Packing for vacation can be daunting, given the unknowns that can range from unpredictable weather to unplanned detours and beyond. A spring story from Travel + Leisure aims to ease these challenges by sharing practical packing tips from the publication’s editors. Here are four tips to keep in mind as you plan your summer adventures. […]

Summer means sunny, leisurely days ideal for boating, fishing and spending time on the water. In Monterey, aquatic activities center on the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. It’s one of the country’s largest marine sanctuaries, covering an area larger than Yosemite National Park and containing an underwater canyon that measures more than two miles deep. […]

Shopping for holiday gifts should be a celebration of friends and family, not a stressful experience. Too often, however, the combination of year-end preparations and holiday hustle starts to feel overwhelming. This season, Cannery Row offers an alternative to traditionally hectic shopping centers. With unique galleries and boutiques clustered on a few pedestrian-friendly blocks, you […]

Behind the bar of the Whaling Station Steakhouse, a mainstay in the heart of Monterey’s Cannery Row district, the cocktail shakers and corkscrews come to life late each afternoon. Staffers greet happy hour guests who settle in at the restaurant’s U-shaped bar and order classic Manhattans or pours of flavorful petit verdot. By the time […]

Some of the top travel trends for young learners, as outlined in a recent Adventure Student Travel article, range from Instagram-friendly travel to short micro-trips to environmentally focused adventures. Literary travel, another trend on the list, combines the unique appeal of art, history and local culture – and, these book-themed outings interest travelers of every […]

If your California dream involves cruising the Pacific coast in a classic car, the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa can help bring that fantasy to life. The Cannery Row resort’s new Cruising California Package combines a specially priced stay at the waterfront property with a 15 percent discount on vintage auto rentals from Monterey Touring […]

The annual AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am draws celebrity players and professional golfers to the scenic Pebble Beach Golf Links early each February. Insider Tips: While Pebble Beach hosts the tournament’s daytime activities, Cannery Row is a big part of the action by night. Professional players, caddies, musicians, celebrities, and comedians in town for the AT&T […]

A soothing slant of sunlight. Water that trickles gently through a stone fountain. An interior wall lush with leaves and blooms. As hotels study guest preferences, such connections to nature frequently rise to the top. That’s why properties are incorporating biophilic design elements – features inspired by the organic world around us – into guest […]

With the hustle and bustle of the holidays in the rearview mirror, this is a great time to relax, make resolutions for the year ahead, and reconnect with loved ones. January is an especially good time to visit Monterey, where the slower winter season typically means smaller crowds and more personal attention for guests. It’s […]

The reasons we use Instagram vary from entertainment to information to inspiration. For some individuals, images offer travel, decorating or wellness inspiration. Others scroll through photos as a simple break during a busy day. In late 2019, the Audience Project and the research platform Statista investigated the reasons why typical Americans open Instagram. In an […]