3 New Monterey Attractions – Do It All on Spring Break!

Has it been awhile since you experienced spring break in Monterey? Our dynamic city has changed so much in the last few years – it’s time you came back for a visit!

Sayonara, 2019! Celebrate 2020 at THESE Monterey Bay Events!

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!

Monterey Bay Holiday Events You Don't Want to Miss

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.

Take Advantage of Being a Monterey Bay Local at These 8 Places

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.

8 Businesses That Offer Military Discounts in the Monterey Bay

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.

6 Eateries Offering Gluten Free, Vegetarian, and/or Vegan Dishes in Monterey

If you’ve been on our Old Monterey Food Tour, you’ll know we try to do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences. We know it can be difficult to pin down good food for those following a gluten sensitive, vegetarian, or vegan diet, so we thought we’d share some of our favorite spots around town to grub down on food that fits those dietary needs.

5 Cannery Row Stops You Don't Want to Miss!

Cannery Row is a staple to the Monterey area. From Steinbeck writing about the area to the aquarium attracting millions of visitors throughout the years, Cannery Row has come a long way since its original days as a tin cannery.

There’s no shortage of restaurants, quick bites, shops, and things to do here, but we recommend checking out any of the following five stops to get the most of your Cannery Row experience.