 24 48 600 200

18 18 30

14 24 24 24 24

32 50 50 50 50 350 120 160 40 60 110 16 20 20 70 20 20 50 350 7

Ceiling Height

9’ 7" 10' 10' 5" 10' 8" 10' 10' 10' 6" 10' 6" 10' 10' 10' 10' 10' 10' 10' 10' 9' 6" 9' 6" 9' 6"

9' 6" 9' 6"

Length & Width

Square Footage

56.4 x 59.6 16.0 x 21.0 56.0 x 35.6 25.0 x 25.0 27.0 x 32.4 25.0 x 32.4 52.0 x 32.4 14.0 x 27.8 18.8 x 23.0 23.4 x 35.4 23.4 x 35.4 23.4 x 35.4 23.4 x 35.4 79.6 x 46.8 35.4 x 46.8 44.0 x 46.8 28.0 x 24.0 36.0 x 24.0 64.0 x 24.0 24.0 x 13.3 24.0 x 17.8 24.0 x 17.6 24.0 x 48.6

3334 314 2365 675 861 796 1657 374 448 820 820 820 820 3725 1636 2024 618 837 1455 316 400 398 1114

15.6 x 22.4 15.6 x 22.4 31.0 x 22.4

322 322 644

Meeting Rate Range

Meeting Rooms

255 Ocean View Blvd.

Pacific Grove

(831) 373-3388

Call

Old Monterey Inn

Monterey

(831) 375-8284 (831) 375-6730 (F)

Call

Sea View Inn

Carmel-bythe-Sea

(831) 624-8778 (831) 625-5901 (F)

100-180

Seven Gables Inn

Pacific Grove

(831) 375-6647 (831) 372-4341 (F)

Call

Sunset House

Carmel-bythe-Sea

(831) 624-4884 (831) 624-4884 (F)

210-230

400

Tally Ho Inn

Ocean & Monte Verde

Carmel-bythe-Sea

(831) 624-3851 (831) 624-3030 (F)

199-329

600

Vision Quest Safari Bed & Breakfast

Salinas

(831) 455-2447

Call

9500

300

Phone & Fax Numbers

MEETING & GROUP FACILITES Martine Inn 500 Martin St

Camino Real btwn 11th & 12th 555 Ocean View Inn 1250 Sinex Ave.

400 River Rd.

Capacity

Guest Rooms

Meeting Square Feet

CONFERENCE & GROUP SERVICES

299 Cannery Row Ste. 16 Monterey CA 93940 (831) 655-9924 Fax: (831) 655-1248 evans-johnson.com

Reserve Events & Destinations

400

Evans & Johnson Meetings/Incentives

Serving Monterey County (805) 237-0400 (805) 766-6058 Fax: (805) 237-0404 reserveevents.com

ConferenceDirect 3058 Mildred Court Marina CA 93933 (831) 393-5301 Fax: (831) 319-5000 conferencedirect.com

Maria Kritzman, CMP

Meeting Sites A Taste of Monterey Wine & Gift Center

Monterey

(831) 646-5446 (831) 375-0835 (F)

A Taste of Monterey Wine & Gift Center Oldtown Salinas

Salinas

(831) 646-5446 (831) 375-0835 (F)

Call

1500

130

8940 Carmel Valley Road

Carmel Valley

(831) 624-2600 (831) 624-6138 (F)

Call

2500

350

Hahn Estates/Smith & Hook Winery

Soledad

(831) 678-4555 (831) 678-0557 (F)

Call

Carmel Valley Road

Carmel Valley

(831) 659-2640 (831) 659-6055 (F)

Isabella's on the Wharf

Monterey

(831) 375-3956 (831) 375-2967 (F)

Call

Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca-S.C.R.A.M.P.

Monterey

(831) 242-8201 (831) 373-0533 (F)

Call

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Monterey

(831) 648-4928 (831) 648-7960 (F)

Call

Monterey Beach Party

Monterey

(831) 648-7236 (831) 372-4103 (F)

Monterey Conference Center

Monterey

(831) 646-3770 (831) 646-3777 (F)

150-800

Monterey Fairgrounds & Exposition Park

Monterey

(831) 372-5863 (831) 372-8248 (F)

200-700

Monterey Museum of Art La Mirada

Monterey

(831) 372-3689 (831) 655-3283 (F)

350

Monterey Museum of Art Pacific Street

SPEAKERS & TRAINERS

Monterey

(831) 372-3689 (831) 655-3283 (F)

350

Magic-4-Life

Salinas

(831) 796-3833 (831) 796-3828 (F)

Call

4860 Carmel Valley Rd.

Carmel Valley

(831) 622-2466 (831) 622-2466 (F)

Call

Salinas Sports Complex, Home of the California Rodeo

Salinas

(831) 775-3103 (831) 757-5134 (F)

Call

13,000

17,000

Trackview Pavillion (Red Bull Energy Center)

Monterey County

(831) 758-3604

Call

7000

400

Wild Things

Salinas

(831) 455-1901 (831) 455-1902 (F)

Call

900

300

700 Cannery Row, Suite KK

127 Main St.

Chateau Julien Wine Estate 37700 Foothill Rd.

Holman Ranch

60 Old Fisherman's Wharf

1021 Monterey - Salinas Hwy 886 Cannery Row 299 Cannery Row One Portola Plaza

2004 Fairground Rd. 720 Via Mirada 720 Via Mirada

National Steinbeck Center One Main St.

Rancho Ca単ada Golf Club

1034 N. Main St.

1025 Monterey-Salinas Highway 68 400 River Rd.

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A Taste of Monterey Wine & Gift Center

700 Cannery Row, Suite KK Monterey CA 93940 (831) 646-5446 Fax: (831) 375-0835 tastemonterey.com

588 Ingman Ct. Marina CA 93933 (831) 384-5481 (800) 845-4754 Fax: (800) 845-4754 magic4life.com

Jim Tunney Associates

PO Box 1500 Carmel-by-the-Sea CA 93921 (831) 649-3200 Fax: (831) 649-3210 jimtunney.com

TEAM BUILDING Adventures by the Sea

ENTERTAINMENT/ MUSICIANS Kelly Productions 824 Munras Ave. Ste.D Monterey CA 93940 (831) 375-7270 Fax: (831) 375-4301 kellypro.com

DNA Entertainment Eventscapes Serving the Monterey County (831) 372-5555 Fax: (866) 762-3313 dnaent.com

Serving Monterey County (831) 728-2980 Fax: (831) 722-2518 eventscapesinc.com

EVENT DECORATORS

TriCord Tradeshow Services

Illusions of Grandeur

PO Box 222560 Carmel CA 93922 (831) 899-5488 Fax: (831) 899-9153 illusionsofgrandeur.com

738 Neeson Rd. Marina CA 93933 (831) 883-8600 Fax: (831) 883-8686 tricordtradeshows.com

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Event Extravagant Group Inc. 798 Lighthouse Ave. #181 Monterey CA CA 93940 (831) 233-5825 Fax: (209) 634-3067 eventextravagant.com

EVENT PLANNERS Casanova Banquets & Special Events 5th & Mission Carmel-by-the-Sea CA 93921 (831) 625-2727 Fax: (831) 625-9799 casanovarestaurant.com

299 Cannery Row Monterey CA 93940 (831) 372-1807 Fax: (831) 372-4133 adventuresbythesea.com

TV/VIDEO PRODUCTION Endorphin Productions

Serving The Monterey County (831) 372-2308 endorphin.com

Unique Group Facilities Want to make your event truly unique? Think outside the banquet room box... Planning a wedding? Hosting a teambuilding exercise? Celebrating the opening of a big conference? When you need a venue for your group’s event that goes beyond a hotel ballroom, 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, entirely unique, place to be.

Bernardus Lodge 415 Carmel Valley Road Carmel Valley 93924 (831) 658-3528

Fax (831) 658-3584

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.

A Taste of Monterey

Pacific Grove 93950

Monterey 93940 (831) 646-5446

Asilomar Conference Grounds 800 Asilomar Boulevard

700 Cannery Row Fax (831) 375-0835

(831) 642-4222

Fax (831) 642-4261

visitasilomar.com

tastemonterey.com Capacity: 200 Off-Site: 1,000

By day, this facility is a regional wine tasting center, by night, a beautiful events room. Enjoy the winery-like atmosphere without the journey. Overlooking the bay, this site is ideal for receptions and roaming wine dinners. This site is centrally located and within walking distance of the Monterey Plaza Hotel and the Aquarium. Private group tastings (10-1,000) may be catered off-site by Movable Wine Country.

Chateau Julien Wine Estate

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.

Del Monte Pavilion

8940 Carmel Valley Road

Del Monte Golf Course

Carmel 93923

1300 Sylvan Road

(831) 624-2600

Fax (831) 624-6138

chateaujulien.com Capacity: 1,000

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.

Monterey 93940 (831) 373-2700

Fax (831) 655-8792

Capacity: 258

Think of the Del Monte Pavilion for your next special event. Your guests will relax and celebrate under a heated open-air pavilion adjacent to the ageless beauty of historic Del Monte Golf Course. Special events such as barbeques, picnics, receptions, awards ceremonies, and corporate outings are beautifully catered by Pebble Beach Resorts Chefs.

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UNIQUE GROUP FACILITIES

Fandango Restaurant 223 17th Street Pacific Grove 93950 (831) 372-3456

Ferrante’s BayView at the Monterey Marriott

fandangorestaurant.com Capacity: 8 - 50

Fax (831) 375-4313

Hilton Garden Inn Monterey

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.

Monterey Beach Party

1000 Aguajito Road

285 Figueroa Avenue

Monterey 93940

Monterey 93940 Fax (831) 375-2367

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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(831) 648-7240

Fax (831) 624-1102

forgeintheforest.com Capacity: 200

Capacity: Indoor 250

Food Fun Fandango: the Perfect Backdrop For Any Soiree! Known for creating the perfect ambience for any party, whether you are hosting a simple lunch for close friends, a corporate dinner or something more formal such as a wedding, Fandango has a passion for parties. Let us showcase our passion for entertaining European style. Let Fandango bring your family to Europe without leaving your own backyard! Event reservations: (831) 333-9798, Dinner reservations call (831) 372-3456.

(831) 373-6141

(831) 624-RSVP

Monterey 93940 (831) 647-4005

SW Corner of 5th & Junipero Carmel-by-the-Sea 93921

350 Calle Principal Fax (831) 372-2673

The Forge in the Forest

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.

Monterey Museum of Art at La Mirada 720 Via Mirada Monterey 93940

Fax (831) 648-7241

montereybeachparty.com

(831) 372-3689

Fax (831) 372-5680

montereyart.org

Capacity: Standing: 1,000 Seated: 220

Monterey Beach Party offers a unique dining experience at our private Beach House on the bay. We also offer a oneof-a-kind wedding and reception venue. Beach huts, palm trees, tiki torches, bonfires, music, dancing, and great food will provide a truly memorable California beach party experience for your group. Guaranteed fun for everyone!

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

Rio Grill

Sardine Factory Restaurant

414 Calle Principal

The Crossroads, Highway 1 & Rio Road

701 Wave Street

Monterey 93940

Carmel 93923

Monterey 93940

(831) 648-8881

(831) 625-5436

(831) 373-3775

montrio.com

riogrill.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.

Scheid Vineyards Wine Lounge

sardinefactory.com

Capacity: 8 - 400

Capacity: 12 - 200

The high energy that is Rio Grill's trademark extends to private parties and business functions. The restaurant's Southwestinspired California Cuisine and outstanding service ensure memorable events. Private parties and meetings are comfortably accommodated in the Santa Fe room. There are several other semi-private areas and the entire restaurant is available for events up to 400. The Rio has been a local's favorite for over 26 years and is the ideal spot for your meeting or celebration.

Tarpy’s Roadhouse

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.

Vision Quest Ranch - Wild Things A.R. Inc.

751 Cannery Row

2999 Monterey Salinas Hwy

Monterey 93940

400 River Road

(831) 656-WINE (9463)

(831) 655-2999

Just off the Monterey-Salinas Hwy 68

scheidvineyards.com

tarpys.com

(831) 228-7382

Capacity: 100

Located on historic Cannery Row, the Scheid Vineyards Wine Lounge is a stylish venue for groups of up to 100 people. Amid coffered ceilings, recycled hickory floors and a stone fireplace, the Wine Lounge provides an inviting space that is perfect for a wine and appetizer reception, dinner party, or holiday event. Open daily 11am - 7pm.

