Guidebook for Marina
Food Scene
My favorite Mexican restaurant in Marina by far. They do some traditional and some "California" style Mexican food. It's fresh and delicious, try the blackened chicken on some nachos or in a wet burrito!
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Michael's Grill & Taqueria
1126 Forest Ave My favorite Mexican restaurant in Marina by far. They do some traditional and some "California" style Mexican food. It's fresh and delicious, try the blackened chicken on some nachos or in a wet burrito!
Locally owned coffee bar serving the finest Italian drip coffee and espresso beverages. No burned coffee flavor or stale karaffe taste, this is my favorite coffee shop in all the Monterey Bay area.
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Coffee Mia Brew Bar & Cafe
250 Reservation RdLocally owned coffee bar serving the finest Italian drip coffee and espresso beverages. No burned coffee flavor or stale karaffe taste, this is my favorite coffee shop in all the Monterey Bay area.
Really great locally owned bakery. Best bagels in Monterey Bay and the donuts are pretty darn good too.
Marina Donuts & Bagels
266 Reservation Rd Really great locally owned bakery. Best bagels in Monterey Bay and the donuts are pretty darn good too.
Cheesecake Dreamations
265 Reservation RdPho Lucky Noodle House
266 Reservation Rd$1.99 "Working Man" Breakfast, 2 eggs, hash-browns or rice and 2 pieces of toast. Coffee? only another $.99
Tommy's Restaurant
204 Cypress Ave$1.99 "Working Man" Breakfast, 2 eggs, hash-browns or rice and 2 pieces of toast. Coffee? only another $.99
Hip local Vietnamese place popular with the college kids. They don't have the best Pho in town, or the best 5 spice chicken, but its quick, cheap, and the customer service is great.
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Noodle Bar
215 Reservation RdHip local Vietnamese place popular with the college kids. They don't have the best Pho in town, or the best 5 spice chicken, but its quick, cheap, and the customer service is great.
Need some spam musubi? Some sticky rice and gravy? Or a big helping of creamy macaroni salad? This place is all about good Hawaiian food. There's a picnic table out front and maybe 6 seats inside.
Keoki's Hawaiian Barbeque Carry-Out
3170 Vista Del Camino CirNeed some spam musubi? Some sticky rice and gravy? Or a big helping of creamy macaroni salad? This place is all about good Hawaiian food. There's a picnic table out front and maybe 6 seats inside.
Locally owned diner, open breakfast lunch and dinner, beats the heck out of Denny's.
Marina Village Restaurant
215 Reservation RdLocally owned diner, open breakfast lunch and dinner, beats the heck out of Denny's.
Great customer service, delicious food, fair prices. My wife and I used to go here for dinner every Christmas Eve.
Ho Wah Chinese Restaurant
3116 Del Monte BlvdGreat customer service, delicious food, fair prices. My wife and I used to go here for dinner every Christmas Eve.
Walk up and drive through only, this is the late night food spot of choice for locals and Cal State Monterey Bay students. Open until 2am most nights and the burritos are dangerously good. Try the Carne Asada "Chips" (french fries)...also the breakfast burritos are amazing...
Papa Chevo's - Marina
3038 Del Monte BlvdWalk up and drive through only, this is the late night food spot of choice for locals and Cal State Monterey Bay students. Open until 2am most nights and the burritos are dangerously good. Try the Carne Asada "Chips" (french fries)...also the breakfast burritos are amazing...
Some mighty fine sandwiches at very affordable prices. This place does breakfast sandwiches and burritos also. The lines can be really long at lunch hour but they move quick. Don't be shy, step right up to the counter and use your loud voice, it can get busy and loud in there! This is carry-out only, but its only a few blocks to the beach or the park so you won't have problems finding somewhere to eat.
Randy's Sandwich Shop
1193 10th StSome mighty fine sandwiches at very affordable prices. This place does breakfast sandwiches and burritos also. The lines can be really long at lunch hour but they move quick. Don't be shy, step right up to the counter and use your loud voice, it can get busy and loud in there! This is carry-out only, but its only a few blocks to the beach or the park so you won't have problems finding somewhere to eat.
This is just like any other El Torito, Except for the stunning views of the Monterey Bay. Time your dinner right and you can land yourself a window seat to the sunset as you enjoy your dinner. The bar also has great ocean views and decent prices.
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El Torito
600 Cannery RowThis is just like any other El Torito, Except for the stunning views of the Monterey Bay. Time your dinner right and you can land yourself a window seat to the sunset as you enjoy your dinner. The bar also has great ocean views and decent prices.
