The Comfort Inn of Salinas welcomes you to the beautiful Salinas Valley and Monterey Peninsula. The rolling hills of the Salinas Valley and breathtaking coastline of the Monterey Peninsula provides for many exciting attractions including: the quaint shops and restaurants of Old Town Salinas, the newly built John Steinbeck Center, Laguna Seca Raceway, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Fisherman's Wharf, Cannery Row, 17 Mile Drive at Pebble Beach, and Carmel By the Sea. The Salinas and Monterey areas hosts a number of annual events such as the Monterey Jazz Festival, the races at Laguna Seca, the AT&T Golf Tournament, the Concours d'Elegance and the Wine Festival. MORE INFO

Welcome to Monterey and the San Carlos Inn, within walking distance of downtown and close to all the exciting attractions of the Monterey Peninsula such as Laguna Seca, Fisherman's Wharf, Cannery Row, the Jazz Festival, Pebble Beach and Carmel with its many art galleries and quaint shops. The Monterey Peninsula is truly a vacation paradise and our central location is the ideal spot to take advantage of one of California's most scenic areas. MORE INFO

This event has been satisfying the taste of wine connoisseurs since 1977. Their web site features online poster and ticket sales, as well as information on the festivities! MORE INFO

Monterey Jazz Festival posters created by Batista Moon Studios from 1980 through 1984 are available at this site for a limited time to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Festival. MORE INFO

Beachfest Santa Cruz, taking place on Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 22-23, is sponsored by more than 200 local churches, and will feature FREE concerts by nationally known Christian bands. Guest artists include dc Talk, Kirk Franklin, Jaci Velasquez, plus ONE, Crystal Lewis, Skillet, Plankeye, Pillar, Fasedown & Bob Carlisle. There will also be many activities for younger kids, including a Veggie Tales Children's area. A skateboard exhibition will take place both days featuring world-class skaters. MORE INFO

14th. Annual Big Sur Jade Festival Oct. 7,8,&9 2005 @ Pacific Valley School, Hwy. 1, south of Big Sur, Ca. 3 days of jade, jewelery, & music featuring jade artists from around the western U.S. & music by: Karen Tyler, Keen Kousins, Big Rock Balalaikas, Guy Budd, Loose Gravel Blues Band, Billy Foppiano & Eric Williams, plus many more. This is a benefit for Pacific Valley School & the southern Big Sur community. Addmission is free. MORE INFO

Outdoor blankets made by Blue Lotus Outdoor Blankets with more uses than you can dream of, inside or outside. Camping, babies, dogs, sporting events, beaches, picnics, concerts and festivals are just some of the uses. Many new colors and prints available. MORE INFO

Canine Events: Annual Spring Parade and Dog Festival See our website at www.capitola.com/dogs for details. MORE INFO

Seventy-five Plein Air painters will compete for $20,000 in cash prizes during this year’s juried event. Entrants from the Carmel Art Association, The California Art Club, Plein Aire Painters of America, and Oil Painters of America will be joined by Plein Air painters from across the United States. The exhibition will be showcased and auctioned at the centrally located Carmel Art Association. MORE INFO

Carmel Bach Festival Volunteer Faire Come for a fun filled afternoon in a carnival atmosphere and learn all the ways you can help the Carmel Bach Festival. Here is your change to sign up and participate in the Festival. Enjoy a special sneak preview of our Festival season presented by eloquent raconteur David Gordon. Refreshments, treats, and prizes will be offered. Saturday March 15th 2:00-4:00PM Carmel Woman's Club (across from Sunset Center in Carmel) RSVP encouraged but not required 831-624-1521 ext 17- Nicolette MORE INFO