Monterey
Monterey Bay Aquarium A world famous attraction and there's always something new and exciting to see.
Best Western's DeAnza Inn Monterey bay's best reasonably priced boutique hotel with easy access to Carmel, Monterey's sandy beaches, and only minutes from famous attractions. They are known for their large, beautiful guest rooms and home-away-from-home hospitality.
Monterey Cookhouse Catering We also have a catering services division. If you are planning a wedding, birthday party, or other special event we would be happy to help make that special day a success.
Carmel
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve The "Crown Jewel" of the California State Park system. Known as the greatest meeting of land and water in the world.
Big Sur
Point Sur Lightstation Jutting out into the Pacific Ocean from the spectacular Big Sur Coastline, the 1889 Point Sur Lightstation stands as a silent sentinel to a by-gone era. Your group will meet in the parking lot at the base of Pt. Sur's giant moro rock formation, where a docent will lead you on a leisurely uphill walk to the lighthouse, a half mile away.
Andrew Molera State Park offers visitors great hiking and beachcombing with miles of trails that wind through meadows, beaches and hilltops.
The New Camaldoli Hermitage is located 55 miles south of Carmel. Nestled amongst the rugged coastal mountains at an elevation of 1,300 feet, it overlooks the Pacific Ocean and the spectacular Big Sur coastline. Chapel, retreat facilities, quiet gardens, bookstore.
All About Food
The Grub Hunter
Eat and drink with the Grub Hunter through his weekly blog posts.
Free Lunch Monterey
Where a free meal is just a click away!
This is a foodies meetup group for 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's +. They gather for dinners, happy hours, wine tastings, and other food related events. If you're new to the area, visiting or a long-time local, Dining Adventurers is a great way to make new friends and enjoy great cuisine!
Local Wineries
Manzoni Estate Vineyard is located on five-and-a-half acres in the Santa Lucia Highlands. Here, amidst the beauty of central California's Salinas Valley, they produce a premium brand founded on their family name.
Mann Cellars The Santa Clara Valley has been a major producer of fine wines for 150 years. Mann Cellars continues this fine tradition with a selection of Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Port and Johannesburg Riesling for your enjoyment.
Morgan Winery Founded in 1982, they are a family owned and operated business. Winegrower Dan Morgan Lee and winemaker Gianni Abate collaborate to craft elegant wines from Morgan's organically grown vineyards.
Villa San Juliette Winery is a beautiful 168 acre vineyard nestled in the Pleasant Valley area of San Miguel, just north of Paso Robles California. Currently the vineyard is producing a broad range of grapes including Cabernet Sauvingon, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Zinfandel and Sauvignon Blanc.
Helping Others
The Children's Miracle Network is a non-profit organization that raises funds for more than 170 children’s hospitals helping sick and injured kids by funding medical care, research and education that saves and improves the lives of 17 million children each year.
Party for the Paws benefits three area animal welfare organizations, all of whom are in need of financial support. All proceeds from the event are distributed equally to the three organizations.
