When you wake up in Monterey, Ca at the Portola Hotel & Spa, guests can now enjoy strolling through our downstairs lobby to our on-site, Peet’s Coffee. Featuring all of Peet’s original coffee and tea specialty drinks, this unique location serves house-made sandwiches and salads, made by our own, Portola Culinary Team. Treat yourself to…
The Monterey Bay area has always been a mecca for the creative. Home of the original Monterey Pop Festival in 1967, musicians and artists from around the world flock to the local area for inspiration and for many, to perform and share their art. Today, Monterey hosts many of California’s most popular music festivals. With…
Happy February! As spring is just around the corner, this special month reminds us of all things L-O-V-E themed. Now is the perfect time to surprise that special someone in your life with a romantic getaway AND if you need some inspiration during the planning process, we have got you covered with two Monterey vacation…
Monterey’s most pet friendly destination loves to greet, meet, and give a treat to all of our four-legged guests. Our Portola Pups always make us smile and we love having the opportunity to see them enjoying time with their families and making memories. We not only love our guest pooches, but always welcome our staff…
It’s All Right Here Top 5 Hikes in Monterey County Lace up your hiking boots and choose to head outdoors in 2020! With the new year upon us, there’s no better time than now to spend time outdoors, enjoying nature and the fresh coastal air! Toro County Park, Salinas CA along the Monterey/Salinas Highway 68…
Whether tailgating or hosting friends for the Big Game, the peak of Football Season is upon us and it’s time to do some cooking and definitely, some good eating! The Portola Hotel & Spa’s, Executive Chef Danny Abbruzzese has created a game day favorite featuring Harris Ranch Beef. Along with a keg filled with one…
The Magic of the Monterey Bay Aquarium A visit to Monterey, California just isn’t complete without experiencing the magic of the Monterey Bay Aquarium located on historic, Cannery Row. From behind the scenes tours to self-guided adventures, a day at the Monterey Bay Aquarium is a must. Our experts here at the Portola Hotel &…
Toast to 2020 With Healthy Cocktails There is much to celebrate and toast to this week as we ring in a new year AND new decade! Let’s have a little fun with a healthy twist! Jacks Monterey at the Portola Hotel & Spa now features a Ketel One® Botanical Cocktail menu. This style of distilled…
Ultimate Monterey Bucket List for 2020 Happy New Year! Now that 2020 is here, we thought it would be fun to share our 2020 Monterey Bucket List. Keep this handy and make sure to cross off each of our bucket list items during your visits to the Portola Hotel & Spa in Monterey, CA! 1)…
Meet Our Concierge! One of the smiling faces you see during your stay at the Portola Hotel & Spa is our rock star Concierge, Naiomi Skiles. With over eight years here at the Portola, Naiomi has endless information and tips on now to make the most out of every single Monterey Moment you will experience….
