Recipe: Chef Carl’s BBQ Spare Ribs If you are getting ready for a Memorial Day barbecue this weekend, and need a bit of inspo, our very own, Chef Carl has your back! Impress your guests with Chef’s famous, Barbecued Spare Ribs – cooked LOW and SLOW! Chef Carl’s Barbecued Spare Ribs Ingredients 1 Rack of…
Plan a Summertime Monterey Meeting Known for our mild temperatures in the summer months, escape the heat and plan your summer season meeting, right here at the Portola Hotel and Spa in Monterey, CA. Your guests will not only be “cool” but will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of unique, outdoor activities. Group…
Mother’s Day Gift Guide Mother’s Day is less than a week away, but don’t fret, spoiling mom this year is still possible and easier than you might think! Let our experts here at the Portola Hotel & Spa inspire some fabulous gift ideas, that will leave mom feeling spoiled, special, and very loved! Mother’s Day…
Five Ways to Explore Monterey When it comes to discovering all there is to see and do here in beautiful, Monterey, getting around is easy. It’s what mode of transportation you decide that may be the most difficult vacation decision you’ll have to make! Whether by sea, by foot, by car (including a sea car)…
American Craft Beer Week 2019 at Peter B’s Brewpub Craft Beer Lovers unite, May 13-19, 2019 during American Craft Beer Week (ACBW) 2019 at Peter B’s Brewpub. Celebrate all things craft beer from a behind the scenes Brewery Tours to new releases, a Brewer’s Dinner, Trivia Night, Daily & Late-Night Happy Hour, and more. This…
The Most Important Meal of the Day! Your Monterey mornings just got a little bit brighter with the addition of our new Peet’s Coffee here at the Portola Hotel & Spa. Start with your favorite Peet’s beverage, then add on a delicious, homemade breakfast sandwich or specialty quiche from Paris Bakery here in Monterey. Choose…
Pairings We Love at Peter B’s With baseball season in full swing, the sunshine and a little spring fever – there’s no better time of year to enjoy a cold craft beer and some good grub. We sat down with Peter B’s Brewpub, Head Brewer, Justin Rivard and asked for his favorite beer and food…
Extend Your Monterey Bay Work Trip Sometimes you’re lucky enough to head to a beautiful destination for a conference or work trip. And when work travel has you ending up in a place like Monterey, California, there’s no reason not to extend that trip and turn it into a vacation! Here at the Portola Hotel…
Tips for Planning a Weekend Getaway to Monterey Ok, you have your date locked in, you want to get out of town with that someone special to relax and enjoy some down time, but what’s next? Well…we’ve got the perfect destination right here at the Portola Hotel & Spa in Monterey, California, but that’s just…
Five Ways to Enjoy Monterey Like a Local When it comes to living like a local in Monterey, California it’s all about appreciating the beauty of the local landscape and natural resources, taking advantage of all the amazing recreational activities available all year round, and savoring the local flavors available to us, whether from the…
