Civic decisions, openings and closings, and what the Peninsula needs to know today.
Where to watch the sunset on the Monterey Peninsula
The Peninsula faces west and does sunset better than almost anywhere. Where locals point themselves.
Jul 13, 2026
The best day trips from the Monterey Peninsula
Redwoods, another coast, wine country, and Steinbeck country, all within an easy drive of the Peninsula.
Jul 13, 2026
Dog-friendly Monterey Peninsula: where to take your dog
Off-leash Carmel Beach, dog-welcoming patios, and the trails. The Peninsula with your dog.
Jul 13, 2026
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.
Jul 13, 2026
A guide to Cannery Row
The Peninsula's most famous street, and its most misunderstood. How locals actually do Cannery Row.
Jul 13, 2026
The Monterey Peninsula with kids: things to do
The Aquarium, the tide pools, the Dennis the Menace park. A local's guide to the Peninsula with kids.
Jul 12, 2026
The Monterey Bay Aquarium: a local’s guide
The Aquarium is the Peninsula's crown jewel. How to do it right, and how locals skip the lines.
Jul 12, 2026
Getting around the Monterey Peninsula
Trolleys, the rec trail, and where parking gets tight. How to move around the Peninsula without the stress.
Jul 8, 2026
How the Peninsula towns fit together
Monterey, Pacific Grove, Carmel, Seaside, Marina and the rest each have their own feel. A short field guide.
Jul 8, 2026
A newcomer guide to the Monterey Peninsula
New to the Peninsula? A quick orientation to the towns, the rhythms, and how to find your footing.
Jul 8, 2026