Guidebook for Marina
Food Scene
Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette
3295 Dunes DrGreat food, great environment, great location!
Monterey's Fish House
2114 Del Monte AveFabulous food, bar, ambience
Great variety of seafood options! Popular with locals! Long lines so get there early!
123 locals recommend
Phil's Fish Market & Eatery
10700 Merritt StreetGreat variety of seafood options! Popular with locals! Long lines so get there early!
Gusto Handcrafted Pasta & Pizza
1901 Fremont BlvdMichael's Grill & Taqueria
1126 Forest AveStarbucks
133 General Stilwell DrBlaze Pizza
1901 Mission StEntertainment & Activities
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowWorld-famous aquarium
Cinemark Marina
100 10th StWeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
1021 Monterey Salinas HwySuperbike, car, and bicycle races
Arts & Culture
Original artwork by Salvador Dali - the ONLY permanent collection of some of his works in the U.S. An amazing collection! A must-see for any art fan.
15 locals recommend
The Dali Expo
5 Custom House PlazaOriginal artwork by Salvador Dali - the ONLY permanent collection of some of his works in the U.S. An amazing collection! A must-see for any art fan.
Essentials
Lucky
270 Reservation RdGrocery Outlet Bargain Market
1523 Fremont BlvdTarget
133 General Stilwell DrParks & Nature
Fort Ord National Monument
Toro Creek RoadHiking and biking trails galore!
Marina State Beach
200 Reservation RdLocally owned
Not a franchise, family owned and operated, has great breakfasts and lunches.
Family owned and operated - great breakfasts! Great coffee and hot chocolate!
11 locals recommend
Coffee Mia Brew Bar & Cafe
250 Reservation RdFamily owned and operated - great breakfasts! Great coffee and hot chocolate!
BEST Mexican food - especially their blackened chicken!
25 locals recommend
Michael's Grill & Taqueria
1126 Forest AveBEST Mexican food - especially their blackened chicken!