On the special adult-only romance tour you’ll go behind the scenes and learn about romance under the sea. From otters to octopus the aquarium will share favorite stories about how ocean animals choose their mates—then go for a special sneak peek behind the scenes of the jellies exhibits. The romance continues as you enjoy an ocean-view table in the Monterey Bay Aquarium Restaurant & Cafe. The prix fixe lunch menu includes a choice of first course, entrée and dessert, and a celebratory beverage. Tax and service charge included.

Includes:

• Overnight accommodations for two (Feb. 13 or 14)
• Two adult admission tickets to the Monterey Bay Aquarium
• Romance-themed Aquarium Tour Feb. 14 only, at 10:30 a.m. or 2 p.m.
• Champagne lunch for two at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Restaurant & Cafe

Spindrift Inn package rates start at $329 Cannery Row view and $409 oceanview. Book through the hotel only at: http://www.spindriftinn.com/special-pkg/monterey-vacation-package-deal-pkg.aspx 

Monterey Bay Inn package rates start at $349. Book through the hotel only at:  http://www.montereybayinn.com/special-pkg/vacations-monterey-pkg.aspx

Two Shuttle Stop Locations

Cannery Row at Steinbeck Plaza, at the corner of Prescott and Cannery Row (700 Cannery Row)

Downtown Monterey in front of the Monterey Conference Center on the corner of Calle Principal & Del Monte (Two Portola Plaza).

Hours of Operation

Wednesday, February 8th         10am-4pm*
Thursday, February 9th            6am-5:30pm*
Friday, February 10th               6am-5:30pm*
Saturday, February 11th           6am-5:30pm*
Sunday, February 12th             6am-4:30pm*

Shuttle Ticket Cost:                $15 per person, per day, roundtrip

Garage Parking Cost:            $5 per car, per day with shuttle ticket

For more information visit the Cannery Row website

Children ages pre-K through 5th can download and print critter cards which can be made into a cute souvenir guide book. Bring the book with you on your next visit to the Aquarium and try to find all the animals in your field guide.  If you have any trouble the friendly docents and volunteers will help you and your child spot all your favorite creatures.

Coloring pages, a kelp crossword puzzle and bird bingo game are just of few of the other printables available on the Aquarium’s website. So plan ahead and visit the Aquairum’s website before your next visit to make sure you and your kids have a memorable family vacation in Monterey.

Reserve a Monterey Bay Aquarium package at the family friendly, Best Western Plus Victorian Inn. You and your family will enjoy spacious accommodations with a gas fireplace and outdoor patio or balcony. The hotel is just four blocks from the world famous Aquarium and within easy walking distance from all the shops and restaurants on Cannery Row. Complimentary breakfast and an afternoon wine and cheese reception are served daily.

“I’m excited to start my PGA Tour season at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am,” Woods said in the story on his website. “AT&T is a great partner to my foundation, and I’m looking forward to playing in this event. I haven’t been to this tournament lately, but I have a lot of good memories at Pebble. It will be fun going back.”

The Pebble Beach Pro-Am is contested over three courses, with Pebble used for just two of the four rounds. The pro-am format will require him to play with an amateur for the first three days.

AT&T Pro Am tickets are available by visiting the golf tournament website. Hotel rooms are still available at the Monterey Bay Inn and other Inns of Monterey hotel.

Winter in Monterey can be warm and wonderful when you visit the Monterey Inn. A harbor view room at the intimate, oceanfront Monterey Bay Inn is the perfect place to call home for an exceptional retreat. Whether you are planning a Valentine surprise, want to watch the professional golfers and celebrities tee it up at Pebble Beach, or you just want to admire the crashing waves along the scenic coastline, winter is wonderful in Monterey.

Here is your opportunity to reserve our best rates of the season. January 16 – February 8, 2012, Sunday through Friday, harbor view rooms at the Monterey Bay Inn start at $159. Saturdays are just $30 more. Surprise your Valentine by reserving your room at the Monterey Bay Inn, winner of TripAdvisor’s 2010 ‘Travelers Choice Award’. February 12 – 16, 2012, harbor view rooms start at $179. Don’t miss the excitement of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro Am Golf Tournament, February 6-12.

Availability is limited, restrictions apply and reservations must be made by January 9^th. Book now or call 800-424-6242.

