What happened to all the home rentals in Pacific Grove? In May 2020, Pacific Grove ended their program for allowing a small number of regulated short-term home rentals, for example those booked...
Famous Shows Filmed around Pacific Grove and Monterey Big Little Lies wasn't the first show to be shot in and around Pacific Grove, Monterey and Big Sur. Turner and Hooch is one of our favs, and
Truckee's Awesome Brew Pub Scene Truckee-area brewing companies bring the fun of an afternoon in Napa or Sonoma to your North Lake Tahoe trip. Whether it's an apres-ski stop
Happy Hours Around Jewelbox Cottages in Monterey and Pacific Grove Looking for a happy hour spot close to our #Jewelbox Cottages in Pacific Grove? For an inexpensive drink and bar grub? For some fun? Yes ...
Horseback Riding along Pebble Beach When people think of Monterey Bay, marine mammals might be the first animals that spring to mind. But there's another awesome animal experie
The Best Places to Gear Up for Your Tahoe Trip Where's the best place to get skis or snowboards in town? That's one of the most common questions that I get from guests staying at #Donn...
A Big Sur Day Trip with Not-to-Miss Stops and a Hidden Gem Destination Limekiln State Park is on the southern end of Big Sur but it is worth the drive. There’s not a lot of camping, but when we arrived, the r...
Monterey Peninsula, CA – A Golfing Pilgrimage You Have to Make >> Enjoy this guest blog from international golfer and pilot, Alex. Check out his blog here. << Through the many generations of golf cour...
Wine Tasting on California's Central Coast – Three Tastings and More in Monterey County Our Jewelbox Cottages in Pacific Grove are at the gateway of California's Central Coast wine region. Here are top spots for wine tasting
Three Marine-Lover Outings in Pacific Grove that Are NOT the Monterey Bay Aquarium The Aquarium is the best-known attraction in the area, but it's also one of the most expensive. Here are three attractions you can enjo