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.

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.

The Brighten the Harbor Lighted Boat Parade is set to sail on December 6, 2026, from 4:30PM to 5:30PM. Take a stroll and or grab a seat as you watch boats cruise by, illuminating the harbor with their incredible and creative decorations. Hosted by the Monterey Yacht Club.

Kick off the holiday season at Del Monte Center's annual Tree Lighting Celebration! Enjoy an evening of fun for the whole family, including hot cocoa, cookies, balloons, along with a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. 

Celebrate the start of the holiday season at Cannery Row's 32nd Annual Holiday Tree Lighting! Enjoy an afternoon of festive entertainment, holiday music, balloon artists, and carolers before gathering in Steinbeck Plaza for the tree lighting ceremony and Santa's arrival. After the ceremony, families can visit Santa in his Toy Factory and take free photos.

Celebrate Small Business Saturday in Downtown Old Monterey! Explore locally owned shops and businesses offering special promotions, seasonal activities, and unique holiday shopping experiences. 

Celebrate the holiday season at the Historic Downtown Monterey Traditional Tree Lighting Celebration! Join the community by candlelight on the lawn in front of Colton Hall for an evening of festive music, caroling, cookies, cider, and the lighting of the holiday tree.

Make sure to stop by the Old Fisherman's Wharf during the 10th Annual Christmas on the Wharf! Enjoy festive decorations, a Christmas tree, sparkling lights, live holiday entertainment, and free visits and photo opportunities with Santa. Explore the Wharf's shops and restaurants, enjoy seasonal treats, and take in the waterfront views during this festive holiday tradition.

Explore the Monterey Museum of Art's Winter Art Market! Browse unique, handcrafted gifts from local artists and makers while enjoying festive activities and creative experiences. Decorate holiday postcards and create handmade gifts to spread cheer to local retirement homes and memory care residents in partnership with the Monterey Public Library.

Founded in 1972, the TaylorMade Pebble Beach Invitational is the world’s only tournament that pits players from the PGA, LPGA, Champions and Korn Ferry Tours against each other.

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

Enjoy Ice Skating from Ice Skating by the Bay Nov 21, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026 located just behind the Portola Hotel & Spa!

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!