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The Unfathomable Depths of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

December 4, 2024 by Dina Ruiz

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

September 5, 2024 by Michael Chatfield

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

June 8, 2023 by Amelia Ward

Sardine Factory, 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

An Appellation Like No Other

The Bounty of Carmel Valley's Unique Terroir

September 2, 2022 by Michael Chatfield

Agriculture - Hillside wine grape vineyard showing early Spring foliage growth / Carmel Valley, California, USA.

The provenance of the name "Cachagua" (pronounced Ka SHOU wa) is lost to the sands of time. "However," according to the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District, "its use goes back to the 1850s with the spelling ‘Jassagua,' which likely has native Esselen or Spanish influences." Today, the region is known as a tightly knit and somewhat insular community. It's also the nexus of … [Read more...] about An Appellation Like No Other

Life on the Road

Photographer Marc Howard is Turning Pandemic Restrictions into Exceptional Adventures

December 6, 2021 by Renee Brincks

Marc Howard

In February, as the COVID-19 crisis restricted in-person activities and kept classrooms remote, Marc Howard spent time exploring Yosemite National Park. The Monterey photographer and his family were there for the annual Firefall event, when, in the right conditions, a cascading waterfall shimmers like molten lava. "If there's enough snowpack, and the water's melting, and … [Read more...] about Life on the Road

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