Cannery Row is one of the most visited areas on the Monterey Peninsula, best known as the setting for John Steinbeck’s 1945 novel of the same name. If you have never been here before, or even if you have, this is a great place to visit. You can stroll to restaurants, unique shops, wine tasting rooms, the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium and more.

Enjoy recreational opportunities including kayaking, bicycling, rollerblading, and a scenic walking path.

Most of all, Cannery Row is a place of history – a place where not too long ago sardines where canned by the thousands in buildings that remain on the row today (but the smell is gone!)

Big Sur was voted Top 25 best destinations in the US by 2008 Travelers Choice.  In addition, Highway 1 at Big Sur was honored with the distinctive American National Scenic Byway and California Scenic Highway.

Big Sur offers Spectacular Coastlines, dining delights, gift shops and art galleries.

In Big Sur you can hike the mountains and look out over 3 million acres of the Los Padres National Forest or hike the beautiful tree lined streams.  Try camping at one of Big Surs great rustic creek side campgrounds.  A Big Sur secret is the gorgeous and fun fall / winter camping.

In Big Sur you can see local wildlife including California Condors, Elephant Seals and Humpback and Blue Whales.

Big Sur is fabulous place to visit while on the Monterey Peninsula!  Whether your traveling with a loved one or family, there is something for everyone!

The Big Sur is the home to fabulous special events including the Big Sur Marathon!  Visit the Monterey Peninsula Inns’ website at www.montereyinns.com or contact us at #800-575-1805 to start planning your next vacation to Big Sur!  Enjoy a beautiful day in Big Sur!

Never mind that Carmel-by-the-Sea is a quaint coastal enclave tucked somewhere between the sites and sophistication of San Francisco and Southern California.  Carmel is a community where locals and guests can abandon their cars to experience the town on foot.  Featuring manicured gardens and Aspen-style architecture creates an ambiance as enticing as the upscale shops at Carmel Plaza, The Barnyard and the Crossroads shopping centers of Carmel.

Father Junipero Serra established Mission San Carlos de Borromeo on a hill overlooking the mouth of then called “Carmelo”.  The Mission now called; Carmel Mission was the jewel of Serra’s nine missions, the heartbreak of his ministry and his final resting place.

Carmel is still a bohemian haven, a Mecca for artists and a refuge for writers and intellectuals.  A hub of the area for the Carmel Bach Festival, Carmel Music Society, the Monterey County Symphony and the Carmel Art Festival.

Carmel’s beaches are dog- friendly so even your companion can enjoy.  Carmel is full of history and delight with something for everyone!

For additional information about Carmel, please contact the Monterey Peninsula Inns at #800-575-1805 or visit our website at www.montereyinns.com.

The city of Monterey is located about 2 miles from the Monterey Peninsula Inns’ properties.  The historic city of Monterey is a veritable treasure of things to do and see.  In Monterey you can visit the Monterey Fisherman’s Wharf for great dining and shopping.  Or try whale watching on Monterey Bay, which is available year-round.  Take The Path of History, a walking tour through the historic, Downtown Old Monterey.  This tour guides you down the whalebone sidewalks of Monterey and features tours of the adobe houses and areas that inspired Robert Luis Stevenson to gather his impressions for his classic novel Treasure Island.

Contact Monterey Bay Equestrian Center to enjoy a fun and romantic horseback ride right on the beaches of Pebble Beach!  Or visit Cannery Row in Monterey, an ocean side playground and the historic street in Monterey which offers a rich history of the sardine factories and is now the home of beautiful splendor, shopping, dining, wax museum and much more!

The Monterey Bay is the home of some of the World’s greatest special events!  Visit the Monterey Peninsula Inns’ website at www.montereyinns.com or contactus at #800-575-1805 to start planning your next vacation to Monterey!  Come and enjoy a beautiful day on the Monterey Bay!  Monterey…stay here, play here!

Visit the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and enjoy recreation, tide pools and beaches.  The dramatic rocky shores are home to lush kelp forests and wildlife including seabirds, fish, invertebrates and plants.

For additional information about the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, please contact the Monterey Peninsula Inns at #800-575-1805 or visit our website at www.montereyinns.com.

No other expanse offers the natural splendor of 17-Mile Drive through Pebble Beach as this magnificent scenic tour hugs the dramatic Pacific coastline and delves into the 5000 acre Del Monte Forest.  Pebble Beach offers some of the best-known California landmarks such as The Lone Cypress, Seal & Bird Rocks, Fanshell Beach and Point Lookout.

Pebble Beach is also home to some of the world’s most prestigious events such as AT&T Pro Golf Tournament featuring Celebrities and the PGA’s finest players, Pebble Beach Equestrian Classic Championships and the Pebble Beach Concours de Elegance Antique Car Show & Auction.

For additional information about Pebble Beach, please contact the Monterey Peninsula Inns at #800-575-1805 or visit our website at www.montereyinns.com.