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.

Fax (831) 455-1902

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 off-site 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!

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

AUTOMOBILE SERVICE & REPAIR Tom’s Monterey Auto Repair 870 Abrego Monterey CA 93940 (831) 372-5854 Fax: (831) 372-5369

BANKING & FINANCE First National Bank of Central California 495 Washington Monterey CA 93942 (831) 373-4900 Fax: (831) 646-9748 1stnational.com

Monterey Credit Union

501 E Franklin Monterey CA 93942 (831) 647-1000 Fax: (831) 647-1290 montereycu.com

Monterey County Bank

601 Munras Ave Monterey CA 93940 (831) 649-4600 Fax: (831) 649-8609 montereycountybank.com

Rabobank N.A. 599 Lighthouse Ave. Monterey CA 93940 (831) 649-5010 Fax: (831) 649-5018 community-bnk.com

LivingLOCALLY T

he communities of Monterey County are as diverse as the scenery that surrounds them. Carmel, born as an artists’ 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 red-tile 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.

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How to Find the Help You Need

Wells Fargo Bank 399 Alvarado St. Monterey CA 93940 (831) 333-9442 Fax: (831) 333-9508 wellsfargo.com

[ Coast, city, mountains, woods; it's all in Monterey County Kodiak Greenwood ]

Forget the Yellow Pages — 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, nonprofits 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 SeeMonterey.com. In a community as tight-knit as ours, help is never too far away.

ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES Golf Lifestyles, Inc. 2700 Garden Road Monterey CA 93940 (831) 375-3678 Fax: (831) 373-3678 joanndost.com

ARCHITECTS Paul Davis Partnership

286 El Dorado St. Monterey CA 93940 (831) 373-2784 Fax: (831) 373-7459 pauldavispartnership.com

ATTORNEYS D. Mitchell Taylor, Attorney at Law 225 Crossroads Blvd. Carmel CA 93923 (800) 866-4036 Fax: (559) 434-9026

BROCHURE DISPLAY SERVICES Certified Folder Display Inc. PO Box 1490 Seaside CA 93955 (831) 901-1083 Fax: (831) 393-2199 certifiedfolder.com

EDUCATION Monterey County Office of Education PO Box 80851 Salinas CA 93912 (831) 755-6465 (831) 755-0303 Fax: (831) 755-6473 monterey.k12.ca.us

GOVERNMENT City of Carmelby-the-Sea

Monte Verde btwn Ocean & 7th Carmel-by-the-Sea CA 93921 (831) 620-2000 Fax: (831) 620-2004 carmelcalifornia.com

City of Del Rey Oaks

650 Canyon Del Rey Rd. Del Rey Oaks CA 93940 (831) 394-8511 Fax: (831) 394-6421 delreyoaks.org

City of Marina Marina City Hall, 211 Hillcrest Ave. Marina CA 93933 (831) 384-7324 Fax: (831) 384-9148 ci.marina.ca.us

City of Monterey Monterey City Hall, 580 Pacific Street Monterey CA 93940 (831) 646-3760 Fax: (831) 646-3793 monterey.org

City of Salinas 200 Lincoln Ave. Salinas CA 93901 (831) 758-7201 Fax: (831) 758-7368 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 sandcity.org

City of Seaside 440 Harcourt Ave. Seaside CA 93955 (831) 899-6700 Fax: (831) 899-6227 ci.seaside.ca.us

City of Soledad 248 Main St. Soledad CA 93960 (831) 678-3963 Fax: (831) 678-3965 cityofsoledad.com

City of Pacific Grove

300 Forest Ave. Pacific Grove CA 93950 (831) 648-3100 Fax: (831) 375-9863 ci.pg.ca.us

County of Monterey 168 W. Alisal St. Salinas CA 93901 (831) 755-5065 Fax: (831) 755-5081 co.monterey.ca.us

County of Monterey, 5th District Supervisor 1200 Aguajito Rd Ste 1 Monterey CA 93940 (831) 647-7755 Fax: (831) 647-7695 co.monterey.ca.us

Moss Landing Harbor District

7881 Sandholdt Rd. Moss Landing CA 95039 (831) 633-2461 Fax: (831) 633-4537 mosslandingharbor.dst.ca.us

Transportation Agency for Monterey County 55-B Plaza Circle Salinas CA 93901 (831) 775-0903 Fax: (831) 775-0897 tamcmonterey.org

MARKETING & MEDIA Chidlaw Marketing 10 Tanglewood Pl Monterey CA 93940 (831) 641-0657 Fax: (831) 641-0577

MEDICAL & DENTAL SERVICES/FACILITIES

CSUMB Foundation 100 Campus Ctr Bldg 29 Seaside CA 93955 (831) 582-4111 Fax: (831) 582-3343 csumb.org

Historic Garden League

210 Olivier St. Monterey CA 93940 (831) 649-3364 historicgardenleaque.org

Monterey County Film Commission PO Box 111 Monterey CA 93942 (831) 646-0910 Fax: (831) 655-9250 filmmonterey.org

Community Monterey County Hospital of the Hospitality Monterey Peninsula Association 23625 Holman Highway Monterey CA 93940 (831) 624-5311 (831) 625-4505 Fax: (831) 624-0497 chomp.org

MOVING & STORAGE Cardinale Moving & Storage Inc.

11360 Commercial Parkway Castroville CA 95012 (831) 632-4100 Fax: (831) 632-4109 cardinalemoving.com

NON PROFIT ASSOCIATIONS/EVENTS Association of Mayors for Monterey County 211 Hillcrest Ave. Marina CA 93933 (831) 884-1278 Fax: (831) 384-9148 ci.marina.ca.us

Big Sur Chamber of Commerce PO Box 87 Big Sur CA 93920 (831) 667-2100 bigsurcalifornia.org

Carmel Chamber of Commerce

San Carlos btwn 5th & 6th Carmel-by-the-Sea CA 93921 (800) 550-4333 (831) 624-2522 Fax: (831) 624-1329 carmelcalifornia.org

Carmel Valley Chamber of Commerce

Serving Carmel Valley Carmel Valley CA 93924 (831) 659-4000 Fax: (831) 644-9476 carmelvalleychamber.com

PO Box 223542 Carmel CA 93922 (831) 626-8636 Fax: (831) 626-4269 mcha.net

Monterey County Vintners & Growers Association PO Box 1793 Monterey CA 93942 (831) 375-9400 Fax: (831) 375-1116 montereywines.org

Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

Oldtown Salinas Association 10B Midtown Lane Salinas CA 93901 (831) 758-0725 oldtownsalinas.com

Bay Publishing Company

395 Del Monte Center #103 (831) 373-8949 Fax: (831) 373-0290 baypublishing.com

Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce

Corner of Central & Forest Avenue Pacific Grove CA 93950 (800) 656-6650 (831) 373-3304 Fax: (831) 373-3317 pacificgrove.org

Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce 119 E Alisal St Salinas CA 93901 (831) 751-7725 Fax: (831) 424-8639 salinaschamber.com

Seaside & Sand City Chamber of Commerce 505 Broadway Avenue Seaside CA 93955 (831) 394-6501 Fax: (831) 394-1977 sea-sand.com

Soledad-Mission Chamber of Commerce 641 Front Street Soledad CA 93960 (831) 678-3941

PHOTOGRAPHERS/ VIDEOGRAPHERS

Moss Landing Chamber of Commerce

PO Box 5191 Carmel-by-the-Sea CA 93921 (831) 596-7569 Fax: (831) 625-5376 dmtimaging.com

New Monterey Lighthouse District 321 Alvarado St. Ste G Monterey CA 93940 (831) 655-8070 Fax: (831) 655-8072 lighthousedistrict.net

North Monterey County Chamber of Commerce

10719 Merritt St. Castroville CA 95012-3422 (831) 633-2465 Fax: (831) 633-0485 northmontereycountychamber.org

Old Monterey Business Association

321 Alvarado St. Ste G Monterey CA 93940 (831) 655-8070 Fax: (831) 655-8072 oldmonterey.org

DMT Imaging

Rachael Short Photography

San Carlos & 7th Carmel-by-the-Sea CA 93921 (831) 238-0127 rachaelshort.com

PUBLIC RELATIONS/ ADVERTISING Armanasco Public Relations, Inc 456 Washington St. Monterey CA 93940 (831) 372-2259 Fax: (831) 372-4142 armanasco.com

Brickman Marketing

Monterey County Weekly 668 Williams Ave. Seaside CA 93955 (831) 394-5656 Fax: (831) 394-2909 montereycountyweekly.com

Via Magazine, the AAA Traveler’s Companion

380 Alvarado Street Monterey CA 93940 (831) 648-5360 Fax: (831) 649-3502 mpcc.com

PO Box 41 Moss Landing CA 95039 (831) 633-4501 mosslandingchamber.com

PUBLICATIONS/ PUBLISHERS

John Saar Properties

26135 Carmel Rancho Blvd Carmel CA 93923 (831) 622-7227 johnsaar.com

Pacific Hotel Group 24501 Via Mar Monte Carmel CA 93923 (831) 250-7686 Fax: (866) 543-1628 pachotels.com

Pebble Beach Resorts

PO Box 1767 Pebble Beach CA 93953 (831) 625-8444 Fax: (831) 625-8412 pebblebeach.com

Sotheby’s

5758 Geary Blvd., #145 International Realty San Francisco CA 94121-2112 200 Clock Tower Pl (415) 379-3618 Carmel CA 93923 Fax: (925) 279-5654 (831) 622-4845 viamagazine.com Fax: (831) 625-8886 sothebysrealty.com

Wine & Travel Magazine 14040 Reservation Rd Salinas CA 93908 (831) 754-2677 Fax: (831) 373-8098

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 calamwater.com

Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control

RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Carmel Valley Manor

8545 Carmel Valley Rd. Carmel CA 93923 (831) 624-1281 (800) 544-5546 Fax: (831) 622-4543 cvmanor.com

Park Lane - Classic Residence by Hyatt 200 Glenwood Circle Monterey CA 93940 (831) 373-0101 Fax: (831) 377-0863 hyattclassic.com

5 Harris Ct Bldg D Monterey CA 93940 (831) 372-3367 (831) 645-4604 Fax: (831) 372-6178 mrwpca.org

REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS/ COMMERCIAL A.G Davi Real Estate

484 Washington St. Ste.D Monterey CA 93940 (831) 373-2222 (831) 596-2015 Fax: (831) 373-3536 agdavi.com

Coldwell Banker Del Monte Realty

395 Del Monte Center #250 Monterey CA 93940 (831) 633-4444 Fax: (831) 633-4499 brickmanmarketing.com

Junipero near 5th Carmel-by-the-Sea CA 93921 (831) 626-2222 Fax: (831) 626-2220 cbdmr.com

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Milestones Mile Markers Written by: James Raia

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he Monterey Peninsula may be world-renowned among golfers, but motor sports fans, long-distance runners, professional cowboys and aerobatic pilots appreciate the area for different reasons. Particularly this year, when events ranging from the California Rodeo to the Sea Otter Classic and the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance to Big Sur International Marathon, celebrate milestone years, Monterey County will host a nearly yearlong festival of key sporting birthdays. In April, the Big Sur International Marathon and the Sea Otter Classic, two internationally-touted endurance events, arrive at significant plateaus. They respectively celebrate their 25th and 20th anniversaries. In July, the California International Air Show celebrates its 30th year. The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, among the world’s foremost classic car shows, commemorates its 60-year history in August. The destination’s biggest sporting honor this year is reserved for the California Rodeo in Salinas. It’s now 100 years old, and a grand, weeklong affair will mark the centennial. Here’s a look at some of the most popular 2010 Monterey County sporting events:

Big Sur International Marathon Founded in 1986, the original 26.2-mile Big Sur International Marathon has grown into a weekend of activities that includes a Health and Fitness Expo and Kids Race on Saturday, as well as a series of runs and walks ranging from the full marathon to a relay, 21, 10.6 and 9-mile races and a 5K. The prestigious event, which draws runners from around the world, was recently named one of the top three marathons in the country and the “Best Destination” marathon by Runners World magazine. For additional information, contact: Big Sur International Marathon, PO Box 222620, Carmel, CA 93922; p (831) 625-6226; e info@bsim.org; w bsim.com. [ Runners kick the motorists to the curb for a day to take on a jaw dropping stretch of Highway 1 during the renowned Big Sur International Marathon, annually in April Doug Steakley ]

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Milestones & Mile Markers

California International Air Show From single and team jet demonstrations to military fighters and aerobatic skydivers, the California International Air Show at the Salinas Municipal Airport is one of the country’s most diverse. And if the 30th anniversary celebration is anything like recent years’ offerings, it will be impressive. The 2010 event will be held Oct. 2-3 and again will be headlined by the worldfamous U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. The Thunderbirds fly six F-16 jets in formation at air shows across the country each year, performing in front of millions of spectators. Previous acts have included: U.S. Navy Blue Angels, Canadian Forces Snowbirds, U.S. Army Golden Knights, U.S. Navy Leapfrogs, Showcopters, Air Force Reserve Jet Car, and Shockwave. For additional information, contact: California International Air Show, Salinas Municipal Airport, P.O. Box 1448, Salinas, CA 93902. p (888) 845-SHOW; w salinasairshow.com.

