Monterey Guidebook

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Monterey Guidebook

Food scene

Truly the best coffee in town. A local favorite.
Captain + Stoker
398 E Franklin St
Truly the best coffee in town. A local favorite.
The best baked creations, hands down. Great espresso as well.
Ad Astra Bread Co.
The best baked creations, hands down. Great espresso as well.
Beautiful garden and delicious casual food/pastries.
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Alta Bakery and Cafe
502 Munras Ave
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Beautiful garden and delicious casual food/pastries.
Great breakfast close to the house. They source ingredients from local farms and have a beautiful selection of pastries.
The Wild Plum Cafe
731 Munras Ave
Great breakfast close to the house. They source ingredients from local farms and have a beautiful selection of pastries.
My husband and I have a Sunday tradition of grabbing the world’s most perfect burrito here and strolling down to the pier to eat it with a view.
El Charrito Express
My husband and I have a Sunday tradition of grabbing the world’s most perfect burrito here and strolling down to the pier to eat it with a view.
The best sushi in town. Casual place but very fresh fish!
32 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Crystal Fish
514 Lighthouse Ave
32 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The best sushi in town. Casual place but very fresh fish!
My favorite takeout spot and delicious Mediterranean food (my in-laws are middle eastern so I have high standards when it comes to this cuisine).
Paprika Cafe
309 Lighthouse Ave
My favorite takeout spot and delicious Mediterranean food (my in-laws are middle eastern so I have high standards when it comes to this cuisine).
Amazing choice for vegetarians and mushroom lovers (they forage their own!). You have to try anything with the candy cap sauce.
14 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Julia's
1180 Forest Ave
14 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Amazing choice for vegetarians and mushroom lovers (they forage their own!). You have to try anything with the candy cap sauce.
Michelin bib restaurant in a historic building. Great menu and service.
Stokes Adobe Restaurant
500 Hartnell Street
Michelin bib restaurant in a historic building. Great menu and service.
The food is amazing and the setting is adorable. Reservations are highly recommended.
32 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Folktale Winery & Vineyards
8940 Carmel Valley Rd
32 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The food is amazing and the setting is adorable. Reservations are highly recommended.
Beautiful views of Big Sur.
94 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Nepenthe
48510 CA-1
94 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Beautiful views of Big Sur.
Great stop in Big Sur.
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Coast Gallery Big Sur
49901 CA-1
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great stop in Big Sur.

Remote work

Beautiful sun-filled co-working space with Fiber WiFi and local coffee. Offers day passes.
The Pearl Works
288 Pearl Street
Beautiful sun-filled co-working space with Fiber WiFi and local coffee. Offers day passes.

Sightseeing

Very close to the house, great views of the bay.
33 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Jacks Peak Park
25020 Jacks Peak Park Rd
33 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Very close to the house, great views of the bay.
309 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
62 CA-1
309 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
21 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Point Pinos Lighthouse
80 Asilomar Ave
21 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Henry Miller Memorial Library
48603 CA-1
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan

R&R

65 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Refuge
27300 Rancho San Carlos Rd
65 personas del lugar lo recomiendan

Consejos sobre la ciudad

Qué meter en la valija

Always pack layers and light jacket

Bring a jacket everywhere you go. It might look sunny but it gets chilly quick when you least expect it.