Monterey County Wines to Enjoy at Home Whether you’re engaging in a good conversation around the dinner table or enjoying a little rest and relaxation on your couch with your favorite movie — a glass of wine is often a perfect pairing! Monterey County is home to several award winning wines that you can enjoy while…
A Self-Care Toolkit, Guest Post by Camille from Spa on the Plaza Make a List Most of our routines have been upended. There is little structure, and it is easy to waste a day. If I make a list, not only do I create structure, but I accomplish tasks and feel better at the end…
The springtime is a perfect time to spring clean and re-evaluate your self-care routine! At the Portola Hotel & Spa, we have wonderful experts from Spa on the Plaza and Monterey Yoga that continue to inspire us to be our best selves. Here are a few tips to consider this spring as your days become longer and health and wellness…
Experience Monterey through our Favorite Webcams While your current travel plans may be on pause, that doesn’t mean daydreaming about Monterey and experiencing the beauty of this peninsula has to be on hold too! From Custom House Plaza and the Monterey Bay to sea otters and penguins, we have a few majestic views you can…
You’ve binged some of your favorite series and movies, and now you need some new ideas? Well, we polled our Portola Hotel & Spa team and have some fun recommendations for all, each with an ode to the Monterey Peninsula. So grab your favorite snacks and beverages (we love a glass or two of Monterey County wine)…
When visiting the Portola Hotel & Spa, one might think that the location, Monterey Bay views, fabulous accommodations, and award-winning restaurants, would be enough – but how about having an onsite craft brewery? Peter B’s Brewpub, located behind the Portola, houses some of the region’s most coveted and tasty craft beers. RELATED: Meet the Brewers…
Spend Spring Break in Monterey Spring break is right around the corner, so why not begin planning a visit to the coast?! As the weather is becoming a bit warmer and the sun is shining bright, Spring is a beautiful time of year to visit the Monterey Bay Area. Local species of wildflowers like the…
Welcome to Monterey, California. Located on the coast of Central California, our culinary team is quite fortunate to have the opportunity to source some of the finest and freshest seafood in the world. As a proud member of the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch Program, each of our onsite restaurants feature, locally caught, sustainable seafood…
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…
