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 […]

As sweethearts plan their Valentine’s Day getaways, couples looking to make the weekend extra special might be seeking some fresh inspiration. Monterey’s breathtaking coastal setting makes it a naturally romantic place to celebrate love, while the community’s elegant resorts, white tablecloth restaurants and unforgettable activities add to the charm. To create your own just-for-us Valentine’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 […]

Launched in 1970 in response to oil spills, smog, pollution and other challenges, the initial presentation of Earth Day united 20 million Americans in rallies staged across the country. By the year 2000, 5,000 environmental groups in 184 nations led demonstrations designed to raise awareness and make a difference in the natural world. This year, […]

Longtime residents fondly remember Carmel’s legendary Mediterranean Market, and its spinoff spot in Monterey’s Del Monte Center. For decades, the Coniglio family’s classic delis served imported Italian grocery items and sandwiches heaped with high-quality toppings. Though the originals closed years ago, two members of the next generation have launched the latest iteration of this local […]