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If you could spend a day on the Monterey Peninsula exactly as you wanted to, how would you spend it?
dream 24 hour itineraries
Stroll through Old Monterey and Seaside For These Must-Stops
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“Local’s Guide” artist Maria Schoettler draws up her insider favorites. (A fruity beer slushie? Yes, please.)
Drive down to Big Sur for a hike and beach day at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. I love exploring the stunning Big Sur coastline—there’s truly nothing else like it!
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Salted Stones jewelry founder Emma May knows a thing or two about surf and sand. Spend a day with the ultimate beach girl.
DREAM 24 Hour ITINERARIES
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Food
Santa Cruz’s Finest Food Stops
Chef Todd Parker of Bookie’s pizza shares his picks for the best bites in Surf City.
Out on the Town
Art
An Art Insider’s Tour Around Town
Unlock the area’s art and culture scene with gallery owner Monica Graham.
Food
Celebrity Pastry Chef Michelle Lee Shares Her Peninsula Sweet Spots
The Food Network alum dishes on the area’s best bites ahead of the Pebble Beach Food & Wine festival.
Out on the Town
Outdoors
Where to Eat and Play, With A Michelin-Starred Restaurateur
When Monique Black, co-owner of Carmel’s Chez Noir, isn’t greeting guests at the restaurant, she’s soaking in all the region has to offer.
Stroll through Old Monterey and Seaside For These Must-Stops
“Local’s Guide” artist Maria Schoettler draws up her insider favorites. (A fruity beer slushie? Yes, please.)
Fashion Finds and Coastal Views For The Perfect Day
Susan Galvin, owner of luxury resale shop Foxy Couture, authenticates the best stops from Carmel to Big Sur.
The Best Local Beaches—And How To Enjoy Them
Salted Stones jewelry founder Emma May knows a thing or two about surf and sand. Spend a day with the ultimate beach girl.
From Carmel Classics to Monterey Marine Life, An Insidery Must-Visit List  
The local institutions that are always inspiring Somewhere in Carmel’s co-founders.