Having Anita as our wedding planner is the best decision we could have made for our wedding. From…read morethe very beginning she was kind, professional, and was just as excited for our wedding as we were. We had a large wedding of about 185, and she helped us every single step of the way, which was especially helpful as we are not local to the Monterey area. The vendors she recommended were fantastic, and we ended up using several of her recommendations. She handled any complications that came up during the planning process and made herself available as often as we needed her. We said several times over the course of the planning process how worth it her planning fee was, 100x over. On our wedding day, she was there to walk us through every step and make sure everything ran smoothly. It was a perfect day, and I can't imagine not having Anita as a part of our process.

Anita was absolutely incredible to work with as my wedding planner. She consistently went above and…read morebeyond to help bring my vision to life, and my wedding truly wouldn't have run as smoothly without her. Throughout the entire process, she gave me so much peace of mind--she was reliable, extremely detailed, and always prepared. Her thoroughness with even the smallest details saved me so much money, which was especially important since I was planning a destination wedding from Florida to Big Sur. She stayed super organized, always made herself available for calls, and eased any worries I had along the way. On the wedding day, the presentation of the tables, linens & flowers were exactly what I envisioned. My jaw literally dropped seeing how beautifully everything came together. I've heard horror stories from other brides about planners who were unresponsive or added stress to the process, but I never experienced that with Anita. I trusted her completely, and you truly cannot go wrong by hiring her. Anita kept all my vendors organized, took the lead on everything, and made sure I could fully relax and enjoy my big day. She even found thoughtful ways to save on costs, like sourcing local fresh picked mint & for our bar service and recommending trusted partners. I highly, highly recommend Anita. You will not be disappointed--she is exceptional.

Thank you Oscar & the entire team at Oscar by Oscar, for making our wedding day an absolute dream…read morecome true. From the very beginning, your professionalism, organization, and dedication gave us confidence that we were in the best hands. Oscar, you did an incredible job keeping our timeline running smoothly and ensuring every detail of the day came together seamlessly. The vision you brought to our reception was breathtaking, and seeing everything come to life exceeded anything we could have imagined. Every detail reflected the care, creativity, and passion you put into your work. We are especially grateful for all the behind-the-scenes effort you put into coordinating with our vendors and organizing every aspect of the day. Because of you, we were able to relax be present & truly enjoy every moment with our family and friends What makes your service even more special is that you were not only our planner and coordinator but you also captured some of the most incredible videos of us throughout the entire day. Being able to relive those moments through your lens is such a priceless gift & you managed to capture so many genuine memories that Alexis & I will cherish forever. What sets you apart is not only your talent but the genuine care you have for your couples. You made us feel valued, supported, and celebrated throughout the entire process. Your passion for what you do shines through in every detail, and it is clear why Oscar by Oscar has such an outstanding reputation. Thank you for helping create memories that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. Your vision, dedication, creativity, and passion truly make you the best of the best. We are forever grateful for everything you did to make our wedding day so special and will never forget the incredible role you played in one of the most important days of our lives

Oscar and team were impeccable! They executed my vision for a "Under the Tuscan Sun" themed 40th…read morebirthday dinner flawlessly. Absolutely everything I could have imagined and much more. They literally turned my backyard into a picturesque Italian Villa. No detail was missed, and every step of the planning process, from vision boards, budgets, rental selections and personal touches were methodical and just a breeze. Oscar was very receptive to every idea, tentative, responsive and extremely professional. We loved him so much, he's literally like family now (on speed dial) and ready to plan our next event in October; our first baby shower! Thank you Oscar for your personable touch and exquisite demeanor.

ten out of ten experience, from start to finish. very friendly customer service via email, and I…read morewas able to view the bus I wanted before putting down the deposit. Clean busses, professional staff, and incredibly accommodating. Our driver, Buck West, made our night, and was easy to communicate with and get to as needed throughout our night using the bus. He also reached out to ensure that an item found on the bus made it back to us the following day. Thanks to this company and everyone I interacted with in the lead up to my event!

As a wedding planner, I can't recommend Monterey Party Bus enough. Their team was professional, on…read moretime, and incredibly easy to work with. The vehicles were clean, stylish, and exactly as promised, and the drivers handled everything smoothly--even with a few last-minute timeline changes. Reliable, responsive, and seamless from start to finish!

