Guidebook for Monterey Penninsula
Sightseeing
We love all the art galleries and small shops with quality merchandise.
354 locals recommend
Carmel by the sea
San Antonio AvenueWe love all the art galleries and small shops with quality merchandise.
You can get closer if you book an excursion. Different whales migrate through here all year long.
13 locals recommend
Princess Monterey Whale Watching
96 Fishermans WharfYou can get closer if you book an excursion. Different whales migrate through here all year long.
Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail
Monterey Peninsula Recreational TrailGreat for walking, biking, and hiking.
The 17-Mile Drive is widely recognized as one of the most scenic drives in the world. The famous coastal landmark runs through Pacific Grove to Pebble Beach, from the dramatic Pacific coastline to the majestic Del Monte Forest. The drive passes famous golf courses, mansions and scenic attractions.
54 locals recommend
17 Mile Drive
17 Mile DriveThe 17-Mile Drive is widely recognized as one of the most scenic drives in the world. The famous coastal landmark runs through Pacific Grove to Pebble Beach, from the dramatic Pacific coastline to the majestic Del Monte Forest. The drive passes famous golf courses, mansions and scenic attractions.
Food scene
Cannery Row
Cannery RowGreat place to shop, eat and visit a historical aea.
Fine dining with Chef Cogley and dessert Chef Santos
7 locals recommend
Aubergine the restaurant at L'Auberge Carmel
Fine dining with Chef Cogley and dessert Chef Santos
Great place for pizza and lasagne. We visit it every time we go to Monterey.
18 locals recommend
Gianni's Pizza
725 Lighthouse AveGreat place for pizza and lasagne. We visit it every time we go to Monterey.
A local favorite. We buy gift cards at Costco. Our favorite Mexican Restaurant in the area. Great Suiza Enchiladas.
49 locals recommend
Baja Cantina & Grill
7166 Carmel Valley RdA local favorite. We buy gift cards at Costco. Our favorite Mexican Restaurant in the area. Great Suiza Enchiladas.
The best pastries ever. A day of visiting art galleries followed up by a pastry and coffee is a great day for us!
9 locals recommend
Carmel Bakery
Ocean AvenueThe best pastries ever. A day of visiting art galleries followed up by a pastry and coffee is a great day for us!
Indoor and outdoor dining. Pancakes that are about a foot across with berries, coconut, nuts, etc.
55 locals recommend
First Awakenings
300 David AveIndoor and outdoor dining. Pancakes that are about a foot across with berries, coconut, nuts, etc.
We go to Carmel to see the art and always stop for coffee and a treat here..
9 locals recommend
Carmel Bakery
Ocean AvenueWe go to Carmel to see the art and always stop for coffee and a treat here..