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California Rodeo It began with bucking horse events, a carnival and a night parade along Main Street in Salinas, it was known as a “Wild West Show” and held between sessions of cowboys showcasing their talents. Now, the California Rodeo, still nearly an entire week of activities, is Monterey County’s most enduring sporting event. Its 100th anniversary will be held July 15-18 and the centennial will be a showcase for the traditions of the largest rodeo in California. While much in rodeo has changed since the California Rodeo began, many details and events maintain its original magic. The original night parade, for example, was called “El Colmado del Rodeo.” For the 100th anniversary, the traditional night parade continues and will be held in conjunction with the July 10 children’s “Kiddie Kapers” parade. According to California Rodeo organizers, a “large and memorable Centennial Celebration” is planned. A tribute DVD featuring interviews with various

influential California Rodeo personnel and event footage from the last 100 years will be available for purchase. For additional information, contact: California Rodeo, P.O. Box 1648, Salinas, CA 93902. p (831) 775-3100; e info@carodeo.com; w carodeo.com.

Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance More than two dozen auto-related activities, from historic races to rare car auctions to memorabilia shows, are now held on the Monterey Peninsula during a two-week, mid-August span. But the most revered for automobile enthusiasts remains the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and its accompanying events. The Concours d’Elegance will celebrate its 60th anniversary for five days beginning Aug. 11 with the Infiniti Journey of Inspiration and the arrival of participants on the Pebble Beach Motoring Classic.

The Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance, presented by Rolex, and the Concours Kickoff Party, presented by Jaguar, are scheduled for Aug. 12 and are followed Aug. 13 by the opening of Pebble Beach RetroAuto. The Pebble Beach Auction, presented by Gooding & Company, will occur Aug. 14-15. The 60th annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance will conclude the celebration Aug. 15. In the yearly finale, many of the world’s rarest of automobiles compete for one honor: “the best of the best.” In the other related events: The Pebble Beach Auction, presented by Gooding & Company, offers a vast array of vintage cars; The Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance, presented by Rolex, escorts entrants in the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance along some of the most scenic portions of 17-Mile Drive and Highway 1 and along Ocean Avenue in Carmel; RetroAuto is a collectors’ and connoisseurs’ paradise for automobilia; and the Pebble Beach Motoring Classic is a 1,500-mile driving adventure that concludes at Pebble Beach just prior to the start of Pebble Beach Automotive Week.

PAGE 152 LEFT TO RIGHT [ Fly off into the Monterey Sunset with the International Airshow in October Tyson Rininger ] Roping in a Century of fun, the California Rodeo, Salinas Celebrates 100 years of Tradition – July 15-18, 2010 Richard Field Levine ] PAGE 153 LEFT TO RIGHT [ Jay Leno and others showcase their most prized possessions at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in August ] Part of Car Week, the Historic Car Races at Laguna Seca attract racing buffs for miles Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca ]

For additional information, contact: Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, P.O. Box 222860, Carmel, CA 93922. p (831) 622-1700; e info@pebblebeachconcours.net; w pebblebeachconcours.net.

“The problem is, there’s so much going on, you’re not sure where to go, you know?” said former Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Rahal, who’s competed in the Race of Legends event. “But it’s a fantastic week and it’s a nice problem to have. I just want to see the whole thing, the whole experience.”

Monterey Historic Automobile Races With the Historic Motor Sports Association back as its sanctioning body, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion will be held Aug. 12-15 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and will feature a diverse group of racing classes.

For additional information, contact: Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, 1021 MontereySalinas Highway, Salinas, CA 93908. p (800) 327-7322; e ticket1@mazdaraceway.com; w mazdaraceway.com.

During the event, historically significant racecars are accessible to spectators in paddock areas; then, it’s off to the races in numerous categories on the famous 2.238-mile track that opened in 1957.

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Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix The MotoGP World Championship series, the world’s most prestigious motorcycle competition, is a global phenomenon. With races from Qatar to China and Great Britain to Malaysia, MotoGP is also the most expensive, most exclusive and fastest motorcycle circuit. Fewer than two dozen athletes are currently involved in the sport, and they compete for 10 teams and as independent riders, or “privateers”. The motorcycles used in the MotoGP cost more than $1 million and exceed speeds of more than 200 mph. The sport is particularly popular in Italy, home of current and nine-time world titlist Valentino Rossi, who’s among the world’s highest-paid athletes. Despite its niche status, MotoGP has a passionate fan base and venues around the world entice huge crowds. MotoGP will return to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca July 23-25 for the sixth straight year. The event is one of only two MotoGP races held in the United States in 2010.

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For additional information, contact, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, 1021 MontereySalinas Highway, Salinas, CA 93908. p (800) 327-7322; e ticket1@mazdaraceway.com; w mazdaraceway.com.

Sea Otter Classic The Sea Otter Classic has an identity crisis. But that’s not a negative for the 19-year-old bicycle race. Rather, it’s a good thing, since the event holds different meanings for thousands of cyclists. It’s often the season-opener for pro mountain riders. And through the years, Tour de France riders, world titlists and Olympic medalists have competed in diverse road races. But for the majority of the estimated 10,000 yearly participants, the Sea Otter Classic represents the best in amateur men’s and women’s age-group competition, non-competitive family events

[ Bikers take double meaning at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca , featuring the Red Bull U. S. Grand Prix motocross races in July and the Sea Otter Classic Bicycle Races in April Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca ] and a vast four-day cycling industry merchandise expo. It’s all headquartered at Laguna Seca Recreation Area. The 2010 event, scheduled April 15-18, will again feature a diverse schedule of road, mountain bike and gravity pro and amateur events. But as part of the 20th anniversary, a Gran Fondo, or series of “Great Endurance” events at different distances will debut. Increasingly popular in Italy, France and other European countries, a Gran Fondo is a combination of a charity ride, tour and race. It’s a recreation ride for some, a friendly competition among friends for other cyclists. For additional information, contact: Sea Otter Classic, Inc., 215 W. Franklin, Suite 214, Monterey, CA 93940. p (800) 218-8411; e info@seaotterclassic.com; w seaotterclassic.com.[]

[ If you haven't found a Farmer's Market in Monterey County, then you haven't been looking! ] A number of events in Monterey County happen year-round. Check out SeeMonterey.com for up-to-the-minute details. Here is a sampling of the highlights: MONDAYS

Everyone’s Harvest– Pacific Grove Certified Farmer’s Market Lighthouse Ave. from Forest Ave. to 17th St., Pacific Grove (831) 384-6961 everyonesharvest.org 4pm - 8pm Summer, 3pm - 7pm Winter Shop for organic fruits and vegetables and homemade arts, crafts and knits among the charming storefronts of historic Pacific Grove.

TUESDAYS

Starting January 2

Old Monterey Market Place

First Fridays Art Walk

Alvarado St., Monterey (831) 655-8070 oldmonterey.org 4pm - 8pm, April to October 4pm - 7pm, October to March

Oldtown Salinas 100 - 300 Blocks Main Street: 5pm - 8pm (831) 758.9126 artistasunidos.org

Everyone’s HarvestGreenfield Farmers Market On Palm Ave off of Camino De Real & 9th Street (831) 384-6961 everyonesharvest.org 9am – 1pm

Vendors at this weekly market offer fresh produce, food, arts, crafts and collectibles.

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

Fresh, quality organic fruits and vegetables, beautiful flowers and plants, organic eggs. and much more from small-scale family farmers.

THURSDAYS

SATURDAYS

SUNDAYS

Farmer’s Market

Oldtown Salinas Marketplace

Everyone’s Harvest– Marina’s Certified Farmers’ Market

Monterey Peninsula College, Lower parking lot (831) 728-5060 montereybayfarmers.org 2pm - 6pm Vendors at this weekly market sell fresh produce and flowers.

2010

Across from Maya Cinemas & the National Steinbeck Center (831) 758-0725 oldtownsalinas.com 9 am - 2 pm 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.

215 Reservation Road (831) 384-6961 everyonesharvest.org 10 am - 2 pm 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.

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Historic Garden League Tours Casa del Oro Garden, Monterey (831) 649-3364 historicgardenleague.org During this regular event, visitors can explore several gardens associated with Old Monterey adobes and other historic buildings. Reservations required.

Monterey State Historic Park Custom House Plaza, Monterey (831) 649-7118 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 & Hawk Tower Tours Ocean View Ave., Carmel (831) 624-1813 torhouse.org 10 am - 3 pm, Fridays & 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).

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LEFT TO RIGHT [ Pebble Beach Food & Wine ] Good 'Ol Days Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce ] Castroville Artichoke Festival Castroville Artichoke Festival ]

2010-2011 Calendar of events March 2010 - Feb 2011 MARCH March 14

Annual Great Taste of PG Pacific Grove (831) 642-4943 pgpride@pgusd.org

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.

April 9-11

Next Generation Jazz Festival Monterey (831) 373-3366 montereyjazzfestival.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, in the Grand Ballroom of Inn at Spanish Bay. Hours are 4-7 pm.

The Monterey Jazz Festival turns the spotlight on up-andcoming musicians who will form the vanguard of jazz music in coming decades. The newly expanded event features more performances and activities than ever before.

March 27

April 10-11

5th annual Mud Run

Annual Good Old Days

(831) 625-6226 bsim.org

Pacific Grove (831) 373-3304 pacificgrove.org

The run includes hills, water, obstacles, drill sargents, and plenty of mud. The Mud Run is a Big Sur Marathon event sponsored by the U.S. Army Garrison-Presido of Monterey and California State University Monterey Bay.

March 29

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.

April 15-18

April 25

May 2

May 13-16

Big Sur International Marathon

Robinson Jeffers Tor House Garden Party

Salinas Valley Fair

Highway 1, Big Sur to Carmel (831) 625-6226 bsim.org

Carmel (831) 624-1813 torhouse.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, 5-kilometer run, 9-mile walk, 10.6-mile walk and marathon relay.

April 30-May 2

Wildflower Triathlon Lake San Antonio (831) 373-0678 tricalifornia.com What is it that brings 8,000 athletes each year to Lake San Antonio for the AVIA Wildflower Triathlons Festival? Is it the chance to conquer “Nasty Grade”, to complete a dream of finishing a triathlon or maybe it’s the opportunity to raise funds and awareness to help defeat Leukemia and Lymphoma.

MAY - OCTOBER

Hot Cars/Cool Nites– Last Friday of Each Month

Hot Pink FlamingosStories of Hope in a Changing Sea

Sea Otter Classic Cycling Festival

Seaside (831) 899-6801 ci.seaside.ca.us

Monterey (831) 648-4800 montereybayaquarium.org

Monterey (831) 373-2331 seaotterclassic.com

Experience an evening of award-winning antique cars, classic cars, and hot-rods, plus great music of the 50s and 60s.

These engaging animals will capture hearts and minds.

Regarded as the Bikestock of North America, this massive cycling event at the Mazda Raceway 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.

APRIL April 8-11

Pebble Beach Food & Wine Pebble Beach (831) 622-7770 pebblebeachfoodandwine.com Pebble Beach Food and Wine celebrates 60 celebrity chefs and 250 wineries during

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MAY May 1-2

Rota Psychic Fair Monterey Fairgrounds (831) 644-9098 rotapsychicfair.com The Rota festival has over 35 California’s best psychics, healers and readers. More than 25 booths with jewelry, art, books, crystals, gifts, and an amazing array of information make the fair a shoppers delight.

