Stephanie’s guidebook
Nature/Hiking
Point Lobos has some of the most special, breathtaking views in the area, and it's easy to walk. Definitely a must-see if you're in town.
309 locals recommend
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
62 CA-1Point Lobos has some of the most special, breathtaking views in the area, and it's easy to walk. Definitely a must-see if you're in town.
Asilomar State Beach
Sunset Drive17 Mile Drive
17 Mile DriveDrive along CA-1 to see our beautiful coastline, full of dramatic cliffs, amazing beaches and coastal redwoods. A must-see.
332 locals recommend
Big Sur
Drive along CA-1 to see our beautiful coastline, full of dramatic cliffs, amazing beaches and coastal redwoods. A must-see.
Spanish Bay
17 17 Mile DriveGarrapata State Park
34500 CA-1Neighborhoods
Cannery Row
Cannery RowCarmel by the sea
San Antonio AvenuePacific Grove
Monterey
Sightseeing
The Monterey Bay Aquarium has a diverse, high-quality jellyfish exhibit along with many other sea creatures. Definitely worth checking out.
668 locals recommend
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowThe Monterey Bay Aquarium has a diverse, high-quality jellyfish exhibit along with many other sea creatures. Definitely worth checking out.
Monterey Bay Recreation Trail North-North West Seal Lions
Monterey Bay Coastal TrailOld Fisherman's Wharf
1 Old Fisherman’s WharfFood scene
There are lots of good restaurants; these are just a few personal favorites.
Hula's Island Grill
221 Cathcart StSea Harvest
598 Foam StMonterey's Fish House
2114 Del Monte AveFlaherty's Seafood Grill and Oyster Bar
San Carlos StreetPassionfish
701 Lighthouse AveSiam Marina Thai Cuisine
210 Reindollar AveHo Wah Chinese Restaurant
3116 Del Monte BlvdGreat fresh Chinese food.
An indoor/outdoor restaurant in beautiful Big Sur with wonderful views of the ocean and woods
94 locals recommend
Nepenthe
48510 CA-1An indoor/outdoor restaurant in beautiful Big Sur with wonderful views of the ocean and woods
il vecchio
110 Central AvePavel's Backerei
219 Forest AveVesuvio Restaurant
Junipero StreetItalian restaurant with a rooftop terrace, great ambiance
Old Fisherman's Wharf
1 Old Fisherman’s WharfChart House
444 Cannery RowCrepes of Brittany
211 Alvarado StEl Torito
600 Cannery RowYummy Mexican food, beers, and margaritas right on the water
Mariscos Puerto Nuevo
580 Broadway AveDelicious Mexican seafood place
Paris Bakery Cafe
271 Bonifacio PlDrinks
Large beer garden with indoor/outdoor space, games, and good beer.
22 locals recommend
Dust Bowl Brewing Co. Tap Depot
290 Figueroa StLarge beer garden with indoor/outdoor space, games, and good beer.
Fieldwork Brewing Company
560 Munras AveThe view from the rooftop terrace bar at this hotel does not disappoint. They serve beer, wine, cocktails, and appetizers.
12 locals recommend
Hotel 1110
1110 Del Monte AveThe view from the rooftop terrace bar at this hotel does not disappoint. They serve beer, wine, cocktails, and appetizers.
Montrio Bistro
414 Calle PrincipalSalt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette
3295 Dunes DrCoffee
Café Lumière has hands-down the best coffee in the whole peninsula. A great place to catch indy movies too!
10 locals recommend
Café Lumiere
365 Calle PrincipalCafé Lumière has hands-down the best coffee in the whole peninsula. A great place to catch indy movies too!