Eileen 's Blog

Birds & Animals of the Monterey Peninsula Series - by Eileen Begley Great White Egret This beautiful bird was fishing in Monterey Harbor near the boats. This bird is found along the ocean shores as well as in marshes and ponds. I have also seen it in the little lake in Marina, marshy fields and ...

Boys & Girls Club of Monterey County - Seaside Club Annual Membership is only $10. and is open to kids age 6 to 18. They offer recreational sessions during the school breaks, field trips, meals and more. 1332 La Salle Avenue, P.O. Box 97Seaside, CA 93955831-394-5171The Club focuses on recreation...

Monterey Museum of Art - Miniatures Show  This is an awesome show! It runs from Nov. 20 to Jan 4, 2009. It is the annual fundraiser for the museum. All miniatures are donated by artists. You can buy tickets for $5 each or 7 for $30. You then put the tickets in the boxes below your favorites. The...

Getting in the Christmas Spirit   Video of last year's Monterey, Ca. lighted boat parade. This year the annual boat parade will be on Sunday, December 14, 2008 beginning at 5:00 PM. It will start at the United States Coast Guard Pier and will go as far as Lover's Pt. in Pacific Grove. It will th...

Pacific Grove Adult Education School located at 1025 Lighthouse in Pacific Grove. They are now celebrating their "77th year of lifelong learning!" They have an incredible variety of classes. They have an especially good selection of computer courses. You can take basic how to use the computer co...

Carmel Valley Community Youth Center located at 35 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, Ca. 93924 The community center is owned and operated by the local community, and is in Carmel Valley Village. They have a great pool. Membership is open to everyone. You can get either a family or single membership. This...

Wineries in Carmel Valley, California (Monterey Peninsula) Carmel Valley, CA (Monterey County) is rapidly becoming a popular destination for wine tours and tasting. The great weather - lots of sunshine is good for the grapes and tourists alike.   This winery is located about 6 miles from Highway...

Alvarado St. is the "Main Street" in Monterey. Downtown Avarado St. is a revitalization that worked. This is a thriving shopping and dining area. The street is well lit at night and locals and visitors stroll down the street, stopping for dinner, coffee or a movie.   Watch the banners on display...

Marina, California - State Beach    Who says man was not meant to fly!If you want to go fly a kite, hang glide, parasail - this is the place. You do need to have taken instructions and be certified to fly on this beach. It's also wonderful to watch the flights.   This is definitely not a swimmin...

Dennis the Menance Park - Great for Kids (of all ages)! Where else do kids get their own locomotive to play on? The park was designed by the Creator of Dennis the Menace. It is on a little peninsula surrounded by a small lake. This is a must see for kids of all ages. The view is great, the playg...