Guidebook for Monterey
Essentials
It's Trader Joe's, the most wonderful grocery store that I know of.
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Trader Joe's
1170 Forest AveIt'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.
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Compagno's Market & Deli
2000 Prescott AveThe 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.
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East Village Coffee Lounge
498 Washington StGreat place to grab some coffee and chill for a bit.
Pavel's Backerei
219 Forest AveAwesome bakery!
Best place to have breakfast in Big Sur. Their Eggs Benedict is amazing.
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Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn
48865 CA-1Best 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.
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Garland Ranch Regional Park
700 W Carmel Valley RdVery, very well known for hiking for people of all levels. It's beautiful.
Sightseeing
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowIt's world famous.
Cannery Row
Cannery RowOne 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.
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Fishermans Wharf
Fishermans WharfAnother 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.
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Crystal Fish
514 Lighthouse AveBest 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.
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Phil's Fish Market & Eatery
10700 Merritt StreetGreat live, free, bluegrass music 3x/week. Excellent fish fresh off the boat.
Great place to have breakfast near the water.
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Trailside Café & Beer Garden
3 Del Fino PlGreat place to have breakfast near the water.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great bar. Great Drinks. Great Setting. Great Hawaiian food. Locals love it.
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Hula's Island Grill
221 Cathcart StGreat bar. Great Drinks. Great Setting. Great Hawaiian food. Locals love it.
Pierce Ranch Vineyards Tasting Room
499 Wave StGreat 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.
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Schooners Coastal Kitchen & Bar
400 Cannery RowGreatest 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 AveGREAT free local newspaper all around the county that lists what events are occurring. It comes out on Thursdays.