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.

Discover new and old favorites up and down one of the prettiest downtowns in California with this list of top 6 restaurants in historic downtown Monterey.

Has it been awhile since you experienced spring break in Monterey? Our dynamic city has changed so much in the last few years – it’s time you came back for a visit!

There are plenty of things to do while visiting Monterey and a lengthy checklist of stops for sightseeing in Carmel. However we want to remind you that sometimes some of the best things to do on your next vacation (other than a Monterey Bay Food Tour of course!) is to simply relax.

Read on to explore the various ways we love to recharge in Monterey, whether that’s one of the best Monterey hikes or a visit to some of the best spas in the Monterey area.

As California’s First City, Monterey holds a rich history inside of its many buildings and adobes. On our Monterey Bay Food Tours, we highlight how many of these first structures pulled double- or even triple-duty over the years as the city rapidly changed, existing as banks, jails, stores, and restaurants.
This blog will explore one of Monterey’s unique restaurants housed inside a historic building, giving you a fascinating (and maybe spooky!) appreciation for our culinary hot spots.

Monterey 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?