Guidebook for Monterey
Parks & Nature
Only 15-20 minutes away. A must-see park with fairly easy walks along cliff edges and Whaler's Cove. See seals, otters, and scuba divers below, and pelicans overhead.
309 habitants recommandent
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
62 CA-1 Only 15-20 minutes away. A must-see park with fairly easy walks along cliff edges and Whaler's Cove. See seals, otters, and scuba divers below, and pelicans overhead.
About an hour's drive down the beautiful scenic Coast Highway. Trek to the top of the mountains for a rigorous hike or just a five minute hike to the ocean and waterfall.
35 habitants recommandent
Parc d'État Julia Pfeiffer Burns
52801 CA-1About an hour's drive down the beautiful scenic Coast Highway. Trek to the top of the mountains for a rigorous hike or just a five minute hike to the ocean and waterfall.
Aire de jeux Dennis la Menace
777 Pearl StTotally the BOMB with kids ages 5-10ish.
This is a great beach to take your kids! Not only is the beach well protected from the wind, but there are great rocks to climb on and a lovely grassy park that's perfect for picnics. Summer time the swimming pool is open.
15 habitants recommandent
Lover's Point Beach
This is a great beach to take your kids! Not only is the beach well protected from the wind, but there are great rocks to climb on and a lovely grassy park that's perfect for picnics. Summer time the swimming pool is open.
Monterey's only white sandy beach. Really nice on a sunny day!
142 habitants recommandent
Carmel City Beach
Monterey's only white sandy beach. Really nice on a sunny day!
Monterey State Historic Park
20 Custom House PlazaSightseeing
Take the drive through Pebble Beach and into Carmel. Stunning views, world class golf courses and fabulous homes. Stop to eat at the Lodge or Spanish Bay and get the $10 fee you paid at the gate credited to your tab.
39 habitants recommandent
17 Mile Dr
17 Mile DriveTake the drive through Pebble Beach and into Carmel. Stunning views, world class golf courses and fabulous homes. Stop to eat at the Lodge or Spanish Bay and get the $10 fee you paid at the gate credited to your tab.
Tour the lighthouse and get a real feel of how life was for mariners back before electricity.
Point Sur State Historic Park
California 1Tour the lighthouse and get a real feel of how life was for mariners back before electricity.
Like Steinbeck? Read Cannery Row? Then you know who Doc Rickets was. A real local hero in his day and the best friend of John Steinbeck. Also a real friend of Bruce Ariss who sold me the lot on which I built my home on.
Doc Ricketts Lab
Like Steinbeck? Read Cannery Row? Then you know who Doc Rickets was. A real local hero in his day and the best friend of John Steinbeck. Also a real friend of Bruce Ariss who sold me the lot on which I built my home on.
Built in 1855 and still a local landmark. Open 1-4 PM Thursday-Monday
21 habitants recommandent
Point Pinos Lighthouse
80 Asilomar AveBuilt in 1855 and still a local landmark. Open 1-4 PM Thursday-Monday
Take a romantic guided tour through one of the original Carmel cottages. Climb Hawk Tower, reminiscent of ancient Irish stone towers. Stroll the English gardens. Experience the atmosphere that inspired some of America's finest poetry. Step back in time an follow the romance of Carmel's poet, Robinson Jeffers.
13 habitants recommandent
Robinson Jeffers Tor House Foundation
26304 Ocean View AveTake a romantic guided tour through one of the original Carmel cottages. Climb Hawk Tower, reminiscent of ancient Irish stone towers. Stroll the English gardens. Experience the atmosphere that inspired some of America's finest poetry. Step back in time an follow the romance of Carmel's poet, Robinson Jeffers.
Entertainment & Activities
About a mile away. World class aquarium for which I have half priced passes you can get from me if you choose. Don't miss the feeding times for the sea otters and the deep sea exhibit.
668 habitants recommandent
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowAbout a mile away. World class aquarium for which I have half priced passes you can get from me if you choose. Don't miss the feeding times for the sea otters and the deep sea exhibit.
El Estero Boating
798 Del Monte AveRent a paddle boat on Lake El Estero.
Rent kayaks, bicycles, paddle boards, surreys and go it alone....or take a kayak tour in the bay. Great fun and exercise.
24 habitants recommandent
Adventures by The Sea
299 Cannery RowRent kayaks, bicycles, paddle boards, surreys and go it alone....or take a kayak tour in the bay. Great fun and exercise.
About a mile from here. Jump, crawl and slither your way through a web of security beams in a race against the clock. Great way to involve the kids.
Monterey Mirror Maze
751 Cannery RowAbout a mile from here. Jump, crawl and slither your way through a web of security beams in a race against the clock. Great way to involve the kids.
Food Scene
Doesn't look like much from the front, but don't be fooled. There's a big patio in the back overlooking the river where you can sit in wooden chairs IN the water for nice photo ops. Great burgers and HOT bloody Marys.
29 habitants recommandent
Big Sur River Inn
46800 CA-1Doesn't look like much from the front, but don't be fooled. There's a big patio in the back overlooking the river where you can sit in wooden chairs IN the water for nice photo ops. Great burgers and HOT bloody Marys.
