Guidebook for Pacific Grove

Carolyn
Guidebook for Pacific Grove

Food Scene

In the strip mall - across the street two doors down to the right. New owners, just remodeled in 2017. The bagel are really good and great menu choices.
BAGEL KITCHEN
1132 Forest Ave
In the strip mall - across the street two doors down to the right. New owners, just remodeled in 2017. The bagel are really good and great menu choices.
Fast casual. Take out takes ten minutes - you can call ahead Favorite with the locals - I eat there at least once a week.
25 localnici recomandă
Michael's Grill & Taqueria
1126 Forest Ave
25 localnici recomandă
Fast casual. Take out takes ten minutes - you can call ahead Favorite with the locals - I eat there at least once a week.
More upscale - local family owns it. They have never disappointed. End of the driveway - take a left - it is half a block up, just before the gas station. Same side of the street as this house - an easy walk.
Taste Cafe & Bistro
1199 Forest Ave
More upscale - local family owns it. They have never disappointed. End of the driveway - take a left - it is half a block up, just before the gas station. Same side of the street as this house - an easy walk.
We all need a fix - There are two in walking distance. One inside Safeway (bottom of the driveway, turn left, across the street 1/2 a block - up). The second one is brand new (bottom of the driveway, turn right, across the street 1/2 a block down). But the Bagel Kitchen is locally owned and VERY good and they have specialty coffee too.
23 localnici recomandă
Starbucks
1212 Forest Ave
23 localnici recomandă
We all need a fix - There are two in walking distance. One inside Safeway (bottom of the driveway, turn left, across the street 1/2 a block - up). The second one is brand new (bottom of the driveway, turn right, across the street 1/2 a block down). But the Bagel Kitchen is locally owned and VERY good and they have specialty coffee too.
BEST Breakfast on the Peninsula! There can be a wait - so call ahead 831-625-2448. It is located in lower level of Building C of the complex - Kind of hard to find - but SO worth it.
30 localnici recomandă
From Scratch Restaurant
3626 The Barnyard
30 localnici recomandă
BEST Breakfast on the Peninsula! There can be a wait - so call ahead 831-625-2448. It is located in lower level of Building C of the complex - Kind of hard to find - but SO worth it.
Call for sunset menu (early bird) and pricing.
33 localnici recomandă
Beach House Restaurant at Lovers Point
620 Ocean View Blvd
33 localnici recomandă
Call for sunset menu (early bird) and pricing.
Great local place! Run by a local family.
26 localnici recomandă
Peppers Mexicali Cafe
170 Forest Ave
26 localnici recomandă
Great local place! Run by a local family.
The perfect evening - appetizers and drinks by the firepits next to Roy's in the Spanish Bay resort, listen to the bagpiper at sunset then wander up the driveway to this little gem. Casual and delicious - tater tots - I will leave it there. OR they have wonderful firepits outside Sticks overlooking the golf course.
8 localnici recomandă
STICKS
2700 17 Mile Drive
8 localnici recomandă
The perfect evening - appetizers and drinks by the firepits next to Roy's in the Spanish Bay resort, listen to the bagpiper at sunset then wander up the driveway to this little gem. Casual and delicious - tater tots - I will leave it there. OR they have wonderful firepits outside Sticks overlooking the golf course.

Outside Adventures

Beautiful drive! Take your time - stop at Big Sur River in for a lunch - Full service restaurant OR we like to bring a blanket, get a burrito at the little store and sit by the river on the grass in front of the Inn.
332 localnici recomandă
Big Sur
332 localnici recomandă
Beautiful drive! Take your time - stop at Big Sur River in for a lunch - Full service restaurant OR we like to bring a blanket, get a burrito at the little store and sit by the river on the grass in front of the Inn.
Lover's Point Park/Beach - One mile from the house - Amazing park and beach area. Two beach side cafe's - burger place and coffee/crape cafe. "Kiddy" swimming pool open in the summer. Beach volleyball court. Great place to park and walk the Monterey Rec Trail - either way - towards Alisomar or the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
127 localnici recomandă
Lovers Point
631 Ocean View Blvd
127 localnici recomandă
Lover's Point Park/Beach - One mile from the house - Amazing park and beach area. Two beach side cafe's - burger place and coffee/crape cafe. "Kiddy" swimming pool open in the summer. Beach volleyball court. Great place to park and walk the Monterey Rec Trail - either way - towards Alisomar or the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Shopping

Closest drug store.
Rite Aid
160 Country Club Gate Center
Closest drug store.
Grocery Store
128 localnici recomandă
Safeway
815 Canyon Del Rey Blvd
128 localnici recomandă
Grocery Store
Bigger than Safeway.
20 localnici recomandă
Lucky California
200 Country Club Gate
20 localnici recomandă
Bigger than Safeway.
Right across the street - FIVE lanes of traffic - Be careful walking or driving. That center turn lane, people get crazy.
96 localnici recomandă
Trader Joe's
1170 Forest Ave
96 localnici recomandă
Right across the street - FIVE lanes of traffic - Be careful walking or driving. That center turn lane, people get crazy.
80 localnici recomandă
Del Monte Shopping Center
1410 Del Monte Center
80 localnici recomandă
Fun spot to wander, enjoy the gardens. Coffee, AMAZING breakfast or several dinner spots. Can't go wrong.
14 localnici recomandă
The Barnyard
The Barnyard
14 localnici recomandă
Fun spot to wander, enjoy the gardens. Coffee, AMAZING breakfast or several dinner spots. Can't go wrong.