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.

May 8-9

Marina International Festival of the Winds Marina (831) 384-9155 marinafestival.com Fly high at this annual festival, which celebrates kite flying, hang gliding and all sorts of wind-oriented activities. Workshops include kitemaking and mobile-building.

May 8-9

Monterey Bay SpringFest 2010 Arts & Crafts Faire

King City (831) 385-3243 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.

May 15-16

Castroville Artichoke Festival Castroville (831) 633-2465 artichoke-festival.org Sample the many unique flavors of the artichoke in an atmosphere of fun. Musical entertainment is scheduled.

May 16

Monster Truck Jam Salinas (800) 771-8807 salinassportscomplex.com

Custom House Plaza Monterey (831) 622-0700 pacrep.org

Don’t miss out on the dirtslingin', non-stop action of the Monster Truck Jam.

Original hand-made arts and crafts exhibition and sale; all artists will be present. Come to see the artistic talent on display while also enjoying food, drink and family entertainment.

Cooking for Solutions

May 13-16

Carmel Art Festival Carmel (831) 642-2503 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.

May 21-22

Monterey (831) 644-7561 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.

May 21-23

Monterey Rock ‘n’ Rod Festival Monterey (831) 372-8002 montereyrockrod.com This annual event is held at the Monterey Fairgrounds and was envisioned as a fun and entertaining way to raise much-needed funds for Gateway Center of Monterey County, Inc..

LEFT TO RIGHT [ Sunday Blues ] Living History Day in Old Monterey ] Professional Bull Riders Richard Field Levine ] May 21-23

June 5

June 25-27

July 4

July 5

American Le Mans Series Monterey

24 Hours of Adrenalin Cycle Race

Monterey Bay Blues Festival

Fourth of July Lawn Party

Sloat Landing Ceremony

Monterey (800) 327-7322 mazdaraceway.com

Monterey (416) 391-2651 24hoursofadrenalin.com

Monterey (831) 394-2652 montereyblues.com

Monterey (831) 646-3866

Monterey (831) 372-2608, ext 13 montereyhistory.org

This race weekend is in dramatic fashion with the high-tech, highspeed La Mans prototypes and GT machines of the American Le Mans Series staging a Saturday afternoon into evening sir-hour race. Sunday’s action features the SPEED World Challenge Touring and GT series, the IMSA Challenge, Atlantic Championship and Star Mazda Series.

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.

This festival brings 56 blues and R&B acts together on three stages over three days. It’s a rocking good time!

June 6

Sunday Blues

7th Annual Cannery Row Block Party

Seaside (831) 899-6805 ci.seaside.ca.us

May 30

Butterfly Criterium Pacific Grove (831) 373-3701 pacificgrove.org The 2010 Butterfly Criterium, which is officially sanctioned by USA Cycling, will feature several race categories and a number of wonderful activities for families.

JUNE - JULY

Films in the Forest Carmel (831) 626-1681 foresttheaterguild.org

Monterey (831) 649-6690 canneryrow.com Head to Cannery Row and enjoy a day of seaside entertainment and family fun. This annual event is a crowdpleaser, continuous live musical performances, magicians, live animals, jugglers, face painting, and more!

June 13

Mission San Antonio Fiesta Jolon-Fort Hunter Liggett Base, near Lake San Antonio (831) 385-4478 sanantoniomission.com

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!

During this event, a fiesta mass and the distribution of St. Anthony’s bread is followed by a barbecue, games and live music.

JUNE

June 17-20

June 5

2010 US Open

Monterey Beer Festival

Pebble Beach Golf Links was selected by the United States Golf Association (USGA) to host the 2010 US Open – for the fifth time. Each of the Pebble Beach Opens was won by one of the game’s great players – Jack Nicklaus in 1972, Tom Watson in 1982, Tom Kite in 1992 and Tiger Woods in 2000. The Open, which was first conducted in 1895, is one of 13 national championships conducted annually by the USGA. 2010 may sound like a long way off, but mark your calendar now for this exclusive event. Don’t miss a chance to see history in the making!

Monterey Fairgrounds (831) 521-7921 nightthatneverends.com Come for the greatest assortment of Beer ever assembled on the Central Coast. Sample varied styles of Ales, Lagers and Ciders from over 70 breweries with hundreds of beers from around the world to taste. The “First Ever” Film Fest on the subject of Beer will also take place at the festival.

JULY - AUGUST

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 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.

Jazz at the Plaza Carmel (831) 624-0138 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.

JULY July 4

Pacific Grove City Fourth of July BBQ Pacific Grove (831) 373-3304 pacificgrove.org Join the Chamber of Commerce and celebrate the 5th with an old-fashioned, down-home BBQ in Caledonia Park. Great food, live entertainment and a chance to visit with your neighbors.

Barbecue picnic, childrens' games and live music on the lawn of historic Colton Hall.

July 4

Living History Day in Old Monterey Monterey (831) 657-6348 Travel back in time and find out what life was like in the 1840s. At the historic Cooper-Molera Adobe you will meet a gardener, cook, rancher, Soldier and more. Or, try your hand at bowling. Activities and fun for all ages.

July 4

Valley Heritage Day King City (831) 385-8020 It’s a 4 of July from another era at the King City Independence Day parade, complete with antique farm equipment, historic displays and a classic car show and entertainment, food, games and crafts. th

July 4

Carmel Celebration Carmel (831) 624-2522 Annual Independence Day gathering at Davenport Park.

July 4

Festival of Patriots Parade Seaside (831) 899-6805 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.

The Monterey History and Art Association will hold its annual Sloat Landing Ceremony in front of the Custom House near the Maritime Museum. This ceremony has, through the years, become a symbol of Monterey’s rich historic heritage and marks the date of July 7, 1846 when Commodore John Drake Sloat declared California as part of the United States. His proclamation provided certain rights and privileges for the 1846 inhabitants as U.S. citizens. The Monterey History and Art Association is proud to have commemorated this event every year (except during World War II) since 1931.

July 10

El Colmado del Rodeo Parade Old Town Salinas carodeo.com Colmo Parade will march down the streets of Old Town Salinas and commemorate what was once the greatest parade of the West! As the California Rodeo was first produced in 1911, so was the first informal night parade. After being formalized in 1913 the “Colmo del Rodeo” was recognized as the largest and greatest night-lighted parade west of the Mississippi. Join us and be a part of history by celebrating 100 years of Tradition with the California Rodeo!

July 14

Professional Bull Riders Salinas Sports Complex (831) 775.3100 carodeo.com The Professional Bull Riders Challenger Tour Event starts at 7pm (gates open at 5pm); The toughest sport on earth comes to Salinas on Wednesday July 14th. Join us for nonstop bull riding action. Seat prices range from $10 for children’s grandstands to $75 for track seating. call (831) 549-4989 for tickets.

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July 22-25

Centennial Celebration of the California Rodeo

Feast of Lanterns Celebration

Salinas (800) 771-8807 carodeo.com

Pacific Grove (831) 649-8737 feast-of-lanterns.org

Celebrate 100 Years of Tradition as the annual California Rodeo Salinas kicks off on Thursday July 15th. The best cowboys and cowgirls compete for prize money and coveted gold buckles. Action will be up close on the Toyota Tundra Instant Replay Screen during the 4 day show featuring bull riding, trick riding, clowns and more. Thursday & Friday night shows start at 6pm, Saturday and Sunday 1:15pm. Tickets are $13 to $20.

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!

July 17-31

When motorcyclists roll into Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix in July, more than 2,000 riders show off their bikes at Race Nights on the Row.

Carmel Bach Festival Carmel (831) 624-1521 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.

July 17-19

Monterey Wine Festival (800) 422-0251 montereywines.com With over a thousand wines offered for tasting, wine lovers will find an embarrassment of riches awaiting them at the Monterey Wine Festival June 17-19. California’s longestrunning wine festival celebrates its 33rd anniversary beginning with the Grand Tasting at the Monterey Bay Aquarium at 7:30pm on June 17th. The festivities continue at 5pm on July 18th at the Monterey Conference Center with more newly released wines and past cellar favorites from 125 of Monterey’s finest vineyards as well as samplings from wineries from Oregon, Washington, and Australia. The palate pleasers aren’t limited to wines, however; gourmet food will also be offered to tickle the taste buds.

July 23 – 24

Race Nights on the Row Cannery Row, Monterey (831) 655-8070 mazdaraceway.com

July 23 – 25

Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix & MotoGP World Championship Laguna Seca, Monterey (800) 327-SECA mazdaraceway.com The biggest event on the 2010 schedule, the sixth annual Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix, is set for July 23-25 and features the prestigious MotoGP World Championship. At the 2008 race, Tom Cruise along with 131,250 fans watched Valentino Rossi score his first victory on American soil. It was an epic battle between Casey Stoner and Rossi, with many changes of the lead and some very close racing. Rossi sealed his victory with a kiss, parking his bike in Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca’s legendary corkscrew, a series of turns with a 300 foot elevation change, and then kissing the pavement.

July 27

antiques and collectibles brought here by more than 100+ dealers from all over the West Coast.

July

Obon Festival* Seaside (831) 372-8181 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.

July 30 – August 1

Monterey Bay ReggaeFest Monterey (831) 394-6534 mbayreggaefest.net Life’s a party at this two-day concert that attracts well-known and up-and-coming reggae artists to the Monterey County Fairgrounds. The festival also offers great island cooking, a Reggae Lounge and a Rastafari Museum of Culture.

AUGUST August 5-8

Steinbeck Festival Salinas (831) 775-4721 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.

August 6, 7, 8

Carmel Valley Fiesta Carmel Valley (831) 659-4502 Shout, “Ole!” at this familyoriented fiesta that includes games, a dog show, a parade, good food and dance.

August 7

Moss Landing Antique Street Fair

Winemaker’s Celebration

Moss Landing (831) 633-4501 mosslandingchamber.com

Monterey (831) 375-9400 montereywines.org

Stroll through this historic fishing village to browse thousands of

Nearly 45 Monterey County wineries will pour new releases

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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.

August 10

Concours on the Avenue Carmel (404) 237-2633 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!

August 12-15

Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion Monterey (800) 327-SECA montereyhistoric.com or mazdaraceway.com From Bugattis and Alfa-Romeos to ‘70s and ‘80s rocket ships, the Monterey Historics Reunion at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is an annual event that brings out the best of auto racing’s past.

August 13

Concorso Italiano Laguna-Seca Golf Ranch (425) 742-0632 concorso.com A celebration of Italian style, featuring the most spectacular display of Italian automobiles in the world.

August 13-14

Monterey Sports Car Auction Monterey (800) 211-4371 rmauctions.com This famous, three-day sports car auction is one of the world’s largest, featuring 180 classic vehicles in all.

August 15

Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Pebble Beach (831) 622-1700 pebblebeachconcours.net This spectacular event exhibits some of the most unique prewar and postwar cars, along with the latest in concept car designs.

August 25-29

BLUE Ocean Film Festival & Conservation Summit Monterey Bay Aquarium (831) 648-4800 bluefilmfest.com BLUE Ocean Film Festival is a global film festival and conservation summit for underwater filmmakers and marine researchers.

August 29

Jewish Food Festival Carmel Valley (831) 624-2015 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.

August 30 September 5

First Tee Open at Pebble Beach (831) 649-1533 thefirstteeopen.com Junior golfers get the chance to play with champions like Ben Crenshaw, Isao Aoki, Tom Kite, Sandy Lyle, Tom Watson and Fuzzy Zoeller at the First Tee Open at Pebble Beach. 78 Champions Tour players, 78 juniors between the ages of 13 and 18, and 156 amateurs will hit the links at Pebble Beach Golf Links and Del Monte Golf Course during this amazing Pebble Beach golf tournament. This competition, broadcast on The Golf Channel, earns money for The First Tee, a charity that gives disadvantaged youngsters the opportunity to play golf.

LEFT TO RIGHT [ Monterey Jazz Festival Monterey Jazz Festival ] Butterfly Parade & Bazaar Julie Armstrong ] Marina Air Show ] August

September 10-12

West End Celebration*

Cherry’s Jubilee

Sand City (831) 582-3679 sandcity.org/arts

(831) 759-1836 cherrysjubilee.org

The City of Sand City hosts this annual celebration of arts and history in the transformed area that has been dubbed “SoHo West.”

