Guidebook for Monterey
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Admire the Julia Morgan architecture and walk the dunes on plank paths. Asilomar Beach is lovely.
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Peet's Coffee
560 Munras AveAdmire the Julia Morgan architecture and walk the dunes on plank paths. Asilomar Beach is lovely.
Nice place, good pharnacist and lots of natural remedies and cosmetics. Excellent chocolate selection.
Pharmaca
570 Munras AveNice place, good pharnacist and lots of natural remedies and cosmetics. Excellent chocolate selection.
Monterey Public Library
625 Pacific StCatch up with a selection of newspapers and magazines.
Quick walk, surprisingly good special shows ans permanent clooection of California Impressionists.
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Monterey Museum of Art
559 Pacific StQuick walk, surprisingly good special shows ans permanent clooection of California Impressionists.
The "other" location for our Art Museum, this si a wonderful stately home surrounded by roses , azaleas an rhododendron.
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Monterey Museum of Art
559 Pacific StThe "other" location for our Art Museum, this si a wonderful stately home surrounded by roses , azaleas an rhododendron.
El Estero Skate Park
725 Pearl StIf you are here with kids this is a must. Grownups like the paddle boats, too.
Пирс береговой охраны
100 Lighthouse AveNice walk, good wildlife viewing
Susan Bancroft gives lessons, and trail rides and some special events, like cow camp. If you are not experienced do not fear...this will be fun, laid back and affordable. .
Bancroft Ranch
21401 Parrott Ranch RdSusan Bancroft gives lessons, and trail rides and some special events, like cow camp. If you are not experienced do not fear...this will be fun, laid back and affordable. .
Галерея классического искусства
Great facility, lots of classes
Described as the most beautiful gallery in Carmel...I think it may be. Worth a visit, say Hi to Teresa for me
Gallery Elite
6 San Carlos StDescribed as the most beautiful gallery in Carmel...I think it may be. Worth a visit, say Hi to Teresa for me
Food Scene
New to Monterey,but A San Francisco North Beach classic. The pizza and pasta here are good...but a little too much food if what you want is to kick back with a cappuchino.
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Caffe Trieste
409 Alvarado StNew to Monterey,but A San Francisco North Beach classic. The pizza and pasta here are good...but a little too much food if what you want is to kick back with a cappuchino.
Generous servings of good Mexican food and the BEST fresh OJ. The Nachos will ruin your appetite for 24 hours...BIG!
Papa Chano's
915 Playa AveGenerous servings of good Mexican food and the BEST fresh OJ. The Nachos will ruin your appetite for 24 hours...BIG!
Hands down BEST Cappuchino and Latte. Realy good quality baked goods and a limited but choice selection of light lucnh options. Cozy inside, nice balcony with outdoor tables to enjoy the sun.
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Café Lumiere
365 Calle PrincipalHands down BEST Cappuchino and Latte. Realy good quality baked goods and a limited but choice selection of light lucnh options. Cozy inside, nice balcony with outdoor tables to enjoy the sun.
wonderful seafood,south of the border by way of cordon bleu..Great margartitas. Wander the local shops and galleries to sober up
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The Whole Enchilada Market Place
7902 CA-1wonderful seafood,south of the border by way of cordon bleu..Great margartitas. Wander the local shops and galleries to sober up
Try the Crepes of Brittany for lunch or snacks...on the right at the entrance of the wharf.
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Fishermans Wharf
Fishermans WharfTry the Crepes of Brittany for lunch or snacks...on the right at the entrance of the wharf.
The best seafood , and options for meat lovers and vegetarians as well. After the big article in Bon Apetit we worried they might be overwhelmed, but no problem. reservations are needed.
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Passionfish
701 Lighthouse AveThe best seafood , and options for meat lovers and vegetarians as well. After the big article in Bon Apetit we worried they might be overwhelmed, but no problem. reservations are needed.
Good best for breakfast and lunch. They have a famouse oatmeal apricot cookie and the best blt
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Red House Cafe
662 Lighthouse AvenueGood best for breakfast and lunch. They have a famouse oatmeal apricot cookie and the best blt
Best spot for breakfast and to soak up the whole small town vibe.
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Holly's Lighthouse Cafe
602 Lighthouse AveBest spot for breakfast and to soak up the whole small town vibe.
Good food and lots of cowboy memorabilia. The old guys at the counter may be thw young cowboys on the wall. They have the best pancakes I have ever eaten, including my own.
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Wagon Wheel Restaurant
7156 Carmel Valley RdGood food and lots of cowboy memorabilia. The old guys at the counter may be thw young cowboys on the wall. They have the best pancakes I have ever eaten, including my own.
The best view, good food, ambiance, and excellent gift shop..... Look for paintings and prints by artist Erin Gafill or a signed cookbook or memoir by another member of the clan
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Nepenthe
48510 CA-1The best view, good food, ambiance, and excellent gift shop..... Look for paintings and prints by artist Erin Gafill or a signed cookbook or memoir by another member of the clan
My Top Choice for a special dinner or celebration. A 5 min walk to the charming adobe that has become the best restaurant in Monterey County. Nice bar with truffled popcorn and artisanal cocktails.
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Restaurant 1833
500 Hartnell StMy Top Choice for a special dinner or celebration. A 5 min walk to the charming adobe that has become the best restaurant in Monterey County. Nice bar with truffled popcorn and artisanal cocktails.
