National Steinbeck Center One Main Street, Salinas, CA 93901, 831-796-3833, John Steinbeck's world comes alive at this interactive, multi-sensory museum for all ages that features changing art, cultural exhibits, a museum store, and a cafe. Experience a journey through "East of Eden", "Of Mice and Men", "The Red Pony", and much more. more... 

Garland Ranch Regional Park 700 West Carmel Valley Road, Carmel, CA 93924, The 4,500-acre Garland Ranch Regional Park's main entrance is located 8.6 miles east of Highway 1. It features Rumsien Indian habitation sites, homestead, hunting and logging remains; livestock trails, ponds and springs, Rancho Don Juan, and several species of plants and animals. more...

Carmel Walks P.O. Box 975, Carmel, CA 93921, Located in Downtown Carmel, 831-642-2700, Featured in "USA Today" and "Home & Garden," this famous two hour guided walking tour lets you stroll through secret pathways, courtyards, gardens, and fairytale cottages. The tour begins in the courtyard of The Pine Inn on Lincoln Street at Ocean Avenue, Tuesdays through Saturdays. more...

Otter-Mobile Tours & Charters Located at Mission & Seventh, 831-649-4523, This company provides detailed nature and historic tours of the Monterey Peninsula, Big Sur, Steinbeck, and wine country. Tour in their buses, take a walking tour, or tour in your own car using their audio tapes.

Bernardus Winery 5 West Carmel Valley Road, Carmel, CA 93924, Located in Carmel Valley, 831-659-1900, 800-223-2533, This winery creates wines from the promising viticulture region of Carmel Valley that will rival in style and quality the finest French wines. The tasting room is open daily. more... 

Chateau Julien Wine Estate 8940 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel, CA 93923, 831-624-2600, Nestled on a 16 acre estate, this winery is well known for its three brands of wine that are distributed all over the United States and abroad. Tastings are offered Monday through Friday and tours are available by reservation. more... 

Galante Vineyards 18181 Cachagua Road, Carmel, CA 93924, 831-624-3800, 800-GALANTE, Acclaimed for growing the finest Cabernet Sauvignon in the country, this vineyard only produces ultra premium estate wines. Tours are by appointment only and wedding facilities are available. more... 

Georis Winery 4 Pilot Road, Carmel, CA 93924, Located in Carmel Valley, 831-659-1050, Georis Winery "grows, produces and bottles only the finest Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, which reflect a St. Emilion and Pomerol influence." Its 28-acre vineyard is located 20 miles from the Pacific Ocean. The tasting room, decorated with antique furniture and hand crafted fixtures, is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. more...

Heller Estate 69 West Carmel Valley Road, Carmel, CA 93924, Situated in Carmel Valley, 831-659-6220, 800-625-8466, Heller Estate plants 120 acres of organically grown grapes, above the Hidden Springs of Cachagua, which result in premium wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chenin Blanc, and Riesling. The wine tasting room also includes a nice selection of wine-related gifts and the Santon Doll Museum. more... 

Joullian Vineyards 2 Village Drive, Suite A, Carmel, CA 93924, 831-659-8100, 866-659-8101, Producing estate-crafted, world-class wines of complexity, finesse, and ageability, this vineyard specializes in estate produced Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, and Monterey Chardonnay. more... 

Talbott Vineyards 53 West Carmel Valley Road, Carmel, CA 93924, Located in Carmel Valley, 831-659-3500, The tasting room in this vineyard features estate grown wines for tasting, as well as a selection of custom designed gifts items made exclusively for Talbott Vineyards. more...