Free California State Parks Pass Available Now Through July 6 — Here’s How to Get It
JULY 6 IS THE LAST DAY! Monterey County families have a great opportunity this summer: a free pass to more than 30 state historic parks,...
Read ArticleCalifornia’s History & Culture: 21 Must-Do Experiences
From Alcatraz to the Carmel Mission, explore 21 incredible history and culture experiences across California — including several right here in Monterey County.
Read ArticleCalifornia’s Military Heritage: 25 Must-Do Experiences
From Fort Point beneath the Golden Gate to the USS Midway and Monterey’s own Lower Presidio, explore 25 powerful California military heritage sites and experiences.
Read ArticleCalifornia Food & Drink: 21 Must-Try Experiences
From Dungeness crab at Fisherman’s Wharf to artichokes in Castroville and wine in the Santa Lucia Highlands, discover 21 essential California food and drink experiences.
Read ArticleCalifornia Family & Kids: 33 Must-Do Experiences
From Disneyland to Dennis the Menace Park and MY Museum in downtown Monterey, discover 33 incredible California experiences perfect for families and kids.
Read ArticleCalifornia Sports & Adventure: 21 Must-Do Experiences
From skiing Lake Tahoe and surfing Santa Cruz to the IndyCar finale at Laguna Seca and biking the Monterey Bay Coastal Trail, discover 21 must-do California sports adventures.
Read ArticleCalifornia Arts & Entertainment: 20 Must-Do Experiences
From the Hollywood Bowl and Getty Center to the Golden State Theatre in downtown Monterey, discover 20 incredible California arts and entertainment experiences.
Read ArticleCalifornia’s National Parks & Natural Wonders: 18 Must-Do Experiences
From El Capitan to Mono Lake’s tufa towers, California’s national parks and natural wonders offer some of the most spectacular landscapes on Earth — and military families get in free. Here are 18 experiences worth putting on your bucket list.
Read ArticleHarmony Garden: A New Musical Sculpture Space Coming to Carmel
A local leadership program is creating an outdoor installation where families can make music, explore art, and connect with Carmel's creative spirit. A new outdoor...
Read ArticleTips for Visiting Museums With Kids
As a former public school teacher and art educator, I learned that students remain engaged when they discover something that resonates with them personally, or...
Read ArticleBlack History Sites to Explore Across California
Meaningful museums, landmarks, and cultural spaces—organized by region and within driving distance of Monterey. Black history is an essential part of California’s story, from early...
Read ArticleCelebrating 175 Years of California at Colton Hall
Monterey Public Library & Museums Host Events to Honor State History This fall marks 175 years since California became a state, and Colton Hall—the birthplace...
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