Surrounded by the art-minded community of Carmel, the famed Pebble Beach golf courses and vineyards that stretch across rural Monterey County, the city of Monterey is perfectly positioned for first-class travel experiences. Cannery Row presents an ideal base for exploring the region’s sophisticated side, thanks to several waterfront resorts as well as spa, wine, shopping […]

The traditional two-week vacation, long an American mainstay, is the latest ritual to be modernized by Millennials. Research recently detailed on TravelandLeisure.com finds that many travelers under the age of 40 prefer shorter, more frequent getaways than their Gen X and Baby Boomer counterparts. Seventy-two percent of Millennials took a “micro-cation” of four nights or […]

American families are expected to hit the road in significant numbers this summer, inspired, in part, by the ease and flexibility of car travel. “For Independence Day 2018 alone, 39.7 million Americans planned a road trip,” says a report from AAA Northeast. “With domestic travel constituting a high percentage of American vacations, families are heading […]

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 […]