Central Coast

There’s so much to uncork along Highway 1, much of it isn’t even in a bottle… Here are 25 seriously fun road trip ideas along Highway 1 to discover.

The ultimate 3-day guide for pouring into Monterey wineries – River Road, Carmel Valley and Carmel-by-the-Sea. Where to sip, stay, things to do.

The is a lot to uncork in Monterey County wine country! Here are some seriously fun things to do in Monterey County that go beyond sipping wine.

With 120+ wineries, wine tasting is one of the top things to do in the Santa Ynez Valley, but you will miss out on a lot if you don’t go beyond the vines.

Getting around the Santa Ynez Valley wine country requires driving. See our guide to determine which wine country transportation option is for you?

The editor at Carpe Travel uncorks the top places to stay during your next Santa Ynez Valley wine vacation.

There are 100+ Santa Ynez Valley wineries – you’re bound to sip well no matter where you go. But, to help we’ve pulled the top must sip wineries.

During our travels through the Santa Ynez Valley wine country we noshed at many restaurants. Our top picks for the perfect pairing.

Visiting the Santa Ynez Valley? Carpe Travel has put together a few wine tasting itineraries to pair with your next wine country getaway.

Twenty tasting rooms within 4-blocks? It’s a wine lovers paradise, aka Carmel-by-the-Sea. Here’s your guide to sipping-in Carmel-by-the-Sea tasting rooms.

Dreaming of the Santa Ynez Valley on California’s gorgeous Central Coast… Think amazing wine country, a delicious culinary scene & endless outdoor opportunities. This is one wine country getaway to sip back and enjoy.

David Nagengast, Scheid Vineyards winemaker chats with Carpe Travel for its Interview with a Winemaker series to discuss wines in Monterey, CA.

Caraccioli Cellars is a family owned and operated vineyard with roots deep in Monterey County. More in Carpe Travel’s Interview with a Winemaker series.

Jeffery Blair with Blair Vineyards shares his insights and experiences making wine in Monterey County in Carpe Travel’s Interview with a Winemaker series.

Planning to visit Monterey, California soon? Here are a few fun facts you can quiz your friends or kids on the next time you’re visiting Monterey.