Guidebook for Monterey
Essentials
It's Trader Joe's, the most wonderful grocery store that I know of.
96 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trader Joe's
1170 Forest AveIt's Trader Joe's, the most wonderful grocery store that I know of.
Everything Else
The best place to get a sandwich in Monterey County. Order the #27: Chicken, bacon & avocado on flat french. And say hi to Bennet, the owner.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Compagno's Market & Deli
2000 Prescott AveThe best place to get a sandwich in Monterey County. Order the #27: Chicken, bacon & avocado on flat french. And say hi to Bennet, the owner.
Great place to grab some coffee and chill for a bit.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
East Village Coffee Lounge
498 Washington StGreat place to grab some coffee and chill for a bit.
Pavel's Backerei
219 Forest AveAwesome bakery!
Best place to have breakfast in Big Sur. Their Eggs Benedict is amazing.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn
48865 CA-1Best place to have breakfast in Big Sur. Their Eggs Benedict is amazing.
Very, very well known for hiking for people of all levels. It's beautiful.
133 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Garland Ranch Regional Park
700 W Carmel Valley RdVery, very well known for hiking for people of all levels. It's beautiful.
Sightseeing
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowIt's world famous.
One of the many places that tourists go to stroll.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cannery Row
Cannery RowOne of the many places that tourists go to stroll.
Another place many tourists visit while staying here. Known for their clam chowder and homemade toffee.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fishermans Wharf
Fishermans WharfAnother place many tourists visit while staying here. Known for their clam chowder and homemade toffee.
Food Scene
Best sushi in Monterey County, in my opinion. Order the Big Eye Roll- You'll love it.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Crystal Fish
514 Lighthouse AveBest sushi in Monterey County, in my opinion. Order the Big Eye Roll- You'll love it.
Great live, free, bluegrass music 3x/week. Excellent fish fresh off the boat.
123 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Phil's Fish Market & Eatery
10700 Merritt StreetGreat live, free, bluegrass music 3x/week. Excellent fish fresh off the boat.
Great place to have breakfast near the water.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trailside Café & Beer Garden
3 Del Fino PlGreat place to have breakfast near the water.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great bar. Great Drinks. Great Setting. Great Hawaiian food. Locals love it.
102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hula's Island Grill
221 Cathcart StGreat bar. Great Drinks. Great Setting. Great Hawaiian food. Locals love it.
Pierce Ranch Vineyards Tasting Room
499 Wave StGreat place to wine taste. Not snobby.
Greatest place to have a martini on the water, over looking the water. Great staff here. Always genuinely friendly.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Schooners Coastal Kitchen & Bar
400 Cannery RowGreatest place to have a martini on the water, over looking the water. Great staff here. Always genuinely friendly.
Arts & Culture
GREAT free local newspaper all around the county that lists what events are occurring. It comes out on Thursdays.
Monterey County Weekly
668 Williams AveGREAT free local newspaper all around the county that lists what events are occurring. It comes out on Thursdays.