Jessica's Monterey Guidebook
Food scene
The best sushi in Monterey Bay! The staff is friendly, the place is cozy and the food is amazing! I highly recommended the pink lady roll!!
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Crystal Fish
514 Lighthouse AveThe best sushi in Monterey Bay! The staff is friendly, the place is cozy and the food is amazing! I highly recommended the pink lady roll!!
This place has been voted a Monterey favorite for years! It’s extremely family friendly and has great pizza and gelato!
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Gianni's Pizza
725 Lighthouse AveThis place has been voted a Monterey favorite for years! It’s extremely family friendly and has great pizza and gelato!
If you are in the mood for seafood, this little gem is one local favorite you don’t want to miss. Only about a 5 minute drive to Del Monte Ave., but go early, as the line is typically out the door!
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Monterey's Fish House
2114 Del Monte AveIf you are in the mood for seafood, this little gem is one local favorite you don’t want to miss. Only about a 5 minute drive to Del Monte Ave., but go early, as the line is typically out the door!
Sightseeing
If you are looking for easy hikes (or a few moderate ones) and absolutely stunning views, this is your place! It’s even great for kiddos- there is a whaling museum for a little history lesson. If you park along the 1 outside the preserve, you can walk in for free, otherwise there is a small fee for parking inside.
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Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
62 CA-1If you are looking for easy hikes (or a few moderate ones) and absolutely stunning views, this is your place! It’s even great for kiddos- there is a whaling museum for a little history lesson. If you park along the 1 outside the preserve, you can walk in for free, otherwise there is a small fee for parking inside.
There are plenty of gorgeous places to go wine tasting in Carmel Valley, but this one is our favorite! Great vibe, the small plates are fabulous, and they often have mini concerts on the weekend. If you have kids with you, they will enjoy the yard games such as giant tic-tax-toe, cornhole, etc.
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Folktale Winery & Vineyards
8940 Carmel Valley RdThere are plenty of gorgeous places to go wine tasting in Carmel Valley, but this one is our favorite! Great vibe, the small plates are fabulous, and they often have mini concerts on the weekend. If you have kids with you, they will enjoy the yard games such as giant tic-tax-toe, cornhole, etc.
This is a beautiful place for a picnic or to bring the kids to hunt hermit crabs!
Monumento conmemorativo de John Denver
1275 Ocean View BlvdThis is a beautiful place for a picnic or to bring the kids to hunt hermit crabs!
What is not to love about this world-renowned aquarium? There are so many fascinating exhibits, some in which you can actually touch sea creatures! Penguins, sharks, jellyfish- we’ve got them all! The cafe has great menu items, even some organic, but you also have the option to check out places in cannery row and come back after lunch.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowWhat is not to love about this world-renowned aquarium? There are so many fascinating exhibits, some in which you can actually touch sea creatures! Penguins, sharks, jellyfish- we’ve got them all! The cafe has great menu items, even some organic, but you also have the option to check out places in cannery row and come back after lunch.