Monterey Guidebook
Food scene
Captain + Stoker
398 E Franklin StTruly the best coffee in town. A local favorite.
Ad Astra Bread Co.
The best baked creations, hands down. Great espresso as well.
Alta Bakery and Cafe
502 Munras AveBeautiful garden and delicious casual food/pastries.
Great breakfast close to the house. They source ingredients from local farms and have a beautiful selection of pastries.
The Wild Plum Cafe
731 Munras AveGreat breakfast close to the house. They source ingredients from local farms and have a beautiful selection of pastries.
My husband and I have a Sunday tradition of grabbing the world’s most perfect burrito here and strolling down to the pier to eat it with a view.
El Charrito Express
My husband and I have a Sunday tradition of grabbing the world’s most perfect burrito here and strolling down to the pier to eat it with a view.
Crystal Fish
514 Lighthouse AveThe best sushi in town. Casual place but very fresh fish!
My favorite takeout spot and delicious Mediterranean food (my in-laws are middle eastern so I have high standards when it comes to this cuisine).
Paprika Cafe
309 Lighthouse AveMy favorite takeout spot and delicious Mediterranean food (my in-laws are middle eastern so I have high standards when it comes to this cuisine).
Amazing choice for vegetarians and mushroom lovers (they forage their own!). You have to try anything with the candy cap sauce.
14 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Julia's
1180 Forest AveAmazing choice for vegetarians and mushroom lovers (they forage their own!). You have to try anything with the candy cap sauce.
Stokes Adobe Restaurant
500 Hartnell StreetMichelin bib restaurant in a historic building. Great menu and service.
The food is amazing and the setting is adorable. Reservations are highly recommended.
32 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Folktale Winery & Vineyards
8940 Carmel Valley RdThe food is amazing and the setting is adorable. Reservations are highly recommended.
Nepenthe
48510 CA-1Beautiful views of Big Sur.
Coast Gallery Big Sur
49901 CA-1Great stop in Big Sur.
Remote work
Beautiful sun-filled co-working space with Fiber WiFi and local coffee. Offers day passes.
The Pearl Works
288 Pearl StreetBeautiful sun-filled co-working space with Fiber WiFi and local coffee. Offers day passes.
Sightseeing
Jacks Peak Park
25020 Jacks Peak Park RdVery close to the house, great views of the bay.
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
62 CA-1Point Pinos Lighthouse
80 Asilomar AveHenry Miller Memorial Library
48603 CA-1R&R
Refuge
27300 Rancho San Carlos RdPayo sa lungsod
Ang dapat iempake
Always pack layers and light jacket
Bring a jacket everywhere you go. It might look sunny but it gets chilly quick when you least expect it.