Poke done right, this place is clean and modern and the food is fresh and full of flavor. it's right in the heart of it all on Alvarado street also
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Poke Lab
475 Alvarado StPoke done right, this place is clean and modern and the food is fresh and full of flavor. it's right in the heart of it all on Alvarado street also
Another location of my favorite Marina-based Mexican Restaurant
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Michael's Grill & Taqueria
1126 Forest AveAnother location of my favorite Marina-based Mexican Restaurant
Some of the BIGGEST most delicious sandwiches I've ever had. Bring your appetite. Italian style deli, this is a local secret spot frequented by the service men and women stationed at the Presidio and at the Naval Postgraduate School.
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Compagno's Market & Deli
2000 Prescott AveSome of the BIGGEST most delicious sandwiches I've ever had. Bring your appetite. Italian style deli, this is a local secret spot frequented by the service men and women stationed at the Presidio and at the Naval Postgraduate School.
Mundos Sandwich and Burger House
170 Webster StGreat sandwiches, Argentinian Tri-Tip with chimichurri...mmmm
Great sandwiches, locally owned, several locations in the area.
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Mundos Sandwich & Burger House
2233 N Fremont StGreat sandwiches, locally owned, several locations in the area.
Drinks & Nightlife
English Ales Brewery
223 Reindollar AveGreat food too!
Great food, really good beer, awesome location. Local tip, park in the garage at the Portola Plaza Hotel and have your waiter get your parking ticket validated instead of the hassle of trying to park on the street somewhere.
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Peter B’s Brewpub
Two Portola PlazaGreat food, really good beer, awesome location. Local tip, park in the garage at the Portola Plaza Hotel and have your waiter get your parking ticket validated instead of the hassle of trying to park on the street somewhere.
This hotel is nothing special EXCEPT they have a rooftop bar overlooking Del Monte beach and downtown Monterey. This is definitely a hidden gem that even a lot of locals aren't wise to. They offer very reasonably priced happy hour beers on the rooftop bar that you can't beat anywhere else in downtown.
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Hotel 1110
1110 Del Monte AveThis hotel is nothing special EXCEPT they have a rooftop bar overlooking Del Monte beach and downtown Monterey. This is definitely a hidden gem that even a lot of locals aren't wise to. They offer very reasonably priced happy hour beers on the rooftop bar that you can't beat anywhere else in downtown.
This is an awesome British style pub with a very British selection of beers and ales on tap. The food is downright delicious too, no greasy spoon pub food they have a proper chef in the kitchen.
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The Crown & Anchor
150 W Franklin StThis is an awesome British style pub with a very British selection of beers and ales on tap. The food is downright delicious too, no greasy spoon pub food they have a proper chef in the kitchen.
Parks & Nature
Playa Marina State
200 Reservation RdFree Parking!
Essentials
You can find some great deals on snacks or drinks for the beach here! Save Mart has bette prices on beer but Grocery Outlet is the place for wine on a budget!
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Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
1523 Fremont BlvdYou can find some great deals on snacks or drinks for the beach here! Save Mart has bette prices on beer but Grocery Outlet is the place for wine on a budget!
Drug store with all the essentials, good deals on beer and wine sometimes too.
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CVS
6 The CrossroadsDrug store with all the essentials, good deals on beer and wine sometimes too.
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
23625 Holman HwyDoctors on Duty
501 Lighthouse AveWalk-in Medical Clinic
Costco Wholesale
801 Tioga AveShopping
Target
133 General Stilwell DrDel Monte Shopping Center
1410 Del Monte CenterThe Barnyard
The BarnyardEntertainment & Activities
Auto and motorcycle races as well as home to the annual Sea Otter Classic bicycle race and expo. Former tour stop for MotoGP. The racetrack and grounds are actually on county property and considered a county recreational area and subject to local rules and regulations. Since it's a campground, that means you BRING YOUR OWN FOOD AND DRINKS even if you are only there for the day to watch the race. Bring your wheelie ice chest and pack your own stuff to save your stomach and your wallet.
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WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
1021 Monterey Salinas HwyAuto and motorcycle races as well as home to the annual Sea Otter Classic bicycle race and expo. Former tour stop for MotoGP. The racetrack and grounds are actually on county property and considered a county recreational area and subject to local rules and regulations. Since it's a campground, that means you BRING YOUR OWN FOOD AND DRINKS even if you are only there for the day to watch the race. Bring your wheelie ice chest and pack your own stuff to save your stomach and your wallet.