SEPTEMBER September 1-6

Monterey County Fair Monterey (831) 372-5863 montereycountyfair.com

September’s don’t-miss festival for the car and motorcycle enthusiast is Cherry’s Jubilee. Every corner of Monterey County will host exciting events showing off classic cars, hot rods, and motorcycles throughout the weekend!

September 17-19

Monterey Jazz Festival Monterey (925) 275-9255 montereyjazzfestival.org

The annual County Fair is always fun for all, with livestock exhibitions, entertainment, live music, amusement midway and delicious foods.

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.

September 4-6

September 23-26

Monterey Greek Festival

Monterey Bay Birding Festival

Monterey montereybaygreekfestival.com Be Greek for a weekend! Every Labor Day weekend, Monterey becomes a part of the Mediterranean as the Monterey Bay Greek Festival takes over Custom House Plaza. You won’t be able to resist the mouthwatering smell of traditional Greek food. While you’re munching on dolmades, you can watch traditional dance, listen to music, and even learn a little at a cultural lecture.

September 10-12

Seagate Triathlon at Pacific Grove Pacific Grove (831) 373-0678 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.

montereybaybirding.org Experience an unmatched birding weekend as the Monterey Bay Birding Festival returns for its sixth year, giving visitors a unique opportunity to experience the finest birding area in the world. Field trips, workshops, and lectures give information that is useful for both the expert birder and the novice.

September 25-26

Otter Days (831) 648-4800 montereybayaquariam.org Celebrating both freshwater and sea otters, Otter Days is chock-full of activities extolling the virtues of these family-favorite sleek swimmers, and visitors can participate in all the events as part of their regular Monterey Bay Aquarium admission.

September 25-26

Harvest to Table Festival Carmel (831) 622-7770 harvestcarmel.com Celebrating Agriculture, Viticulture, cheese, and Good Times. 50 rock star chefs preparing fabulous bites. Over

100 wineries will be pouring over 200 individual wines. Wine Seminars, Cooking demos, BBQ demonstrations, kids kitchen and more.

September 26

Carmel Mission Fiesta Carmel (831) 624-8322 This annual party features a variety of international musical entertainment, children’s games, a farmer’s market, fabulous barbecue, and shopping galore. Held every year on the 4th Sunday in September.

OCTOBER October 2-3

California International Airshow Salinas (831) 754-1983 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.

October 2

Butterfly Parade & Bazaar Pacific Grove (831) 646-6548 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.

October 3

Historic Home Tour Pacific Grove (831) 373-3304 Visitors will have a rare opportunity to view the interiors of Pacific Grove’s finest historic homes during the 41st annual Pacific Grove Historic Home Tour. Tickets for the Historic Home Tour ($20 for adults, $10 for 18 and under) can

be purchased from the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce.

October

Big Sur River Run* Big Sur (831) 624-4112 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.

October

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.

October 8-10

October

Big Sur Jade Festival

Wild Things Night Tours*

Big Sur (831) 659-3857 bigsurjadeco.com

Salinas (831) 455-1901 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.

October

History Fest* Monterey (831) 372-2608 ext. 13 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.

October

Robinson Jeffers Tor House Foundation Fall Festival* Carmel (831) 624-1813 torhouse.org This annual event includes re-enactments, special readings, guided beach walks and more, all to celebrate the life and works of early 20th century poet Robinson Jeffers.

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.

October 16

Marina Air Faire & Classic Car Show Marina (831) 601-5856 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.

October 31

Halloween Ball Masque Big Sur (831) 667-2345 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.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

LEFT TO RIGHT [ Big Sur Food & Wine Festival Rachael Short ] Christmas at the Inns ] Brighten the Harbor ]

NOVEMBER November 5-7

Big Sur Food & Wine (831) 667-0800 bigsurcalifornia.org The inaugural Big Sur Food & Wine held the first weekend in November was a fabulous success in 2009. Indulge in fantastic food, great wines and exquisite scenery at the Big Sur Food and Wine Festival. Local restaurants, resorts and wineries will team up for dinners and tastings that showcase area produce and wines. Proceeds from the event benefit the Big Sur Volunteer Fire Brigade and the Big Sur Health Center.

November 12-14

Great Wine Escape Weekend County-wide (831) 375-9400 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.

November 14

Big Sur Half Marathon and Run Forrest Run 5K Monterey (831) 625-6226 bigsurhalfmarathon.org This annual half marathon features a scenic, flat course that loops around Fisherman’s Wharf, Cannery Row, and along the neighboring coastline.

November 16-21

Callaway Golf Pebble Beach Invitational Pebble Beach (831) 625-8575 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.

November 20-21

Feathered Friends montereybayaquarium.org Celebrate the weekend before Thanksgiving with all kinds of birds at the Monterey Bay Aquarium! Get in-depth information about the personal lives of the Laysan albatross, great horned owl, kite, Harris hawk, turkey vulture, the popular black-footed penguin, and many more birds at “Feathered Friends” weekend.

November 29

Pacific Grove City Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Pacific Grove (831) 373-3304 pacificgrove.org Festivities at Jewell Park include live entertainment by school bands and choruses, followed by caroling and refreshments at Chautauqua Hall and Santa’s first visit. The tree lighting begins at 5:30pm.

November 30 & December 1

Christmas at the Inns Pacific Grove (831) 373-3304 pacificgrove.org Visit 10 bed & breakfast inns decorated for the holidays in Victorian-era splendor. Limited number of tickets sold. Entertainment and light refreshments served.

DECEMBER December 2

Pacific Grove Holiday Parade of Lights Pacific Grove (831) 373-3304 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.

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December 4

December

17th Annual Stillwell’s Show in the Park

Christmas in the Adobes* Monterey (831) 649-7118 parks.ca.gov/mshp

Pacific Grove (831) 373-3304 pacificgrove.org Caledonia Park in downtown PG behind the Post Office will be covered in a blanket of snow & decorated with twinkling lights.

December

Experience Monterey’s beautiful historic buildings illuminated by candlelight during this annual event. Costumed volunteers provide entertainment and refreshments.

December

Carmel-by-the-Sea Holiday Tree Lighting*

Monterey Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival*

Devendorf Park, Carmel (831) 620-2020 carmelcalifornia.com

Monterey (800) 722-9652 montereycowboy.com

This event celebrates Carmel’s annual tree-lighting with entertainment, hot cider & cookies. Tree lights are turned on around 5:45pm.

The best cowboy poets and balladeers are featured in this annual three-day weekend event, which also showcases western artists and gear makers.

December

Holiday Fantasy & Tree Lighting Ceremony*

Brighten the Harbor* Monterey (831) 372-9686 mpyc.org

Seaside (831) 899-6805 ci.seaside.ca.us This Seaside holiday celebration is a family-fun event featuring children playing in the snow, holiday bounce houses, singalong hay rides, entertainment by local community groups, the annual tree-lighting ceremony and a visit from Santa Claus.

December

Salinas Holiday Parade of Lights* Salinas salinasparade.com

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.

December 31

First Night Monterey* Downtown Monterey (831) 373-4778 firstnightmonterey.org This annual, alcohol-free event in downtown Monterey celebrates New Year’s Eve with music, dancing, poetry, art exhibits, and more.

This festive celebration features merry carolers, stories and music time, “celebrity” entrants, large, helium-filled parade balloons and more.

*TBD For events that do not have a date listed, they were not available at time of publishing. Please check event websites or contact them directly via their listed phone number. Information subject to change.

2011 JANUARY January 1, 2011

20th Annual Rio Grill Resolution Run Carmel (831) 645-4777 riogrillsresolutionrun.com This 6.8 mile foot race and 3 mile family fun run are set on a breathtaking cross-country course and benefit Suicide Prevention Services of the Central Coast.

January

Monterey Swingfest* Monterey (805) 937-1574 centralcoastswingdance.com Dance workshops feature past and present world and national champions, plus open dancing until 5am. Presented by Central Coast Swing Dance. 11 - 5pm.

FEBRUARY February 7-13, 2011

AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am Pebble Beach (800) 541-9091 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 head-to-head.

February 27, 2011

Steinbeck’s Birthday Celebration Salinas (831) 775-4721 steinbeck.org Join a hometown celebration as Salinas remembers the life and works of native son and Pulitzer Prize-winning author John Steinbeck.

Category Index Accommodations: Bed & Breakfasts.................................................... 68 Full Service Hotels & Resorts................................... 46 Hostel.................................................................... 69 Hotels/Motels/Inns................................................ 50 Hotel Management................................................. 69 Reservation Services/Vacation Planning.................. 69 RV Parks/Campgrounds.......................................... 71 Vacation Rentals..................................................... 69 Advertising Specialties/Corporate Gifts/Awards........ 140 Aircraft Charter/Service.................................. 39, 134 Airport/Airlines....................................................... 134 Amusements & Attractions........................................... 39 Antiques/Collectibles.................................................. 81 Architects................................................................ 148 Art Galleries............................................................... 97 Arts & Crafts Instruction/Workshops . ......................... 97 Attorneys................................................................ 148 Audio-Visual/Equipment & Production ..................... 140 Automobile Renting & Leasing.................................. 135 Automobile Service & Repair.................................... 148 Babysitting/Child Care Services/Equpiment.............. 140 Banking & Finance.................................................. 148 Bar/Pub.................................................................. 100 Beauty & Salon Services.......................................... 131 Brochure Display Services........................................ 148 Cameras/Photo Lab.................................................... 81 Caterers...................................................... 128, 140 Convention Services..................................... 136, 140 Copy Service/Printers.............................................. 140 Cultural Events........................................................... 97 Cultural Organizations................................................ 97 Day Spas................................................................. 130 Destination Management Companies ....................... 142 Drug Stores/Pharmacies............................................. 81 Education................................................................ 148 Employment Agencies.............................................. 142 Entertainment/Musicians................. 100, 128, 144 Event Decorators..................................................... 144 Event/Meeting Planners........................................... 144 Florists.................................................................... 128 Food....................................................................... 114 Gift Baskets............................................................. 144 Golf Courses............................................................... 88 Government............................................................ 148 Ground Transportation & Limousine Services............. 134 Historic Museums & Properties.................. 41, 75, 97 Jewelry...................................................................... 81 Lighthouses................................................................ 75 Literary History.......................................................... 75 Leather Goods/Luggage............................................. 81 Map........................................................................ 165 Media/Marketing.................................................... 149 Medical Services/Facilities........................................ 149 Meeting/Conference Facilities.................................. 136 Missions..................................................................... 75 Moving & Storage.................................................... 149 Museums........................................................... 41, 97 Nearby Attractions...................................................... 41 Nighlife (Pubs & Clubs)............................................... 98 Non Profit Associations/Events... 81, 97, 134, 149 Outdoor Group Adventures................................................ Pet Services & Boutiques............................................. 81 Photographers/Videographers..................... 128, 149 Public Transit........................................................... 134 Publications/Publishers.................... 128, 134, 149 Real Estate.............................................................. 149 Resort Spas............................................................. 130

Restaurants: American............................................................. 116 American Regional............................................... 118 Bakeries.............................................................. 118 British................................................................. 118 Cafes/Deli’s......................................................... 118 California Cuisine................................................. 120 Chinese............................................................... 122 Continental.......................................................... 122 EuroAsian............................................................ 122 European............................................................ 122 French................................................................. 122 Indian................................................................. 122 Island Grill.......................................................... 122 Italian................................................................. 122 Japanese............................................................. 124 Mediterranean..................................................... 124 Mexican.............................................................. 124 Organic............................................................... 124 Pizzeria............................................................... 125 Seafood.............................................................. 125 Steakhouse......................................................... 126 Retail-Clothing/Footwear............................................ 81 Outdoor Activities....................................................... 28 Parks & Beaches......................................................... 37 Retirement Community............................................ 149 Shopping . ................................................................. 76 Shopping Centers/Dept. Stores/Outlets....................... 81 SJC/SFO Transfers................................................... 134 Speakers & Trainers................................................. 144 Specialty Shops........................................................... 81 Team Building..........................................................144 Theatres - Live................................................ 41, 100 Tour Operators........................................................ 134 Travel Guides & Info................................................ 135 TV Shows/Video Production...................................... 144 Unique Group Facilities............................................ 145 Utilities................................................................... 149 Wedding & Reception Locations................................ 128 Wedding Ceremonies, Event Planners....................... 128 Wineries/Vineyards/Tasting Rooms.............. 102, 113

