A capture from “Explore Monterey”

Smartphones and tablet PCs have become the hottest items in modern daily life in addition to travelling. Local visitor’s bureau offers applications to assist traveling around the colorful central coast area.

“Explore Monterey” starts up with scenery of the Big Sur coastline and provides a variety of information across the county from dining and accommodation to events calendar and scenic drives. The information is either available by category or according to proximity.

“Visit San Luis Obispo County” is easily recognizable with its icon that resembles a sun rising between hills. The application provides special coupons and introduces the Savor Festival in September, which will showcase an array of local winemakers and restaurants.

“Santa Barbara Sip & Savor” has a food feature section, a fun read for those who want to know about local dining and wine in depth.