Dave Engelberg is the owner of Big Sur Tours and More, which is a customized drive you can book virtually anywhere on California’s central coast.  Dave will pick you up where you want, when you want, and take you wherever you want.
Having lived on the Monterey Peninsula for a long time, I opted for Dave’s specialty (which means Dave picks!).  That way I could experience his tours like anyone else.
We meet in Carmel on a sunny Monday morning.  Dave’s Volvo sedan is comfy; I sip my coffee while I watch …

Internationally Known Creativity Workshop Comes to California for the First Time
The Creativity Workshop comes to the historic village of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California November 6 through 9 for the first time. During the 4-day workshop, participants will explore concrete ways to expand their creativity through a series of exercises including guided visualization, automatic drawing and writing, map making, memoir, and storytelling. The workshop is for people of all professions, including education, business, the arts, sciences, and social services.
Carmel, CA (PRWEB) September 15, 2009 — Internationally known Creativity Workshop: Creative Writing, Drawing, Storytelling …

The Carmel Valley Kiwanis Club sponsors the Carmel Valley Fiesta every August.  This year, in addition to the BBQ, parade, classic car show,  dog show, music, booths and other events there will be an 8+ mile run starting at 8 am.
The run leaves the Dampierre Little League field of Paso Honda Road and winds through Garland Ranch Regional Park.  Having re-introduced a Carmel Valley Fiesta Run (it ended 8 years ago), it has been renamed to the Carmel Valley Fiesta Mountain Run.
Adults of all ages are welcome, but be aware …

The Carmel Bach Festival is July 17 through August 1 2009.
From the Carmel Bach Festival web site:
“In 1935 Dene Denny and Hazel Watrous founded the Carmel Bach Festival on the premise that Carmel-by-the-Sea should become the epicenter of world-class music, art and cultural expression. Both women were musical producers, owners of the influential Dene-Watrous Gallery and well-known for their efforts in enhancing the cultural life of the Monterey Peninsula. The Festival began as a three-day festival of open rehearsals, events, and concerts with Ernst Bacon as guest conductor.
In 1938, Gastone …

First, it’s pronounced Ro-DAY-o.

Officially the Salinas Rodeo is July 16-19th, but there are several Salinas Rodeo events earlier in the week. We went to the Chamber Mixer with members from Monterey Peninsula Chamber and Salinas Chamber, umm, mixing.
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June 29, 2009 by Katherine Huether
Are you looking for the best walking trails in Monterey, CA? Well, luckily people don’t have to venture out too far. Monterey and the surrounding areas are filled with wonderful places to walk that offer great views of the ocean and/or the surrounding hills. This article highlights some of the best.
Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail
This is by far the best choice because the views of the Pacific Ocean are amazing. It’s a paved path that takes you through many of the highlights of the region. The …

This year’s Moto GP is looking good with 22-year-old Jorge Lorenzo from Barcelona and Valentino Rossi, 30, from Tevullia Italy, just points apart in the Fiat Yamaha team. The Laguna Seca track is a tricky course. From Cherry Creek News:
“Laguna Seca is an all-American track where the intense dry heat, unpredictable asphalt and anti-clockwise layout reward the loose and aggressive riding style of the US dirt-trackers. The track boasts some of the most dramatic elevation changes on the world championship circuit as well as fast, sweeping corners, …

PRESS RELEASE
MERCEDES AMG DRIVING ACADEMY RACES TO THE U.S.
06/24/09
MONTVALE – Mercedes AMG is offering driving enthusiasts a chance to fulfill their dreams of driving top performance vehicles and sharpening their racing skills with the U.S. launch of its AMG Driving Academy. The AMG Driving Academy is an advanced driver training program that allows enthusiasts, under the guidance of top professional instructors, to experience the excitement of motorsports and the track capabilities of Mercedes-AMG vehicles.
Originally founded by AMG in Affalterbach, Germany in 2007, the AMG Driving Academy arrives Stateside in September …

Carmel and Monterey are well-known for being dog-friendly. You’ll find many local Bed & Breakfasts and Inns accommodate well-behaved dogs, such as The Cypress Inn (owned by Doris Day and Dennis LeVett) and the Carmel Garden Court Inn. Even shops and and restaurants welcome your companions. Carmel has several beaches including the Carmel City Beach where you can romp with your dog and not worry about a leash.

DogFriendly.com has rated their Top 10 for dog-friendly vacations, and Carmel/Monterey is Number 1 (we knew that!)
These tourist regions go the extra …

Monterey Museum of Art Debuts New Contest — Where Oh Where in Monterey?
Five winners will receive a one-night stay at the Inns of Monterey
MONTEREY, CA—There is now yet another compelling reason to visit Made in Monterey at the Monterey Museum of Art-Pacific Street. Besides the beauty of the sweeping 50th Anniversary exhibition and engaging new family gallery activities, locals and visitors alike can try their hand at a contest titled Where Oh Where in Monterey? Monterey’s glorious landscape and romantic architecture has sparked the creativity of generations of artists. While …