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A Abalonetti Seafood Trattoria . .................................. 125 A B Seas Kayaks of Monterey . ................................... 34 A By-The-Sea Wedding & The Monterey Stone Chapel ........................................................................ 128 Acacia Lodge .................................................. 68, 142 Accista Spa at the Hyatt ............................... 130, 131 Adams Motel ............................................................. 50 Adobe Inn ...................................................... 50, 140 Adventures by the Sea ....................4, 34, 128, 144 A.G. Davi Real Estate ..................................... 69, 149 Age Defy Dermatology & Wellness .......................... 131 Ag Venture Tours .................................................... 134 Airship Ventures ........................................................ 39 Albertos Ristorante ................................................. 122 Allegria Spa at Ventana Inn . ................................... 130 Allegro Gourmet Pizzeria ........................................ 125 Aloha Motel . ............................................................. 50 American International Transportation Service ..............................................................135, 134 American Tin Cannery . .............................................. 81

America's Best Value Cypress Tree Inn .............. 50, 71 America's Best Value Inn Cypress Gardens Inn ............ 50 America's Best Value Inn Salinas ................................ 50 America's Best Value Inn Stage Coach Lodge . ............. 50 AMTRAK ................................................................. 134 Andrew Molera State Park ................................. 37, 71 Andril Cottages .......................................................... 50 Anton Inn . ................................................................ 68 Anton & Michel . ..................................................... 122 Aquarium Adventures ................................................ 34 Armanasco Public Relations, Inc .............................. 149 Arrow Luxury Transportation Co .............................. 134 Arroyo Seco Campground . ................................. 37, 71 Artichoke Inn ............................................................ 50 Arts Council for Monterey County ............................... 97 Asilomar Conference Grounds ...... 46, 61, 140, 145 Asilomar State Beach ................................................. 37 Associated Hosts Destination Services ..................... 142 Association of Mayors for Monterey County ............. 149 A Swift Escape ........................................................... 68 A Taste of Monterey Wine & Gift Center .......................................109, 113, 144, 145 A Taste of Monterey Wine & Gift Center Oldtown Salinas ............................................................ 113, 144 Aubergine Restaurant ............................................. 120 Augustina’s . .............................................................. 81 AW Shucks Oyster Bar . ................................... 26, 125

B Barlocker’s Rustling Oaks Ranch . ............................... 68 Barnyard Shopping Village Carmel ............................. 81 Bay Bikes-Wheel Fun Rentals ..................................... 34 Bayonet Golf Course ..........................................88, 89 Bay Park Hotel . .....................................46, 59, 140 Bay Publishing Company ........................................ 149 Bayside Inn ............................................................... 50 Baywood Cellars Tasting Room ................................ 113 Beachcomber Inn . ..................................................... 50 Benihana Monterey ................................................ 124 Bernardus Lodge ..................................46, 140, 145 Bernardus Vineyards & Winery ............................... 113 Best 5 Motel Salinas .................................................. 50 Best Western Beach Dunes Inn ................................... 50 Best Western Beach Resort Monterey . ............. 46, 140 Best Western Carmel Bay View Inn ............................. 50 Best Western Carmel’s Townhouse Lodge .................... 50 Best Western DeAnza Inn ................................ 50, 140 Best Western Monarch Resort .................. 50, 67, 142 Best Western Monterey Inn ................................50, 69 Best Western Park Crest Inn ....................................... 52 Best Western Ramona Inn .......................................... 52 Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel . ............. 52, 142 Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites . ........ 52, 142 Best Western Victorian Inn .......................52, 61, 142 Bide-A-Wee Inn & Cottages ........................................ 52 Big Sur Campground & Cabins . .................................. 71 Big Sur Chamber of Commerce . .............................. 149 Big Sur Guides . ...................................................... 135 Big Sur Lodge . ........................................46, 57, 140 Big Sur Lodge Restaurant . ...................................... 120 Big Sur River Inn ....................................................... 46 Big Sur River Inn Restaurant ................................... 120 Big Sur Tours & More .............................................. 134 Bistro Beaujolas . .................................................... 122 Bistro Moulin . ........................................................ 122 Black Bear Diner .................................................... 116 Blackhorse Golf Course ......................................88, 89 Blackstone Winery . ................................................ 113

Blue Lagoon Inn ........................................................ 52 Blue Sky Lodge ......................................52, 53, 142 Bob The Printer ...................................................... 142 Borgia & Associates ................................................ 128 Borg’s Ocean Front Motel ........................................... 52 Bottchers Gap Campground . ...................................... 71 Briarwood Inn ........................................................... 68 Brickman Marketing ............................................... 149 Brinton’s ................................................................... 81 Britannia Arms Pub & Restaurant ......100, 101, 118 Bryson Hesperia Resort (Cabins) ................................ 52 Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. . ....................................... 125 Budget Inn Salinas . ................................................... 52 Budget Rent A Car .................................................. 135 Bullwacker’s Restaurant & Pub . .............................. 125 Butterfly Grove Inn ................................................... 52

C The "C" Restaurant & Bar at The Intercontinental ..... 125 Cabana Holiday Cabins .............................................. 52 Cafe Beach . ........................................................... 120 Cafe Fina .....................................................121, 125 Café Kevah ............................................................ 120 Cafe La Strada . ...................................................... 118 Cal-American Water Company ................................. 149 Caledonia Park . ........................................................ 37 California Inn ............................................................ 52 California Market .......................................... 63, 120 California Pizza Kitchen .......................................... 125 California Vacation Center Reservations ...................... 69 Candle Bay Inn . ........................................................ 52 Candlelight Inn .......................................................... 52 Cannery Row Antique Mall ......................................... 81 Cannery Row Company . ........................................5, 39 Cannery Row IMAX Monterey . ................................... 41 Cannery Row Inn . ..................................................... 52 Cantinetta Luca ...................................................... 122 Capitol Motel ............................................................. 52 Captain’s Inn at Moss Landing ......................... 68, 142 Cardinale Moving & Storage Inc. ............................. 149 Carmel Art Association ............................................... 97 Carmel Bach Festival . ................................................ 97 Carmel Beach ............................................................ 37 Carmel Chamber of Commerce .........................26, 149 Carmel Chop House ................................................ 126 Carmel City Park ....................................................... 37 Carmel Country Inn ........................................ 68, 142 Carmel Crystal Bay Inn .............................................. 68 Carmel Drug Store . ................................................... 81 Carmel Fireplace Inn . ................................................ 68 Carmel Garden Court Inn ........................................... 52 Carmel Inn & Suites ................................................... 68 Carmel Lodge ................................................. 54, 142 Carmel Mission Inn ................................. 45, 46, 140 Carmel Mission Museum Store . .................................. 81 Carmel Oaks Inn & Suites a Clarion Collection ............. 68 Carmel Plaza . ...............................................3, 79, 81 Carmel Resort Inn . .................................................... 54 Carmel River Inn ....................................................... 54 Carmel River State Beach . ......................................... 37 Carmel Valley Chamber of Commerce ...................... 149 Carmel Valley Lodge ....................................... 54, 142 Carmel Valley Manor .............................................. 149 Carmel Valley Ranch ....................................... 46, 140 Carmel Valley Ranch-Golf Course . .............................. 88 Carmel Village Inn ..................................................... 54 Carmel Walks ......................................................... 135 Carmel Wayfarer Inn ................................................. 68

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Carmel’s Bistro Giovanni ......................................... 122 Carrera Sailing .......................................................... 34 Carriage House Inn . .................................................. 68 Caruso’s Corner Restaurant ..................................... 124 Casa de Carmel Inn . .................................................. 54 Casa Linda Motel ....................................................... 54 Casa Munras, A Larkspur Hotel ..............46, 65, 140 Casanova Banquets & Special Events ....................... 144 Casanova Restaurant .............................................. 124 Casa Palmero Pebble Beach ....................................... 46 Casa Verde Inn .......................................................... 54 Castroville Festivals, Inc. ............................................ 97 Castroville Motel . ...................................................... 54 CCM&E Destination Services .................................... 142 Central Coast Bride ................................................. 128 Central Coast Vacation Rentals & HomeAway .............. 69 Centrella Inn ............................................................. 68 Certified Folder Display Inc. .................................... 148 Characters Sports Bar & Grill . ...................... 100, 116 Charms By The Bay ................................................... 81 Chart House ................................................116, 123 Chateau Coralini Retreat & Spa ............ 68, 128, 130 Chateau Julien Wine Estate .....111, 113, 144, 145 Chateau Sinnet Winery/Carmel Valley .................... 113 Chidlaw Marketing . ................................................ 149 China Art Center ................................................ 26, 81 China Delight ......................................................... 122 Chris’ Fishing Trips ..................................................... 34 Cibo Ristorante Italiano . .............................. 100, 124 City of Carmel-by-the-Sea ....................................... 148 City of Del Rey Oaks . ............................................. 149 City of Marina ........................................................ 149 City of Monterey . ................................................... 149 City of Pacific Grove ............................................... 149 City of Salinas ........................................................ 149 City of Sand City . ................................................... 149 City of Seaside . ...................................................... 149 City of Soledad ....................................................... 149 Civadad del Ray Motel & Trailer Park ......................... 54 Clarion Hotel Monterey ................................... 54, 142 The Clothing Store ..................................................... 81 Club XIX . ............................................................... 116 Coach . ...................................................................... 81 Coachman’s Inn ..................................................49, 54 Cobblestone Inn . ....................................................... 68 Coldwell Banker Del Monte Realty . ......................... 149 Colonial Terrace Inn ................................................... 54 Colton Hall Museum & Old Jail ........................... 41, 75 Colton Inn ..............................................54, 59, 142 Comfort Inn - Carmel-by-the-Sea . .............................. 54 Comfort Inn - Monterey Bay ...................................... 54 Comfort Inn - Monterey-by-the-Sea ............................ 54 Comfort Inn - Monterey Peninsula Airport . ................. 46 Comfort Inn & Suites - Marina . ....................... 54, 142 Comfort Inn & Suites - Salinas . .................................. 54 Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula ....... 149 ConferenceDirect .................................................... 144 Continental Motel ...................................................... 54 Copy King .............................................................. 142 Corporate Kids Events & VIP Babysitting Services ..... 140 Cost Plus World Market .............................................. 81 Country Club Caterers of Rancho Cañada ................. 128 Country Inn . ............................................................. 56 County of Monterey . .............................................. 149 County of Monterey, 5th District Supervisor ............. 149 Courtyard by Marriott ..................................... 46, 140 Courtyard Café ....................................................... 116 Crazy Horse Restaurant .......................................... 116 The Crossroads Shopping Village . ............................... 81 The Crown & Anchor ............................................... 118

Crystal Fox Gallery .................................................... 81 Event Extravagant Group Inc. . ................................ 144 CSUMB Foundation ................................................. 149 Eventscapes . .......................................................... 144 CSUMonterey Bay World Theater . ........................... 100 Evolve 108 . .............................................................. 81 Cypress Gardens Inn ............................................... 142 Cypress Inn .................................................... 56, 142 Cypress Lounge ...................................................... 100

D da Giovanni ........................................................... 124 Danny I’s Grill ........................................................ 122 Dawg Gone It ............................................................ 81 Days Inn - Downtown Monterey ................................. 56 Days Inn - Monterey . ................................................ 56 Days Inn - Salinas . .................................................... 56 Deer Haven Inn & Suites . .......................................... 56 Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn ................................................. 46 Deetjen’s Restaurant . ............................................. 116 Del Monte Beach ....................................................... 37 Del Monte Golf Course ............................................... 88 Del Monte Pavilion ..................................................145 Del Monte Pines ........................................................ 56 Del Monte Shopping Center . ................... 77, 81, 115 Del Sol Monterey . ..................................................... 81 Denny’s - Marina .................................................... 116 Destination Salinas ................................................. 134 Devendorf Park . ....................................................... 37 Diggidy Dog ...................................................... 26, 81 The Dining Guide . .................................................. 134 Discover Publications .............................................. 135 Discovery Charters . ................................................ 135 Discovery Inn ............................................................ 56 Dixieland Monterey ................................................... 97 D. Mitchell Taylor, Attorney at Law .......................... 148 DMT Imaging .............................................. 128, 149 DNA Entertainment . .................................... 128, 144 Dolphin Inn ............................................................... 56 Domenico’s on the Wharf ..............................121, 126 The Duck Club Grill ................................................. 118

