Before you travel to Monterey it’s important you know how to dress for the peculiar weather in this beautiful part of the world.
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Whale watching tours provide unforgettable memories and a unique way to enjoy our little slice of paradise. Read on to learn more about the ins and outs of a Monterey whale watching tour.
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With the days starting to feel more and more like spring, dining outside feels like a luxury at times. Not all patios are created equally, however, and we wanted to list a few of our favorites. We took into consideration the shelter from the wind, available heat lamps, views, and that little something extra that helps create those lasting memories.
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Nicole Estabrooks, MBFT Tour Leader
Monterey County hosts a large variety of vineyards, wineries and tasting rooms that attract wine lovers from all over. The Monterey Salinas Transit (MST) offers bus line 24, nicknamed the Grapevine Express, that follows a delightful route to your favorite tasting rooms!
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If you’re living in or visiting the Monterey Bay, we’ve compiled a list of a few (socially distant) activities you can look into for your celebration. Keep in mind, we are living in the world of COVID, and at the drop of a dime, things can change, or be canceled, or perhaps even opened up even further, although that last idea is more wishful thinking these days. Regardless, with safety matters at play, we trust the following events will survive through the weekend.
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The world may be holding its breath and waiting to exhale, but that shouldn’t stop us from celebrating half of the reason we’re alive in the first place — our fathers. Despite the rapid, daily changes we all experience living in the world of Covid, here’s a few ideas for ways you can treat Dad on his special day:
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Looking for something to do? If you’re quarantined in the Monterey Bay, you may feel luckier than some, but that doesn’t always make the hours go by any quicker. Here’s a list of six essentials we all need to help us get through these trying times.
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Feeding the masses can be a somewhat daunting task, and we don’t envy you if you’re in the dilemma. However, outside of some awesome team building activities you might try out for some bonding, Monterey Bay also has some great catering services to help make your special night even more memorable! Whether you’re hosting a wedding, corporate event, birthday, or just looking for any ol’ reason to get down, here’s a list of catering companies that will go above and beyond in whatever occasion you have.
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Every so often, something brings a group of people together that either creates a memory, challenges us in some way, or does something to strengthen the bond between a group of people. Fortunately, Monterey is chalk-full of activities that are perfect for corporate events or a night out with a group of your favorite people.
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The time of year for everyone’s favorite holiday-that’s-not-a-holiday has come again: Super Bowl LIV. And, this year, since we’re fortunate enough to live close to the San Francisco Bay, we get to be right in the action for all of the 49ers fans!
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When most people are planning their trips to the Monterey Bay, there’s a pivotal city that oftentimes gets overlooked — Salinas! Birthplace of author John Steinbeck, agricultural center of California, Salinas is a town full of culture, history, and the thing we love most — food! There’s no shortage of fun things to do, so read on for our recommendations on some of the best and most memorable!
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It’s that time of the year again — the end of it! As we get caught up in the holiday storm, before we know it, another year will go down in the history books, closely followed by a new one ready to go. This year, if you’re local in the Monterey area or you’re visiting and looking for something to do, check out the following list for some recommendations for events and specials you don’t want to miss! Most of these require tickets or reservations, so don’t hesitate on any that catches your interest!
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If you’re anything like us over here at the Monterey Bay Food Tours, you love the holiday season! Fortunately, since Monterey is such a community-based area, there are plenty of holiday events to keep you busy this season. If you’re looking for a great way to celebrate the holiday season, here are a few suggestions.
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If you’re anything like us, you can always find an excuse to go for a good taco. California hails some of the best Mexican food out there, and with Monterey’s history as California’s first capital when it was under Mexican rule, it’s only fitting we have some killer options to choose from.
When that taco itch hits (or if you’re hunkering for a good burrito or other savory Meixcan dish), here’s our choices on some of the best digs in town to hit the spot.
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We all have that craving for a good coffee every so often, but not all of us think Starbucks makes the best in the business! Although Monterey is known more for our food than our coffee, and even though we already covered seven other coffee shops in downtown, we thought we’d stretch it across the bay a little and show you what else you can find!
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Those of us who do get to frequent Monterey’s streets on a day-to-day basis, however, get an advantage not given to the transient population: Local’s Discounts.
If your paychecks support your lifestyle out here on the Central Coast, the following locations honor your hard work with discounts tailor-made for those of us who call this place home.
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There’s a time and place to be scared, and October brings out everyone’s desire for the strange and unexplained. If you love Halloween and some good ghost stories, what better place to enjoy some haunted history than the famous Monterey Bay? A lot of people — including those who have lived here all their lives — haven’t the faintest idea what the history of the bay is like, nor about the ghosts said to hang around the streets after dark. While it would take a book the size of a dictionary to discuss every ghostly sighting in Monterey’s 250-year history, in preparation of our upcoming Haunted Monterey Food Tour, we wanted to highlight a few places (especially some we’re not physically visiting) that are said to occasionally go bump in the night.
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Monterey Bay has a rich history with our military. From the use of Fort Ord as an Army base from World War II to the mid 90s, to the Naval Postgraduate School located on the historic Hotel Del Monte property, and the Defense Language Institute on the Presidio overlooking the bay, it’s only fitting that local businesses offer discounts to our active duty service members. Here’s a few of our favorite choices.
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The happiest of hours in the Monterey Bay tend to fall between 3pm-7pm, and happy hour hunters are always on the lookout for the best hangouts to celebrate. Fortunately, the staff of the Monterey Bay Food Tours (and our friends) are part of that squad, so let’s kick back with a drink and have a chat over some appetizers for a minute. If you’re on the lookout for a great spot to hang at the end of a long day (or the beginning of a long night,) here are six dynamite locations that prove why the food scene in Monterey is so unforgettable.
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