Soul of CA

Tri-County Residents Enjoy Free Admission to Monterey Bay Aquarium
2016-12-03 10:00 - 2016-12-11 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Monterey Bay Aquarium, 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States

Book Signing and Art Show at the California Welcome Center Salinas
2016-12-07 16:00 - 19:00 | California Welcome Center Salinas, 1 Station Place, Salinas, CA 93901, CA, 93901, United States
Susan Schillinglaw will be signing her books “A Journey into Steinbeck’s California” and “Carol and John Steinbeck, Portrait of a Marriage”. Jim York will display and sell his photography of the Salinas Valley. Locally themed items and gift certificates will be available for sale. Light refreshments will be served. The California Welcome Center is located in the Westridge Shopping Center, 1213 N. Davis Road, Salinas. For more information, call 757-8687

Sea Otter Classic
2016-12-11 09:00 - 17:00 | Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway, 1021 Monterey-Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, 93908, United States
Sea Otter Classic
APRIL 20-23, 2017 Festival hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Thursday, April 20 through Sunday, April 23, 2017.
These hours include the Expo with one exception: on Sunday, the Expo closes at 4 p.m.
April 19-22, 2018
April 11-14, 2019
Known as a sprawling and energetic “celebration of cycling,” Sea Otter is cycling’s North American season opener. Professional and amateur athletes alike make the annual pilgrimage to Sea Otter to participate in some of the sport’s most competitive and enduring events. Hundreds of pro cyclists, including national, world, and Olympic champions, attend Sea Otter to race and meet with fans.
Most of cycling’s racing disciplines are represented including mountain bike cross country, downhill, dual slalom, and short track racing. Road cyclists compete in circuit, criterium, and road racing. Also offered are cyclocross and a number of non-competitive recreational events for riders of all ages.

60th Annual Good Old Days Celebration
2016-12-11 09:00 - 17:00 | Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
60th Annual Good Old Days Celebration
The largest arts and craft show in the county, the Good Old Days boasts over 225 art and food vendors in downtown Pacific Grove, a parade down Pine Avenue, live entertainment on five stages, old-fashioned games and contests, and lots of family fun.

Ice Skating By the Bay
2016-12-11 11:00 - 22:00 | Custom House Plaza, 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Ice Skating By the Bay

Dec 3 – Jan 1, 2017 at 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Location:
Ice Skating By the Bay
5 Custom House Plaza
Monterey, CA

Enjoy the holiday season with Ice Skating by the Bay from November 19th through January 1st, 2017.
Hours are Monday – Thursday: 11 am – 9 pm
Friday and Saturday – 11 am – 10 pm
Sunday, Noon to 8 pm
Including holidays
The prices are: Adults – $13 Children: $11 Skate rental $3 Season pass $75

Lower Presidio Historic Park Walking Tour
2016-12-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Presidio of Monterey Museum, 113 Corporal Ewing, Building #113., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Lower Presidio Historic Park Walking Tour to focus on Saint Junipero Serra
Old Monterey Foundation continues to team up with noted Monterey Bay historian and author, Tim Thomas, who offers outstanding “Lower Presidio Historic Park Walking Tours” on the third Saturday of every month from 10:00 AM – Noon.
Tours meet in front of the City of Monterey’s Presidio of Monterey Museum, 113 Corporal Ewing, Building #113. From Monterey, take Pacific Street past the Monterey Conference Center and the First Theater to the end of Pacific where it forks, take the left fork;, turn left onto Artillery Road, turn right on Corporal Ewing Road and follow it a short way to the Presidio of Monterey Museum in the center of the Park against the hill; from Pacific Grove, take Lighthouse Avenue in New Monterey, bear right to go onto Pacific Street and then go to Artillery Road, turn right, and then turn right on Corporal Ewing Road and follow it to the Presidio of Monterey Museum.(Map/Directions: http://www.monterey.org/museums/Home/Map-and-Directions?2).
Advance reservations are required by calling Tim Thomas at (831) 521-3304 or via email timsardine@yahoo.com. The tour is for ages 10-adult only and the cost is $20 for adults and kids are $15 (10-15 years). Group rates are also available.

Rio Grill's Resolution Run
2017-01-01 09:00 - 14:00 | Crossroads Shopping Village, Rio Road and Highway 1, Carmel, CA, 93922, United States
Rio Grill’s Resolution Run includes a 10K and a 5K course. Walkers, strollers and dogs on a leash are encouraged for this fun event.
The finish line is located at the Carmel Mission Basilica on Rio Road. Participants walk back to The Crossroads Shopping Village for brunch, awards ceremony and a fantastic random prize drawing which is open to all registered runners and walkers.
Registration fee includes a long-sleeve t-shirt, a brunch prepared by Rio Grill and the Kiwanis of Monterey, prizes for the top three-finishers in each age division and the opportunity to win lots of great prizes!

