Susan’s guidebook
Your Guide to The Monterey Peninsula
These are some of my must-haves here on the peninsula. They all offer a unique experience and are super location friendly no matter where your plans take you.
Best Breakfast: 7am-2pm- Get the Monkey Wrench or Raspberry Coconut Pancakes!
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First Awakenings
300 David AveBest Breakfast: 7am-2pm- Get the Monkey Wrench or Raspberry Coconut Pancakes!
The Meatery
1534 Fremont Blvd The Sandwich Shop: 11am-7pm- You can't go wrong.
Light Lunch: 8am-5pm- Everything Organic CA farming has to offer. True Farm to Fork
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Earthbound Farm
7250 Carmel Valley RdLight Lunch: 8am-5pm- Everything Organic CA farming has to offer. True Farm to Fork
Gianni's Pizza
725 Lighthouse AvePizza at the Aquarium: 11am-9:30pm- Best pizza on the coast.
Carmel Greek: 11am-11pm Great for lunch or dinner. Get the Opa Cheese.
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Cafeneaua Dametra
Lincoln StreetCarmel Greek: 11am-11pm Great for lunch or dinner. Get the Opa Cheese.
Desert Downtown with a side of Pasta: 8am-10pm- Best Cake Ever!
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Rosine's Restaurant
434 Alvarado StDesert Downtown with a side of Pasta: 8am-10pm- Best Cake Ever!
Artisan Ice Cream: 12pm-10pm- Don't be afraid to sample them ALL. mmmmm......
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Revival Ice Cream
463 Alvarado StArtisan Ice Cream: 12pm-10pm- Don't be afraid to sample them ALL. mmmmm......
Monterey Bay Aquarium
If this is not on your list of things to do during your stay you should reconsider. It is one of the premier Aquariums in the World. Even Better I Have guest Passes for 2. Feel free to borrow them anytime during your stay. Send me a message if this is something you would like to enjoy while here on the Peninsula.
Acvariul Monterey Bay
886 Cannery Row2 Free Guest Passes. Just Message Me.
Food scene
Village Corner California Bistro
6th AvenueBest sandwiches in town use bread from local Palermo Bakery. Specials every day
LA SALA'S BI-RITE MARKET
250 Casa Verde WayBest sandwiches in town use bread from local Palermo Bakery. Specials every day
Paris Bakery Cafe
271 Bonifacio PlHave a wide variety of breads and pastries. Always fresh
Three locations Carmel, Monterey and Seaside. Reasonably priced. Quick Service
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Chopstix Vietnamese Restaurant
1868 Fremont BlvdThree locations Carmel, Monterey and Seaside. Reasonably priced. Quick Service
Best seafood in town. An elegant meal awaits you. Reservations a must. You will not be disappointed. Fresh seafood. Small restaurant. One of a kind.
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Monterey's Fish House
2114 Del Monte AveBest seafood in town. An elegant meal awaits you. Reservations a must. You will not be disappointed. Fresh seafood. Small restaurant. One of a kind.
Wonderful lunch spot. Recommend Grilled Cheese Sandwich or Tomato Mozzarella. Soups are always delightful
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Red House Cafe
662 Lighthouse AvenueWonderful lunch spot. Recommend Grilled Cheese Sandwich or Tomato Mozzarella. Soups are always delightful
Great Seafood Restaurant. Close to Asilomar. Which has a great walking boardwalk along the beach
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Fishwife
1996 1/2 Sunset DrGreat Seafood Restaurant. Close to Asilomar. Which has a great walking boardwalk along the beach
Red's Donuts
1646 Fremont BlvdFresh and reasonable Monday and Tues $7/doz
Two locations one on Broadway in Seaside the other in Monterey
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Paris Bakery Cafe
271 Bonifacio PlTwo locations one on Broadway in Seaside the other in Monterey
Excellent food. Outdoor patio limited menu during Covid
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Village Corner California Bistro
6th AvenueExcellent food. Outdoor patio limited menu during Covid
Forge in the Forest
5th AvenueUnique menu. Under new ownership limited menu during Covid
Great outdoor dining spot. Best Mexican food in town. A local favorite. Huge portions. Live band during summer months
49 localnici recomandă
Baja Cantina & Grill
7166 Carmel Valley RdGreat outdoor dining spot. Best Mexican food in town. A local favorite. Huge portions. Live band during summer months
Baja Cantina & Grill
7166 Carmel Valley Rd