Yessssss! How fun! Believe in ghosts or not... you need to do this!…read moreGary has so much history and interesting stories to tell. It's so fascinating! He's obviously done this for a long time. Very capable of answering lots and lots of questions and very clearly knows the history of Monterey. It was actually amazing! You are picked up at the dustbowl brewery which is the old train station in Monterey. Much of the tour is done inside the bus, which is modern and clean. Then, when you get to a number of different destinations, you get out and you can walk around and explore. It's very well organized. I think it was about two hours. I was surprised I was able to get reservations on the same day, but we did. I would totally do this again and highly recommend it!

Be advised that this tour is no longer being offered. We found this out about an hour after it was…read moresupposed to begin last Saturday, July 20th, 2024. Though Skip was very apologetic and did refund our money, this really ruined things as we arranged our plans around this tour since it's only offered on Saturdays. We could have done a number of other things in the area, like visit the aquarium, Cannery Row, or Carmel by the Sea. Instead, after waiting outside in the cold for a tour that would never happen, we just drove by the other areas as it was too late to enjoy anything. This option to purchase tickets should be removed online.

Omg had a great tour with Gary! My husband scheduled the Carmel Valley Wine Trolley for my…read morebirthday. We spent the day and evening in Monterey and met Gary at a brewery. 4 stops- Bernardus winery Corral winery and last was the Barrel room for tasting with Plaza Linda for Mexican food for lunch. All of the wines were great and staff were friendly and welcoming . I think my favorite was Bernardus! The tour is wonderful and Gary is knowledgeable . We had a great day!

I scheduled me and my wife on the Carmel Valley Wine Trolley for my wife birthday. When I called to…read moreschedule the wine tour I spoke to Gary. Gary was the owner and the tour guide. Gary was very helpful and nice to schedule our wine tour. We drove up to Monterey and met Gary at Dust Bowl Brewery in Monterey. Gary is a vibrant tour guide. The drive up to Carmel Valley is breathtaking. Our first stop on the wine tour was bernardus winery. The second stop was corral winery and last was the barrel room. All three wineries were spectacular, great tasting wines and spectacular service. In between winery 2 and 3 we had lunch at plaza Linda Mexican restaurant. The wine tour was 5 hours of great wine, conversation and the atmosphere/vibe were great. Carmel valley is a place I will go back to try some more wineries. The tour is wonderful. If you have a chance to visit Monterey please put this on your list of places to visit.

Carmel and the area can be so daunting, It's a huge area with so much to see. So glad they have…read morethis business here to help to educate the tourists about the area. The staff are terrific and they really know the area. Worth every Penney. Just wish they advertised more so people would know about them.

Mike was FANTASTIC!!! He knew so much information and also asked us if we wanted to stop at places…read morevs following a strict schedule. It was like traveling with a friend, a very entertaining and knowledgeable one, with a great sense of humor. The van was very clean and Mike provided snacks and water, and gave a great recommendation for lunch!! I highly recommend this tour company, they were smart enough to hire Mike!!!! Thanks for a memorable day in Monterey and Carmel Mike!!! Cheryl Cannon

Michele and her team are amazing! We had a personalized, unique experience for our group of four…read more They think of every detail to make your vacation a true experience, one you and your guests will always remember. From the welcome cards to the personalized wine tours with complete VIP treatment with the winery owners and wine makers, combined with a helicopter tour and fantastic recommendations for the rest of your stay. We had a fabulous weekend and will definitely be calling Wine Flights VIP again. Thank you so much for a great trip and memorable journey.

Michele and Shane at Wine Flights VIP are AMAZING! My wife and I have been to Carmel many times, so…read moreduring our most recent visit we wanted to find a truly unique experience. The Wine Flights team surpassed all expectations. On short notice, they crafted an unforgettable memory! We had a secluded, intimate, on-vineyard tasting and catered meal with panoramic views of the Carmel Valley hosted by the vineyard owner. The food and wine were impeccable, and so were our hosts. We received the highest level of service and loved getting to know the team. They showed us a part of Carmel that we'd never experienced and made us feel like family. We highly recommend this tour for food, wine and travel connoisseurs. The quality of experience rivals and surpasses those we've experienced in Napa and Sonoma. On a scale of 1-10, we give this tour a 15.

