Sue's guidebook to Marina
Food scene
Fresh tasty seafood Mexican style. Must try: Tender Octopus stew, beef tongue, seafood platter Mariscada
Small parking lot in front of restaurant, additional parking on street
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Mariscos Puerto Nuevo
580 Broadway AveFresh tasty seafood Mexican style. Must try: Tender Octopus stew, beef tongue, seafood platter Mariscada
Small parking lot in front of restaurant, additional parking on street
For vegetarians and especially mushroom lovers (lions mane, cordyceps) this is a casual fun restaurant, delicious dishes done right. Standouts: Exotic mushroom sampler, Bianco pizza, faux orange chicken. Vegan or real cheese options
14 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Julia's
1180 Forest AveFor vegetarians and especially mushroom lovers (lions mane, cordyceps) this is a casual fun restaurant, delicious dishes done right. Standouts: Exotic mushroom sampler, Bianco pizza, faux orange chicken. Vegan or real cheese options
Delicious seafood menu with interesting twists and flavor combinations.
The light Calamari and Rockfish are standouts.
68 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Passionfish
701 Lighthouse AveDelicious seafood menu with interesting twists and flavor combinations.
The light Calamari and Rockfish are standouts.
Family run deli; budget friendly, sushi on the go. Walk ins welcome, but order ahead preferred. Sashimi assorted sampler, caterpillar and lobster triangle rolls.
10 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Ocean Sushi Deli
165 Webster StFamily run deli; budget friendly, sushi on the go. Walk ins welcome, but order ahead preferred. Sashimi assorted sampler, caterpillar and lobster triangle rolls.
Welcoming restaurant where authentic unfussy Italian food and charming service shine equally. Go for appetizers, standouts are grilled calamari steak; homemade Italian sausage is wonderfully herbal and tasty. Complimentary rosemary focaccia is crispy without being greasy.
Arancini and crab cakes nicely done too. Seafood (giant shrimp, plump mussels and clams) linguine is light and cooked perfectly.
8 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
La Mia Cucina
208 17th StWelcoming restaurant where authentic unfussy Italian food and charming service shine equally. Go for appetizers, standouts are grilled calamari steak; homemade Italian sausage is wonderfully herbal and tasty. Complimentary rosemary focaccia is crispy without being greasy.
Arancini and crab cakes nicely done too. Seafood (giant shrimp, plump mussels and clams) linguine is light and cooked perfectly.
Popular restaurant with high quality fresh seafood.
Must order: oak grilled oysters, coppino, halibut, mud pie.
Tip: Oyster lovers-call ahead to check on availability
60 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Monterey's Fish House
2114 Del Monte AvePopular restaurant with high quality fresh seafood.
Must order: oak grilled oysters, coppino, halibut, mud pie.
Tip: Oyster lovers-call ahead to check on availability
French bakery with wonderful not too sweet Canele, morning bun, brioche, apple galette
Parker-Lusseau Pastries
French bakery with wonderful not too sweet Canele, morning bun, brioche, apple galette
Cheap eats with the softest hand stretched soft tortillas and flavorful, generous fillings. Open for breakfast also. New Express location in Monterey. TIP: order ahead online to avoid line
11 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
El Charrito
122 W Market StCheap eats with the softest hand stretched soft tortillas and flavorful, generous fillings. Open for breakfast also. New Express location in Monterey. TIP: order ahead online to avoid line
Dinner only. Special European dishes, meats or fish are equally savory, concentrated with flavor, and done well.
16 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Patria
228 Main StDinner only. Special European dishes, meats or fish are equally savory, concentrated with flavor, and done well.
Located inside the Other Brother Beer Co. building, the best
artisanal breads--Olive Bread is outstanding
TIP: you can email and order ahead to set aside for pickup items sold only at Farmer's Market such as focaccia
Ad Astra Bread Co
479 Broadway AveLocated inside the Other Brother Beer Co. building, the best
artisanal breads--Olive Bread is outstanding
TIP: you can email and order ahead to set aside for pickup items sold only at Farmer's Market such as focaccia
Nutritious and filling made to order bowls with delicious brown rice option
TIP: ask for sauce on the side and mix it in yourself to control sodium intake
Poke Bar
Nutritious and filling made to order bowls with delicious brown rice option
TIP: ask for sauce on the side and mix it in yourself to control sodium intake
Shopping
Fun place for very unique cacti and succulents, some prized varieties priced in the hundreds and thousands. Buy the smaller size to save if you have the time to grow them
Navarro's Mixed Nursery & General Landscape Design
1700 Watsonville RdFun place for very unique cacti and succulents, some prized varieties priced in the hundreds and thousands. Buy the smaller size to save if you have the time to grow them
Terrific finds. Don't forget to visit all 3 storefronts (home furnishing, books, and clothes) in same location.
Yellow Brick Road Benefit Shop
Carmel Rancho LaneTerrific finds. Don't forget to visit all 3 storefronts (home furnishing, books, and clothes) in same location.