E Earthbound Farm ................................................... 135 Econo Lodge Bay Breeze ............................................ 56 Econo Lodge Monterey Fairgrounds ............................ 56 Econo Lodge - Salinas ................................................ 56 Economy Inn Salinas . ................................................ 56 Economy Inn Seaside ................................................. 56 Eco Within Event Services . ...................................... 140 Edgar’s . ................................................................. 120 Edgemere Cottages .................................................... 68 El Adobe Inn . ............................................................ 56 El Castell Motel .......................................................... 56 El Dorado Inn ............................................................ 56 El Dorado Motel . ....................................................... 56 Elkhorn Slough . ........................................................ 37 Elkhorn Slough Safari .................................... 34, 134 El Llano Motel ........................................................... 56 El Rancho Motel . ....................................................... 56 El Rey Motel .............................................................. 56 El Sombrero Motel ..................................................... 56 Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center ................................................. 1, 46, 139, 140 Endorphin Productions ............................................ 144 Energia Spa at The Intercontinental ......................... 130 Enterprise Rent-A-Car ............................................. 135 Estéban .................................................................. 124 Evans & Johnson Meetings/Incentives ..................... 144

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Fandango Restaurant . ...................... 119, 122, 146 The Farm .................................................................. 41 Favaloro’s Big Night Bistro ...................................... 124 Fernwood Resort & Campgrounds . .................... 58, 71 Fernwood Tavern .................................................... 100 Ferrante’s BayView at the Monterey Marriott ............146 Fireplace Lounge ......................................... 100, 124 First Mayor’s House of Salinas City ..................... 41, 75 First National Bank of Central California . ................ 148 The Fish Hopper ..................................................... 126 Fishwife at Asilomar Beach . .................................... 126 Fishwife Seafood Café . ........................................... 126 Flaherty’s Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill ...................... 126 Forest Lodge & Cottages ............................................ 58 The Forge in the Forest .......................116, 121, 146, Back Cover Foy Peninsula Group . ............................................. 142 Fresh Cream . ......................................................... 122 From Scratch .......................................................... 116 Fuse Lounge Cafe ................................................... 116

G Galante Vineyards .................................................. 113 Gallery Café ........................................................... 120 Garland Ranch Regional Park .................................... 37 Garrapata State Park . ............................................... 37 Gateway Thunderbird Motel ....................................... 58 Gatherings ............................................................. 128 George Washington Park ........................................... 37 Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop . .................... 81 Gilbert’s Seafood Grill ............................................. 126 Glastonbury Audio/Video Event Specialists .............. 140 Glen Oaks Big Sur ..................................................... 58 Golf Club Grill . ....................................................... 120 Golf Lifestyles, Inc. ................................................. 148 The Golf Mart ....................................................81, 87 Good Nite Inn . ............................................... 58, 142 Gorda Springs Resort ................................................. 46 Gosby House Inn ....................................................... 68 Grand Buffet .......................................................... 122 Grapes of Wrath Catering & Event Management ...... 140 Grasings Coastal Cuisine . ........................................ 120 Great Adventure Tours ............................................ 134 Green Gables Inn . ..................................................... 68 Green Lantern Inn ..................................................... 68 Green’s Camera World ............................................... 81 The Grill on Ocean Avenue ...................................... 120 Group Active .......................................................... 142

H Hacienda Guest Lodge ............................................... 58 Hahn Estates/Smith & Hook Winery ............. 113, 144 Happy Landing Inn ......................................... 68, 142 Haute Dame Boutique ............................................... 81 Henry Miller Library .......................................... 41, 75 Heritage Marina Inn .................................................. 58 Hesselbein’s Jewelers . ............................................... 81 Hidden Valley Inn ...................................................... 58 Highlands Inn, A Hyatt Hotel . ................46, 63, 140

Hilton Garden Inn Monterey . ........ 46, 69, 140, 146 The Hippodrome Nightclub & Lounge ...................... 100 Historic Garden League . ......................................... 149 Hofsas House ..........................................58, 59, 142 Hola! Mex Restaurant & Cantina ............................. 124 Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay .............. 58, 142 Holiday Inn Express Cannery Row .............................. 58 Holiday Inn Express Marina ............................ 58, 142 Holiday Inn Express Salinas ....................................... 58 Holly Farm .......................................... 68, 128, 142 Holman Ranch . ................................... 36, 128, 144 Homescapes Carmel . ................................................. 81 The Homestead ......................................................... 58 Horizon Inn . ............................................................. 70 Hotel Abrego ...........................................58, 61, 140 Hotel Abrego Restaurant . ....................................... 120 Hotel Pacific ............................................58, 61, 142 Howard Johnson Express Inn - Monterey .................... 58 Howard Johnson Express Inn - Seaside ....................... 58 Howard Johnson Inn & Suites - Pacific Grove .............. 60 Howard Johnson Inn - Salinas .................................... 58 Hula’s Island Grill & Tiki Room ................................ 122 Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort & Spa on Del Monte Golf Course ............. 46, 125, 131, 140, 141

I, J, K Il Fornaio ............................................................... 124 Illusions of Grandeur .............................................. 144 Indian Summer ...................................................... 122 Inn at 213 Seventeen Mile Drive ................................ 70 The Inn at Del Monte Beach ....................................... 60 Inn at Spanish Bay ......................................... 46, 140 Inn at Stonepine ........................................................ 36 Inn at The Pinnacles . ...................................... 70, 142 InnerWorkings . ...................................................... 142 Inns of California Salinas ........................................... 60 Inns of Monterey �� 61 InterContinental The Clement Monterey ....48, 67, 140 Isabella's on the Wharf . ............................. 126, 144 ITL Events . ............................................................. 142 The Jabberwock ............................................. 70, 142 Jack London's Grill & Taproom . ...................100, 116 Jacks Peak Park ........................................................ 37 Jacks Restaurant & Lounge .......................... 117, 120 Jewell Park ............................................................... 37 Jim Tunney Associates . ........................................... 144 Joe Rombi La Mia Cucina ................................ 27, 124 John Saar Properties ...................................... 69, 149 José Eusebio Boronda Adobe . ........................... 41, 75 José’s Mexican Bar & Grill . ..................................... 124 Joullian Vineyards .................................................. 113 Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park ........................... 37, 71 Kayak Connection . .................................................... 36 Kelly Productions . ....................................... 128, 144 Kirk Creek Campground . ........................................... 71 Knights Inn Carmel Hill Lodge .................................... 60 Knuckles Historical Sports Bar ...................... 100, 116 Kula Ranch Island Steakhouse . ............................... 126

L Laguna Grande Park ................................................. 37 Laguna Lodge ........................................................... 60 Laguna Seca Golf Ranch ................................... 87, 88 Laguna Seca Recreation Area ............................ 37, 71 Lake Nacimiento ............................................... 37, 71 Lake San Antonio .............................................. 37, 71

Lake San Antonio Resort ................................. 60, 142 Lallapalooza Restaurant ............................. 100, 116 Lamp Lighter Inn ....................................................... 60 Land Rover Experience Driving School ........................ 36 La Playa Hotel . ...................................... 48, 53, 140 La Quinta Inn & Suites Monterey . .............................. 60 L’Auberge Carmel ........................................... 48, 140 Laurel Inn & Conference Center . ..................... 48, 140 Lighthouse Lodge & Suites .............................. 60, 142 Limekiln State Park ........................................... 37, 71 Lincoln Court Catering & Cooking Classes ................. 128 Lincoln Green Inn ...................................................... 70 The Links at Spanish Bay ........................................... 88 Lobos Lodge ......................................................47, 60 Locke-Paddon . .......................................................... 37 The Lodge at Pebble Beach ............................. 48, 140 London Bridge Pub ...................................... 100, 118 Lone Oak Lodge ............................................. 60, 142 Los Laureles Lodge ......................................... 48, 140 Louie Linguini’s ...................................................... 124 Lounge at the Sardine Factory . ............................... 100 Lovers Point Inn ........................................................ 60 Lovers Point Park ...................................................... 37 Lucia Lodge . ............................................................. 70 Lucy . ........................................................................ 81

M Magic-4-Life . ......................................................... 144 Magic Carpet Lodge ................................................... 60 Main Event Transportation, Inc. ............................... 134 Manpower Staffing Services .................................... 142 Maria Kritzman, CMP . ............................................ 144 Marina Dunes RV Park . ............................................. 71 Marina Lodge ............................................................ 60 Marina State Beach ................................................... 37 Marinus at Bernardus Lodge ................................... 120 Mariposa Inn & Suites . .......................... 55, 60, 142 Marita’s Boutique .............................................. 27, 81 Maritime & History Museum of Monterey ........... 41, 75 Martine Inn .................................................... 70, 144 Masaoka Design Studio . ............................................ 97 Massaro & Santos On the Pier ................................. 120 Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca - S.C.R.A.M.P. ..... 36, 144 McAbee Beach ........................................................... 37 McCune Audio/Video/Lighting ................................ 140 Merritt House Inn ...................................................... 70 Mesa Del Sol Vineyards . ......................................... 113 Michael’s Catering .................................................. 128 Miller’s Lodge ............................................................ 60 Mission Ranch Resort ..............................71, 48, 140 Mission Ranch Restaurant ....................................... 118 Mission Nuestra Señora de La Soledad . ...................... 75 Mission San Antonio de Padua . .................................. 75 Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary . .......................... 41 Monarch Knitting & Quilts ..................................27, 81 Monterey Airbus ..................................................... 134 Monterey Bay Aquarium ..................................47, 144 Monterey Bay Blues Festival ...................................... 97 Monterey Bay Equestrian Center ................................ 36 Monterey Bay Inn . ................................. 60, 61, 142 Monterey Bay Kayaks - Kayak Rentals ....................... 36 Monterey Bay Lodge . ........................................47, 60 Monterey Bay Sailing ................................................ 36 Monterey Bay Scenic Tours . .................................... 135 Monterey Bay Travelodge .................... 48, 137, 140 Monterey Bay Vacation Properties .............................. 69 Monterey Bay Whale Watch Center . ...................33, 36 Monterey Beach Party ..................................144, 146

Monterey Birding Adventures . ................................... 36 Monterey Conference Center ........................137, 144 Monterey County Agriculture & Rural Life Museum ................................................................... 41, 75 Monterey County Bank ........................................... 148 Monterey County Film Commission .......................... 149 Monterey County Hospitality Association . ................ 149 Monterey County Office of Education . ..................... 148 Monterey County Parks Department . ......................... 41 Monterey County Theatre Alliance ........................... 100 Monterey County Vintners & Growers Association ..... 149 Monterey County Weekly ........................................ 149 Monterey Credit Union . .......................................... 148 Monterey Downtown Travelodge ................................ 60 Monterey Dunes Co. ..........................................63, 69 Monterey Fairgrounds & Exposition Park .41, 71, 144 Monterey Fireside Lodge . .......................................... 60 Monterey Gift Baskets ............................................ 144 Monterey History & Art Association ................ 97, 128 Monterey Hostel ........................................................ 69 Monterey Hotel .............................................. 48, 140 Monterey Jazz Festival .............................................. 97 Monterey Jet Center ............................................... 134 Monterey Marriott Hotel ..................................48, 57, 128, 140, 146 Monterey Mirror Maze . ............................................. 39 Monterey Movie Tours ............................................ 134 Monterey Museum of Art La Mirada .........................39, 75, 97, 128, 144, 146 Monterey Museum of Art Pacific Street ............................................... 39, 75, 97, 144 Monterey Oceanside Inn ............................................ 62 Monterey Peninsula Airport . ................................... 134 Monterey Peninsula Art Foundation Gallery ................ 97 Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce ............. 149 Monterey Peninsula HomeTeam �� 27 Monterey Peninsula Spanish History Tour ................ 135 Monterey Pines Golf Course ....................................... 88 Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa .....Inside Front Cover, ��48, 51, 130, 140, 143 Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control . ............ 149 Monterey Sailing School & Charters ............................ 36 Monterey-Salinas Transit . ............................ 133, 134 Monterey State Beach . .............................................. 37 Monterey State Historic Park . ...... 37, 41, 75, 128 Monterey Surf Inn ..................................................... 62 Monterey Symphony .............................................. 100 Monte Verde Inn . ...................................................... 70 Montrio Bistro ..............................................118, 147 Moss Landing Café . ................................................ 120 Moss Landing Chamber of Commerce ...................... 149 Moss Landing Harbor District . ................................. 149 Moss Landing KOA Express Plus . ................................ 71 Moss Landing State Beach .......................................... 37 Moss Landing Village ................................................. 81 Motel 6 - Marina ....................................................... 62 Motel 6 - Monterey . .................................................. 62 Motel 6 - Salinas ....................................................... 62 Motel 6 - Salinas North .............................................. 62 MyBlackCar.com Limousine & Executive Car Service ........................................................................ 135 (MY) Monterey County Youth Museum . ...................... 39

