Take a journey through Downtown Monterey this weekend with the Old Monterey Food Tour while tasting diverse flavors and learning about the area’s history. Taste all local flares including Italian, Greek, and Indian to name a few; try small bites, nitro brewed coffee and other local treats while walking the beautiful coastal town. Tours run Saturday-Sunday starting at 11:00 a.m. at Fisherman’s Wharf and last approximately 3 hours. For $95 per person, all food and beverages wil

The city of Carmel-by-the-Sea was incorporated on Halloween in 1916 so come join in the fun for its 103rd birthday on Saturday, October 26th from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The parade will start at San Carlos and 8th streets and proceed from Ocean Avenue to Monte Verde, and back up Ocean Avenue, then back to the Sunset Center where lunch will be served by superheroes. Batman and the Batmobile will be on scene for photos and lunch will be served with City dignitaries, VIP’s, costu

Share in the Mexican culture and spirit by experiencing Monterey Bay Tequila & Cuisine at the Monterey Conference Center on Saturday from 5-8:00 p.m., $85 per person and must be 21 years or older. Co-founder, Crystal Murphy describes the event, “It is a tribute to the rich and colorful history of agave-based spirits to celebrate and positively influence it's cultural, social and economic significance.” Star chefs featured are Chef Estavan Jimenez "EJ" and Chef Christina Moral

Come experience Carmel Art Walk and meet 21 artist- owned galleries in Carmel-by-the-Sea on Saturday from 5-8:00 p.m. In the early 1900’s, Carmel was heavily populated with artists, making up 60% of the population of the home owners in the area. The beauty of the coast, liberal mindset, free-thinking community made it a breeding ground for artists to develop their style- giving birth to the Bohemian art culture. Today, experience the tradition along the century long tradition

Below please find a recap of this week’s activity in addition to our 3Q19 Quarterly Update.  The market slowed a bit this week, reporting 4 closed escrows and 7 new sales in our subject regions.  The majority of new sales were in the $1-3M range and there was activity across the board with demand spread across all regions. Link to Full 3Q19 Market Report Pebble Beach CLOSED ESCROW: 1642 Sonado Road, Sale Price: $2.1M (7% off most recent list price or 19% off original list pri

Bring the whole family to Pebble Beach to watch legends of golf pair up with juniors from The First Tee this weekend at world-renowned Pebble Beach Golf Links and Poppy Hills. Tee times begin at 7:15am this Saturday and Sunday and admission is free. Support the youth of the future as they play alongside PGA TOUR Champions players and display their shot-making skills and life skills they’ve learned through The First Tee education. Check out the action at http://www.pureinsura

Get revved up for the Monterey IndyCar Grand Prix this weekend! Premier open wheel races are hosted at Laguna Seca Raceway this Saturday and Sunday, September 21st & 22nd. Qualifications and Pit Stop Practices are held all day Saturday, then the final race occurs Sunday from 3:15-5:15PM. If you can’t make it, you’re able to view the broadcast schedule online at https://www.indycar.com/Schedule/2019/IndyCar-Series/Laguna-Seca. We had a steady tempo in the local real estate m

Throw on your Lederhosen and lace up your dirndl – Monterey Bay Oktoberfest occurs this weekend at the Barnyard in Carmel.  Events are underway Saturday, September 14 from 12-6PM.  Enjoy German beer, Bavarian food, the crowning of Miss & Jr. Miss Oktoberfest, keg races, and a stein holding contest with our sunny late summer backdrop.  One of the most famous celebrations in Germany and the largest festival in the world, the Oktoberfest tradition is all about fun.  To purchase

Sharpen your pencils and get those backpacks and lunches packed. Summer break is over and it’s time to get back into the swing of things – are you ready for the school year? Homework and after school activities here we come! The local real estate market wound down just a tad as the focus shifted to adjusting to school schedules. We reported 6 new sales and 9 closed escrows in our subject regions this week. We hope the school year is off to a great start for you and your famil

We hope you have some fun plans in store for the upcoming 3-day weekend. The Monterey County Fair is happening through Sunday – Head over for live music, rides, food, libations, and entertainment. To purchase tickets please visit https://tickets.montereycountyfair.com/tickets. This weekend also marks the Monterey Greek Festival at Custom House Plaza near Fisherman’s Wharf if you’d like to enjoy traditional dancing and authentic Greek food. Another option is to enjoy extended

