Where to watch the sunset on the Monterey Peninsula
The Peninsula faces west and does sunset better than almost anywhere. Where locals point themselves.
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The best day trips from the Monterey Peninsula
Redwoods, another coast, wine country, and Steinbeck country, all within an easy drive of the Peninsula.
Dog-friendly Monterey Peninsula: where to take your dog
Off-leash Carmel Beach, dog-welcoming patios, and the trails. The Peninsula with your dog.
A guide to Monterey’s Fisherman’s Wharf
Touristy, yes, but where Monterey started. How to work the wharf, and where the chowder is worth it.
A guide to Cannery Row
The Peninsula’s most famous street, and its most misunderstood. How locals actually do Cannery Row.
A Monterey Bay FC gameday guide
The Peninsula’s own pro soccer team plays at Cardinale Stadium. How to do a match night right.
Cycling the Monterey Peninsula: routes and rides
Home of the Sea Otter Classic, and a paradise for everyday riders. Where to ride on the Peninsula.
Running the Monterey Peninsula: the best routes
Flat where you want it, brutal where you ask for it. The best places to run on the Peninsula.
A guide to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
The Peninsula’s motorsport crown jewel and its world-famous Corkscrew. What runs there and how to go.
Independent bookstores on the Peninsula
In an age of same-day delivery, the Peninsula kept its independent bookstores. Where to browse.