Guidebook for Monterey

Christian
Guidebook for Monterey

Essentials

It's Trader Joe's, the most wonderful grocery store that I know of.
96 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1170 Forest Ave
96 locals recommend
It's Trader Joe's, the most wonderful grocery store that I know of.

Everything Else

The best place to get a sandwich in Monterey County. Order the #27: Chicken, bacon & avocado on flat french. And say hi to Bennet, the owner.
12 locals recommend
Compagno's Market & Deli
2000 Prescott Ave
12 locals recommend
The best place to get a sandwich in Monterey County. Order the #27: Chicken, bacon & avocado on flat french. And say hi to Bennet, the owner.
Great place to grab some coffee and chill for a bit.
9 locals recommend
East Village Coffee Lounge
498 Washington St
9 locals recommend
Great place to grab some coffee and chill for a bit.
Awesome bakery!
53 locals recommend
Pavel's Backerei
219 Forest Ave
53 locals recommend
Awesome bakery!
Best place to have breakfast in Big Sur. Their Eggs Benedict is amazing.
13 locals recommend
Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn
48865 CA-1
13 locals recommend
Best place to have breakfast in Big Sur. Their Eggs Benedict is amazing.
Very, very well known for hiking for people of all levels. It's beautiful.
133 locals recommend
Garland Ranch Regional Park
700 W Carmel Valley Rd
133 locals recommend
Very, very well known for hiking for people of all levels. It's beautiful.

Sightseeing

It's world famous.
668 locals recommend
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row
668 locals recommend
It's world famous.
One of the many places that tourists go to stroll.
25 locals recommend
Cannery Row
Cannery Row
25 locals recommend
One of the many places that tourists go to stroll.
Another place many tourists visit while staying here. Known for their clam chowder and homemade toffee.
23 locals recommend
Fishermans Wharf
Fishermans Wharf
23 locals recommend
Another place many tourists visit while staying here. Known for their clam chowder and homemade toffee.

Food Scene

Best sushi in Monterey County, in my opinion. Order the Big Eye Roll- You'll love it.
32 locals recommend
Crystal Fish
514 Lighthouse Ave
32 locals recommend
Best sushi in Monterey County, in my opinion. Order the Big Eye Roll- You'll love it.
Great live, free, bluegrass music 3x/week. Excellent fish fresh off the boat.
123 locals recommend
Phil's Fish Market & Eatery
10700 Merritt Street
123 locals recommend
Great live, free, bluegrass music 3x/week. Excellent fish fresh off the boat.
Great place to have breakfast near the water.
20 locals recommend
Trailside Café & Beer Garden
3 Del Fino Pl
20 locals recommend
Great place to have breakfast near the water.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great bar. Great Drinks. Great Setting. Great Hawaiian food. Locals love it.
102 locals recommend
Hula's Island Grill
221 Cathcart St
102 locals recommend
Great bar. Great Drinks. Great Setting. Great Hawaiian food. Locals love it.
Great place to wine taste. Not snobby.
Pierce Ranch Vineyards Tasting Room
499 Wave St
Great place to wine taste. Not snobby.
Greatest place to have a martini on the water, over looking the water. Great staff here. Always genuinely friendly.
14 locals recommend
Schooners Coastal Kitchen & Bar
400 Cannery Row
14 locals recommend
Greatest place to have a martini on the water, over looking the water. Great staff here. Always genuinely friendly.

Arts & Culture

GREAT free local newspaper all around the county that lists what events are occurring. It comes out on Thursdays.
Monterey County Weekly
668 Williams Ave
GREAT free local newspaper all around the county that lists what events are occurring. It comes out on Thursdays.