Virginia's Guidebook
Food Scene
Old Fisherman's Wharf
1 Old Fisherman’s WharfBest clam chowder and calamari on the wharf!
101 wine press
8049 San Miguel Canyon RdThere is always a lone to get in and they have live music pretty often.
Oh my god. Go here and take some friends and family. Order the Earthquake! 8 scops of ice cream plus a ton of toppings and holy heaven in your mouth lol, plus it's right on the water.
Ghirardelli
660 Cannery RowOh my god. Go here and take some friends and family. Order the Earthquake! 8 scops of ice cream plus a ton of toppings and holy heaven in your mouth lol, plus it's right on the water.
Sightseeing
By far my favorite aquarium experience and I've been to quite a few in a lot of different locations. you don't want to miss out on this.
668 locals recommend
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowBy far my favorite aquarium experience and I've been to quite a few in a lot of different locations. you don't want to miss out on this.
This is the beach I feel up playing and swimming at. lovely sheltered beach area great for sandcastle building and splashing around.
127 locals recommend
Lovers Point
631 Ocean View BlvdThis is the beach I feel up playing and swimming at. lovely sheltered beach area great for sandcastle building and splashing around.
It is an absolutely beautiful drive if you have the time while you're here.
54 locals recommend
17 Mile Drive
17 Mile DriveIt is an absolutely beautiful drive if you have the time while you're here.
One of my favorite hiking spots. lots of trails to choose from. if you go at the right time of year you can see otter pups in the bay with their parents. there's also historical whaling cabin and information on the canning industry and the people who lived here during that time period.
309 locals recommend
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
62 CA-1One of my favorite hiking spots. lots of trails to choose from. if you go at the right time of year you can see otter pups in the bay with their parents. there's also historical whaling cabin and information on the canning industry and the people who lived here during that time period.
Lots of cool shops and yummy places to eat. right near the water and bike path. great way to spend a day or evening
49 locals recommend
Cannery Row
Cannery RowLots of cool shops and yummy places to eat. right near the water and bike path. great way to spend a day or evening
Garrapata State Park
34500 CA-1Adventure
https://www.skydivemontereybay.com/
They do a 10,000, 15,000 and 18,000 door tandem jump check it out. adventure
6 locals recommend
Skydive Monterey Bay
721 Neeson Rdhttps://www.skydivemontereybay.com/
They do a 10,000, 15,000 and 18,000 door tandem jump check it out. adventure
Skip Barber racing school anyone? oh boy is that on my bucket list. you probably already know about the awesome races that happen out at the track maybe why you're already staying with me. Just in case you don't Laguna Secs is a lot of fun and if you can't get there on this trip you'll have to come back and visit. also note that race weekends fan cause quite the traffic situation so keep that in mind as you explore the area.
63 locals recommend
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
1021 Monterey Salinas HwySkip Barber racing school anyone? oh boy is that on my bucket list. you probably already know about the awesome races that happen out at the track maybe why you're already staying with me. Just in case you don't Laguna Secs is a lot of fun and if you can't get there on this trip you'll have to come back and visit. also note that race weekends fan cause quite the traffic situation so keep that in mind as you explore the area.
Local Flair
National Steinbeck Center
1 Main StJust a cool piece of history.
Monterey Museum of Art
559 Pacific StMonterey State Historic Park
20 Custom House PlazaCool history and has a walking trail through history
Love it here. I was perfectly raised on the wharf my grandparents founded Abalonetties restaurant. lots of food shops and whale watching tour opportunities, plus you never know who you meet down there.
64 locals recommend
Old Fisherman's Wharf
1 Old Fisherman’s WharfLove it here. I was perfectly raised on the wharf my grandparents founded Abalonetties restaurant. lots of food shops and whale watching tour opportunities, plus you never know who you meet down there.
Lovely place to walk, jog, bike, skate or just be outside with loved ones or solo. You can rent tandem bikes, pass right alongside Cannery Row, walk from the Wharf to the beaches or anywhere in between. there are so many things off of the bike trail you almost have too much to choose from.
6 locals recommend
Monterey Bay Coastal Trail
Monterey Bay Coastal TrailLovely place to walk, jog, bike, skate or just be outside with loved ones or solo. You can rent tandem bikes, pass right alongside Cannery Row, walk from the Wharf to the beaches or anywhere in between. there are so many things off of the bike trail you almost have too much to choose from.
Hiking
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
62 CA-1Beautiful hiking
Garland Ranch Regional Park
700 W Carmel Valley RdLovely hiking. Bring water!!!