Guidebook for Monterey
Drinks & Nightlife
Alvarado Street Brewery
426 Alvarado StExcellent menu, industrial loft decor, deluxe beer
Alfredo's Cantina
266 Pearl StDark. Divey. Mobster-ish.
The Crown & Anchor
150 W Franklin StTraditional underground British pub
Hidden rooftop bar- looks cooler from below than it actually is, but if you are able to go for sunset... it's worth it
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Hotel 1110
1110 Del Monte AveHidden rooftop bar- looks cooler from below than it actually is, but if you are able to go for sunset... it's worth it
Food Scene
Café Lumiere
365 Calle PrincipalCoffee shop inside a semi old theater!
Mundos Sandwich and Burger House
170 Webster Stthe BEST sandwiches
Restaurant 1833
500 Hartnell StBeautiful haunted historic house turned upscale restaurant and bar
Epsilon Fine Greek Restaurant
422 Tyler StDelicious Mediterranean
Monterey Donuts
2440 N Fremont StThe best donuts around- THE BEST!
Converted old train station stocked with gorgeous sandwiches and salads (and sometimes barbecue) to take on a hike or picnic!
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The Wharf Marketplace
269 Figueroa StConverted old train station stocked with gorgeous sandwiches and salads (and sometimes barbecue) to take on a hike or picnic!
The perfect tiny breakfast and seafood spot on the non touristy wharf
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Loulou's Griddle In the Middle
Municipal Wharf 2The perfect tiny breakfast and seafood spot on the non touristy wharf
Ocean Sushi Deli
165 Webster StNo frills sushi with hard to find Japanese items
Crystal Fish
514 Lighthouse AveThe best sushi around
Parker-Lusseau Pastries
539 Hartnell StPastries and coffee in a small beautiful historic building
Montrio Bistro
414 Calle PrincipalUpscale with middle earth hobbit + up in the clouds decor
Poke Lab
475 Alvarado StIf you've never had the pleasure of poke and are a fan of sushi, GO!
Stunning pastries and bread. Do yourself a favor and try the ham and cheese croissant
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Paris Bakery Cafe
271 Bonifacio PlStunning pastries and bread. Do yourself a favor and try the ham and cheese croissant
Scenic pastures of sheep and a gorgeous view of the ocean. Almost too good to be true
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Mission Ranch Restaurant
26270 Dolores StScenic pastures of sheep and a gorgeous view of the ocean. Almost too good to be true
The Sardine Factory
701 Wave StUpscale American dishes with turn of the century decor
So very many bagel sandwiches to choose from. Best fast and early breakfast choice hands down
Bagel Bakery
452 Alvarado StSo very many bagel sandwiches to choose from. Best fast and early breakfast choice hands down
An actual noodle bar- tiny, cash only, with completely delicious Vietnamese dishes
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Noodle Bar
215 Reservation RdAn actual noodle bar- tiny, cash only, with completely delicious Vietnamese dishes
Hands down the most authentic Italian pizza and pasta in the area
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Gusto Handcrafted Pasta & Pizza
1901 Fremont BlvdHands down the most authentic Italian pizza and pasta in the area
No frills decor but the burritos more than make up for it. Closed on Sundays, which happen to be the day I most crave Mexican food, turns out
Baldemiro's Taco Shop
2008 Fremont BlvdNo frills decor but the burritos more than make up for it. Closed on Sundays, which happen to be the day I most crave Mexican food, turns out
Tuesday late afternoons/early evenings on Alvarado street. Music, street food, fresh produce, and people
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Old Monterey Marketplace & Farmers Market
98 Pearl StTuesday late afternoons/early evenings on Alvarado street. Music, street food, fresh produce, and people
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1170 Forest AveEssential food items and more
Del Mar French Laundry Inc
508 Del Monte AveWash and fold laundry service
Parks & Nature
Dennis The Menace Leikskóli
777 Pearl StSuper fun toddler and big kid park
El Estero Boating
798 Del Monte AveSwan shaped paddle boats!
Pfeiffer Falls
Hike to a waterfall and lagoon
Carmel City Beach
DOGS! THIS IS A DOG BEACH. it is wonderful
Garland Ranch Regional Park
700 W Carmel Valley RdDog friendly trails!
Relax in adirondack chairs in a low river bed under the trees with a few bars and restaurants just steps from the riverbank
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Big Sur River Inn
46800 CA-1Relax in adirondack chairs in a low river bed under the trees with a few bars and restaurants just steps from the riverbank
Sightseeing
Custom House Plaza
Custom House PlazaHistoric Port House! built in 1846
Larkin House
464 Calle PrincipalHistoric House! built in 1834
Royal Presidio Chapel Office
500 Church StThe oldest church in Monterey! built in 1791
Carmel Mission
3080 Rio RdHistoric Mission San Carlos Borromeo. built in 1770
Historic Monterey City Hall with small museum on the second floor. built in the late 1840s
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Colton Hall Museum
570 Pacific StHistoric Monterey City Hall with small museum on the second floor. built in the late 1840s
Old Monterey Café
489 Alvarado StLocated behind Colton Hall in an old stone building. built in 1854
Entertainment & Activities
The Big Deal around here.
I highly recommend walking along the coastal path to get there- you'll catch sea lions sun bathing and stunning ocean views along the way
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Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowThe Big Deal around here.
I highly recommend walking along the coastal path to get there- you'll catch sea lions sun bathing and stunning ocean views along the way
Everything Else
Metal Specialties
554 Del Monte AveAmazing metal shop