Sit on top of the world in Ventana's patio overlooking the Pacific. Listen to the birds tweet and the soft classical music. Delicious food and drinks in the perfect atmosphere.
Ventana Inn
Sit on top of the world in Ventana's patio overlooking the Pacific. Listen to the birds tweet and the soft classical music. Delicious food and drinks in the perfect atmosphere.
Nepenthe
48510 CA-1Beautiful coastal views and good food. Eclectic shop below.
This place is a treasure!! It's only four blocks from here and the food is fantastic! A real favorite with my guests and myself. Full bar. Family owned and run.
Taste Cafe & Bistro
1199 Forest AveThis place is a treasure!! It's only four blocks from here and the food is fantastic! A real favorite with my guests and myself. Full bar. Family owned and run.
This funky little store hasn't changed in 40 years and is still a thriving business. Killer (and huge) sandwiches!! Owner, Bennett, has catered to the military at the Defense Language Institute and has created an amazing atmosphere that need to be seen. Ever wanted some kind of candy you used to get as a kid but you thought was long gone? Bennett has it. Military memorabilia? It's everywhere in this tiny store. Makes waiting for you sandwich a fascinating experience. And Compagno's is only two blocks from my home.
12 habitants recommandent
Compagno's Market & Deli
2000 Prescott AveThis funky little store hasn't changed in 40 years and is still a thriving business. Killer (and huge) sandwiches!! Owner, Bennett, has catered to the military at the Defense Language Institute and has created an amazing atmosphere that need to be seen. Ever wanted some kind of candy you used to get as a kid but you thought was long gone? Bennett has it. Military memorabilia? It's everywhere in this tiny store. Makes waiting for you sandwich a fascinating experience. And Compagno's is only two blocks from my home.
Vegetarian and delicious!! Four blocks up the hill. Really nice, mellow live music on Saturday nights.
14 habitants recommandent
Julia's
1180 Forest AveVegetarian and delicious!! Four blocks up the hill. Really nice, mellow live music on Saturday nights.
Crystal Fish
514 Lighthouse AveFantastic sushi!! Just a mile down the road.
Delicious and fresh fish as well as a full bar and great service.
68 habitants recommandent
Passionfish
701 Lighthouse AveDelicious and fresh fish as well as a full bar and great service.
Sits right on the water on Cannery Row and serves great food, full bar and beautiful views.
16 habitants recommandent
Fish Hopper
700 Cannery RowSits right on the water on Cannery Row and serves great food, full bar and beautiful views.
Enjoy wine tasting while seated at a bar with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the bay. Get a real education while you sip some of the best local wines around. Check out their creative appetizers and cruise through there stylish give store.
16 habitants recommandent
A Taste of Monterey - Wine Market & Bistro
700 Cannery RowEnjoy wine tasting while seated at a bar with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the bay. Get a real education while you sip some of the best local wines around. Check out their creative appetizers and cruise through there stylish give store.
Shopping
Hundreds of shops with unusual items for sale. Beautiful architecture. Quaint and beautiful.
354 habitants recommandent
Carmel-by-the-Sea
San Antonio AvenueHundreds of shops with unusual items for sale. Beautiful architecture. Quaint and beautiful.
"The Last Hometown", Pacific Grove. A truly lovely little town that's full of unusual shops and artist studios.
53 habitants recommandent
Pacific Grove
"The Last Hometown", Pacific Grove. A truly lovely little town that's full of unusual shops and artist studios.
Everyone’s Harvest
150-158 Grand AveMondays, 3:00-7:00
Old Monterey Business Association
98 Del Monte AveVeggies, art work, jewelry, .... much more!
Monterey Peninsula College
980 Fremont StFARMERS MARKET....Fridays, 10:00-2:00
Macy's is the hub store in this lovely mall. You'll find everything you need to buy; clothes, gifts, food, games, furniture. Very conveniently located and clean.
80 habitants recommandent
Del Monte Shopping Center
1410 Del Monte CenterMacy's is the hub store in this lovely mall. You'll find everything you need to buy; clothes, gifts, food, games, furniture. Very conveniently located and clean.
Everything Else
Rooted by the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row has blossomed from a place where locals worked canning sardines to a carefully rebuilt area to keep the old cannery motif, it's now full of shops, nightclubs and restaurants.
67 habitants recommandent
Cannery Row
Rooted by the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row has blossomed from a place where locals worked canning sardines to a carefully rebuilt area to keep the old cannery motif, it's now full of shops, nightclubs and restaurants.
Catch a whale watching boat or simply window shop along the wharf. Sample every restaurant's special clam chowder. Have a nice lunch or dinner. Watch the otters and sea lions play.
27 habitants recommandent
Crab House
60 Fishermans WharfCatch a whale watching boat or simply window shop along the wharf. Sample every restaurant's special clam chowder. Have a nice lunch or dinner. Watch the otters and sea lions play.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1170 Forest AveJust about five blocks away.
Safeway
815 Canyon Del Rey BlvdFour blocks away.