Both the 10.6 and the 9-Milers end at Marathon Village at Highway One and Rio Road.  The 10.6 miler begins at the scenic Rocky Point Restaurant while the 9 miler loop course starts at Rio Road and meanders through stunning Point Lobos. Both events provide an awesome opportunity to walk along the famed Highway 1 with no road traffic and you’ll even have the opportunity to witness the finish of the elite marathoners while you cross the finish line too!

When looking for a Big Sur Marathon hotel, but sure to check out the Inns of Monterey. Each of our three boutique hotels provide complimenatry continental brakfast daily. On race day our friendly staff will be up extra early to provide fresh coffee, juice, water, bagels and bananas to our runners and supporters. After the race, return to your hotel and pamper yourself with a relaxing in room massage.

Race day shuttles depart from nearby Fisherman’s Wharf and the downtown Monterey area. Hotel reservations for the Big Sur Marathon are still available at the Inns of Monterey. Call 800-232-4141 to reserve your room today!

Monterey Bay Inn
The ‘Unwind and Recharge’ rate starts at $159 per night for Harbor View rooms and $219 for Bay Views, Sunday through Friday, December 15 – 23 and January 2 – 13, 2012. Saturday night is just $30 more. Book now or call 800-424-6242.

Spindrift Inn
The ‘Unwind and Recharge’ rate  starts at $129 per night for Cannery Row View rooms and $249 for Ocean Views, Sunday through Friday, December 15 – 23 and January 2 – 13, 2012. Saturday night is just $30 more. Book now or call 800-841-1879.

Victorian Inn
The ‘Unwind and Recharge’ rate starts at $89 per night, Sunday through Friday, December 15 – 23 and January 2 – 13, 2012.  Saturday night is just $20 more. Spacious family suites are available starting at $209. Book now or call 800-232-4141.

You won’t find better rates than these for the rest of the year, so hurry and book by December 21st.  Availability is limited and restrictions apply.

Looking for a great holiday gift idea? An Inns of Monterey gift certificate is the perfect present for an overworked spouse or friend, dedicated employee or the impossible-to-buy-for on your holiday shopping list. Buy your gift certificate today! (hyperlink to   http://www.innsofmonterey.com/wp-content/themes/innsofmonterey/images/Gift-Certificate-Form-IOM.PDF

Located a 640 Wave street the new Cannery Row theatre is located within easy walking distance from each of the Inns of Monterey. For more info on the opening date and showtimes, please visit the Cinemark Website or call 831-372-4645.

Make a serious dent in your holiday shopping list when you visit the Aquarium gift and bookstores for some Monterey shopping. You’ll find items related to the Aquarium’s exhibits and animals, and the Monterey Bay area. Each of the shops located inside the landmark Aquarium offer an assortment of adorable plush sea creatures, fascinating books, apparel, games and more.

• Overnight Accommodations for Two
• Complimentary Continental Breakfast
• Afternoon Wine and Cheese Reception (Spindrift Inn & Victorian Inn)
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Two 2-Day Adult Admission Tickets to the Monterey Bay Aquarium (member’s express entrance
• $50 Gift Certificate to the Aquarium’s Gift and Bookstore

Harbor View rooms at the Monterey Bay Inn start at $269 per night. Click here to book.

Cannery Row view rooms at the Spindrift Inn start at $229 per night. Click here to book.

Rooms at the Best Western Plus Victorian Inn start at $199 per night. Click here to book.

In order to take advantage of this exclusive Monterey shopping bonus, reservations must be made online by midnight November 30^th. Availability is limited and restrictions apply. Book now!

Tickets are on sale now. Adults are $20, youth (ages 6-17) only $2. Children age 5 and under are free! Purchase Tickets at Cooper Museum Store 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – 525 Polk Street at Alvarado, or call event information line after October 15 to charge tickets by phone – (831) 649-7120.

Stay at any one of the nearby Inns of Monterey where you will also enjoy the local history and culture of the Cannery Row area. The Victorian Inn serves daily complimentary breakfast and and afternoon wine in the Historic Lang Victorian  which was built in 1906. And Spindrift Inn sits on the former site of the Ocean View Hotel, built and operated by a Chinese investor and Monterey restaurateur, Maen Chang Wu. The Ocean View was opened in 1927 and featured an ornately carved and shingled Asian style roof. Colorful tiles and long awnings decorated the front of the hotel, its street-front entrance shared with a Chop Suey parlor and an American style café.