Big Sur Marathon

Crossroads Shopping Village Rio Road and Highway 1, Carmel, CA, United States

After all these years the appeal of this race has only increased. The beauty and the challenge of the race make a splendid contrast that seems to inspire runners of all levels. http://bigsurmarathon.org

Seacliff History Tour

Seacliff State Beach State Park Drive, Aptos, CA, United States

One of the more intriguing places on the Central Coast is Seacliff Beach. This tour will help yu learn so much about the rich history of the area. From the fossils in the cliff's face to the more recent native people's interactions with their world, this will be an interesting way to spend time. Meet […]

Salinas Asian Festival

Chinatown California St., Salinas, CA, United States

For eleven years the members of the Asian community in the Salinas area have been celebrating their contribution to the area as well as their own individual cultures. Japanese, Chinese, and Filipino foods, games, and cultural demonstrations as well as  tours, virtual and real of the area. Fun for everyone. More info at the website. http://salinasasianfestival.com

International Jazz Day Concert

Santa Cruz Wharf 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Look who's appearing at this year's celebration: The internationally known musician, Pete Escovedo! Along with three of his children, Michael, Juan, and Peter. (Unfortunately not his daughter, Sheila E.)  Rest assured that these guys will be entertaining and get your feet tapping and those hips swaying.

Seaside Craft Sundays

Seymour Marine Discovery Center 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Every Sunday from one until three the Seymour Center offers family fun. Lots of crafts and other fun stuff to engage the participants in the importance of our oceans and the variety of life in them. Looking for something to do with everyone in the family? http://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu/

Fabulai Pyramid

Monterey Peninsula College Morgan Stock Theatre 980 Fremont, Monterey, CA, United States

This exhibit plays with our preconceived notions of reality and imagination. (The description online will be more informative than anything that we can describe here.) The idea is to expand your alternatives in imagination and reality. Based on the work of Wilhelm Reich, it invites your participation.   http://mpc.edu

Dia Del Nino

Northridge Mall N. Main St., Salinas, CA, United States

It's the International Day of the Child and the Northridge Mall has generously decided to help this worthwhile event become a reality on the Central Coast. A day of activities and information designed to help families and parents learn about resources and alternatives for thema nd their children. Healthy children are essential to a healthy […]

Whale of an Auction

Seymour Marine Discovery Center 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Seymour Marine Center has its annual online auction featuring lots of fun items and interesting scientifically oriented things. If you are intrigued, give it a look and see what you might pick up as a souvenir of the Central Coast. http://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu

Far East Culture Through American Eyes

Roux Restaurant 6 Pilot Rd. , Carmel Valley , CA, United States

This presentation , based on her experience of living with her family in several different countries and cities, will give Jana McBirney-Lin's point of view regarding the cultural differences between Americans and people of the countries in the "Far East".  http://rouxcarmel.com/home

Game of Thrones Trivia

Sovino's Wine bar and Merchant 241 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, United States

In case you haven't had enough of the TV show, here is an opportunity to show off the arcane knowledge you have stashed away in those nooks and crannies of your memory. If you win you'll have something to show for all those hours spent watching the adventures of the characters. Good Luckhttp://sovinowinebar.com