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136 2 0 1 5 T R A V E L G U I D E T O C A L I F O R N I A MONTEREY'S OLD ADOBES and gar- dens from Spanish and Mexican eras may remind some that the city has a special place in the California history books. But that doesn't mean Monterey County is a dusty antique. The region regularly adds to its tried-and-true highlights, pleasing both locals and visitors. One of the best ways to see Monterey through a resident's eyes, complete with his- torical and cultural elements (but based on your preferences), is a private tour with Tours by Locals. Learn more about Old Mon- terey, John Steinbeck's Cannery Row, the city's most famous attractions, or combine two in one day with a Monterey and Carmel tour. Be sure to ask your guide for his favorite local restaurant or bar to add to your list. Monterey County encompasses eight smaller American Viticultural Areas (AVA) in addition to the larger Monterey appella- tion, so wine fans will enjoy visiting vineyards, tasting rooms, and shopping for wine with labels denoting the region's best new vintages from Arroyo Seco, Carmel Valley, Chalone, Hames Valley, San Antonio Valley, San Bernabe, San Lucas and Santa Lucia Highlands. Mix it up a little with a visit to the Monterey penin- sula's newest wine bar, Jeninni Kitchen + Wine Bar, which features wines from the Mediterranean and southern Spain. Among Pebble Beach's famed golf courses with spectacular views, Poppy Hills recently completed an extensive renova- tion and reopened in April 2014. Robert Trent Jones Jr. expanded on his original course design to reinvent the course archi- tecturally, focusing on water conservation. Take advantage of the new layout and play with friends, take a "Make the Turn" class with coach Jeff Ritter to unlock your poten- tial, or advance directly to Porter's in the Forest restaurant—a far cry from the tradi- tional clubhouse café with its farm-to-table menu, outdoor dining and panoramic view of the Del Monte Forest. Even non-golfers can enjoy some time out here. MONTEREY COUNTY A blend of old and new B Y J I L L K . R O B I N S O N CANNERY ROW AT TWILIGHT, Monterey, above; the 7 th hole at Pebble Beach Golf Links, below. KERRICK JAMES/SEEMONTEREY.COM; PHOTOGOLFER/SHUTTERSTOCK » SIGHTSEE, WINE & DINE, PLAY GOLF! Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau seemonterey.com