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 locals recommend
Alta Bakery and Cafe
502 Munras Ave
10 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Crystal Fish
514 Lighthouse Ave
32 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Julia's
1180 Forest Ave
14 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Folktale Winery & Vineyards
8940 Carmel Valley Rd
32 locals recommend
The food is amazing and the setting is adorable. Reservations are highly recommended.
Beautiful views of Big Sur.
94 locals recommend
Nepenthe
48510 CA-1
94 locals recommend
Beautiful views of Big Sur.
Great stop in Big Sur.
8 locals recommend
Coast Gallery Big Sur
49901 CA-1
8 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Jacks Peak Park
25020 Jacks Peak Park Rd
33 locals recommend
Very close to the house, great views of the bay.
309 locals recommend
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
62 CA-1
309 locals recommend
21 locals recommend
Point Pinos Lighthouse
80 Asilomar Ave
21 locals recommend
19 locals recommend
Henry Miller Memorial Library
48603 CA-1
19 locals recommend

R&R

65 locals recommend
Refuge
27300 Rancho San Carlos Rd
65 locals recommend

Traveler advice

What to pack

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.