Which Car Week events will you attend this year? We’re looking forward to a fun-filled experience with over 50 automotive parties, auctions, and activities all over the Monterey Peninsula. The week commences with Concours on the Avenue, where contenders are displayed on Ocean Avenue in downtown Carmel by the Sea on Tuesday, 8/13 from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. The action-packed festivities wrap up with the main event, the “Concours d’Elegance”, which is held on the picturesque 18th

We love where we live and are grateful for opportunities to enjoy our surroundings on the Central Coast. Originally coined in the early 2000’s, the term “staycation” implies the best type of vacation – one that does not involve the stress of travel, packing, or a long flight/drive. Staycations don’t necessarily mean hanging out around the house; local dining, leisure, and entertainment can serve economic benefits to our community. What are your weekend plans? We hope you enjo

The Garlic Capital of the World is located just 44 miles away from our region and is home to the processing plants of almost all of the garlic grown in the state. A whopping 45% of U.S. based garlic comes from Gilroy, with roots originally tracing to heirloom crops from France and Italy. Garlic, also known as “the stinking rose”, has become increasingly popular largely due to hype and marketing surrounding the Gilroy Garlic Festival. This weekend marks the 41st annual Garlic

Since 1935, the Bach Festival has graced Carmel and expanded from 4 days of concerts into what is now a 2 week-long celebration. The Festival strives toward integrating music, education, and ideas in celebration of Bach’s worldwide influence. Join in on the festivities and check out a concert, recital, master class, lecture, or open rehearsal at Sunset Center. For tickets, visit http://bachfestival.org/tickets.  Enjoy a performance, spark the imagination, and have a great wee

We hope you had a happy 4th of July and are rolling into a fun weekend. Saturday, head over to the 18th Annual Monterey Beer Festival at the Fairgrounds for a variety of 80+ brews, tasty local food vendors, and live music in our own backyard. Tickets are $45 in advance or $50 at the door (or $65/$75 for VIP) and the event runs Saturday 7/6 from 12:30-4:00 PM.  Please visit www.montereybeerfestival.com to purchase and have a fun, safe weekend.  Below please find a recap from o

This upcoming Thursday marks the 13 colonies’ 243rd year of independence from England eventually leading to what is now the United States of America. To celebrate, our area has a plethora of events for all ages and interests. Carmel-by-the-Sea will be hosting an old-fashioned, family-style celebration in Devendorf Park from 12:00-4:00pm with free food and festivities. If you’re looking to see some fireworks, head over to Seaside where a fireworks display will start at 9:30pm

Today marks the longest day and shortest night of the year – Summer Solstice. The sun is in peak position in the sky, which occurs when one of the planet’s poles reaches the maximum tilt toward the sun. What does your midsummer celebration entail? If you’re interested in dinner, Alta Bakery in Monterey has a BBQ tonight and there’s a dinner at Cima Collina in Carmel Valley (both occurring at 6:30PM). Earthbound Farm has a free summer kickoff event involving flower and tree pl

Who will you cheer for during the final rounds of the 2019 US Open?  We’ve been watching the leaderboard from the office all week and will on the course viewing live play this weekend – we hope to see you there!  Although the primary focus in the area has been on the tournament, our local real estate market experienced steady deal flow this week with 7 closed escrows and 7 new sales in our subject regions. We had 3 closings and 3 new sales in Pebble Beach this week.  Closings

Our town is buzzing in anticipation of the upcoming 2019 US Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links.  What’s your plan for the week?  For all things Open related including tee time schedules, a map of the course, and information regarding transportation, please visit https://www.usopen.com.  Head over to https://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/2019-us-open-tickets.html to secure tickets - don’t miss out on an incredible week of golf!  The local real estate market experienced a qu

Our office is located just 25 miles from “the Artichoke Capital of the World” and not only does the crop grow abundantly in our region, but we absolutely love artichokes!  This weekend, head to the Monterey County Fairgrounds for the 60th Annual Artichoke Festival.  If you enjoy cooking, check out live demonstrations at the festival.  Stop by the food booths or better yet, the artichoke eating contest.  Did you know artichokes are always in season, and almost 100 percent of a