The Future is Bright – The Monterey Conference Center Goes Solar It’s easy being green at the state of the art, Monterey Conference Center (MCC)! Recently, the City of Monterey launched a 132-kilowatt solar energy system at Monterey’s premier conference center adjacent to the Portola Hotel & Spa. In the City’s efforts to earn a…
Music & Arts In Monterey Downtown Monterey, California is the spot on the Monterey Peninsula to visit when searching for the best in local art and music this holiday season. From quaint galleries and coffee shops to larger venues like the Golden State Theater and Monterey Museum of Art, there is something for everyone’s style…
Fall Recipe Feature: Chewy Pumpkin Spice & Molasses Cookies With Thanksgiving right around the corner, this time of year brings out the baker in many of us cooking enthusiasts. Our Portola Hotel & Spa, Pastry Chef Marcos, is sharing one of his favorite recipes of the Fall Season! Highlighting, sugar, spice and everything nice, Chef’s…
Start Your Morning Off at Peet’s Coffee at the Portola Our Monterey Morning’s are definitely a bit crisper now that the Fall season is upon us! There’s no better way to warm up and start your day off right, then by stopping by Peet’s Coffee off our lower lobby. From fresh baked goodies to Peet’s…
24 Hours in Monterey Any time you have the opportunity to get away for a quick bit of rest and relaxation, you want to take advantage of every moment! We have some fun tips and ideas for making the most out of your 24 hours in Monterey! From check in to check out; take a…
Monterey for the Wine Enthusiast Monterey County has become one of California’s most coveted regions for wine enthusiast from across the globe. With our moderate climate, nearby Carmel Valley as well as Salinas and Southern Monterey County makes our local region ideal for growing varietals like Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Home to nearly 350 vineyards…
Sunday Brunch is Always a Good Idea There’s no better way to keep that weekend feeling going, than enjoying a fabulous Sunday Brunch! Jacks Monterey here at the Portola Hotel & Spa, not only features one of the Monterey Peninsula’s most fabulous brunch (and brunch cocktail) menus, but live music every Sunday from 11:30am-2:30pm. While…
Fall Essentials – Packing for Your Monterey Bay Getaway Fall is upon us and if you’re like us, we love any excuse to wear a comfy sweater and a great puffy vest! As the leaves begin to change and the air becomes a bit brisker, packing for your Monterey Bay getaway to the Portola Hotel…
Guest Blog Feature: Beauty from the Inside Out Guest Post by Camille Malcolm – Health Guru, Spa on the Plaza Owner, Blogger There is a big difference between superficial beauty and beauty from the inside out. We know this intuitively, but our culture celebrates the young and beautiful which can make us feel inadequate. At…
Fresh, local, sustainable, and delicious – guests will find all this and more at Jacks Monterey. Located off our lower lobby, Jacks Monterey features California Cultural Cuisine designed by Executive Chef Danny Abbruzzese. From craft cocktails to small bites, fresh seafood to Harris Ranch ribeye steaks – all menu items are inspired by the bounty…
