Guidebook for Monterey

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Guidebook for Monterey

Food Scene

Lovely sit down dinner with local seafood and wine known for serving sustainable seafood. Wine priced $5 above cost. Be sure to make reservations.
701 Lighthouse Ave
701 Lighthouse Avenue
Lovely sit down dinner with local seafood and wine known for serving sustainable seafood. Wine priced $5 above cost. Be sure to make reservations.
On Cannery row, this restaurant has amazing steaks and filet mignon.
763 Wave St
Wave Street
On Cannery row, this restaurant has amazing steaks and filet mignon.
Great sushi restaurant. Casual clothes welcome.
514 Lighthouse Ave
514 Lighthouse Avenue
Great sushi restaurant. Casual clothes welcome.
Just a walk down the beach. Amazing breakfast. Recently, featured on the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-ins & Dives” so go early to beat the crowds.
22 localnici recomandă
Loulou's Griddle In the Middle
Municipal Wharf 2
22 localnici recomandă
Just a walk down the beach. Amazing breakfast. Recently, featured on the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-ins & Dives” so go early to beat the crowds.
This is another restaurant we walk down the beach to right next to Loulou’s. We especially like their tender fried Calamari and Sea Scallops with Madeira/mushroom sauce.
22 localnici recomandă
Sandbar & Grill
Municipal Wharf 2
22 localnici recomandă
This is another restaurant we walk down the beach to right next to Loulou’s. We especially like their tender fried Calamari and Sea Scallops with Madeira/mushroom sauce.
Sandwich time? Try the Chicken Pesto or the Argentinian Tri-Tip sandwiches. Just a few minutes from the house.
9 localnici recomandă
Mundos Sandwich & Burger House
2233 N Fremont St
9 localnici recomandă
Sandwich time? Try the Chicken Pesto or the Argentinian Tri-Tip sandwiches. Just a few minutes from the house.
Known for great seafood. My daughter's in-laws can frequently be found at this restaurant down the hill from the house. Recently featured on "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives."
60 localnici recomandă
Monterey's Fish House
2114 Del Monte Ave
60 localnici recomandă
Known for great seafood. My daughter's in-laws can frequently be found at this restaurant down the hill from the house. Recently featured on "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives."
A short drive, but well worth the fresh seafood in a casual (cafeteria-like) environment. Try the amazing Cioppino! (They beat Bobby Flay!)
123 localnici recomandă
Phil's Fish Market & Eatery
10700 Merritt Street
123 localnici recomandă
A short drive, but well worth the fresh seafood in a casual (cafeteria-like) environment. Try the amazing Cioppino! (They beat Bobby Flay!)

Essentials

Want a really huge sandwich? This is the place.
12 localnici recomandă
Compagno's Market & Deli
2000 Prescott Ave
12 localnici recomandă
Want a really huge sandwich? This is the place.

Everything Else

One of our favorite wineries. Many tasting rooms within walking distance.
14 localnici recomandă
Talbott Vineyards
6th Avenue
14 localnici recomandă
One of our favorite wineries. Many tasting rooms within walking distance.
One of our favorite Monterey wineries. Many tasting rooms within a central location.
14 localnici recomandă
Bernardus Winery
5 W Carmel Valley Rd
14 localnici recomandă
One of our favorite Monterey wineries. Many tasting rooms within a central location.

Sightseeing

This is an amazing scenic (easy) hike. Trails are well maintained and simple to follow leading you along the breathtaking shoreline and through the forests. Must see for the nature enthusiast!
309 localnici recomandă
Rezervația Naturală de Stat Point Lobos
62 CA-1
309 localnici recomandă
This is an amazing scenic (easy) hike. Trails are well maintained and simple to follow leading you along the breathtaking shoreline and through the forests. Must see for the nature enthusiast!
A definite must see for all ages! The aquarium is located on the busy and iconic Cannery Row, so if you have time make sure to visit the shops too.
668 localnici recomandă
Acvariul Monterey Bay
886 Cannery Row
668 localnici recomandă
A definite must see for all ages! The aquarium is located on the busy and iconic Cannery Row, so if you have time make sure to visit the shops too.
If you are up for a drive, continue South down Route 1 toward Big Sur. This portion of the California Coastline is among the most beautiful in the world. Don’t forget your camera.
6 localnici recomandă
California 1
California 1
6 localnici recomandă
If you are up for a drive, continue South down Route 1 toward Big Sur. This portion of the California Coastline is among the most beautiful in the world. Don’t forget your camera.

Shopping

Carmel and Carmel-By-The-Sea have other lovely attractions most notably shopping and golfing. (www.carmelcalifornia.com).
354 localnici recomandă
Carmel pe malul mării
San Antonio Avenue
354 localnici recomandă
Carmel and Carmel-By-The-Sea have other lovely attractions most notably shopping and golfing. (www.carmelcalifornia.com).