Guidebook for Pacific Grove
Sightseeing
Lovers Point Park features a sandy protected beach, a grassy picnic area, and a great rock outcropping to climb on. It is within walking distance of our house. Kayaks and bike rentals available here.
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Lovers Point
631 Ocean View BlvdLovers Point Park features a sandy protected beach, a grassy picnic area, and a great rock outcropping to climb on. It is within walking distance of our house. Kayaks and bike rentals available here.
World renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium is about 1.5 miles from our house and is located along the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreational Path that passes in front of our house.
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Das Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowWorld renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium is about 1.5 miles from our house and is located along the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreational Path that passes in front of our house.
Open ocean beach that features a long stretch of sandy beach and tide pools to explore at one end. Surfers enjoy the breakers here also.
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Asilomar State Beach
Sunset DriveOpen ocean beach that features a long stretch of sandy beach and tide pools to explore at one end. Surfers enjoy the breakers here also.
Entertainment & Activities
A wonderful park to take the kids to work off that energy, they'll be entertained for hours with all the structures to play on.
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Dennis The Menace Playground
777 Pearl StA wonderful park to take the kids to work off that energy, they'll be entertained for hours with all the structures to play on.
Food Scene
One of our favorite restaurants for lunch or dinner. Cozy little place with great ambiance. Definitely call for reservations as it fills up fast during peak times.
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Fishwife
1996 1/2 Sunset DrOne of our favorite restaurants for lunch or dinner. Cozy little place with great ambiance. Definitely call for reservations as it fills up fast during peak times.
Downtown Monterey has featured this local favorite for breakfast, lunch and dinner since 1980. Bring an appetite as they serve large portions at a great price.
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Rosine's Restaurant
434 Alvarado StDowntown Monterey has featured this local favorite for breakfast, lunch and dinner since 1980. Bring an appetite as they serve large portions at a great price.
Small, quaint little place with great food. One of our favorites as they change their menu regularly to add some diversity.
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Red House Cafe
662 Lighthouse AvenueSmall, quaint little place with great food. One of our favorites as they change their menu regularly to add some diversity.
My wife is Italian so when we find a great Italian restaurant we just have to share it. A bit pricey but well worth it judging by the crowds, so definitely call for reservations, always busy.
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Little Napoli
Dolores StreetMy wife is Italian so when we find a great Italian restaurant we just have to share it. A bit pricey but well worth it judging by the crowds, so definitely call for reservations, always busy.
A bit of a jaunt from Monterey but well worth the drive, order from the specials menu for different take on Mexican cuisine.
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The Whole Enchilada Market Place
7902 CA-1A bit of a jaunt from Monterey but well worth the drive, order from the specials menu for different take on Mexican cuisine.
Don't miss this local area favorite. If your coming down Hwy 1 from Santa Cruz stop in for lunch at this semi-cafeteria style hot spot. Order at the counter, have a seat and they'll bring it to you.
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Phil's Fish Market & Eatery
10700 Merritt StreetDon't miss this local area favorite. If your coming down Hwy 1 from Santa Cruz stop in for lunch at this semi-cafeteria style hot spot. Order at the counter, have a seat and they'll bring it to you.
Essentials
Conveniently located near Cannery Row. Also has a deli in store.
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Nob Hill Foods
809 Bay AveConveniently located near Cannery Row. Also has a deli in store.
Conveniently located on your way back to the house from Carmel and Big Sur. Also has a deli and pharmacy in store.
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Safeway
815 Canyon Del Rey BlvdConveniently located on your way back to the house from Carmel and Big Sur. Also has a deli and pharmacy in store.
Everything Else
Features some of the best restaurants in the area with views of the wharf and bay. Fishing and whale watching excursions leave from here along with gift and rental shops.
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Fishermans Wharf
Fishermans WharfFeatures some of the best restaurants in the area with views of the wharf and bay. Fishing and whale watching excursions leave from here along with gift and rental shops.
Shopping
Best sandwiches for the price in the area. Order a whole and split it. Frequented by locals and the Presidio Army personnel so get there before 11:30am or come after 1pm to avoid the crowds.
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Compagno's Market & Deli
2000 Prescott AveBest sandwiches for the price in the area. Order a whole and split it. Frequented by locals and the Presidio Army personnel so get there before 11:30am or come after 1pm to avoid the crowds.