Monterey County Bulletin Board

Best Spots for Stargazing in Monterey County

If you’re looking to escape the glow of city lights and gaze upon the wonder of the night sky, Monterey County offers a stellar lineup of stargazing spots. Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or ...

Living Room with Friends: A Bunter Spring Pop-Up

THE STORY Bunter Spring Winery held a pop-up tasting about a month ago. I had not been in his pop-up space since he took it over and it felt like we were walking into someone’s living/dining room ...

Reminder: Full 24 hour closure of Rocky Creek beginning Friday, 12/13 at 10 pm

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24 hour closure of Rocky Creek has been moved, due to high winds, now it will begin Sat. 12/14 at 10 pm

Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 District: 05 – Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties Contact: Kevin Drabinski or Jim Shivers Phone: (805) 549-3138or(805)...

Monterey Recipes From Local Chefs

Monterey, California, is celebrated for its stunning coastline and dynamic food culture. Even our meeting venues offer distinctive farm-to-table dining experiences. From exceptional cuisine to awa...

California Bicycle Advocates Call on Elected Leaders to Protect E-Bike Riders

Bicycling Monterey is among signatories to the December 10, 2024 Statement on E-Bike Safety from California Bicycle Advocates for reasons including: widespread confusion and misinformation about e...

rain coming

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Taking a Break

until next Saturday . . .

Full 24 hour Closure of Rocky Creek on Friday, 12/13/24 until Saturday, 12/14/24 at 10 pm

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I Brand & Family Presents a Stunning Collection of Petite Sirah!

THE STORY I Brand & Family knows how to throw a great party. Their Fall Vertical and Release Party was one of the best yet. While I try to keep the main thing the main thing (and that would be to ...

Bonos de incentivo para bicicletas eléctricas destinados a los Californianos con ingresos limitados

For English, click here. El Proyecto de Incentivos para Bicicletas Eléctricas de California ofrece vales deincentivo en puntos de venta para ayudar a los residentes de California calificados porsu...

California E-Bike Incentive Project accepting first consumer applications

en español, haga clic aquí The California E-Bike Incentive Project is funded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). As announced on the project website, the first e-bike incentive applicati...

Tancredi & Morgen

Just beyond the coastal fog at Valley Hills Center off Carmel Valley Road stands a board and batten building painted red as farmsteads of old. This simple building is inhabited by Tancredi & Morge...

Building Castles Made of Sand

According to author, philosopher and artist Elbert Hubbard the happiest people on Earth are "A craftsman or artist whistling over a job well done. A little child building sandcastles." He posits t...

A Renovation to Last Another Century

It's an oft-repeated tale of Carmel history. The original Theatre of the Golden Bough was built by Edward Kuster in 1924 on Ocean Avenue and quickly became the epicenter of the artistic and cultur...

Preserving the Past

The cultural and artistic history of Monterey is lengthy, colorful and filled with drama, intrigue and economic ups and downs. The committed group of volunteers known as the Monterey History and A...

Under the Sea

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) exists in our collective presence like a life-long, reliable old friend. Some days, it unleashes passionate opinions with raging waves. Others, it so...

4 Reasons Why the West Gate is the Best Gate at Pinnacles National Park

For fantastic rock formations and intriguing caves, Pinnacles National Park can't be beaten. The 26,000-acre playground is home to an array of wildlife and diverse landscapes with hiking trails wi...

Best Places to Watch the Sunset in Monterey County

Here in Monterey County, sunset is our favorite color. Whether you’re soaking in the day’s final rays on Carmel’s white sandy beach or overlooking the bountiful agriculture fields of the Salinas V...

Lost Dog from Lucia Lodge

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Photo Sunday, 12/1/24

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Alone in a Crowd

#172: Arrival in San Francisco; SF Film Noir, I-Hotel, City Lights, Ambeth Ocampo, Paul Maedje, Lata 65, Anderson & Solnit, Hilma Wolitzer, Matthew Victor Pastor, Jack Kerouac, and Miles Davis.

7 Hikes to Take Your Breath Away in Monterey County

Monterey County, California, is a hiker’s paradise, offering everything from breathtaking coastal cliffs to lush oak woodlands and scenic mountain peaks. Whether you're an experienced adventurer o...

Happy Thanksgiving, 2024

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2024 Bernardus Marinus Dinner – Nothing Short of Spectacular!

THE STORY There are some spectacular aspects of living on the Monterey Peninsula.  Spectacular scenery, amazing wildlife, and the Bernardus Marinus annual dinner.  Yes, it is my favorite dining ex...

Housing for Kids

Lifeline for Local Youth Thousands of public-school students in Monterey County do not have permanent homes. “In 2023, 12,959 Pre-K-12th graders were identified as experiencing homelessness. That ...

Monday Rain & Road Reports

10 am - ROAD HAZARD: N/B SR-41, just south of the County Line, a small slide has left rocks and mud in the N/B traffic lane. CHP is responding to this hazard and Caltrans has been notified by CHP ...

The Art of Migration

#171: Mom's Migration; More Mail Art, Walead Beshty, Howardena Pindell, Lindsey Levendall & Talula, Maryrose Cobarrubias Mendoza, Gana, and Hoh Rainforest.

Rain coming our way, Monday & Tuesday

From KION: “The AR will be redirected back to the north and reach us in two separate doses: first early on Monday and second mid-day Tuesday, though in a diminished state. The focus this time will...

Photo Sunday: Heading into Winter (11/24/24)

This Big Leaf Maple is covering the ground at her feet so that critters great and small have a place to overwinter and so that plants who thrive with her shade can have the winter sun for growth.

Gotcha Day

Five years later….

Decanting Monterey Awarded Best Monterey Wine Blog!

THE STORY Imagine my surprise when LuxLife Magazine reached out to me to inform me that someone nominated Decanting Monterey for one of their Hospitality Awards. At first, I told them they had the...

Top Wildflower Viewing Spots in Monterey County

See Monterey in full bloom in the spring! The days get longerand the hiking paths become more vibrant than ever with wildflowers painting the coastline, fields and hillsides. This natural spectacl...

Monterey County Winter Storm Resources

As we approach the winter storm season, the County of Monterey is committed to ensuring our residents and organizations have access to vital information and resources to stay safe and prepared. To...

A Rare Chance to Attend a Corral Release Party!

THE STORY One of our Decanting Monterey wine partners recently invited me to attend a Corral Wine Co. release party.  I was quite excited about the invitation, as we consider their wines as some o...

A Guide to Pebble Beach Food and Wine Festival

Prepare yourself for an extraordinary culinary gathering on the Central Coast! Since its inception in 2008, Pebble Beach Food & Wine has been synonymous with luxury and gourmet excellence, earning...

Who’s biking Monterey County in 2024?

This post provides a small sampling of visitors and residents out enjoying bicycle life in Marina, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Salinas, Sand City, Seaside, and other locations this year...

First Fire of the Season: Photo Sunday, 11/17/24

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Bicycling Monterey’s 2024 donors to date

This post, published November 17, will be updated with additional 2024 donor names as more donations come in through the end of the year. Make a donation by December 31 to have your name added to ...

Rocky Creek Update and full 24 hour closure on 12/13 at 10 pm

Date: Friday, November 15, 2024 District: 05 – Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties Contact: Kevin Drabinski or Genelle Padilla Phone: (805) 549-3138or(805...