Sightseeing
Beautifully maintained conference grounds with dining facilities and gift shop.
19 locals recommend
Asilomar Hotel and Conference Grounds
800 Asilomar AveBeautifully maintained conference grounds with dining facilities and gift shop.
Lovers Point
631 Ocean View BlvdFamous Lover's Point is a must to visit!
You can experience the Monarch butterfly migration and overwintering form October to February.
22 locals recommend
Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary
250 Ridge RdYou can experience the Monarch butterfly migration and overwintering form October to February.
Big Sur
Great for hiking and overnight camping.
Lots to do here. Good restaurants, weekend festivals, harbor tours, whale watching, water sports, biking, beach trails, and shopping. Leave a good full day or two to cover everything.
118 locals recommend
Monterey
Lots to do here. Good restaurants, weekend festivals, harbor tours, whale watching, water sports, biking, beach trails, and shopping. Leave a good full day or two to cover everything.
Beautiful drive to the valley! You will pass many golf courses and wineries on your way there.
64 locals recommend
Carmel Valley
Beautiful drive to the valley! You will pass many golf courses and wineries on your way there.
Point Pinos Lighthouse
80 Asilomar AveLandmark
Great for sightseeing and enjoy the ocean views.
Point Pinos
Beautiful view and a place full of tide pools.
Asilomar State Marine Reserve
Pack a picnic - you can spend half a day here.
Asilomar State Beach
Sunset DriveA must!
Colton Hall is a government building and museum in Monterey, California, United States. It was built in the 1840s by Walter Colton.
9 locals recommend
Colton Hall Museum
570 Pacific StColton Hall is a government building and museum in Monterey, California, United States. It was built in the 1840s by Walter Colton.
AERO DYNAMIC AVIATION
Aero Dynamic Aviation
130 Olmsted Way Ste. 130 , Monterey, CA 93940
Phone (831) 373-8320
http://www.aerodynamicaviation.com/index.php
AeroDynamic Aviation
200 Sky Park DriveAERO DYNAMIC AVIATION
Aero Dynamic Aviation
130 Olmsted Way Ste. 130 , Monterey, CA 93940
Phone (831) 373-8320
http://www.aerodynamicaviation.com/index.php
Sail Monterey
78 Old Fisherman’s WharfWonderful sailing tours
Jacks Peak Park
25020 Jacks Peak Park RdHiking at Jack's peak
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
52801 CA-1Hiking
Big Sur
A must! Only an hour south
Bixby Creek Bridge
California 1Lovey Lookout spot! Take pictures.
Carmel River State Beach
26495 Carmelo StGreat for family - can spend good three hours.
Asilomar Beach Boardwalk
Asilomar Beach BoardwalkShort walk away
George Washington Park
700 Alder StLovely - neighborhood forested park.
Entertainment & Activities
Wonderful place to learn the Natural history of the Monterey Bay. Fun activities for children and adults.
28 locals recommend
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
165 Forest AveWonderful place to learn the Natural history of the Monterey Bay. Fun activities for children and adults.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowLovely place for the whole family to enjoy!
Ice Skating by the Bay
11/22/2014 - 01/04/2015
OPEN DAILY
Monday - Saturday
11:00am to 10:00pm
Sunday
12:00pm to 8:00pm
9 locals recommend
Custom House Plaza
Custom House PlazaIce Skating by the Bay
11/22/2014 - 01/04/2015
OPEN DAILY
Monday - Saturday
11:00am to 10:00pm
Sunday
12:00pm to 8:00pm
MONTEREY ZOO
400 River Rd , Salinas, CA 93908
Phone (831) 455-1901
Fax (831) 455-1902
http://www.montereyzoo.org/
18 locals recommend
Monterey Zoo
400 River RdMONTEREY ZOO
400 River Rd , Salinas, CA 93908
Phone (831) 455-1901
Fax (831) 455-1902
http://www.montereyzoo.org/
Pacific Grove Ball Park
Good grounds for kids to runaround while on vacation.
Everything Else
Pebble Beach
Famous for the Golf Links and activites
Downtown is scattered with good restaurants, cafes, boutiques, benefit shops. Wonderful place to stole anytime of the day!
53 locals recommend
Pacific Grove
Downtown is scattered with good restaurants, cafes, boutiques, benefit shops. Wonderful place to stole anytime of the day!
Lovely small town! beautiful art galleries, wonderful restaurants, window shopping and more. A stole along the white sand beach is a must. You can have a bonfire till midnight south of 10th street.
354 locals recommend
Carmel by the sea
San Antonio AvenueLovely small town! beautiful art galleries, wonderful restaurants, window shopping and more. A stole along the white sand beach is a must. You can have a bonfire till midnight south of 10th street.
Great coffeehouse in front and bookstore at the back. Wonderful place to connect with people or be left alone.
17 locals recommend
The Bookworks
667 Lighthouse AveGreat coffeehouse in front and bookstore at the back. Wonderful place to connect with people or be left alone.
MONTEREY BAY KAYAKS @ MONTEREY BEACH
kayaks 2 Montereyshopimage.jpg Family Adventure Tours
693 Del Monte Avenue , Monterey, CA 93940
Phone (831) 373-5357
Fax (877) 284-8957
20 locals recommend
Monterey Bay Kayaks - Monterey Location
693 Del Monte AveMONTEREY BAY KAYAKS @ MONTEREY BEACH
kayaks 2 Montereyshopimage.jpg Family Adventure Tours
693 Del Monte Avenue , Monterey, CA 93940
Phone (831) 373-5357
Fax (877) 284-8957
Monterey Regional Airport
200 Fred Kane DrA place to fly into
Del Monte Golf Course
1300 Sylvan RoadGolf Course
Many events takes place here. Designed by Julia Morgan the main building is lovely! There is Phoebe Cafe and lunch option at their main restaurant.