For thrifting lovers, next door to Yellow Brick Road Benefit shop. Great finds on designer women's shoes and clothing, home goods. Organized, beautifully arranged. Friendly staff
Other thrifting recommendations: Goodwill Monterey, Goodwill Marina, Habitat for Humanity Restore Monterey (great finds on all sorts of cables, hardware)
google 'thrift shops near me' for more locations
SPCA Benefit Shop
26364 Carmel Rancho LnFor thrifting lovers, next door to Yellow Brick Road Benefit shop. Great finds on designer women's shoes and clothing, home goods. Organized, beautifully arranged. Friendly staff
Other thrifting recommendations: Goodwill Monterey, Goodwill Marina, Habitat for Humanity Restore Monterey (great finds on all sorts of cables, hardware)
google 'thrift shops near me' for more locations
Open Sundays 10am-2pm: smaller market but you'll find sufficient fresh fruits and vegetables to inspire your cooking for the week.
Good find: Asian vegetables such as ong choy (water spinach)
Food trucks also on site
Marina Certified Farmers' Market
Open Sundays 10am-2pm: smaller market but you'll find sufficient fresh fruits and vegetables to inspire your cooking for the week.
Good find: Asian vegetables such as ong choy (water spinach)
Food trucks also on site
In Monterey, open on Fridays and Sundays 8am-12pm
Good Find: Lion's Mane mushroom makes great vegetarian crab cakes. No food trucks on site, but plenty of restaurants steps away.
Del Monte Farmers Market
In Monterey, open on Fridays and Sundays 8am-12pm
Good Find: Lion's Mane mushroom makes great vegetarian crab cakes. No food trucks on site, but plenty of restaurants steps away.
In downtown Salinas, open on Saturdays 9a-2pm. Large market with many Mexican specialties, fresh fruits. Food trucks on site
Salinas Farmers Market
In downtown Salinas, open on Saturdays 9a-2pm. Large market with many Mexican specialties, fresh fruits. Food trucks on site
Sightseeing
Beautiful secluded beach - 3 minutes drive, also within walking distance less than 1 mile away; walking route- take 9th St, go past VA hospital, then 8th Street.
Terrific wide open mainly flat trail for walking, biking. Unobstructed rides for eBikes, eSkates. Trail runs along beach and goes all the way to cities of Monterey and Pacific Grove.
You'll sometimes see paragliders over head and CSUMB students studying out here.
16 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Fort Ord Dunes State Park
Beach Range RoadBeautiful secluded beach - 3 minutes drive, also within walking distance less than 1 mile away; walking route- take 9th St, go past VA hospital, then 8th Street.
Terrific wide open mainly flat trail for walking, biking. Unobstructed rides for eBikes, eSkates. Trail runs along beach and goes all the way to cities of Monterey and Pacific Grove.
You'll sometimes see paragliders over head and CSUMB students studying out here.
A gem, easy hike with coastline view, waterfall, beautiful yellow wildflowers blanket the park landscape in June, July
45 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Garrapata State Park
34500 CA-1 A gem, easy hike with coastline view, waterfall, beautiful yellow wildflowers blanket the park landscape in June, July
A family favorite. Very scenic, marine sanctuary. 'point and click' destination where any pic will shine
Easy to moderate hike. Pack a picnic for an enjoyable outing.
TIP: Park on street and hike in to save on parking. Accessible trails are immediately after gate entrance.
309 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
62 CA-1A family favorite. Very scenic, marine sanctuary. 'point and click' destination where any pic will shine
Easy to moderate hike. Pack a picnic for an enjoyable outing.
TIP: Park on street and hike in to save on parking. Accessible trails are immediately after gate entrance.
Activities
In Moss Landing, Elkhorn Slough. Reservations required.
Fun leisure afternoon biking among the otters. You will not get wet.
Check Groupon for discounts
Then head to nearby Phil's for good eats
Monterey Bay Hydrobikes
2370 CA-1In Moss Landing, Elkhorn Slough. Reservations required.
Fun leisure afternoon biking among the otters. You will not get wet.
Check Groupon for discounts
Then head to nearby Phil's for good eats
No reservations needed. Kayak among otters, seals (MB). You can rent from either Monterey Bay or Elkhorn Slough which is quieter and our preferred location.
20 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Monterey Bay Kayaks - Monterey Location
693 Del Monte AveNo reservations needed. Kayak among otters, seals (MB). You can rent from either Monterey Bay or Elkhorn Slough which is quieter and our preferred location.
Beautiful newer facility, never crowded.
Short term Gym Membership options with accessible fitness trainers, small size classes, wellness plan
Montage Medical Group, Marina
2930 2nd AveBeautiful newer facility, never crowded.
Short term Gym Membership options with accessible fitness trainers, small size classes, wellness plan
6 minutes away. Beach is steps from parking lot with public bathroom. 2 picnic tables near parking lot.
TIP: Less windy near water than at picnic tables.
19 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Marina State Beach
200 Reservation Rd6 minutes away. Beach is steps from parking lot with public bathroom. 2 picnic tables near parking lot.
TIP: Less windy near water than at picnic tables.
Popular white sand beach, wonderful art galleries nearby.
Pick up pastries and coffee from Rise and Roam bakery before you head down to the beach and enjoy
Carmel Beach
Popular white sand beach, wonderful art galleries nearby.
Pick up pastries and coffee from Rise and Roam bakery before you head down to the beach and enjoy