The Monterey Bay area is jam packed with year-round organic farms and seasonal farm-to-table eating experiences. While most visitors come for the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the world famous Monterey Bay Aquarium or the stunning seascapes of Big Sur just to the south, our favorite places offer an authentic taste of the region.
Expedia has teamed up with Edible Feast and Edible Monterey Bay magazine to bring you a food and drink lover’s perfect day. In spring, be sure to look for locally grown artichokes and strawberries, in summer juicy red raspberries, in fall apples and wine grapes, and in winter Brussels sprouts and broccoli.
Tour Monterey in photos. Start your day at Companion Bakeshop in Santa Cruz, where Highway 1 enters town from the north. Read the full Monterey Bay food and drink story here.
About the author
Deborah Luhrman is publisher and editor of Edible Monterey Bay. A lifelong journalist, she has reported from around the globe, but now prefers covering our flourishing local food scene and growing her own vegetables in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