Adults through December 31 – $40
Adults – RACE DAY $45
Children 12 & Under through December 31 – $25
Children 12 & Under RACE DAY- $30

The Old Monterey Farmers Market
2017-01-10 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States
The Old Monterey Farmers Market, established in 1991, comprises of 3 ½ city blocks and runs year-round rain or shine. You can travel the world in just three blocks, finding arts and crafts, handmade jewelry, furniture, clothing, international food, organic produce, flowers, and pastries.
Our produce vendors come from all over California, from Salinas and Watsonville, to Fresno and Sacramento, selling Certified and Organic Certified produce.
Arts and crafts vendors come from around the world, selling treasures from Africa, Colombia, Mexico, Russia, Japan, China, and Yugoslavia, just to name a few.
Our food vendors also serve up delicacies that are as international as our products serving up Indian, Japanese, Korean, Mexican, Mediterranean, and BBQ delicacies. In our Baker’s Alley you can find fresh pastries like baklava, European breads, cookies, muffins, pies, and cakes.
In addition to the products and food we offer, the Old Monterey Farmers Market also includes a variety of community events. You can donate blood through C.H.O.M.P., adopt a dog from the SPCA,register to vote, and enjoy live music from local musicians.
While the Marketplace provides a plethora of food, produce, arts & crafts, and community services, it is most importantly a cultural focal point of Monterey. As the largest congregation of locals year round, the Farmer’s Market offers a place for people to visit friends, make new ones, catch up with acquaintances, and discuss current affairs.

24th Annual Monterey Swingfest
2017-01-12 - 2017-01-15 | Hyatt Regency Spa and Resort, 1 Old Golf Course Road, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
24th Annual Monterey Swingfest
See website for daily start and end times.
Registration Through December 31 $129.00, $149 after
Junior Registration (17 or under)Through Dec 30 $109.00, $129 after

Old Monterey Farmers Market
2017-01-24 16:00 - 19:00, 2017-01-31 16:00 - 19:00, 2017-02-14 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States
The Old Monterey Farmers Market, established in 1991, comprises of 3 ½ city blocks and runs year-round rain or shine. During the summer it’s the largest gathering of people in Monterey County, attracting more that 10,000 locals and tourists in one location. You can travel the world in just three blocks, finding arts and crafts, handmade jewelry, furniture, clothing, international food, organic produce, flowers, and pastries.
Our produce vendors come from all over California, from Salinas and Watsonville, to Fresno and Sacramento, selling Certified and Organic Certified produce.
Arts and crafts vendors come from around the world, selling treasures from Africa, Colombia, Mexico, Russia, Japan, China, and Yugoslavia, just to name a few.
Our food vendors also serve up delicacies that are as international as our products serving up Indian, Japanese, Korean, Mexican, Mediterranean, and BBQ delicacies. In our Baker’s Alley you can find fresh pastries like baklava, European breads, cookies, muffins, pies, and cakes.
In addition to the products and food we offer, the Old Monterey Farmers Market also includes a variety of community events. You can donate blood through C.H.O.M.P., adopt a dog from the SPCA,register to vote, and enjoy live music from local musicians.

Cambria Art and Wine Festival
2017-01-26 18:00 - 2017-01-28 23:00 | Cambria , CA, United States
For three days and two nights the city of Cambria becomes a haven (more than usual) for the arts and wine. From the elegant kickoff dinner to the artist studios around town there is much to see and do. If you add in 40 of the area’s wines for tasting, it becomes even ore interesting. Make the trek down to Cambria and you won’t be disappointed.

7th Annual WhaleFest Monterey
2017-01-28 10:00 - 2017-01-29 17:00 | Old Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey, CA, United States
7th Annual WhaleFest Monterey
This free fun and educational, interactive family event for all ages celebrates the migration of the gray whales! The event also benefits many local and national marine organizations that educate, inspire, and empower the public to protect the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

AT&T PEBBLE BEACH PRO-AM
2017-02-06 - 2017-02-12 | Pebble Beach, CA, United States
AT&T PEBBLE BEACH PRO-AM

One of the most exciting events on the PGA TOUR, the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am is contested annually in front of over 190,000 spectators and millions of television viewers on three of the Monterey Peninsula’s premier golf courses: Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, and Monterey Peninsula Country Club Shore Course. All tournament proceeds benefit Monterey Bay charities.
For questions about tickets and packages, contact our ticketing department: tickets@attpbgolf.com or call 800.541.9091