Asilomar - Conference Center station
Many events takes place here. Designed by Julia Morgan the main building is lovely! There is Phoebe Cafe and lunch option at their main restaurant.
Pacific Grove Gate
2790 17 Mile DrGates for the 17 Mile Drive
Pacific Grove Golf Links
77 Asilomar AveA good place for a reasonable round of golf.
Arts & Culture
Carmel Mission
3080 Rio RdWonderful architecture!
Get to know the history of California
Many events and activities happen here. check their calendar for dates and times.
15 locals recommend
Monterey Fairgrounds
2004 Fairground RdMany events and activities happen here. check their calendar for dates and times.
At&t Pebble Beach Junior
4th AvenueAT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
2700 17 Mile Drive
in February
Forest Theater, Carmel
Great shows
Visit:
http://www.pacrep.org/TheFullMonty
Monterey Conference Center
1 Portola PlazaMany events
Jazz Bash by the Bay - March
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
1021 Monterey Salinas HwyPorsche Rennsport Reunion - October
http://www.sunsetcenter.org/event_calendar.htm
The premier performing arts facility of the Monterey Peninsula, Sunset Center presents live music and concerts, dance, theatre, comedy, and family events. With two performance venues, meeting space, an art gallery, and more.
42 locals recommend
Sunset Center
San Carlos Streethttp://www.sunsetcenter.org/event_calendar.htm
The premier performing arts facility of the Monterey Peninsula, Sunset Center presents live music and concerts, dance, theatre, comedy, and family events. With two performance venues, meeting space, an art gallery, and more.
Food Scene
Passionfish
701 Lighthouse AveGreat food, but long lines. Make a reservation before you go.
Great food. Can order take out by calling.
Recommend making a reservation for dinner.
20 locals recommend
Pacific Thai Cuisine
663 Lighthouse AveGreat food. Can order take out by calling.
Recommend making a reservation for dinner.
Red House Cafe
662 Lighthouse AvenueGood for lunch too.
Has a variety for everyone's taste.
Make a reservation for dinner. Can get crowded and busy.
9 locals recommend
International Cuisine
620 Lighthouse AveHas a variety for everyone's taste.
Make a reservation for dinner. Can get crowded and busy.
17th Street Grill
617 Lighthouse AveWell priced casual dining
Michael's Grill & Taqueria
1126 Forest AveGood reasonably priced food. Take out is very popular.
Mando's Restaurant
570 Fountain AveGood Mexican Food. Reasonably priced.
Nepenthe
48510 CA-1Famous for dining!
Dametra Cafe
Lincoln StreetLove their mint tea! A must! Food is great, too.
Beach House Restaurant at Lovers Point
620 Ocean View BlvdLovely sit-down dinner place. Great View!
Fandango Restaurant
223 17th StFancy, better do a reservation.
Fishwife
1996 1/2 Sunset DrFancy!
Lovely, but expensive dining.
Good food and good prices. comfortable setting. Close to the activities in Monterey (Aquarium). Definetly a Family dinner place
Thai Bistro II
159 Central AvenueGood food and good prices. comfortable setting. Close to the activities in Monterey (Aquarium). Definetly a Family dinner place
Takara Sushi Japanese Restaurant
218 17th StGood sushi!
La Mia Cucina
208 17th StLovely setting!
Ocean Sushi Deli
165 Webster StWonderful take out Sushi place for a sushi lover - no seating
Sit down sushi place- Fresh
(one in Pacific Grove is only a take out)
10 locals recommend
Ocean Sushi Deli
165 Webster StSit down sushi place- Fresh
(one in Pacific Grove is only a take out)
Café Ariana
543 Lighthouse AveWiFi access
Gelato
and Italian food
Pèppoli at Pebble Beach
2700 17 Mile DrGreat for a Romantic night out.
Athena Café
315 Mid Vly CtrGood place for a light meal
Pizza My Way
1157 Forest AveGood take out pizza
1157 Forest Ave., PG
(831) 643 1111
open 4 pm-9:30 pm
Serves My favorite Clam Chowder!
Family Friendly
Great after a visit to the Aquarium
11 locals recommend
Vivolo's Chowder House
127 Central AveServes My favorite Clam Chowder!
Family Friendly
Great after a visit to the Aquarium
Lovely place to relax and enjoy the River and the food after the long drive down. It is a treat to go down to the river during summer months.
29 locals recommend
Big Sur River Inn
46800 CA-1Lovely place to relax and enjoy the River and the food after the long drive down. It is a treat to go down to the river during summer months.
The Sur House
48123 CA-1A rustic spa too.
Fifi's Bistro Cafe
1188 Forest AveGood French Food
Petra Restaurant
477 Lighthouse AveFamily dining
Essentials
Safeway
815 Canyon Del Rey BlvdGood to place to grocery shop. It is just five minutes away.
If you have never visited a Trader Joe's then this is the time to do it. Go down each isle to find something new to try.
Good to place to grocery shop. It is just five minutes away.
96 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1170 Forest AveIf you have never visited a Trader Joe's then this is the time to do it. Go down each isle to find something new to try.
Good to place to grocery shop. It is just five minutes away.
Small European Style grocery store.
Good place to pickup somethings when you are in Downtown.
33 locals recommend
Grove Market
242 Forest AveSmall European Style grocery store.
Good place to pickup somethings when you are in Downtown.
Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce
584 Central AveYou could collect maps and other calendar events here.
Shopping
ATC Antique Mall
585 Cannery RowWhere you can find treasure to take home
Earthbound Farm
7250 Carmel Valley RdGreat organic food - groceries, salads and sandwiches
Tenth Street Ceramics
1219 Forest AvLocal Ceramics Artist's shop