Guidebook for Monterey County
Food Scene
Delicious food and wine. Fun atmosphere. Waiter/staff will serenade you when you eat...if you are lucky! Always busy so go early and put your name in, then walk around Carmel.
67 locals recommend
Dametra Cafe
Lincoln StreetDelicious food and wine. Fun atmosphere. Waiter/staff will serenade you when you eat...if you are lucky! Always busy so go early and put your name in, then walk around Carmel.
Aloha Coffee And Café
1098 Del Monte AveGood coffee and pastries. But the BEST ACAI Bowls! Local favorite.
Enzo
6315 San Carlos StAuthentic Italian fare in an awesome setting. Owner is very friendly.
Can't go wrong here....delicious and super cool vibe restaurant!
59 locals recommend
La Bicyclette Restaurant
7th AvenueCan't go wrong here....delicious and super cool vibe restaurant!
Sit at the bar and get some shrimp cocktail and beer!!
17 locals recommend
A.W. Shucks Cocktail & Oyster Bar
San Carlos StreetSit at the bar and get some shrimp cocktail and beer!!
Everything Else
So much to do and see at this beautiful city! Art galleries, boutique shops, cafes, restaurants, people watching....just go and explore! Then walk down to the beach for sunset!!
354 locals recommend
Carmel by the sea
San Antonio AvenueSo much to do and see at this beautiful city! Art galleries, boutique shops, cafes, restaurants, people watching....just go and explore! Then walk down to the beach for sunset!!
A must go to for the sunsets. The Bagpiper plays every night!!! Then go to Roy's after and sit at the bar for some yummy sushi!
35 locals recommend
The Inn at Spanish Bay
2700 17 Mile DrA must go to for the sunsets. The Bagpiper plays every night!!! Then go to Roy's after and sit at the bar for some yummy sushi!
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
800 Del Monte CenterSuper close to the condo...one exit away.
Safeway
815 Canyon Del Rey BlvdAnother option for groceries that is very close to the condo.
Trader Joe's
1170 Forest AveClose to the condo.
Entertainment & Activities
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowOne of the best aquariums you will ever visit!
Less than 2 miles from the condo...they have a nice restaurant with views of the golf course. Also can do twilight tee times in the summer!
12 locals recommend
Poppy Hills Golf Course
3200 Lopez RdLess than 2 miles from the condo...they have a nice restaurant with views of the golf course. Also can do twilight tee times in the summer!
Legendary...and beautiful place to check out! Resort shopping, delicious restaurants, people watching....so much fun and you don't have to play golf to enjoy!!
61 locals recommend
Pebble Beach Golf Links
1700 17 Mile DrLegendary...and beautiful place to check out! Resort shopping, delicious restaurants, people watching....so much fun and you don't have to play golf to enjoy!!
Parks & Nature
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
62 CA-1Beautiful hikes with coastal views!
Bixby Creek Bridge
California 1Iconic bridge with lovely views from the PCH.
Pinnacles National Park
Awesome hikes!!!
Garrapata State Park
34500 CA-1Beautiful hikes and beach!!
Sightseeing
The condo is located on the 17 Mile drive....take the time to explore this beautiful drive and make many stops along the way!
22 locals recommend
17 17 Mile Dr
17 17 Mile DriveThe condo is located on the 17 Mile drive....take the time to explore this beautiful drive and make many stops along the way!
Pacific Grove is another cute little town that is a 5 minute drive from the condo....Go explore the antique shops and restaurants there!
53 locals recommend
Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove is another cute little town that is a 5 minute drive from the condo....Go explore the antique shops and restaurants there!
Drinks & Nightlife
Fieldwork Brewing Company
560 Munras AveSuper cool vibe...local brewery ....outdoor seating!
Alvarado Street Brewery
426 Alvarado StGood food and patio seating....local brews!