Big Sur has inspired countless artists, poets, travelers and nature lovers with its rugged beauty, impossibly gorgeous coastline, waterfalls, redwood hikes, flower-dotted mountainsides, fresh air, plentiful wildlife and hidden beaches. At Post Ranch Inn, the magic of getting away from it all is supported by whimsical structures, from yurts to ocean-side lodging with grass … [Read more...] about Timeless Tranquility
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Returning to Glory
A Pacific Grove Victorian Reclaims Its Charm
The charming seaside town of Pacific Grove was originally developed as a retreat by the Methodist Church with the first campers coming to spend the summer in 1875. 30-by-60-foot parcels known as "tent lots" were sold to ensure families had their own spot to set up camp when they returned year after year, and frequent visitors began building vacation cottages to create a more … [Read more...] about Returning to Glory
Under the Sea
The Unfathomable Depths of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) exists in our collective presence like a life-long, reliable old friend. Some days, it unleashes passionate opinions with raging waves. Others, it soothes our souls, lapping at the shore with gentle undulations. It can appear quirky with stories-high whale "blows" mingling in sea breezes, and magical, clawed mini-creatures dancing … [Read more...] about Under the Sea
Big Sur’s Lasting Legacy
The River Inn Celebrates 90 Years
The big green road sign on Highway 1 just south of Carmel reads "Big Sur—26 miles." But in popular parlance, this entire stretch of craggy California coastline south to San Simeon is collectively known by that moniker. Nearly everyone who experiences the region's breathtaking beauty comes away enthralled, and a piece of Big Sur remains with them. The people here are renowned … [Read more...] about Big Sur’s Lasting Legacy
The Opulence of an Earlier Era
The Sardine Factory Celebrates 55 Years of Distinctive Dining in Monterey
Certain places demand a certain level of formality, nothing pretentious or unattainable, just an expectation to put your best foot forward. In times past, there were more places in society that required such a heightened level of formality—be it a weekly trip to a place of worship or just working as a sales girl at Saks 5th Avenue in the Carmel Plaza, where a strict dress code … [Read more...] about The Opulence of an Earlier Era