Franmara, Inc. is a manufacturer and master distributor of corkscrews, barware and wine accessories. The company was established in 1970. Franmara does not sell directly to the public. Our products are available through food service distributors, advertising specialty dealers, wineries, wine distributors, wine and liquor stores, gourmet shops, mail order catalog houses and other wholesalers and retailers. MORE INFO

Spearheaded by Rich Smith of Paraiso Springs Vineyards, the Monterey County wineries banded together and opened this unique operation. Claiming to be Cannery Row's second most popular attraction after the Aquarium, the center offers tourists an opportunity to sample wines from the region's nearly 30 producers. Charming it's not, but with a plethora of free maps and information about the area, and all those wines, it's a great resource for visitors. MORE INFO

Our “Best of the Best” award-winning hotel is only eight blocks from quaint Capitola Village, California's oldest seaside resort, and three miles from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk & Santa Cruz Wharf. We are at the center of a vacationer's paradise. Stroll through art galleries, antique shops, local wineries and majestic redwood forests. Observe the migration of elephant seals, gray whales and Monarch butterflies. Miles of beaches offer world-class surfing, fishing, boating and kayaking. MORE INFO

The 2nd Annual Carmel Valley Wine Festival October 5, 6 & 7 2001. Order Tickets Online! This festival is designed to offer our community the opportunity to introduce the public to the Carmel Valley appellation wines and vineyards. We will also invite a few select neighboring Monterey wineries as our special guests. The gathering will be casual yet elegant and small in ticket availability. MORE INFO

Scroll through attractions, lodging, restaurants and wineries to discover great spring offers available throughout Monterey County. MORE INFO

The Monterey Wine Festival October 16th Monterey Bay Aquarium The Monterey Wine Festival October 18th Monterey County Fairgrounds Sip, savor and swirl fine wines and enjoy an array of gourmet fare! All samples included in the ticket price. Visit www.montereywine.com for a full listing of wineries, restaurants and happenings. Benefiting Junior league of Monterey County and SPCA of Monterey County. Get your tickets now! MORE INFO

Roudon-Smith Winery has been noted as one of the top ten California "Food Wineries" by the Wine and Food Companion of New York. MORE INFO

Guide to Santa Cruz County, California's sunny beaches, mountain state parks, wineries and tourist attractions. MORE INFO