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New Monterey County spots to add to your Spring 2026 list 🍽️🎶

Brunch plans, reopened favorites, live music nights and a few more reasons to try somewhere new. Monterey County’s 2026 must-try list is already looking good.

☕ @cremapg at Lovers Point in Pacific Grove
🌮 The @haute.enchilada reopened in Moss Landing
🍻 @theglasshousesalinas in downtown Salinas
🌊 La Côte Bleue (@cotebleue.pg ) in Pacific Grove
🎶 @lidostage_monterey in Sand City for live music, dancing and themed nights @residenceinn_monterey @courtyard_monterey
🌯 @therealelcharrito new Marina location
🍽️ @lallagrill Promenade in Marina

📍Save this for your next Monterey County outing.

🎥 @somosfoodies.mx

California’s most iconic drive is back.

Highway 1, arguably the world’s most beautiful highway, is now fully open, reconnecting the coast and linking some of the state’s biggest global sporting stages: the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, the IMSA Monterey SportsCar Championship at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, and the road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Make the journey part of the experience.

Visit WeatherTechRaceway.com for events and tickets
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Learn more at SeeMonterey.com
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#highway1 #seemonterey #weathertechracewaylagunaseca
#acuragrandprixoflongbeach #fifaworldcup2026

Highway 1 at Regent’s Slide is officially open, 🚗🌊 restoring one of the world’s most legendary road trips.

Once again, travelers can experience uninterrupted access along California’s iconic coastline, from Big Sur and Carmel-by-the-Sea to Ragged Point, San Simeon, and Cambria.

Take in sweeping ocean views, stop along the way, and support the local hotels, restaurants and shops that make Highway 1 CA an unforgettable experience. 🗺️

📍 Plan ahead, check road conditions and always travel responsibly.

🎥 @slocal and @highway1roadtrip

Current status: sending Monterey County hotels to the group chat 🌊 See you Memorial Day weekend?

Well it may not have been Chonkers, but we had another massive male Steller sea lion visit us this weekend!

Photos taken as photographer for @monterey_bay_whale_watch

#gowhales #montereybaywhalewatch #whalewatch #seemonterey #sealion

Well it may not have been Chonkers, but we had another massive male Steller sea lion visit us this weekend!

Photos taken as photographer for @monterey_bay_whale_watch

#gowhales #montereybaywhalewatch #whalewatch #seemonterey #sealion

Well it may not have been Chonkers, but we had another massive male Steller sea lion visit us this weekend!

Photos taken as photographer for @monterey_bay_whale_watch

#gowhales #montereybaywhalewatch #whalewatch #seemonterey #sealion

This is your sign to see Monterey from a different point of view. 🤿🌊

Beneath the surface, Monterey Bay opens up into kelp forests, underwater canyons and a world of marine life that brings divers here from around the globe.

As you dive, keep a safe distance from wildlife, avoid touching marine life or reefs, and help protect the ocean that makes this place unforgettable.

Send this to the person who would brave the cold water with you.

🎥 @lensofcoop

Stroll your way through Monterey’s secret gardens, where the blooms come with backstories. 🌿🌸

Follow the historic homes and hidden courtyards of old Monterey like a spring treasure hunt.

Learn more about self-guided and guided tours at coopermolera.org and the California State Parks websites.

📍Save this for your Monterey itinerary.

🎥 @annesnature_shots

This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating all moms, including the ones with flippers. 🦭

Harbor seal pupping season is happening along the Monterey Peninsula, and the best way to enjoy these little ones is from a safe distance. Moms may leave pups resting on shore while they hunt, so a pup alone on the beach does not always mean it needs help.

Take the right path while you explore:

🌊 Keep your distance
🐾 Keep dogs leashed and away from wildlife
🤫 Stay quiet
📸 Use your zoom, not your feet
🚫 Never touch, feed or move a pup

The cuteness is real. So is our responsibility to protect it.
Learn more about responsible travel at the link in our bio.

🎥 @annesnature_shots

A Mother’s Day weekend does not have to be complicated to feel thoughtful. 🌿

Breakfast at @deetjensbigsurinn, a coastal hike to Partington Cove and time together in Big Sur is a pretty strong start.

From there, add what fits her best: brunch, wine tasting, local art, a garden stroll, a spa day, a scenic drive or an overnight stay.

For more ways to celebrate Mom across Monterey County this weekend, check the events calendar at SeeMonterey.com

🎥: @somosfoodies.mx

A must-save guide for matcha lovers in Monterey. 🍵
For your next iced matcha run, keep these local spots on the list:

🍵@matcha.by.the.sea
🍵@goldleafteas
🍵@haifacoffeehouse
🍵@brewjeecoffeeco

Send this to the person who never says no to matcha and comment below your go-to matcha spot in Monterey County.

🎥 @annesnature_shots

Why are you filming the road? 🚗
Because in Monterey County, even the drive is iconic. 🌊✨

From 17-Mile Drive and Pebble Beach to Highway 1, Carmel-by-the-Sea, wine country roads and valley views near Pinnacles, the views start before you even park.

Save this for your next Monterey County road trip.

2 hot takes after a day at Pinnacles: The more we enjoy nature, the more we understand why it’s worth protecting. 🌿 and the west gate is the best gate at @pinnaclesnps.🌄

The evidence:

🥾 a scenic ~1.5 hour drive from Monterey through the Salinas Valley,
🌾 farmland and vineyard views on the way in,
🪨 quick access to Balconies Cave and rock spires once you’re there,
🍷 and Soledad wine tasting when the hiking boots come off.

Take the right path while you explore: stay on marked trails, leave what you find and help keep Pinnacles wild for the next generation. 🦅

Who has the better entrance into Pinnacles National Park?

@annesnature_shots