Alexi’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Everything is in walking distance, head out to the Village find a parking spot and go enjoy the small shops and the local tasting rooms, and wine gardens
64 locals recommend
Carmel Valley
Everything is in walking distance, head out to the Village find a parking spot and go enjoy the small shops and the local tasting rooms, and wine gardens
Beautiful scenic drive. Enjoy ocean views, beautiful estates and golf courses
54 locals recommend
17 Mile Drive
17 Mile DriveBeautiful scenic drive. Enjoy ocean views, beautiful estates and golf courses
Great, for dinner or catching the bag piper at Spanish Bay at sunset. Also, best golf in the world!
46 locals recommend
Pebble Beach
Great, for dinner or catching the bag piper at Spanish Bay at sunset. Also, best golf in the world!
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
62 CA-1Beautiful walking trails overlooking the ocean
Big Sur River Inn
46800 CA-1great for sitting in the river on the lawn chairs.
Amazing marine life, beautiful architecture, and great biology information on Monterey's kelp forests. Marine life includes sharks, sea otters and penguins to name a few.
668 locals recommend
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowAmazing marine life, beautiful architecture, and great biology information on Monterey's kelp forests. Marine life includes sharks, sea otters and penguins to name a few.
Refuge
27300 Rancho San Carlos RdBeautiful spa to relax and unwind. Quiet zone, no talking
Food scene
Il Tegamino
Italian, Comfort food
Enzo
6315 San Carlos StMediterranean, Italian, Modern Europe.
Sushi Heaven
Dolores StreetGreat selection of fresh sushi
Vesuvio Restaurant
Junipero StreetFine Italian dining. Make reservations. Roof Top Bar
Little Napoli
Dolores StreetGreat Italian food and pizza. Make reservations
Casanova
5th AvenueFine Italian dining. Great for dinner and lunch but more expensive
A local favorite! Great Mediterranean food, great atmosphere and location. Always busy so make reservations.
67 locals recommend
Dametra Cafe
Lincoln StreetA local favorite! Great Mediterranean food, great atmosphere and location. Always busy so make reservations.
Definitely one of my favorite local restaurant and best seafood in the Monterey area. On the Monterey Wharf and about a 10 mile drive
64 locals recommend
Old Fisherman's Wharf
1 Old Fisherman’s WharfDefinitely one of my favorite local restaurant and best seafood in the Monterey area. On the Monterey Wharf and about a 10 mile drive
A.W. Shucks Cocktail & Oyster Bar
San Carlos StreetBest Oysters, and cozy bar area
Jeffrey's Grill & Catering
112 Mid Vly CtrGreat local breakfast and lunch, walking distance
A locals favorite, live music on Thursday and Friday nights. Fun atmosphere. 2miles, reservations are best for dinner, outdoor patio too
49 locals recommend
Baja Cantina & Grill
7166 Carmel Valley RdA locals favorite, live music on Thursday and Friday nights. Fun atmosphere. 2miles, reservations are best for dinner, outdoor patio too
Drinks and Nightlife
Barmel
Carmel WayA locals favorite with great drink prices
Running Iron
24 E Carmel Valley RdAbout 5 miles, locals true dive bar
Parks and Nature
2 Miles down the road, great hiking trails and nice access to the river. When there is water.
133 locals recommend
Garland Ranch Regional Park
700 W Carmel Valley Rd2 Miles down the road, great hiking trails and nice access to the river. When there is water.
Garrapata State Park
34500 CA-1Beautiful hiking trails, about 10 miles
Pfeiffer Big Sur Campground
California 1