Mark your calendar for the Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival. More than 5,000 national and international festival goers attend the glitziest culinary event in Monterey to mingle with 100 world class chefs, 80 accomplished wine professionals, and sample the work of 200 acclaimed wineries each year. Cheers!
Locals and tourists alike know Britannia Arms in the heart of historic Monterey is the number one pub in town. This British pub comes alive on Friday and Saturday nights when local bands and DJs bring live music to crowds. With 24 kinds of beer on tap and a menu boasting tasty selections, you'll love the time spent at this nightlife hotspot.
Come experience the best wineries across the Monterey Peninsula with Wine Trolley Tours. Sample tour packages like the Wine Trolley Special Tour that offers a five-hour guided tour of the scenic city. The fee covers wine tasting at five venues and a delicious box lunch sandwich, salad, chips, and dessert.
Take a hike! Garland Ranch Regional Park has some of the best hiking trails in the area. Hikers appreciate Buckeye Nature Trail for easy flat terrain, while pros enjoy Sniveley´s Ridge Trail for its steep and challenging terrain. You can also enjoy other sports and recreation activities here like the annual Carmel Valley Trail Run.