California’s Central Coast is my ultimate happy place—a weekend road trip destination that never fails to recharge my soul.

With 99 miles of coastline in the county, it’s hardly surprising that there are tons of marvelous outdoorsy things to do in Monterey. This seaside town is blessed with some incredible beaches—but ...

Fly direct from Denver to Monterey for a local culinary and wine experience in one of central California's most scenic ...

Kevin Garibaldi, owner of Garibaldi’s Catering and Garibaldi’s Creole Cajun Restaurant, credits his mom with is life-long interest in “good food” but it was a proverbial kick in the ...

With a compact conference core near the city’s key tourism draw, Cannery Row, Monterey ... inordinate number of restaurants,” said Mark C. Anderson, a food writer who specializes in the central ...

Looking for the ultimate treasure-hunting experience in California ... Photo credit: Cannery Row Antiques Mall If John Steinbeck wrote about antique shopping, this is where he’d set his story. The ...

Photo credit: Cannery Row Antiques Mall Probably steered by a grizzled sea captain with a peg leg and an unhealthy obsession with a certain white whale. That vintage diving helmet? Likely used to ...

Travelers will particularly enjoy the vibrant Cannery Row and the shopping scene in downtown Monterey.

Monterey Bay Aquarium sits at the end of Cannery Row. The closest hotel to the aquarium is InterContinental the Clement Monterey, an IHG Hotel. You'll find multiple hotels and inns within a mile ...

Because of Monterey's location along the Pacific Ocean, fresh seafood is, of course, a staple on menus throughout the area. Old Fisherman's Wharf is often the first choice of those looking to ...