N, O National Steinbeck Center ....................... 39, 75, 144 Natividad Creek Park . ............................................... 37 Nepenthé ............................................................... 120 New Monterey Lighthouse District ........................... 149

Normandy Inn . ......................................................... 62 North Monterey County Chamber of Commerce ....... 149 Northridge Mall ......................................................... 81 Ocean View Lodge ..................................................... 70 Old Fisherman’s Grotto ........................................... 126 Old Marina Inn .......................................................... 62 Old Monterey Business Association .......................... 149 Old Monterey Inn ........................................... 70, 144 Old St Angela Inn ...................................................... 62 Oldtown Salinas Association .................................... 149 Olio “Vintage Fun” .................................................... 81 The Olympia Lodge . ..........................................62, 65 Otter Inn ................................................................... 62 Ovations at the Monterey Conference Center ........... 140

P Pacifica Café .......................................................... 120 Pacific Best Inn . ........................................................ 62 Pacific Gardens Inn . .................................................. 62 Pacific Grille . ......................................................... 120 Pacific Grove & Marina Certified Farmers’ Markets ..... 81 Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce ....................... 149 Pacific Grove Inn ....................................................... 70 Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Links . ............................ 88 Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History ........... 41, 75 Pacific Grove Plaza . .................................................. 62 Pacific Hotel Group . ............................................... 149 Pacific House Museum ....................................... 41, 75 Pacific Monarch Ltd. .................................... 134, 142 Pacific Repertory Theatre . ...................................... 100 Pacific’s Edge Restaurant ................................63, 118 Pacific Yachting & Sailing ........................................... 36 Padre Oaks Motel ...................................................... 62 Panache Productions . ............................................. 128 Paradiso Trattoria ................................................... 126 Paraiso Hot Springs Resort ......................................... 62 Paraiso Vineyards . ................................................. 113 Paris Bakery Café . ......................................118, 121 Park Lane - Classic Residence by Hyatt .................... 149 Parsonage Village Vineyard .................................... 113 Passionfish . ........................................................... 126 Patisserie Boissiere Restaurant & Patisserie ............. 118 Paul Davis Partnership . .......................................... 148 Pebble Beach Equestrian Center ................................. 36 Pebble Beach Golf Links . ........................................... 88 Pebble Beach Resorts . .................................... 69, 149 Peppoli .................................................................. 124 Peter B’s Brew Pub ................................................. 100 Peter Hay Golf Course ............................................... 88 Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park ................................. 37, 71 Phil’s Fish Market & Eatery .......................... 123, 126 Pieces of Heaven ....................................................... 81 Pine Acres Lodge ....................................................... 62 PineCone Properties, Inc ............................................ 69 Pine Inn ......................................................... 48, 140 Pizza My Heart . ..................................................... 125 Plaskett Creek Campground ....................................... 71 Point Lobos State Reserve .......................................... 37 Point Pinos Grill at Pacific Grove Golf Links . ............ 118 Point Pinos Lighthouse ....................................... 41, 75 Point Sur Lightstation . ....................................... 41, 75 Ponderosa Campground . ........................................... 71 Poppy Hills Golf Course . ............................................ 88 PortaBella/Merlot .................................................. 124 Portola Café & Restaurant . ..................................... 126 Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay ...... 43, 48, 140 Post Ranch Inn .......................................................... 48 Premiere Events, Inc ............................................... 142

Presidio of Monterey Museum ............................ 41, 75 Princess Monterey Whale Watching ............................ 36

Q, R Quail Lodge Golf Club ................................................ 88 Quality Inn - Monterey Beach Dunes ............... 62, 142 Quality Inn - Monterey Fairgrounds . .......................... 62 Quality Inn Munras Ave ............................................. 62 Quality Inn - Salinas .................................................. 62 Rabobank N.A. ....................................................... 148 Rachael Short Photography . ........................ 128, 149 Ramada Inn - Marina ..................................... 64, 142 Ramada Limited ........................................................ 64 Ramada Limited - Carmel Hill .................................... 64 Ramada Limited - Salinas .......................................... 64 Rancho Cañada Golf Club . ...................... 87, 88, 144 Rancho Cellers-Fine Wine Merchants . ...................... 113 Randy’s Fishing & Whalewatching ......................35, 36 Rapid Printers ........................................................ 140 Rappa’s Seafood Restaurant . .................................. 126 Redwood Grill Restaurant . ...................................... 118 Reserve Events & Destinations . ............................... 144 Residence Inn by Marriott ............................... 64, 142 Rex Motel ................................................................. 64 Rio Grill ......................................................120, 147 Ripplewood Resort ..................................................... 64 Ripplewood Resort Restaurant . ............................... 118 Riverside Campgrounds & Cabins ............................... 64 Roaring Camp & Big Trees Railroad ............................ 41 Robert Louis Stevenson House . .......................... 41, 75 Roberts Lake ............................................................. 37 Robin’s Jewelry ................................................. 26, 81 Robinson Jeffers Tor House ................................ 41, 75 Rocky Point Restaurant . ......................................... 126 Rodeway Inn Monterey . ............................................ 64 Rosedale Inn ............................................................. 64 Rosine’s Restaurant ................................................ 118 Royal Hotel ............................................................... 64 Roy’s . .................................................................... 122

S Safari Club Lounge ................................................. 100 Salinas River State Beach . ......................................... 37 Salinas Sports Complex ........................................... 144 Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce ...................... 149 Salinas Valley Motel . ................................................. 64 San Antonio House .................................................... 70 San Carlos Beach ....................................................... 37 San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission ........... 41, 75 Sanctuary Beach Resort ......................... 45, 48, 140 Sandcastle Inn ........................................................... 64 Sandpiper Inn-by-the-Sea .................................. 70, 71 San Lorenzo Park .............................................. 37, 71 The Sardine Factory . .............................. 2, 126, 147 Scheid Vineyards .................................................... 113 Scheid Vineyards Wine Lounge .................................147 Schooners Bistro on the Bay . ....................... 100, 120 Sea Breeze Inn & Cottages ......................................... 64 Sea Breeze Lodge . .................................................... 64 Sea Lamp Inn ............................................................ 64 Seaside Inn ............................................................... 64 Seaside & Sand City Chamber of Commerce ............. 149 Seaside State Beach . ................................................. 37 Sea View Inn .................................................. 70, 144 Serenity Salon & Spa .............................................. 130 Seven Gables Inn . .......................................... 70, 144

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17-Mile Drive/Pebble Beach .............................. 35, 41 Sherwood Park . ........................................................ 37 Sierra Mar Restaurant . ........................................... 122 Skip Barber Racing School ......................................... 36 Smith Novelty Company . ........................................ 140 Sockshop-Carmel ....................................................... 81 Sockshop-Monterey ................................................... 81 Soledad-Mission Chamber of Commerce . ................. 149 Sotheby’s International Realty . ............................... 149 South Bay Surfriders . ................................................ 36 The Spa at Bernardus Lodge . .................................. 130 The Spa at Pebble Beach ......................................... 130 The Spa at Post Ranch . ........................................... 130 The Spa at Quail Lodge ........................................... 130 Spanish Bay Fitness & Spa ...................................... 130 Spa on the Plaza .................................................... 130 Spindrift Inn . .................................................... 48, 61 Spyglass Hill Golf Course . .......................................... 88 Star Motel ................................................................. 64 The Steinbeck House . ..................................... 22, 118 Stella Page Design . ................................................... 81 STICKS Bar & Grill . ...................................... 100, 118 Stillwater Bar & Grill . ............................................. 126 Stitches By The Bay ...........................................79, 97 Stonepine Estate Resort . ............................................ 48 Sunset Cultural Center, Inc. ..................................... 100 Sunset House . ................................................ 70, 144 Sunset Inn . ............................................................... 64 Super 8 - Fremont ..................................................... 64

Super 8 - Monterey ................................................... 64 Traveler’s Hotel ......................................................... 66 Svendsgaard’s Inn ..................................................... 64 Travel Inn Salinas ...................................................... 66 Swenson & Silacci ................................................... 128 Treebones Resort ....................................................... 66 TriCord Tradeshow Services ..................................... 144 Trotter’s Antiques . ..................................................... 81 Turtle Bay Taqueria . ............................................... 124 TusCA Ristorante...........................................124, 125 Tally Ho Inn . .................................................. 70, 144 Two Sisters Designs ............................................ 26, 81 Tamara G Fine Art Gallery . ........................................ 97 Tap Room . ............................................................. 118 Tarpy’s Roadhouse . ......................................118, 147 Tassajara Zen Mountain Center .................................. 66 Taste Bistro ............................................................ 122 V6 Ranch Resort ........................................................ 66 Taste Morgan .............................................. 107, 113 Vagabond Inn . .......................................................... 66 Terrace Grill ........................................................... 122 Vagabond Inn Salinas ................................................ 66 Terrace Lounge at The Lodge at Pebble Beach .......... 100 Vagabond’s House Inn ............................................... 70 Tessuti Zoo ........................................................ 27, 81 Valley Harvest Inn .................................. 48, 49, 140 Thomas Kinkade Galleries . ................................ 93, 97 Ventana Bistro . ...................................................... 122 Three Flags Café . ................................................... 118 Ventana Inn & Spa . ........................................ 48, 140 Tickle Pink Inn . ...... 66, 142, Inside Back Cover Ventana Vineyards . ................................................ 113 Toasties Café .................................................. 27, 118 Ventana Wildlife Society . ........................................... 36 Tom’s Monterey Auto Repair ................................... 148 Venture Gallery ......................................................... 97 Toro Park .................................................................. 37 Veteran’s Memorial Park . .................................. 37, 71 Tours Monterey: Wine Trolley & Ghost Tour of Old Via Magazine the AAA Traveler’s Companion............. 149 Monterey ......................................................... 135 Viau Estate Jewelry . .................................................. 81 Trackview Pavillion (Red Bull Energy Center) ........... 144 Village Corner Restaurant ....................................... 124 Tradewinds Carmel ......................................... 66, 142 Vintage Property Management . ................................. 69 Trailside Café . ........................................................ 118 Vision Quest Ranch Safari Bed & Breakfast Transportation Agency for Monterey County ............ 149 .............................................22, 70, 144, 147

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W, Y, Z Wagon Wheel Motel . ................................................. 66 Wayside Inn .............................................................. 70 The Wedding Companion . ....................................... 128 Wells Fargo Bank ................................................... 148 Western Skylodge Motel ............................................ 66 Whale Watcher Café ............................................... 122 Whaling Station Restaurant . ................................... 126 The Whole Enchilada . ............................................. 124 Whole Foods Market ............................................... 124 Wickets Bistro . ....................................................... 122 The Wild Plum Café & Bakery .......... 119, 120, 140 Wild Things .................................22, 41, 144, 147 The Wilkies Inn a Clarion Collection ............................ 66 Willow Lodge . ........................................................... 66 Will’s Fargo Dining House & Saloon ......................... 126 Winchester Mystery House ................................. 39, 41 The Windmill .......................................................... 118 Wine & Travel Magazine ......................................... 149 Wine From The Heart . ............................................ 113 Woodies of Carmel . ........................................... 26, 81 Wyland Galleries Carmel . .....................................7, 97 Yellow Cab Co. ........................................................ 134 Your Maitre d’ Limousine ........................................ 134 Zmudowski State Beach ............................................. 37

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