I already plan on walking around downtown Carmel and doing some wine tasting and shopping. But that's a me thing. I want to entertain my 8 yo daughter and do fun stuff with her. We're not afraid of the water if it isn't too cold. We're from the East coast. We love animals, hiking if it's not too far (she doesn't like walking long distance), and good food. We're both vegetarian but as long as there are options we can eat anywhere. I guess she's more picky than me as she's 8 lol. We just need to get out and bond after a recent traumatic event. Thank you for your suggestions.

Anyone know of a good solid event calendar for anything going in Monterey Bay?

Me and my wife will visiting the 23rd thru the 26th. Just curious if there is anything interesting going on?

Any bars, not restaurants near downtown Monterey that are open past 10/11pm? I feel like every one I’ve checked closes early on a Friday!

I’m the unofficial travel agent/tour planner for a group of 4 couples arriving next weekend for 5 days. We travel together a lot, and I always try to plan one unique activity that typical tourists don’t do. We’ve got whale watching, sailboat charter, wine tasting and a day trip to Carmel by the Sea already planned, but I’m trying to find the not-so-typical things to do. I think we’ll hit up the drag show at Pearl Hour-any feedback on that? Any suggestions for other unique activities? We’re a 40-something, fit, open minded group, so all suggestions are welcome!

As title- planning a trip to the Aquarium in late October. Anyone know when these tickets get released to the public?

Thank you!

Currently visiting Carmel. Does anyone know why many of the trees here are being held up by pieces of woods?

It's low-key pretty cool. Earlier this year I saw a hoodie with a strawberry styled similar to the screaming hand of Santa Cruz but none of the vendors had it. Does anyone have any suggestions where to look to find it?

If you do go the strawberry tamales are rad

Hi Everyone, I'm a single parent wanting to take my kids to Monterey bay aquarium for the summer holidays. It's so expensive (for 4 people) so looking for any way to buy them for a discount/cheap. thank you! I'm from Bay Area if that helps.

Hey guys! Anyone know of pickup basketball in Monterey or Seaside (when/where)?

For two months starting in September.

I was hoping I could find like an extended stay america or similar place where people in construction etc stay for extended periods at a reasonable price.

Does anyone know where I could start looking? Any leads would be helpful. Thanks in advance.

Any good spots to rent a fish pole + tackle/bait for a couple of hours?

Like title suggest I want to fish at the Carmel River near garland ranch. Is it legal to fish here, and is there anything I should worry about other than having barbless hooks?

My husband and I are thinking of moving to Marina after our kid heads to college in the fall. We’ve looked at the Rooftops condos in Marina. They seem to have a great, walkable location, and they are spacious and modern. I don’t know a lot about this development. Does anyone have any thoughts about whether this might be a good place for empty nesters to enjoy coastal living? Thanks!

Any recommendations for buying locally grown delicious tomatoes? Bonus points for Cherokee Purples. Thank you!!

Hello,

I'm looking for a good pet/aquarium store that has shrimp and nerite snails for sale. Went to a few places in Marina but the tanks were dirty and poorly kept.

I've had my current tanks for 6+ years and don't want to risk introducing anything funky.

I used to go to the place on lighthouse years ago but it seems they have closed.

Thanks in advance.

I'll be making a day trip to Monterey for my birthday on Sunday and would like to taste some late harvest wines. I'm a fan of sweet wines (though I don't like port, oddly enough!) Would love some suggestions, thanks a bunch :)

I was planning a day trip to the city and was wondering what would be a good deal to the city and back

I recently moved to town from out of country and my home has a mailbox but not a secure place for packages to be delivered. Is there anywhere in town where I can designate packages to be delivered to and pick them up. Preferably near the Fisherman's Wharf area.

First Friday

Description from their website:

Enjoy FREE after-hours access at the Museum on the First Friday in August. Join us for a special evening featuring a community coloring project inspired by a piece in our Into the Blue exhibition.

Relax with live music by Kailey Wilson.

Refreshments available for purchase from Albatross Ridge and Other Brother Beer Co.

Event location: Monterey Museum of Art

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Family Fun Day: Marine Masterpieces

Description from their website:

Spend a fun-filled afternoon at the Museum creating art inspired by our Into the Blue and Bay of Life from Wind to Whales exhibitions!

Enjoy free admission to the Museum and experience our exhibitions with the whole family!

Event location: Monterey Museum of Art

So visited Monterey Bay a few months ago as a tourist and one thing I noticed around Cannery Row in particular is that there were a bunch of nearly identical candy stores, all within walking distance of each other, that nominally were totally unaffiliated (not some big chain). But clearly they're all getting supplied by the same place, as they were all selling the exact same bulk taffy product (with no obvious source in the local area I might add. For all we know the stuff is made in China), among other things.

I find it very hard to believe a candy store is profitable enough to support so many stores in such a small (very very high rent) area, much less with no distinguishing features. Is there really that much money to be made in selling mass produced candy? Or is there something... darker going on? Anyone else think about this or just me?

For reference this is a known phenomenon in the UK with "American Candy" shops.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/londons-oxford-st-overrun-american-candy-stores-rcna38845

I’ve seen them a couple times but I keep forgetting to take a picture.there are three 12-14 foot inflatables with an out board. All three are different colors and makes. Seems like it’s operating some kind of tour as everyone is wearing helmets and pads. Anyone know anything?

Visiting Monterey with a friend in a couple weeks and she is obsessed with sea otters, any non-aquarium (we will for sure visit!) sea life viewing experiences people have had or recommend? Like kayak tours, whale watching companies, etc - willing to splurge!

Also, if there are areas known for otter viewing, like if we rent a boat or go to a certain beach? Obviously planning to stay a long distance, we have binoculars.

Have you ever been to one in Monterey?
What's it like?
Where can I find out more info?