Guidebook for Monterey
Food Scene
Lovely sit down dinner with local seafood and wine known for serving sustainable seafood. Wine priced $5 above cost. Be sure to make reservations.
701 Lighthouse Ave
701 Lighthouse AvenueLovely sit down dinner with local seafood and wine known for serving sustainable seafood. Wine priced $5 above cost. Be sure to make reservations.
763 Wave St
Wave StreetOn Cannery row, this restaurant has amazing steaks and filet mignon.
514 Lighthouse Ave
514 Lighthouse AvenueGreat sushi restaurant. Casual clothes welcome.
Just a walk down the beach. Amazing breakfast. Recently, featured on the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-ins & Dives” so go early to beat the crowds.
22 locals recommend
Loulou's Griddle In the Middle
Municipal Wharf 2Just a walk down the beach. Amazing breakfast. Recently, featured on the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-ins & Dives” so go early to beat the crowds.
This is another restaurant we walk down the beach to right next to Loulou’s. We especially like their tender fried Calamari and Sea Scallops with Madeira/mushroom sauce.
22 locals recommend
Sandbar & Grill
Municipal Wharf 2This is another restaurant we walk down the beach to right next to Loulou’s. We especially like their tender fried Calamari and Sea Scallops with Madeira/mushroom sauce.
Sandwich time? Try the Chicken Pesto or the Argentinian Tri-Tip sandwiches. Just a few minutes from the house.
9 locals recommend
Mundos Sandwich & Burger House
2233 N Fremont StSandwich time? Try the Chicken Pesto or the Argentinian Tri-Tip sandwiches. Just a few minutes from the house.
Known for great seafood. My daughter's in-laws can frequently be found at this restaurant down the hill from the house. Recently featured on "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives."
60 locals recommend
Monterey's Fish House
2114 Del Monte AveKnown for great seafood. My daughter's in-laws can frequently be found at this restaurant down the hill from the house. Recently featured on "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives."
A short drive, but well worth the fresh seafood in a casual (cafeteria-like) environment. Try the amazing Cioppino! (They beat Bobby Flay!)
123 locals recommend
Phil's Fish Market & Eatery
10700 Merritt StreetA short drive, but well worth the fresh seafood in a casual (cafeteria-like) environment. Try the amazing Cioppino! (They beat Bobby Flay!)
Essentials
Compagno's Market & Deli
2000 Prescott AveWant a really huge sandwich? This is the place.
Everything Else
One of our favorite wineries. Many tasting rooms within walking distance.
14 locals recommend
Talbott Vineyards
6th AvenueOne of our favorite wineries. Many tasting rooms within walking distance.
One of our favorite Monterey wineries. Many tasting rooms within a central location.
14 locals recommend
Bernardus Winery
5 W Carmel Valley RdOne of our favorite Monterey wineries. Many tasting rooms within a central location.
Sightseeing
This is an amazing scenic (easy) hike. Trails are well maintained and simple to follow leading you along the breathtaking shoreline and through the forests. Must see for the nature enthusiast!
309 locals recommend
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
62 CA-1This is an amazing scenic (easy) hike. Trails are well maintained and simple to follow leading you along the breathtaking shoreline and through the forests. Must see for the nature enthusiast!
A definite must see for all ages! The aquarium is located on the busy and iconic Cannery Row, so if you have time make sure to visit the shops too.
668 locals recommend
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowA definite must see for all ages! The aquarium is located on the busy and iconic Cannery Row, so if you have time make sure to visit the shops too.
If you are up for a drive, continue South down Route 1 toward Big Sur. This portion of the California Coastline is among the most beautiful in the world. Don’t forget your camera.
6 locals recommend
California 1
California 1If you are up for a drive, continue South down Route 1 toward Big Sur. This portion of the California Coastline is among the most beautiful in the world. Don’t forget your camera.
Shopping
Carmel and Carmel-By-The-Sea have other lovely attractions most notably shopping and golfing. (www.carmelcalifornia.com).
354 locals recommend
Carmel by the sea
San Antonio AvenueCarmel and Carmel-By-The-Sea have other lovely attractions most notably shopping and golfing. (www.carmelcalifornia.com).