Music, theater, galleries, and the Peninsula stage.
Independent bookstores on the Peninsula
In an age of same-day delivery, the Peninsula kept its independent bookstores. Where to browse.
Jul 12, 2026
A guide to the Sunset Center in Carmel
Carmel's cultural living room hosts the biggest shows the Peninsula sees. What to know before you go.
Jul 12, 2026
Where to hear live music on the Peninsula
Bar bands, winery sets, and a deep jazz heritage. Where to catch live music on the Peninsula.
Jul 12, 2026
Museums on the Monterey Peninsula
Fine art, California history, and a natural-history gem. The Peninsula's museums, and what each is good for.
Jul 12, 2026
Murals and public art around Monterey
The Peninsula wears its art outdoors too. A short guide to the murals and public pieces worth finding.
Jul 8, 2026
Live theater on the Monterey Peninsula
Community stages and touring shows. A guide to catching live theater on the Peninsula.
Jul 8, 2026
Indie film at the Osio and beyond
Independent and arthouse cinema on the Peninsula. Where to catch a film that is not at the multiplex.
Jul 8, 2026
Galleries worth a walk in Carmel
Carmel-by-the-Sea packs galleries into one square mile. A short guide to wandering them.
Jul 8, 2026
First Friday Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove’s monthly First Friday, with independent shops, galleries, and restaurants open late along Lighthouse Avenue.
Jul 8, 2026
The 69th Monterey Jazz Festival
Three days of jazz across multiple stages at the Monterey Fairgrounds, the longest-running jazz festival in the world.
Jul 8, 2026