Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council Recreation and Tourism Newsletter
August 2022
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What is Migrating this Month?
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What, When, and Where
Our calendar showing what time of year you can expect to see certain animals around the sanctuary.
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Seasons in the Sea
This website is for ocean lovers, beach-walkers, bird-watchers, fishers, SCUBA divers, and anyone else who loves to spend time around the ocean.
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Points Of Interest
For information about the sanctuary area above Año Nuevo Point, call (415) 561-6622 For information about the sanctuary area below Año Nuevo Point, call (831) 647-4201
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Pillar Point Harbor
Half Moon Bay
MAMMA MIA SIT IN MOVIE UNDER THE STARS
Friday Aug 12, 2022
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM PDT
Screening at San Benito House Cantina to celebrate Beach Break Entertainment's second anniversary.
Purchase dinner and drinks and join us for a foot stomping, sing along musical based around the music from the band, ABBA.
Raffle prizes.
Friday, August 12, 2022
8:30PM
Gates open at 7:30PM
Bring your own chairs: $18 per person
Reserve picnic table for up to eight people: $150
Hosted by San Benito House
San Benito House Garden
A portionof the profits helps support our non profit partner Sea Hugger.
Half Moon Bay, CA
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Santa Cruz
30th Annual Aloha Outrigger Races
09/18/2022
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location:Santa Cruz Wharf
The Pu Pu 'O Hawaii Outrigger Club is back and ready to race! These short-course outrigger races are designed especially for new or novice paddlers.Get ready for the 30th Annual Aloha Outrigger Races! These short-course outrigger races are designed especially for new or novice paddlers. You provide four people and we provide a canoe plus steer-person and stroker from the Pu Pu 'O Hawaii Outrigger Club.Stick around after the awards & attend NOAA's celebration of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary's 30th Anniversary Celebration!
Get ready for the 30th Annual Aloha Outrigger Races! These short-course outrigger races are designed especially for the new or novice paddlers. You provide four people and we provide a canoe plus steer-person and stroker from the Pu Pu 'O Hawaii Outrigger Club. Let us know you are coming and get weekly updates on our
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Big Sur
PFEIFFER BIG SUR STATE PARK ACTIVITIES
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park has an active guided hikes, Junior Rangers, and Ranger Cubs programs through the summer months; Memorial Day through Labor Day. A series of activities for the whole family. Park day use fees apply for Nature Walks and daytime activities.
ON-GOING TOURS AND VISITORS CENTERS
Ewoldsen Nature Center
Located along the Warden's Path on the south side of the Big Sur River.
Open 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Fridays and Saturdays
Molera Ranch House Museum
Find out what it was like to live in Big Sur 100 years ago? Located at Andrew Molera State Park, the Ranch House is open for visitors Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. when a volunteer is available.
California Condor Discovery Center
Come learn about the magnificent condors and the reintroduction program run by the Ventana Wildlife Society.The center is open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is located at Andrew Molera State Park.
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Monterey
MONTEREY CAR WEEK
August 12, 2022
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca kicks off Monterey Classic Car Week Kick-Off with a classic car show in Downtown Monterey. See 30 classic race cars lining the 300 block of Alvarado Street (by the intersection of Monterey Conference Center and Portola Hotel and Spa) and meet the drivers of these beautiful examples of racing history while enjoying great music and giveaways.
You can also celebrate this kick-off event at Cibo Ristorante Italiano, also on Alvarado St, for a special Classic Car Week Driver Reception that will be open to the public at 5pm with complimentary appetizers until 7pm.
Come meet some of the drivers on the patio or inside the Cibo Bar. There will be live jazz music beginning at 5:30 pm.
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Carmel
PEBBLE BEACH CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE
August 21, 2022,
10:30 AM-5:00 PM
71 Years of Automotive Excellence.
The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is the flagship of Pebble Beach Automotive Week. Begun in 1950 and now considered to be the world's premier celebration of the automobile, this is a can't-miss event for every car enthusiast.
Each year, the finest collector cars gather on the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links to compete to be named Best of Show -- the ultimate award for automobiles. Experts critique their elegance, technical merit, and history. And crowds come from all corners of the globe to cheer their favorites. In tandem with the competition between extraordinary historic automobiles, the Concours also serves as host to some of the most anticipated concepts and new car debuts.
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Cambria
Pinedorado Days are Roaring Back!
Saturday September 3, 2022
The Cambria Lions Club is presenting “Roaring Back - Pinedorado Days 2022” The traditional Labor Day weekend event, dubbed “Roaring Back” this year, following a one year hiatus during the pandemic, is set for September 3-5. Kicking-off the three-day celebration is the Saturday morning Pinedorado Parade, winding down Main Street and featuring floats, dancers, bands, clown cars, and the Lions Club Calliope. The Parade is led by the Grand Marshall, always a Cambrian selected and honored for service to the community.
Following the parade, the Pinedorado grounds open-up with food, drink, games, music, and lots of fun for everyone. Visitors can enjoy the traditional beef and chicken barbeque, hamburgers, Linn’s pies, and more. The Pub will offer local wines and beers, and kids, young and old, will enjoy carnival games, while the very young can ride the train and cars. Each day will feature music, and dancing will be encouraged.https://www.cambrialions.org.
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Respect Wildlife Campaign
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We are a team of collaborators who are committed to helping protect coastal wildlife from disruptive human encounters.
- Our strategy is to define, establish, and instill a norm of responsible human behavior in the presence of marine wildlife by:
- Raising awareness of the impact disturbance can have on wildlife
- Positively influencing human behavior near wildlife
- Encouraging and spreading the word about respecting wildlife
- Engaging existing and fostering new partnerships
- Unifying existing wildlife protection communication and education
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SEA OTTER SAVVYFOSTERS AWARENESS AND STEWARDSHIP IN CENTRAL CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMUNITIES AND THE WILDLIFE-VIEWING PUBLIC TO REDUCE HUMAN-SEA OTTER CONFLICT AND DISTURBANCE AND INCREASE AN ETHIC OF CO-EXISTENCE.
The Sea Otter Savvy program was established in summer of 2015 as a result of collaborative efforts bySouthern Sea Otter Research Alliancemembers from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Friends of the Sea Otter, and US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).A panel of these advisorsmeets regularly to discuss strategies and upcoming projects.As we have grown and developed, Sea Otter Savvy has become a trusted source of sea otter information throughout California and beyond. Our community-based research and outreach program was recognized as a tax-exempt public benefitnonprofit organizationunder IRS code 501(c)(3) in 2020.
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Where to Buy Fresh Fish from the Boat
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FishLine lets you know where you can purchase fresh, locally-harvested seafood anywhere for FREE!FishLine provides info on purchasing directly off-the-boat from fishermen and from local seafood markets, farmer’s markets, restaurants and cafés.FishLine uses your smartphone’s GPS to find the nearest port, boat,market or restaurant with fresh seafood for sale, so if you are on vacation or are near several ports, FishLine will help you figure out the closest outlet with the fish you want.And before you head to the coast, check the weather and tide tables of nearby ports.
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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary's Advisory Council was established by Federal law to assure continued public participation in the management of the Sanctuary. Since its establishment in March 1994, the Advisory Council has played a vital role in the decisions affecting the Sanctuary along the central California Coast. The Advisory Council meets bi-monthly in open sessions located throughout the almost 300-mile boundary of the Sanctuary.MEETINGS AND AGENDAS
Did you know it is the 50th anniversary of the National Marine Sanctuaries and the 30th anniversary for Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary? Look for future events happening throughout the year.
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