Food Scene
This is the best breakfast in the region, and very reasonably priced, but they can be busy, especially on a weekend.
30 locals recommend
From Scratch Restaurant
3626 The BarnyardThis is the best breakfast in the region, and very reasonably priced, but they can be busy, especially on a weekend.
Plumes Coffee & Tea
400 Alvarado StThis has (they say) the best coffee around.
Definitely the best coffee shop if you need a space to read, get online, or talk.
9 locals recommend
East Village Coffee Lounge
498 Washington StDefinitely the best coffee shop if you need a space to read, get online, or talk.
The Breakfast Club
1130 Fremont BlvdBreakfast is also very good here, inexpensive, and close by.
Tarpy's Roadhouse
2999 Monterey Salinas HwyThe is the nearest fine dining
Shopping
REI
145 General Stilwell DrAny outdoor equipment you might need.
Target
133 General Stilwell DrNearest general store, for your general needs
Essentials
Free samples of some 240 different types of cheese from all over the world.
19 locals recommend
The Cheese Shop
Junipero StreetFree samples of some 240 different types of cheese from all over the world.
Safeway
815 Canyon Del Rey BlvdNearest grocery store, if you want to pick up anything to cook here.
Sightseeing
Kayak rentals here, best way to see local wildlife, concentrated in Elkhorn Slough, which is easily paddled by kayak.
55 locals recommend
Kayak Connection
2370 CA-1Kayak rentals here, best way to see local wildlife, concentrated in Elkhorn Slough, which is easily paddled by kayak.
Perhaps the best beach in the area. And the sand is really soft.
77 locals recommend
Asilomar State Beach
Sunset DrivePerhaps the best beach in the area. And the sand is really soft.
Everything Else
If you want relax in saunas and hot tubs, this spa has a garden area with such, available for $40 and no need to sign up for a spa package.
65 locals recommend
Refuge
27300 Rancho San Carlos RdIf you want relax in saunas and hot tubs, this spa has a garden area with such, available for $40 and no need to sign up for a spa package.
A much more modestly priced place to relax in a garden setting with hot tubs and a sauna.
11 locals recommend
Kiva Retreat
702 Water StA much more modestly priced place to relax in a garden setting with hot tubs and a sauna.