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Get ready to have real fun on November 7th during the Wharf Walks – Walking Tours at Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s Wharf.          

The Monterey Bay Whale Watch Association is hosting this event where participants will learn about the wharf’s history, get their kids involved with activities, and have fun doing it! 

This event will also put you in touch with all that’s going on in this magical place.

Here’s a little history about the Old Fisherman’s Wharf in downtown Monterey. It was built for regular passenger and..

Are you planning to attend the Big Sur Food & Wine Festival on the 4th of November this year? 

If so, you are up for a real ride with lots of wine drinking, delicious dishes, local and international cuisines, and much more fun activities.

Big Sur Food & Wine is the perfect way to welcome the festive seasons and also enjoy some great food on the way. 

You will get to have one of the most scenic drives in California on your road trip that will end at this festival, where you will be welcomed with a perfect view of..

32nd PRESENTATION of RIO GRILL’S RESOLUTION RUN
(but the very first one held virtually!)

Looking to stay motivated and socially distanced, but still participate in active and healthy events? This race is for you!

Traditionally our race starts at Rio in the Crossroads and features an absolutely gorgeous course that includes trails, roads and stunning coastal vistas along the way. This year, you make your own virtual race — whatever fits your groove!

The Rio Grill Virtual 5K/10K is all about running (or walking)..

Are you looking for something fun and educational to help keep your kids busy as well as help them grow? Make-N-Take is precisely for you.

Doing a project is an excellent way for kids to have fun and learn new skills.

MAKE-N-TAKE is an art project in Monterey that offers adults and their children a chance to come together and create unique, creative works of art that could be taken home or put on display as part of the City Hall Art Gallery.

The kids can make their sculptures or draw what they like. The..

On November 17th-20th this year, all roads will be leading to Pebble Beach, crowded with golf lovers going to the TaylorMade Pebble Beach Invitational.

Pros, and amateurs, this event showcases the best golfers on the act, and if you’re lucky, you’ll get to mingle with some of your favorites.

The event will raise thousands of dollars for children with cancer, as it attracts its audience through a mix of entertainment and sportsmanship.

You’ll get to see many celebrities, guest golfers, and several upcoming..

If you’ve been looking for a great way to have a good time, then look no further than the Felipe Esparza performance in Monterey at the Golden State Theatre on the 23rd of October.

The show is well known for being hilariously entertaining, educational, and touching all at once. Plus, it’s going to be a hot ticket in town because you never know who will be there to enjoy it!

The whole production will have an authentic theme that will have you rolling in laughter or even shedding a tear or two.

The show is going..

Ever heard of the Butterfly Bazaar & Parade? It is one of the most fun events usually held in Monterey, Pacific Grove, California. 

This event is a must-see for everybody in and outside Monterey and who loves going to fun activities that show off beautiful butterflies. 

When you go to this parade, you get a front-row seat to see the beautiful monarchs which migrated back from up north after spending the winter months in Mexico.

There are countless fun activities to engage in at this event. You can go to the..

Do you love golf? Then you might just have found the event for you!

Pebble Beach Golf Links in Monterey, California, is set this year for the Pure Insurance Championship. The five-day event brings over $20 million to the local economy and creates roughly 5,000 jobs throughout Monterey County.

Economic benefits aside, this event is the perfect way to spend time with friends and family, as you enjoy the golf competitions and other activities such as parades, fishing contests, and delicious barb dinner.

You will..

Once again coming back as exciting and fun as ever is the Monterey Jazz Festival from 24 September to 26 September this year. 

Started in 1958, this is the longest running jazz festival in the history of music. 

And, like every other year, it always has something new and exciting to offer to the fans, from all-time favorite blues, soft and hard rock among other varieties of music that will leave you longing for more. 

Being the home to many big-name jazz bands and artists, Monterey Jazz Festival is the perfect..

Ready to watch the fastest racing in America? MotoAmerica is finally here, and you won’t want to miss it! This series will offer motorcycle enthusiasts an exciting new racing option that competes on a more level playing field and is more affordable than ever before. The races will take place at racetracks in Monterey, CA on the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

Set to happen from 9th to 10th July this year, this motorcycle racing event features the best off-road racers from around the world competing on closed..