This is the best BBQ I've had in Monterey County. We arrived around 11:30 a.m. on a Wednesday, and…read morethe place was already packed! Despite the crowd, the line moved quickly and our food came out fast. My wife and I ordered the tri-tip sandwich, pork ribs, hot link, chicken thigh, coleslaw, mac and cheese, chili, and onion rings. Every single item was outstanding--we honestly couldn't decide what our favorite was. The meats were flavorful and perfectly cooked, and all the sides were just as impressive. We can't wait to come back and try more of the menu. Highly recommended!

We ordered from their food truck while at Rustique winery and the food was fantastic! I had the…read morebrisket sandwich and spouse ordered the brisket fries. Both were delicious and the brisket was cooked to perfection! Either at the restaurant or food truck, Kleinfedlt is a home run!

A well put together model train track with historically accurate towns, roads and building…read morestructures of the Monterey County train routes circa 1950s. Quite fun to see the attention to detail. The miniatures are so fun to look at. They have a caboose, engine, mail car and an ice freight car with a nice video of the packing practices of local produce over the years. We had a great time talking with Brenda, and then with her husband Mike, who has done much of the restorations and has worked to get the museum to be what it is today. We had a great time.

Been there many times now with our kids, who love the model train, wooden toy trains, while adults…read moreenjoy the history and culture that can be learned from all the dedicated enthusiasts and volunteers.

We had such a lovely time at the Steinbeck House Mother's Day Tea. The service was exceptional, and…read moreknowing that the staff are all volunteers made the experience even more special. Everyone was so warm, attentive, and welcoming. The food and tea were absolutely excellent -- beautifully prepared and delicious. And of course, the house itself is charming, with gorgeous table settings that made the afternoon feel elegant and memorable. Everything was done with such care and attention to detail. A wonderful way to celebrate Mother's Day!

My wife and I had an amazing lunch on Thursday for our anniversary. The food is always terrific and…read morechanges monthly. Our server told us about the free monthly tours which included all three floors of the house and one was this Saturday, today. The tour was great and there was so much information on John Steinbeck and the history of the Salinas area. Our tour guide was John and he did a terrific job and had so many personal stories that he added into the conversation. Probably from over 12 years experience and knowledge of Steinbeck. Highly recommend and chicken mushroom crepe is hard to beat. Thank you and we can't wait to be back!

This is such a long overdue review for one of the highlights from our June wedding at Clos…read moreLaChance! Since we first started planning, my husband and I have always wanted to have frosé at our wedding reception. However, once we were knee deep into planning, we had to put frosé on the backburner to prioritize everything else. About half a year before our wedding, this was still something the two of us wanted so we found Monterey Margarita Company. From the initial interaction, Gary was responsive, transparent, and helpful. Within an hour of our inquiry, Gary sent back a response giving us an estimate. In order to help us stay within budget, Gary gave us ideas and was willing to waive some fees to help us out. That says a lot about the business! He was also helpful in navigating how many bottles of Rosé to buy and accommodated for our non-drinkers as well! From that point on, Gary would check in with us until the week of the wedding. Besides being responsive, Gary always expressed enthusiasm for our wedding which in return made us even more excited. On the day of the wedding, Gary and Carmen stopped by and checked in on us before leaving us with their two wonderful attendants. They made sure that my husband and I got to try the first taste of their frosé. Delicious couldn't even begin to describe how great it tasted! On one of the most chaotic days of our lives, it felt so good to be able to relax and have a sip of the frosé. It's an understatement to say that the frosé was the highlight of the reception. All our guests enjoyed the frosé so much and could not stop raving about how great it tasted. Even to this day, we still hear about it all the time and it makes us so happy to know that our wedding and the frosé that Monterey Margarita Company provided can have such a lasting impression!

We hired Gary and Carmen for our 100th Year Anniversary and Broccoli Rabe Feed event and they…read moreexceeded our expectations! They catered their services to our Italian themed party and even created a specialty frozen limoncello drink that our guests absolutely loved. Their whole team is very professional and we would highly recommend for any/all events!