Entertainment & Activities

Good because it is close - right in downtown Pacific Grove.
9 localnici recomandă
Lighthouse Cinema
525 Lighthouse Ave
9 localnici recomandă
Good because it is close - right in downtown Pacific Grove.
Check their website - they often have amazing shows.
42 localnici recomandă
Sunset Center
San Carlos Street
42 localnici recomandă
Check their website - they often have amazing shows.
13 Movie Theaters - Next to the mall in Monterey
19 localnici recomandă
Cinemark Monterey 13
1700 Del Monte Center
19 localnici recomandă
13 Movie Theaters - Next to the mall in Monterey
MY Museum a favorite with my three when they were little. Perfect rainy day or overcast activity for the little ones. Ages 1 to 8.
15 localnici recomandă
Monterey County Youth Museum
425 Washington St
15 localnici recomandă
MY Museum a favorite with my three when they were little. Perfect rainy day or overcast activity for the little ones. Ages 1 to 8.
We are located very close - only about a mile and a half away. Best to drive with-in a couple of blocks and find parking. Or the parking garage on Wave street is a great location.
668 localnici recomandă
Acvariul Golfului Monterey
886 Cannery Row
668 localnici recomandă
We are located very close - only about a mile and a half away. Best to drive with-in a couple of blocks and find parking. Or the parking garage on Wave street is a great location.

Hiking, Parks & Nature

Beautiful drive. Take a map. Stop at any of the resorts for a meal or pick up a picnic lunch at the Market at the Lodge and enjoy at the beach. BEST KEPT SECRET - Stillwater Cove - park at the Beach Club near the Lodge (there is public parking near the Wharf) depending on the time of year you maybe the only one on the beach. Depending on the time of day and year the beach is amazing to walk. Sometimes in the winter, the tide is up and there is no beach.
27 localnici recomandă
17-Mile Drive
17 Mile Drive
27 localnici recomandă
Beautiful drive. Take a map. Stop at any of the resorts for a meal or pick up a picnic lunch at the Market at the Lodge and enjoy at the beach. BEST KEPT SECRET - Stillwater Cove - park at the Beach Club near the Lodge (there is public parking near the Wharf) depending on the time of year you maybe the only one on the beach. Depending on the time of day and year the beach is amazing to walk. Sometimes in the winter, the tide is up and there is no beach.
50 localnici recomandă
Dennis The Menace Loc de joacă
777 Pearl St
50 localnici recomandă
Excellent hiking. Weekends during the summer can be very crowded. Go as early as possible.
309 localnici recomandă
Rezervația Naturală de Stat Point Lobos
62 CA-1
309 localnici recomandă
Excellent hiking. Weekends during the summer can be very crowded. Go as early as possible.
If you're new to hiking, there's no better place to start than Jacks Peak County Park.
33 localnici recomandă
Jacks Peak Park
25020 Jacks Peak Park Rd
33 localnici recomandă
If you're new to hiking, there's no better place to start than Jacks Peak County Park.
40 localnici recomandă
Parcul de Stat Andrew Molera
45500 CA-1
40 localnici recomandă
30 localnici recomandă
Parcul Toro
501 Monterey-Salinas Highway 68
30 localnici recomandă
133 localnici recomandă
Garland Ranch Regional Park
700 W Carmel Valley Rd
133 localnici recomandă
35 localnici recomandă
Parcul de stat Julia Pfeiffer Burns
52801 CA-1
35 localnici recomandă
45 localnici recomandă
Garrapata State Park
34500 CA-1
45 localnici recomandă

Sightseeing

The perfect day trip - drive to Big Sur River Inn - dine in the restaurant on the river OR better yet, grab a burrito or sandwich from the shop to the left and head down to the grass. Sit in the sun and watch the river run by. OR they have chairs in the river. During the summer season, there is a bar down on the grass. Highly recommend the ginger cocktail.
332 localnici recomandă
Big Sur
332 localnici recomandă
The perfect day trip - drive to Big Sur River Inn - dine in the restaurant on the river OR better yet, grab a burrito or sandwich from the shop to the left and head down to the grass. Sit in the sun and watch the river run by. OR they have chairs in the river. During the summer season, there is a bar down on the grass. Highly recommend the ginger cocktail.