A charming local hangout on pier 2 which is next to the more touristy Fisherman's Wharf.Amazing pancakes the size of a pizza and wonderful omelets. Park right on the pier.
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Loulou's Griddle In the Middle
Municipal Wharf 2A charming local hangout on pier 2 which is next to the more touristy Fisherman's Wharf.Amazing pancakes the size of a pizza and wonderful omelets. Park right on the pier.
best pastry you can get without a flight to Paris. But, for strange zoning reasons they use paper cups. The main location on Munras is a longer walk but no paper cups! Love the Orange Brioche
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Parker-Lusseau Pastries
539 Hartnell Stbest pastry you can get without a flight to Paris. But, for strange zoning reasons they use paper cups. The main location on Munras is a longer walk but no paper cups! Love the Orange Brioche
Insider Tip: This hot new restaurant has been getting a lot of buzz...wonderful food and service and an amazing wine list. The chef, an ex Olympic skater just published a book on Spanish Charcuterie
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Jeninni Kitchen + Wine Bar
542 Lighthouse AveInsider Tip: This hot new restaurant has been getting a lot of buzz...wonderful food and service and an amazing wine list. The chef, an ex Olympic skater just published a book on Spanish Charcuterie
My favorite Italian, super fresh, very authentic and the Worker's Lunch is a huge bargain and loved by local foodies.
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il vecchio
110 Central AveMy favorite Italian, super fresh, very authentic and the Worker's Lunch is a huge bargain and loved by local foodies.
Super casual, order at the counter. Best ever Jersey style italian subs. You won'r be able to eat one by yourself but it will be fun trying. Or get some of the best froies I have ever had and share your sandwich or have them wrap the 2nd half. They do that for me all the time. Been waning to try their sheesestaek but so hard to pass on a truly great sub...
Boardwalk Sub Shop
470 Alvarado StSuper casual, order at the counter. Best ever Jersey style italian subs. You won'r be able to eat one by yourself but it will be fun trying. Or get some of the best froies I have ever had and share your sandwich or have them wrap the 2nd half. They do that for me all the time. Been waning to try their sheesestaek but so hard to pass on a truly great sub...
Arts & Culture
Comfy, usually good selection of films and real food in the lobby. Plus it is a 5 min walk.
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Osio Theater
350 Alvarado StComfy, usually good selection of films and real food in the lobby. Plus it is a 5 min walk.
Drinks & Nightlife
I like the pub fare and the hard cider. Go for burgers, lambshanks and fish/calamari and chips. Skip desert, though
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The Crown & Anchor
150 W Franklin StI like the pub fare and the hard cider. Go for burgers, lambshanks and fish/calamari and chips. Skip desert, though
Entertainment & Activities
Great park for the kids, and the paddle boats are fun
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Парк Эль Эстеро
725 Pearl StGreat park for the kids, and the paddle boats are fun
Good feed store with a petting zoo in back.Their turkey who loved to be petted passed last year but there are tortoises,rabbits,goats,donkeys and more. Have a meal at the nearby Wagon Wheel.
Hacienda Hay & Feed Co
7180 Carmel Valley RdGood feed store with a petting zoo in back.Their turkey who loved to be petted passed last year but there are tortoises,rabbits,goats,donkeys and more. Have a meal at the nearby Wagon Wheel.
A wonderful Aquarium, that entertains and educates. If you take little ones, go see the exhibits you are interested before you take them to the :"Splash Zone" because you will not get them to leave.
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Аквариум в Монтерей-Бей
886 Cannery RowA wonderful Aquarium, that entertains and educates. If you take little ones, go see the exhibits you are interested before you take them to the :"Splash Zone" because you will not get them to leave.
Sightseeing
Good changing exnibits. a giant whale in front for the kids to climb and outside in the native plant garden they is a people sized "spirit nest"
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Музей естествознания Пасифик-Гроув
165 Forest AveGood changing exnibits. a giant whale in front for the kids to climb and outside in the native plant garden they is a people sized "spirit nest"
Beautiful spot...you'll see why it is a favorite for wedding pictures.Then head down the rec trail toward Pacific Grove for some amazing scenery especially when the purple "magic carpet" is in bloom
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Lovers Point
631 Ocean View BlvdBeautiful spot...you'll see why it is a favorite for wedding pictures.Then head down the rec trail toward Pacific Grove for some amazing scenery especially when the purple "magic carpet" is in bloom
You have to drive this route! If you go for drinks at Spanish Bay they will efund your park entry fee but it is a bargain anyway. You will pass amazing mansions and the famous Lone Cypress
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17 Mile Drive
17 Mile DriveYou have to drive this route! If you go for drinks at Spanish Bay they will efund your park entry fee but it is a bargain anyway. You will pass amazing mansions and the famous Lone Cypress
My absolute favorite Big Sur scenic spot. Worth the drive.
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Парк штата Джулия-Пфейффер-Бернс
52801 CA-1My absolute favorite Big Sur scenic spot. Worth the drive.
Shopping
Great fashion foward clothing for all sizes and an adjacent shoe store that is terrific. The owner is so charming that shopping is a treat.
Marita's Boutique
551 Lighthouse AveGreat fashion foward clothing for all sizes and an adjacent shoe store that is terrific. The owner is so charming that shopping is a treat.