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A Local’s Guide to Monterey with J. Lohr Winemaker Kristen Barnhisel

Last Modified: June 25, 2018

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines; all opinions are my own. A few weeks back I had the opportunity to meet Kristen Barnhisel, who is the white winemaker for J. Lohr Vineyards & Wine. She showed us around the impressive new J. Lohr winery and cellars in Greenfield. Kristen and […]

Filed Under: City Guides Tagged With: Monterey, Monterey County

Monterey Bay Aquarium: One of the Best Aquariums in the World

Last Modified: July 8, 2020

The Monterey Bay Aquarium, located on California’s Central Coast, is widely regarded as one of the best aquariums in the world. I haven’t been to them all, of course, but I can easily say that the Monterey Bay Aquarium is the best I have been to. While it can be pricey for a family, it […]

Filed Under: Central California, Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops, Wildlife Tagged With: Monterey, Monterey County

Monterey State Historic Park in Downtown Monterey

Last Modified: May 14, 2020

Monterey State Historic Park is a collection of notable buildings right near Fishermans Wharf in Monterey. Exploring them is a fun way to spend an hour in the city, by walking around and visiting the dozen or so spots scattered around Downtown Monterey. The hours vary, and usually some are open and some aren’t. Even when they […]

Filed Under: Historical Structures, Northern California Tagged With: Monterey, Monterey County

Old Fishermen’s Grotto: Awesome Clam Chowder in Monterey

Last Modified: May 14, 2020

While Cannery Row is the central area that people gravitate to in Monterey, the Old Fisherman’s Wharf is well worth the visit. It is mainly a collection of candy shops, restaurants, and bars, all with their own unique style and a few of which I often frequent. My favorite though has to be Fisherman’s Grotto. […]

Filed Under: Food, Northern California Tagged With: Monterey, Monterey County

The Monterey Hotel in Historic Downtown Monterey

Last Modified: May 13, 2020

This room was provided free of charge; all opinions are my own. The Monterey Hotel is situated right in downtown Monterey, a stone’s throw from Fisherman’s Wharf. It is a beautiful old Victorian building that is actually part of the Monterey Historic Park, and it was a great home base for two days of exploring […]

Filed Under: Hotels, Northern California Tagged With: Monterey, Monterey County

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