January 31 - February 6. Since Bing Crosby brought his Clambake to Pebble Beach more than 60 years ago, the tournament now known as the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am draws talented PGA TOUR pros and an amateur field best known for its celebrities, and has raised more than $100 million for charity. After tournament play on the Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course and the Monterey Read More

Stroll through the Monarch Butterfly Natural Preserve from October 23 - December 31st and be on the lookout for every splash of orange on the walk! The monarch migration is variable, please check the website or contact the park to find out the current population. To arrange a tour for groups of 10 or more, please visit www.thatsmypark.org. Events made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Read More

Open Studios is your opportunity to explore creativity in Santa Cruz County. For 35 years, the goal has been simple: connect artists with people who love art. For the first three weekends in October, artists from the redwoods to the bay open their studios so that friends, neighbors, and strangers from near and far can discover art in this stunning county. To learn more about Open Studios, Read More

Carmel Beach Sandcastle Contest - September 18, 2021. For decades, the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea and the Monterey Bay chapter of the American Institute of Architects have collaborated on The Great Sand Castle Contest. Everyone who would like to build a castle can enter the contest, and judges bestow awards for multiple categories, from the coveted Golden Shovel, to the tongue-in-cheek Sour Grapes. Read More