Peninsula Cars & Coffee

chili's 1349 Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States

If you have a car, of any type, condition, or make these folks want to invite you to come by and hang out, drink a cup of coffee and chat about your favorite vehicle (maybe it's the one you own). In Seaside, at the Chili's on Canyon Del Rey you will find these auto aficionados.  […]

Early Bird Tour (Elkhorn Slough)

Elkhorn Slough NERR 1700 Elkhorn Slough Rd., Watsonville, CA, United States

It's early (not too) has birds (lots) and is a tour (Around Elkhorn Slough). Since the Slough is one of the best places in the world to view birds it only makes sense that there would be a tour with guides to help us see those birds. Here's your chance. The gates at the Slough […]

Big Sur Hidden Gems Tour

Let's suppose that your spouse is a BIG golf fan and you are not. Maybe you'd like a relaxing trip in the Big Sur area, maybe you like yoga. Try this: a trip down to Big Sur, a yoga session combined with some yummy treats, and a hike through the gorgeous scenery of that special […]

Point Sur Lighthouse Tours

Point Sur Lighthouse Highway One , CA, United States

After much time the tours are back. On Wednesdays and Saturdays the docents will walk you through this historic site. Through wars and storms the lighthouse and its staff took care of the sailors and their crafts. It lasts about three hours and involves some serious walking. Don't let that put you off it is […]

Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum

Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum Station Place, Salinas, CA, United States

The first weekend of each month these dedicated members of the museum open the door of their museum and share their collections and passion with the rest of us. Listen for the train whistle blown by their enthusiastic visitors through each day. Then you will know they are open. More info at http://www.msvrr.org

Harvey Baker House

1st Mayor's House 20 Station Place, Salinas, CA, United States

Salinas' first mayor's home has been preserved and is available to the public. Knowledgeable docents are on hand to help you rediscover many interesting aspects of local history. But only on the first Saturday of each month. More info at http://www.firstmayorshouse.org

Natural Wonderland (Art experience)

Monterey Museum of Art 720 Via Mirada, Monterey, CA, United States

A family art activity involving the natural world, trained artists, and your family. The artists will help you and your children use natural materials in creating lovely works which express, and maybe inspire, a connection to the world around us.  For more details go to http://www.montereyart.org

Wharf Walks

Fisherman's Wharf Monterey, CA, United States

Local historian, Tim Thomas takes you on a trip  through the history of Monterey by way of the wharf and the shoreline, from the Native peoples to the current post cannery era. On the first Sunday of each month he meets with folks like you and takes them into the area's past for two hours […]

Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum

Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum Station Place, Salinas, CA, United States

The first weekend of each month these dedicated members of the museum open the door of their museum and share their collections and passion with the rest of us. Listen for the train whistle blown by their enthusiastic visitors through each day. Then you will know they are open. More info at http://www.msvrr.org

Point Sur Lighthouse Tours

Point Sur Lighthouse Highway One , CA, United States

After much time the tours are back. On Wednesdays and Saturdays the docents will walk you through this historic site. Through wars and storms the lighthouse and its staff took care of the sailors and their crafts. It lasts about three hours and involves some serious walking. Don't let that put you off it is […]