Monterey’s hottest summer destination is a hip boutique hotel set just steps from Cannery Row and the sparkling Monterey Bay. The stylish Wave Street Inn opened on July 3, welcoming guests in 32 newly renovated rooms and suites. Accommodations take design cues from the natural world, with chic, weathered-wood walls, earthy textiles and vibrant pops […]

The concept of a traditional family trip is expanding these days, as groups of two and three generations increasingly vacation together. The luxury travel network Virtuoso says multigenerational travel has been big for five years now, and the momentum continues to grow. “People are of the mindset that they want to experience all they possibly […]

America’s cocktail culture continues to thrive, as mixologists and culinary stars open new destinations designed to shake up the hospitality field. This trend extends to hotels, as well. “The hotel bar is the pinnacle of our industry,” says Charlotte Voisey, director of brand advocacy for the spirits company William Grant & Sons. “There is a […]

By mid June, when the summer sunshine is at its peak, we’ll all have a little extra daylight guiding our schedules. Why not capitalize on those extra hours? With so many attractions, shops, hotels and cafes in close proximity, the most challenging part of filling an extra hour on Cannery Row is deciding how to […]

Think that taking a vacation hurts your chances for a promotion at work? You might want to revisit your approach. Americans who vacation for 11 or more days a year are more likely to earn a raise, suggests a 2016 survey cited by Fortune Magazine. When researchers from Project: Time Off studied the relationship between […]

One of the hottest trends in interactive or immersive entertainment — escape rooms — has come to Cannery Row in the form of Escape Room 831 on Wave Street, just above and behind The Whaling Station restaurant. Based on escape-the-room video and online games, escape rooms are live-action games in which up to 10 people […]

Twenty-five years ago, the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary received federal designation under the National Marine Sanctuaries Act. Protected for its cultural and biological significance, including rare habitats and threatened species, it’s one of America’s largest marine sanctuaries – and, it’s a natural wonder that’s a major Monterey attraction. At its deepest point in the […]

With a prime location along the country’s largest national marine sanctuary, plus a rich fishing heritage that spans several generations and a robust agricultural valley located just down the road, it’s no surprise that Monterey is a first-class culinary destination. Cannery Row was the hub of the city’s early 20th century fishing industry. The first […]

Labor Day traditionally signals the end of summer, but in Monterey, it’s just the start of the clear, sunny weather that typically arrives each fall. It’s also an ideal time for outdoor fun, from wildlife watching to hiking to cycling along the bay. Make the most of Monterey’s warm days and clear nights with these […]