Annual Events

California Condor Viewing Tour
Park Ventana Wildlife Society
View magnificent and endangered California condors. Our knowledgeable staff will use radio telemetry to track wild birds while t
Date: The 2nd Su of every month

California Condor Viewing Tour
$50/person (2nd Sunday of every month - must sign up through Salinas office in advance)
This two-hour tour will lead you down the coast, in your own vehicle, to view magnificent and endangered California condors. Our knowledgeable staff will use radio telemetry to track wild birds while taking in the beautiful Big Sur coast.
April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, August 9, September 13, October 10, November 14...
Continues year round...

VWS Administrative Office, 19045 Portola Drive, Suite F1, Salinas, California

The Waterfall Trail
Park MPRP
One of the most popular trails in the park, winding its way up through a shady canyon to Mesa Pond
Date: 02/20/2010 at 9:00am

With or without water in the waterfall (and there actually might be, this time of year!), this is one of the most popular trails in the park, winding its way up through a shady canyon to Mesa Pond. There are a few stairs to climb, followed by some gentle switchbacks. Elevation gain: 500 ft. Distance: 2.5 miles. Bring water, a snack and shoes with good treads. Garland Visitor Center J. and L. McCammon 659-2549

To register or Call Debbie Wyatt at 659-6065

 

 

Oakview/Mesa Loop
Park MPRPD
Grand views of Garzas Canyon
Date: 02/21/2010 at 10:00am

Oakview/Mesa Loop: For a different perspective, meet at the Garland Visitor Center for a 3-hour hike up to and around the back side of the Mesa on the Oakview Loop, enjoying grand views of Garzas Canyon. Elevation gain: 700 ft. Distance: 5 miles. Bring water, a snack, and shoes with good treads.

 

Cath Farrant & Mary Dainton 372-7427 To register Call Debbie Wyatt at 659-6065

 

Garland Parking lot & Visitor Center - 700 West Carmel Valley Rd (approx 8.6 miles east of highway 1 or 1 mile west of Laureles Grade)

 

E. Garzas Trailhead - From Highway 1, go east on Carmel Valley Rd. for 10.2 miles, turn right on Boronda Rd., go .5 miles, turn left on E. Garzas Rd., go .2 miles to trailhead on right hand side.

All About Dr. Seuss
Monterey City Parks and Recreation
Celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday with storytelling, games and more.
Date: 02/26/2010 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Ages: 6-10 years old Admission Fees: $20 City Resident/$26 Non-Resident
Special Instructions: Pre-register by calling

All About Dr. Seuss
Come on over and get Sussified! Celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday with fancy balancing, storytelling, games and more. This event is for children ages 6 through 10. Please pre-register by calling 646-3866.

 

Oakview/Mesa Loop
Park MPRPD
Enjoy grand views of Garzas Canyon
Date: 02/27/2010 at 10:00am

Oakview/Mesa Loop: For a different perspective, meet at the Garland Visitor Center for a 3-hour hike up to and around the back side of the Mesa on the Oakview Loop, enjoying grand views of Garzas Canyon. Elevation gain: 700 ft. Distance: 5 miles. Bring water, a snack, and shoes with good treads.

 

Leaders: Cath Farrant & Mary Dainton 372-7427

 

To register call Debbie Wyatt at 659-6065

Monterey State Historic Park House Tours
State Park Monterey Historic
Step into the past on the "Monterey Walking Path of History"
Date: Every Su, Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri and Sa
Admission Fees: Free

Monterey State Historic Park is a collection of significant historic houses and buildings interspersed throughout Old Monterey. The inside of the Stevenson House, Larkin House, Cooper-Molera Adobe, and Casa Soberanes can ONLY be viewed with a State Park Guide.  Guided Walking Tours begin at the Pacific House Museum in Custom House Plaza - a great way to start your discovery of Monterey.

Step into the past on the "Monterey Walking Path of History" and view the site where Spanish explorers first landed in Monterey in 1602. See one of the nation's last remaining whalebone sidewalks. Walk the same streets that famed author Robert Louis Stevenson walked in 1879. Explore this two-mile path and discover some of California's most historic homes, buildings and beautiful gardens along the way.

 

Gardens are open daily: May - Sept: 9am-5pm;  Oct - April: 10am-4pm

Five Guided Tours, daily except Thursday:
Cooper-Molera Adobe, 525 Polk Street, 12 & 3pm
Casa Soberanes 336 Pacific Street, 11:30am & 3pm
Larkin House, 510 Calle Principal, 10am & 12pm
Stevenson House, 530 Houston Street Open 1:30-4pmSunday to Wednesday and 1-4pm Saturday, tours daily 2pm
Walking Tours of Old Monterey at 10:30am, beginning at the Pacific House Museum, Custom House Plaza, near Fisherman's Wharf.