Guidebook for Monterey
Food Scene
Best Italian food outside of Italy, in my opinion. A great date place. Like... the best.
33 locals recommend
il vecchio
110 Central AveBest Italian food outside of Italy, in my opinion. A great date place. Like... the best.
La Tortuga
1257 Fremont BlvdMy favorite mexican food restaurant.
Another awesome taco shop. Cheap breakfast burritos are its specialty. And it's right below my office!
Dos Victorias Mexican Food
299 Cannery RowAnother awesome taco shop. Cheap breakfast burritos are its specialty. And it's right below my office!
Awesome breakfast/brunch/coffee shop right in the middle of downtown PG. They have bottomless mimosas. Just saying...
18 locals recommend
Crema
481 Lighthouse AveAwesome breakfast/brunch/coffee shop right in the middle of downtown PG. They have bottomless mimosas. Just saying...
Super great Greek. A wee bit expensive just because it's in Carmel. It's fast-ish food/cheaper outpost is in the mall by Whole Foods.
67 locals recommend
Dametra Cafe
Lincoln StreetSuper great Greek. A wee bit expensive just because it's in Carmel. It's fast-ish food/cheaper outpost is in the mall by Whole Foods.
My favorite sushi place on planet earth. That includes a rather legendary sushi place in Iceland I went to a couple years ago. Maybe make it a date and watch Jiro Dreams of Sushi before or after.
19 locals recommend
Sushi Heaven
Dolores StreetMy favorite sushi place on planet earth. That includes a rather legendary sushi place in Iceland I went to a couple years ago. Maybe make it a date and watch Jiro Dreams of Sushi before or after.
Captain + Stoker
398 E Franklin StBest coffee by far far far.
Drinks & Nightlife
Insanely beautiful and tasty brewpub. Check this place out.
65 locals recommend
Alvarado Street Brewery
426 Alvarado StInsanely beautiful and tasty brewpub. Check this place out.
Post No Bills Craft Beer House
600 Ortiz AveIf you really want to be a local, grab beer here.
Other Brother Beer Co.
877 Broadway AveLocal beer just down the street.
Essentials
Go here for cheap, healthy, awesome groceries. You can walk there from the apartment. About 15-20 minutes.
96 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1170 Forest AveGo here for cheap, healthy, awesome groceries. You can walk there from the apartment. About 15-20 minutes.
This and Trader's are my go-to. Usually one has was the other doesn't. This WF is in the mall too, so you can roam around and check that out while you're there.
71 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
800 Del Monte CenterThis and Trader's are my go-to. Usually one has was the other doesn't. This WF is in the mall too, so you can roam around and check that out while you're there.
Whole Foods Market
800 Del Monte CenterGo to grocer.
Sightseeing
Jack's Peak
Pretty rad hiking trails!
Everything Else
If you have some trip budget left, I HIGHLY recommend renting a kayak and heading out onto the bay. Not even kidding, otters will swim up to you and chill.
20 locals recommend
Monterey Bay Kayaks - Monterey Location
693 Del Monte AveIf you have some trip budget left, I HIGHLY recommend renting a kayak and heading out onto the bay. Not even kidding, otters will swim up to you and chill.