Like most local coastal cities, Pacific Grove relies on tourism.

This week, the Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau wants to recognize not only the vital component to the local economy, but the people who help attract the crowds to the beautiful Central Coast.

Monterey will help celebrate National Tourism Week with the Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau May 6-10.

A "Tourism Matters" reception will be on Tuesday, May 7, 5pm to 7pm at the El Estero Visitor Center with an outside pavilion sponsored by the Eco-Infinity Group, located at 401 Camino El Estero in Monterey.

The Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association will pour local wines with accompanied appetizers. Do not forget to bring your business card for chances to win epic prizes!

MONTEREY, Calif.-  The Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District (MPRPD) is inviting the public to sound off on camping at the Whisler-Wilson Property.

Last year, officials discussed the disbursement of up to $1,000,000 to the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District to acquire the 317-acre Whisler Wilson Ranch near Point Lobos in Monterey County, for natural resource protection and public access.

New information on a contract that would give the city the green light to build a children's pool at Lover's Point in Pacific Grove.

The contract is now official, after it was approved last week by the city council. The project is slated to cost about $200,000. The pool is expected to add to the already popular area used for picnicking, fishing, swimming, water sports, and surfing. 

Last year, the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District (MPRPD) gave the "Save the Pool" campaign $40,000 in a matching grant.