Happenings 

Join us at the Portola Hotel & Spa in Monterey, CA for a memorable Thanksgiving celebration at our Annual Thanksgiving Buffet. This year, we invite you and your loved ones to give thanks and enjoy a sumptuous holiday feast in the elegant De Anza Ballroom.

Award-winning craft beer, football on 25 HDTV’s, and a traditional Thanksgiving plate without all the hassle of cooking – say no more and head on out to Peter B’s! Thanksgiving day our downtown Monterey brewery will be serving a traditional Thanksgiving plate for $39.95, including Turkey and Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans with Balsamic Glaze and Toasted Almonds, Traditional Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, and a slice of Pumpkin Pie.

Jacks Monterey is offering a three-course Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, November 26, 2026, from 3pm to 9pm. Gather with your family and friends under the tree-lined atrium and pair your meal with award-winning wines while we create a Thanksgiving evening to remember!

Tis' the season to celebrate the holidays in Monterey, CA with a spectacular Christmas dinner buffet at the Portola Hotel & Spa. Enjoy live piano music and a delectable Christmas spread in De Anza Ballroom for a holiday buffet your whole family will enjoy!

Gather at Jacks Monterey this Christmas Eve and enjoy Jacks’ Monterey Bay Cioppino special. Indulge in fresh caught shrimp, manila clams, halibut, calamari, mussels in a tomato fennel broth, served with fresh baked garlic bread. While dinning under the trees in the holiday-themed atrium, enjoy the sound of holiday carolers from 5pm to 8pm.

Spend the holidays at Jacks Monterey inside the Portola Hotel & Spa. Jacks Christmas Day three-course menu is available Friday, December 25, 2026, from 3pm to 8pm. Pair each course with award-winning wines and savor in the holiday spirit as you dine in Jacks elegantly decorated tree-lined atrium.

All is merry and bright at our sports bar brewery with a Christmas dinner perfect for any size celebration! Wear your ugly sweater, throw on a holiday scarf, and join us at Peter B's this Christmas.

The roar of American muscle returns to Monterey as the Trans Am Series, one of the most storied championships in motorsports, headlines the 2026 Mission Foods Racing America @ Laguna Seca, featuring Trans AM and SVRA. Since its debut in 1966, Trans-Am has thrilled fans with its mix of raw power, fierce rivalries, and legendary machinery.

A premier culinary event celebrating the flavors of California’s Central Coast. Guests enjoy exceptional wines, locally inspired cuisine, and unforgettable experiences set against the breathtaking backdrop of Big Sur’s rugged coastline.

Santa Claus is coming to town! Santa Claus will be available to say hello to our guests and take photos at your leisure. 

Would it be a holiday season without the Mean Green One? Don’t worry this grouchy, curmudgeon friend won’t try to steal your holiday spirit! Meet the Mean Green One at Peter B's behind the Portola Hotel & Spa as he strolls through the dining room.

Would it be a holiday season without the Mean Green One? Don’t worry this grouchy, curmudgeon friend won’t try to steal your holiday spirit! Meet the Mean Green One at Jacks Monterey inside the Portola Hotel & Spa as he strolls through the dining room.

Enjoy Christmas carolers at Jacks Monterey on Christmas Eve here in Monterey!

Celebrate your Monterey Bay Half Marathon finish at the special Runners Beer Garden at Peter B’s, just steps from the finish line! Enjoy craft beer, breakfast specials, and relaxing around the fire pits on Peter B’s pet-friendly patio and beer garden—the perfect spot to refuel, cheers to your accomplishment, and celebrate with fellow runners.

Join us for a refined evening of exceptional wines and fall-inspired flavors as we celebrate the artistry of Bernardus Wines. This exclusive five-course dinner features the finest locally sourced ingredients, expertly paired with a hand-selected portfolio of wines from Bernardus Winery. Set in the elegant Club Room at Portola Hotel & Spa and accompanied by live music from the International Trio, this is a wine dinner you won’t want to miss.

Spend the evening strolling through the streets of Carmel during the 7^th Annual Meet the Makers Art & Wine Walk. Starting at Devendorf Park, this event takes you through downtown Carmel to artist-owned galleries, where you can meet the artists and explore their work. Guests will also have the chance to taste Monterey County wines and sample local culinary creations. With art, wine, food, and music throughout the evening, this event makes for a great Monterey date idea and an overall relaxing experience.

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

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. 

Bold flavors, great drinks, and live music—Tuesdays are better at Peter B’s in downtown Monterey.

Return to the days of Alta California and see Monterey’s historic adobes splendidly decorated for the season with welcoming, candle-lit luminarias at each entrance! Enjoy festive music, living history portrayers, and the warm spirit of this year’s annual celebration that has become a family favorite during the holidays.

Santa Claus is coming to town! Santa Claus will be available to say hello to our guests and take photos at your leisure. 

Santa Claus is coming to town! Santa Claus will be available to say hello to our guests and take photos at your leisure. 

Football is back at Peter B's! Join us on Sundays from 9:30AM to 11:30AM through January 31, 2027 and catch the game on our 25 HDTVs!

Get ready to raise your steins and celebrate Oktoberfest at Peter B's! Join us for German-inspired fun, featuring traditional foods and German beer. Our brewmasters have crafted an exclusive Oktoberfest beer that perfectly complements our menu specials.

Our Annual Halloween Franks n Steins is back, Saturday, 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 Ryan Sesma.

This October, Jacks Monterey and Peter B’s are raising a glass for a great cause. For every Non-alcoholic Ritual Margarita or Pink Panther Lemon Drop sold during the month, we’ll donate $1 to the Breast Cancer Assistance Group of Monterey County, helping support local individuals and families impacted by breast cancer.

During the Halloween season, guests have the special opportunity to explore the lighthouse after dark, while learning about paranormal stories and recordings and gaining access to areas not typically shown on tours. Be sure to visit the tour website to purchase tickets and confirm the schedule.

During the Halloween season, guests have the special opportunity to explore the lighthouse after dark, while learning about paranormal stories and recordings and gaining access to areas not typically shown on tours. Be sure to visit the tour website to purchase tickets and confirm the schedule.