Guidebook for Monterey area
Food Scene
Turtle Bay Taqueria
431 Tyler StGreat coastal Mexican food!
Sushi time is at the bottom of the street, just 5 minutes away. Great sushi, fun atmosphere, staff is always very friendly!
15 locals recommend
Sushi Time
1153 Fremont BlvdSushi time is at the bottom of the street, just 5 minutes away. Great sushi, fun atmosphere, staff is always very friendly!
Great place for breakfast just down the street. Family-owned since forever. Good people.
32 locals recommend
The Breakfast Club
1130 Fremont BlvdGreat place for breakfast just down the street. Family-owned since forever. Good people.
Paris Bakery Cafe
271 Bonifacio PlA good bakery in the neighborhood. Fresh made pastries.
Great atmosphere, good food, nice staff, close by our house.
26 locals recommend
Gusto Handcrafted Pasta & Pizza
1901 Fremont BlvdGreat atmosphere, good food, nice staff, close by our house.
Terrific place for breakfast. Close to the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
55 locals recommend
First Awakenings
300 David AveTerrific place for breakfast. Close to the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Loulou's Griddle In the Middle
Municipal Wharf 2Fun place to have breakfast right on the wharf!
Drinks & Nightlife
10 cent Happy Hour! Every Sunday from 5:00 pm until 5:10 pm. Get there a few minutes early and bring plenty of dimes to share--you will make new friends and have a couple of drinks.
6 locals recommend
La Playa Carmel
8th Avenue10 cent Happy Hour! Every Sunday from 5:00 pm until 5:10 pm. Get there a few minutes early and bring plenty of dimes to share--you will make new friends and have a couple of drinks.
Bull and Bear Whiskey Bar and Taphouse
479 Alvarado StAlvarado Street Brewery
426 Alvarado StFieldwork Brewing Company
560 Munras AveOutdoor tap house/brewery with big fire pits.
Post No Bills Craft Beer House
600 Ortiz AveHundreds of beers to taste!
Entertainment & Activities
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowBest aquarium in the world!
Parks & Nature
A million terrific trails for mountain bikers and hikers!
39 locals recommend
Fort Ord National Monument
Toro Creek RoadA million terrific trails for mountain bikers and hikers!
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
62 CA-1Arts & Culture
Carmel by the sea
San Antonio AvenueLots of fun galleries!
Everything Else
Target
133 General Stilwell DrJust a 6 minute drive from our house.
Sightseeing
Winding along the Pacific coast, the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and a great way to tour Monterey and adjacent communities while enjoying the outdoors. Currently extends 18 miles from Pacific Grove to Castroville and is regarded as one of the most scenic long trails in California.
Easy start is just a 5 minute drive: park behind Orchard Supple Hardware and you'll see the trail: 800 Playa Avenue. Sand City,CA. 93955
10 locals recommend
Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail
Monterey Peninsula Recreational TrailWinding along the Pacific coast, the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and a great way to tour Monterey and adjacent communities while enjoying the outdoors. Currently extends 18 miles from Pacific Grove to Castroville and is regarded as one of the most scenic long trails in California.
Easy start is just a 5 minute drive: park behind Orchard Supple Hardware and you'll see the trail: 800 Playa Avenue. Sand City,CA. 93955