Guidebook for Monterey
Food Scene
Parker-Lusseau Pastries
539 Hartnell StBest french pastries I have had outside of France!
Great coffee and breakfast! Kind staff and the cafe is connected to the only privately owned movie theater in the area.
10 locals recommend
Café Lumiere
365 Calle PrincipalGreat coffee and breakfast! Kind staff and the cafe is connected to the only privately owned movie theater in the area.
Crystal Fish
514 Lighthouse AveGREAT sushi!
Delicious and Fun!
Try the flight of mezcal with deep fried crickets as a chaser.
8 locals recommend
Cultura Comida y Bebida
Delicious and Fun!
Try the flight of mezcal with deep fried crickets as a chaser.
Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette
3295 Dunes DrJust beautiful. Food, drinks, Apps, location.
Bright Coffee
281 Lighthouse AveEntertainment & Activities
Great privately owned theater with unique movies and snacks and locally crafted beer.
19 locals recommend
Osio Theater
350 Alvarado StGreat privately owned theater with unique movies and snacks and locally crafted beer.
Parks & Nature
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowGo the the aquarium! It is amazing!
Epic white sand beach that sings when you walk on it. Watch for whales, dolphins, otters and all the dogs having the time of their lives romping in the crashing waves.
142 locals recommend
Carmel City Beach
Epic white sand beach that sings when you walk on it. Watch for whales, dolphins, otters and all the dogs having the time of their lives romping in the crashing waves.
Big Sur
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Arts & Culture
The Dali Expo
5 Custom House PlazaMonterey Museum of Art
559 Pacific StEssentials
Trader Joe's
1170 Forest AveShopping
Lilify
281 Lighthouse AveVery sweet store to get locally crafted goods, owend by a kind, lovely, local family.