Fall Guide
Escape to Monterey this Fall
The fall season on the Monterey Peninsula is one of the most beautiful times of the year to visit. The weather offers warmer temperatures and sunshine, making the destination the perfect getaway for all of your fall festivities, like pumpkin or apple picking, watching football, wine tasting, biking, and more!
The fall brings harvest season for many of the wineries throughout Carmel Valley and the Santa Lucia Highlands. Monterey County is home to many wineries, award-winning wines, and wine tasting experiences, making it the perfect destination for wine enthusiasts. Explore local tasting rooms or tour the beautiful vineyards of Monterey County and the Carmel Valley.
Meet Chris Boyle, our amazing concierge at Portola Hotel & Spa! She's an expert on all things Monterey, and especially on the many attractions and activities you can do while visiting. She's a great resource to use while you're both on and off property, and she's one of the best people you can get destination recommendations from. In this week's blog, Chris ranks her top 5 attractions in Monterey, and explains why these places make her list!
Our hotel features two distinctive restaurants featuring the bold, fresh flavors of California. Enjoy breakfast or dinner in Monterey and savor California Cuisine with global menu inspirations at Jacks Monterey. Showcasing seasonal menu offerings alongside an award-winning wine list, Jacks Monterey is the perfect location to unwind and relax with your family or friends.
Behind the hotel, experience Monterey's original craft brewery at Peter B's Brewpub with award-winning craft beer and sports on 18 HDTV's. Peter B's is voted the Best Sportsbar in Monterey by Monterey County Weekly Readers and is a favorite among hotel guests. Dine on the pet-friendly heated patio with fire pits or relax in the brewpub and catch the game with fellow sports fans.