Happenings 

Santa Claus is coming to town with The Peninsula Harmony Company Trio Carolers! Join us for breakfast at our Monterey restaurant and enjoy Jacks Monterey’s most popular morning offerings, including Buttermilk Pancakes, Classic Eggs Benedict, Huevos Rancheros, Mimosas, and more.

Santa Claus will be available Sunday, December 7, from 9am to 12pm, to say hello to our guests and take photos at your leisure. The Portola team will also host cookie decorating in the hotel lobby. Complimentary cookies decorating available while supplies last.

Breakfast reservations are recommended. Please call Jacks Monterey at (831) 649-7830 or email [email protected] to secure your reservations.

New Year's Eve celebration of the arts! Find more information here.

Step aboard for an unforgettable evening as the De Anza Ballroom at the Portola Hotel & Spa transforms into a nautical-chic escape filled with casual sophistication, smooth Yacht Rock vibes, and nonstop celebration! Located in the heart of downtown Monterey, CA, this beloved annual event is the perfect way to ring in the New Year in style.

Nestled along one of California’s most breathtaking coastlines, the Big Sur Food & Wine Festival is a vibrant celebration of artistry in food, wine, and culture. This event brings together an extraordinary community of chefs, vintners, artisans, and performers—each pouring their passion into an unforgettable experience.

The Monterey Bay Half Marathon is an out-and-back course beginning in historic downtown Monterey, running along Steinbeck's Cannery Row, and next to the beautiful Pacific Grove shoreline. 

Founded in 1972, the TaylorMade Pebble Beach Invitational is the world’s only tournament that pits players from the PGA, LPGA, Champions and Korn Ferry Tours against each other.

Enjoy pet-friendly outdoor dining on Jacks Terrace, located behind the Portola Hotel & Spa, where you'll find a relaxed atmosphere with living walls, bistro lighting, and cozy fire pits. 

Our Annual Halloween Franks n Steins is back, Friday, October 31st from 4pm to 10pm at Monterey's favorite sports bar, Peter B's! This year, Peter B's Monterey Halloween Party will include three nights of food and drink specials alongside live music with the Money Band Duo.