Monterey Bay Food Tours maintains an inside track to our amazing food partners, from the terrific stops on our food tour to the folks who hand make the goodies in our giftable totes.
For the most treasured digital souvenir around, read on to discover a treasured recipe straight from one of the best restaurants in Monterey.
Read MoreMonterey County nurtures an impressive array of native plants, including the delicious elderberry and elderflower. Have you ever sampled this tart berry and delicate edible flower?
Read MoreThese 6 best breweries in Monterey highlight the spectrum of top-notch breweries available for hop snobs, beer newbies, and even those who prefer a non-alcoholic drink.
Read MoreWith most of the world on hold while we wait for waves of Covid to pass us by, we've been looking for ways to feel like life is normal for just a bit. Luckily, the world of sports has kept turning and gives us an escape from the DIY crafts and Netflix we've been filling our time with.
For this week’s post we scouted around and found a handful of great locally owned restaurants with outdoor TV's. Get your jersey on and your air-five's warmed up, these five places are ranked in order of the number of TV's on their patios, with a bit of a surprise for the last one!
Read MoreThere is oh so much more to bitters than just a name that might be a tad off putting. This week, we’re going to fill you in on some of the benefits to bitters, and why it’s so much more than just an add-on to some cocktails.
Read MoreIf you’re living in or visiting the Monterey Bay, we’ve compiled a list of a few (socially distant) activities you can look into for your celebration. Keep in mind, we are living in the world of COVID, and at the drop of a dime, things can change, or be canceled, or perhaps even opened up even further, although that last idea is more wishful thinking these days. Regardless, with safety matters at play, we trust the following events will survive through the weekend.
Read MoreThe world may be holding its breath and waiting to exhale, but that shouldn’t stop us from celebrating half of the reason we’re alive in the first place — our fathers. Despite the rapid, daily changes we all experience living in the world of Covid, here’s a few ideas for ways you can treat Dad on his special day:
Read MoreLooking for something to do? If you’re quarantined in the Monterey Bay, you may feel luckier than some, but that doesn’t always make the hours go by any quicker. Here’s a list of six essentials we all need to help us get through these trying times.
Read MoreIt is time, once again, for the annual CSUMB Startup Challenge that has supported and promoted a number local businesses since its inception. This year, we’re very excited to cheer on some of our friends and tour partners, and as last year’s reigning champs (that’s right!), we thought we’d take a minute to highlight this challenge, its importance on the community, and give a shoutout to our friends who are partaking this year.
Read MoreDo you ever walk into a store or a restaurant and recognize a brand you weren’t sure anyone else had ever heard of? That’s how we feel when we find our tour partners showing up in different restaurants, or, even better, working together! The hospitality industry in Monterey Bay is one of the biggest around, and our community loves supporting local businesses. Keep reading to see some of our favorite collaborations!
Read MoreThe last 250 years of Monterey’s history has seen literary success, television success, marine success, and is one of the top vacation spots for many corporate retreats, family outings, and personal reflections. Monterey is certainly a community that loves and appreciates what we have around us every day, so it wouldn’t be right if we didn’t celebrate life together throughout the entire year. Keep reading to see some of the top events of the year, and check out the full list over here.
Read MoreWhen people travel across the iconic Highway One, one of the first things that come to mind is picturesque Monterey County. It’s home to some of the most gorgeous coastlines in the U.S. and probably in the world, and what better way to enjoy it than with food? With that, here are five restaurants with the best ocean view in Monterey County:
Read MoreEvery so often, something brings a group of people together that either creates a memory, challenges us in some way, or does something to strengthen the bond between a group of people. Fortunately, Monterey is chalk-full of activities that are perfect for corporate events or a night out with a group of your favorite people.
Read MoreA lot of people could hardly even dream of owning a company with two physical locations, winning awards and startup challenges, getting features in the New York Times, and seeing only expansion on the horizon. The idea to some is so unfathomable, but not to Jake Reisdorf of Carmel Honey Company. He has an entire brand under his belt already, and he’s only 17 years old!
Read MoreThe time of year for everyone’s favorite holiday-that’s-not-a-holiday has come again: Super Bowl LIV. And, this year, since we’re fortunate enough to live close to the San Francisco Bay, we get to be right in the action for all of the 49ers fans!
Read MoreWe here at Monterey Bay Food Tours have had an incredible past two years launching and growing our Old Monterey Food Tour, and we’re excited our company has an opportunity to expand and bring on a new tour!
Tickets are already on sale for our Local Seafood Tour, but we wanted to take a minute to let you know just what it is and what you can expect when you join us on that tour as opposed to our classic one.
Read MoreIt’s 5 in the evening, the sun crawling toward the last edges of the horizon, the work day is over, and there’s just one thing you want: A nice, cold, beer.
Fortunately, these days, breweries pop up almost as much as (if not more than) coffee shops, and everyone has something else to offer. Choosing the best spots becomes the primary problem, because you want to make sure you’re getting the best product out there. Next time you’re in the Santa Cruz area and have that craving for some hops, here’s six breweries and pour houses we recommend trying out to satisfy that thirst.
Read MoreNo visit to Monterey would be complete without a stroll (or a drive) down Lighthouse Avenue. Parallel to Cannery Row but up a few blocks, Lighthouse is a main street for shops, convenience stores, and our favorite thing — food. Like any street in Monterey, it can feel a bit overwhelming when trying to decide on a spot to settle, so here’s some of our favorites to help you choose.
Read MoreWhen most people are planning their trips to the Monterey Bay, there’s a pivotal city that oftentimes gets overlooked — Salinas! Birthplace of author John Steinbeck, agricultural center of California, Salinas is a town full of culture, history, and the thing we love most — food! There’s no shortage of fun things to do, so read on for our recommendations on some of the best and most memorable!
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