The Monterey Peninsula in Fall: What Changes After Labor Day

Ask a long-term Monterey Peninsula resident what their favorite season is and most of them will say fall without much hesitation. The tourists go home. The fog lifts. The light changes in a way that is difficult to describe accurately to someone who has not experienced it. The restaurants become acc

Seaside and Marina: The Underrated Neighborhoods

Most buyers who come to the Monterey Peninsula with a real estate search in mind have a list that includes Carmel, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, and sometimes Monterey. Seaside and Marina are rarely on it. They are the communities that buyers drive through on the way to somewhere they have already de

Where Locals Eat in Seaside, Marina, and Salinas

The dining guides for the Monterey Peninsula tend to stop at Carmel. Seaside, Marina, and Salinas get a footnote at best, which is unfortunate, as these three communities have amazing food scenes! We're changing that with our guide that pulls from locals' experiences, including our own.   Seaside Se