Grant’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Acvariul Monterey Bay
886 Cannery RowHighly recommended for kids and adults.
Cannery Row
Cannery RowRecommended. Nice street with lots of shops and restaurants.
If you are okay with touristy things, this place is fun, I'd recommend it. Otherwise, Cannery Row is the better choice; though it's touristy too.
64 localnici recomandă
Vechiul Wharf al Pescarilor
1 Old Fisherman’s WharfIf you are okay with touristy things, this place is fun, I'd recommend it. Otherwise, Cannery Row is the better choice; though it's touristy too.
Highly recommended. This place, near here, is beautiful, has great views, a nice beach and a bit of easy rock climbing.
127 localnici recomandă
Lovers Point
631 Ocean View BlvdHighly recommended. This place, near here, is beautiful, has great views, a nice beach and a bit of easy rock climbing.
Highly recommended - A great giant playground for children, there is even an old steam engine they can climb on.
50 localnici recomandă
Dennis The Menace Loc de joacă
777 Pearl StHighly recommended - A great giant playground for children, there is even an old steam engine they can climb on.
Highly recommended - Several trails, mostly easy walking, dirt trails. Some of the best trails are the ones along the see. Get there early on weekends, it fills up and they turn people away.
309 localnici recomandă
Rezervația Naturală de Stat Point Lobos
62 CA-1Highly recommended - Several trails, mostly easy walking, dirt trails. Some of the best trails are the ones along the see. Get there early on weekends, it fills up and they turn people away.
Highly recommended - A drive through some of the most beautiful vistas and elaborate mansions. This is also the home of the Pebble Beach Golf course.
27 localnici recomandă
17-Mile Drive
17 Mile DriveHighly recommended - A drive through some of the most beautiful vistas and elaborate mansions. This is also the home of the Pebble Beach Golf course.
Food scene
Upscale dining - Recommended. Accepts reservations but we've been able to get in without them.
18 localnici recomandă
Fandango Restaurant
223 17th StUpscale dining - Recommended. Accepts reservations but we've been able to get in without them.
Pacific Thai Cuisine
663 Lighthouse AveRecommended - Good, authentic Thai food.
Highly recommended - Amazing French bakery. Anything from a simple pastry to an elaborate cake. They also serve light lunches.
9 localnici recomandă
Patisserie Bechler
1225 Forest AveHighly recommended - Amazing French bakery. Anything from a simple pastry to an elaborate cake. They also serve light lunches.
Recommended - A bakery within walking distance. Nice selection. My friends like it, I prefer Patisserie Bechler's.
53 localnici recomandă
Pavel's Backerei
219 Forest AveRecommended - A bakery within walking distance. Nice selection. My friends like it, I prefer Patisserie Bechler's.
I've only ever had breakfast here and they do a good breakfast.
Aliotti's Victorian Corner Restaurant
541 Lighthouse AveI've only ever had breakfast here and they do a good breakfast.
A local favorite. Very fresh fish prepared well. Reservations are a must. Same day reservations are usually available except during busy tourist periods. Many people wait outside for 90 minutes in hopes of getting table.
60 localnici recomandă
Monterey's Fish House
2114 Del Monte AveA local favorite. Very fresh fish prepared well. Reservations are a must. Same day reservations are usually available except during busy tourist periods. Many people wait outside for 90 minutes in hopes of getting table.
This place has a huge international selection. This is a great place if your kids are picky eaters. That said, the food is okay, not amazing.
9 localnici recomandă
International Cuisine
620 Lighthouse AveThis place has a huge international selection. This is a great place if your kids are picky eaters. That said, the food is okay, not amazing.
Recommended. This is an upscale restaurant with a mix of seafood, steaks and other dishes. If you can't get into the Monterey Fish House, this is a good alternative.
19 localnici recomandă
The Sardine Factory
701 Wave StRecommended. This is an upscale restaurant with a mix of seafood, steaks and other dishes. If you can't get into the Monterey Fish House, this is a good alternative.