I had the unfortunate experience of visiting the Lake El Estero Visitors…read moreCenter on 11/19 and the visitor center staff member named Pam was extremely rude, condescending, and ill-tempered.

Whenever we head to Monterey we always come to the visitor center first to grab coupons and go to…read morethe restroom before we explore the city. Today, Michael who helped us was so thoughtful he saw my kids and ink stamped a post it and gave it to them, they carried it around like they won a prize. I also took a survey and received a gift of postcards. The staff here has always been welcoming and informative when I come in.

Do not pass go, do not collect $200... book this tour now!…read more https://www.montereyherbalist.com/book-online My wife and I did the 'Foraging & Wild Hors D'oeuvres Tasting' with Lianne and it was such a gorgeous way to spend a Sunday afternoon. It started with the foraging tour, learning about edible and medicinal plants, and ended with a delightful hors d'oeuvres tasting of yummy snacks featuring foraged edibles. We are locals, and I would recommend this for locals and tourists alike. We are not experts at wild edibles and/or medicinal plants, but do know a thing or two, and this tour was perfect. Lianne does a great job making everything really accessible, and I feel like we really expanded our knowledge in a way that is both practical and really sparked a desire to learn more about the amazing plants all around us here on the Monterey peninsula. It's so clear how much Lianne cares about the care and stewardship of these natural treasures just as much as introducing folks to them. I was heartened to have her guidance and was reminded of how just being a tiny bit more thoughtful about the plants around us helps stewardship go a long way. Weather/season permitting you will get to nibble on stuff along the tour, but one tiny recommendation would be to make sure you eat a decent meal beforehand (which I forgot to do). It was so exciting working up to the tasting that I had to exercise a little restraint to really savor the experience and not gobble everything up. Thanks for everything, Lianne!

Lots of knowledge. Great delivery. Hidden spots I didn't know about and it's in my backyard.read more

Good guys, good cars, good service. Very clean cars and showroom. Very helpful staff.read more

We rented a Porsche Speedster as I can't afford the real thing. Carly was our contact out of the…read morePortola location. She was great. She is a real car girl and it was fun talking cars with her. She went through a checklist of things with the car and we were ready to roll. Cannery Row, Pacific Grove and all along the coastline with the top down. It doesn't get better than this! Finishing up in Carmel for lunch and getting lots of looks and attention made us smile. Once back, we told Carly of our journey and she showed us all the other cars for our next trip. You can't beat this experience for the price and the memories will never go away. Thank you Monterey Touring Vehicles and a great BIG thank you to Carly!!!!

GF loves her beer and wine! While strolling in Carmel we decided to stop in this place. I'm not…read moremuch of a wine drinker still learning. My GF decided to do a tasting and I usually just take a sip off her tasting. My pallet seems to like the more expensive wine. Not by choice I just like smooth alcohol. We must have tried over 10 different wine and Johnathan made it so enjoyable and even gave names to some wine. So 10 tasting later my GF walked out with a membership and 6 bottles of wine. My GF like the one Johnathan called Sean Connery so much! I purchased that for her as late birthday gift. Come all and try this place out and give Johnathan a holler! Nice tasting room knowledge guy and plenty of room.

I found Albatross Ridge Tasting Room through Yelp while looking for a new spot to do some wine…read moretasting in Carmel and I'm thrilled I did. The tasting room itself is on the smaller side, with a stylish, cozy interior with TVs and private tables. I happened to stop by at a quiet time and was seated comfortably at the bar. The gentleman who helped me was relatively new, but you wouldn't have known it since he was incredibly knowledgeable and well-spoken, providing detailed descriptions of each wine on my tasting flight and answering all my questions without hesitation. I enjoyed the wines enough that I ended up purchasing a couple of bottles once I learned they could conveniently ship them to me. My only disappointment was that some of the higher-end wines weren't available to sample, which made it harder to justify buying a $100+ bottle without trying it first. That said, I completely understand the policy (but I definitely could have been sold on one if I could sample it and it was great). So far, I've visited three tasting rooms in the area, and Albatross Ridge might just be my favorite. Great service, delicious wines, and a relaxed vibe. It's definitely worth a visit.