Get into your Sanctuary San Simeon

Coastal Discovery Center 1 San Simeon SLO Rd., San Simeon, CA, United States

Since there is also a sanctuary in this area (San Simeon) they also are celebrating their sanctuary.  There will be fishing lessons, microscope viewings of plankton, arguably the most important food source in the world, and more hands-on activities. See their website for more details. San Simeon SLO Rd. http://montereybay.noaa.gov/vc/cdc/welcome

Turkish Festival of Arts & Culture

Custom House Plaza Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, United States

The 22nd annual celebration of the country that bridges Asia and Europe. All those centuries of culture, art and history on display here in Monterey. You an enjoy the treats of Turkey like baklava, kebaps, doner, or that very special coffee. When you are done with the coffee, have your fortune told from the grounds […]

Strawberry Festival at Monterey Bay

Downtown Watsonville Downtown Plaza, Watsonville, CA, United States

The city of Watsonville focuses its energy on a VERY important crop. Luckily, almost everyone LOVES strawberries.  Come out to the historic center of town and find every imaginable way to prepare and/or serve this delightful crop. http://cityofwatsonville.org

Santa Cruz Wharf Experience

Santa Cruz Wharf Santa Cruz, CA, United States

It juts out a half mile into the bay. As a result the wharf is useful to scientists and others who want a good view out into the water. For a few hours on every Saturday through August there will be docents out on the wharf to offer insight into why the wharf is important […]

15th Annual Hiroshima & Nagasaki Remembrance Day

Lover's Point Ocean View Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, United States

After the destruction of the A-Bombs and the resulting horrors of the radiation, the world decided that these weapons are much too horrible to ever be used again. In commemoration of the hundreds of thousands of people killed in those attacks local citizens decided to remember by evoking aspects of Japanese culture into  a remembrance […]

Choreographers Showcase

Spector Dance Studio 3343 Paul Davis Dr., Marina, CA, United States

Once again, the Spector Dance Studio is presenting their Showcase of Choreographers' work. Eleven teachers and dancers from around the country come and let us see their creativity and innovation up close and in person.  http://spectordance.org

Summer Tours @ Steinbeck House

Steinbeck House 132 Central Avenue, Salinas, CA, United States

The end of the season for the tours. There are three tours daily at 11:00, 12:00, and 1:00. Visit the house and see the place where our favorite son was born. They have done a lovely job of restoring the place. The personnel are knowledgeable and most friendly. they will even accommodate latecomers.  [email protected]

Summer Tours @ John Steinbeck House

Steinbeck House 132 Central Avenue, Salinas, CA, United States

Take a tour through the boyhood home of Mr. Steinbeck, our most famous son. Especially for this year the upstairs rooms will be available also. Come by and tour with a knowledgeable docent then stay for lunch and a visit to the gift shop. Tours begin at 11 and 12 and 1. Latecomers can be […]

Blues in the Park

Laguna Grande Park Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States

For 32 years the city of Seaside has presented excellent local bands and nationally recognized names with their bands. Since the weather is usually as good as you might ask for, there is no reason to stay home and mow the lawn. Bring a comfy lawn chair, and a mellow vibe, however you do that, […]

Nordic Nationals Challenger (Pro Tennis)

Seascape Sports Club 1505 Seascape Blvd., Aptos, CA, United States

Some of the nation's best tennis players (the ones on their way to the big-time) come to the area to earn prize money and ranking points. You can drop by and watch a day's tennis for a reasonable fee. http://seascapesportsclub.com