Why go?

• Explore the dramatic Big Sur coastline by car or on foot, spotting otters, seals, and pelicans along the way. Plus, visit the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium and stroll down the historic Cannery Row.
• Check out this midweek getaway guide and this list of everything to do, see, and eat.

Act like a local

• Food: Enjoy fresh seafood and Italian cuisine at Paluca Trattoria. The popular restaurant at Monterey’s Fisherman’s Wharf was featured in the award-winning HBO series “Big Little Lies.”
• Outdoors: Drive ~15 minutes to Point Lobos State Nature Preserve and embark on a 6.7-mile loop hike for breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, otherworldly seaside cliffs, giant plumes of seaweed that have washed ashore, and wildlife aplenty.
• Explore: Take the scenic drive down Highway 1 for remarkable views of Big Sur’s craggy coastline, rolling sand dunes, and cypress forests.
• Swim: If it is warm enough, drive ~1 hour to Pfeiffer Beach and take a dip. If it’s too cold for a swim or staying dry is the name of the game for you, pack a picnic and take in the beach’s beautiful scenery, including natural arches, rocky cliffs, and purple sand on the north end of the beach.

Where to stay

• Vrbo: Oceanfront condo with breathtaking views (~$288/night)*
• Splurge hotel: Monterey Plaza Hotel and Space (~$398/night)
• Save hotel: Hotel Abrego (~$182/night)

• BurlesKARAOKE | Wednesday, Feb. 28 | 7 p.m. | Queer/Bar, 1518 11th Ave., Seattle | $20-$125 | Sing your heart out while some burlesque performers serve as your back-up dancers.

• Intro to Power Tools | Thursday, Feb. 29 | 3-6 p.m. | Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, 17326 Southcenter Parkway, Tukwila | $95 | If large power tools seem a little intimidating, this class will teach you how to use them safely and confidently.

• Fall Out Boy: So Much For (2our) Dust | Friday, March 1 | 6:30 p.m. | Climate Pledge Arena, 334 First Ave. N., Seattle | $117+ | Time to squeeze into those skinny jeans because “Sugar, We’re Going Down.” Jimmy Eats World will also be joining the emo-pop punk band.
• Prince and the Revolution’s “Purple Rain” Album in Full | Friday, March 1 | 9 p.m. | The Crocodile, 2505 First Ave., Seattle | $25 | Tease your perms for a night of ‘80s dance as the band works through the legendary album.

• Big news for foodies — Popular Vancouver, BC Cantonese restaurant Sun Sui Wah Seafood Restaurant is opening a new location in Bellevue. The dim sum spot is set to take over two stories in the Bellevue Marketplace, with an opening date projected for late April. (Seattle Times)

• WSDOT will be restriping I-90 this week between I-405 and 142nd Place Southeast, causing road closures between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. until Friday, March 1. The I-405 ramps to I-90 will also close while crews work. (KIRO News Radio)

• Why call when you can text, right? Seattle was recently ranked as the No. 1 city for phone avoidance, with 26% of us talking on the phone less than once per week. Our runner-up, San Francisco, trailed behind with only 20% making phone calls less than once per week. (Seattle Times)

• The start of the Mariners season is catching up to us quick. Hear from the local experts as they assess the team’s “electric” starting lineup with Locked On’s daily, Mariners-focused podcasts.
  

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