Trails, tide pools, the bay, and getting outside on the Peninsula.
A guide to Point Lobos
The 'greatest meeting of land and water in the world.' How to visit Point Lobos, and when to go.
Jul 12, 2026
Whale watching in Monterey Bay
Monterey Bay is one of the best whale-watching spots on the planet. When to go and what you will see.
Jul 12, 2026
A Big Sur day trip from the Peninsula
How to do Big Sur in a day from the Peninsula: the stops that matter, and how to time the drive.
Jul 12, 2026
A guide to driving 17-Mile Drive
The famous coastal loop through Pebble Beach: what to see, what it costs, and how locals do it.
Jul 12, 2026
Best hikes on the Monterey Peninsula
From easy coast walks to Carmel Valley ridgelines. Where to hike on the Peninsula, and what each trail is good for.
Jul 12, 2026
Best beaches on the Monterey Peninsula
Carmel for sunset, Asilomar for tide pools, Del Monte for the dog. A local's map of the Peninsula's beaches.
Jul 12, 2026
How to read the Monterey marine layer
How to read the Monterey marine layer: why the fog rolls in, when it burns off, and how to plan a Peninsula day around…
Jul 7, 2026
Sea Otter Classic brought North America’s biggest cycling festival back to Laguna Seca
The Sea Otter Classic brought North America’s biggest cycling festival back to Laguna Seca, with racing, demos, and a sprawling expo across four days.
Jul 7, 2026