Deal of the week

Hotel rates as low as $49 per night will be available in Monterey County in January and February as the region promotes the natural attractions there in winter.

The “Wild for Nature” package, sponsored by the Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau, is available Jan. 1 through Feb. 28 and draws attention to the area’s migrating gray whales, birds and Monarch butterflies.

Among the deals are discounted rates at more than 20 hotels. Rates (based on availability) include Carmel River Inn and Monterey Hotel, $49 per night; Pacific Grove’s Olympia Lodge, $59 per night; Carmel Mission Inn, $69 per night. Hotel rates are lowest at midweek.

Various tours and activities are also discounted; among these is admission to the Monterey Aquarium (one free child admission with the purchase of an adult ticket).

For more information, call (888) 221-1010 or see www.montereyinfo.org.

-- R.J. McClure