Guidebook for Pacific Grove

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Guidebook for Pacific Grove

Arts & Culture

This public aquarium stands up to its lofty reputation! You must visit!
668 locals recommend
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row
668 locals recommend
This public aquarium stands up to its lofty reputation! You must visit!
A museum that will inform you on the local flora and fauna.
28 locals recommend
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
165 Forest Ave
28 locals recommend
A museum that will inform you on the local flora and fauna.
In case you need some good reading material nearby...
6 locals recommend
Pacific Grove Public Libary
550 Central Ave
6 locals recommend
In case you need some good reading material nearby...
Quaint, locals movie theater.
9 locals recommend
Lighthouse Cinema
525 Lighthouse Ave
9 locals recommend
Quaint, locals movie theater.
My favorite theatre for independent films.
19 locals recommend
Osio Theater
350 Alvarado St
19 locals recommend
My favorite theatre for independent films.

Sightseeing

The closest beach with beautiful views of Monterey Bay.
127 locals recommend
Lovers Point
631 Ocean View Blvd
127 locals recommend
The closest beach with beautiful views of Monterey Bay.
Stunning beach and best place for a sunset view!
Asilomar State Marine Reserve
Stunning beach and best place for a sunset view!
If you want to hike or surf in Big Sur...
40 locals recommend
Andrew Molera State Park
45500 CA-1
40 locals recommend
If you want to hike or surf in Big Sur...
Great trails for day hikes close to town.
45 locals recommend
Garrapata State Park
34500 CA-1
45 locals recommend
Great trails for day hikes close to town.
Big Sur at its best.
35 locals recommend
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
52801 CA-1
35 locals recommend
Big Sur at its best.
A Big Sur must see for hikers.
20 locals recommend
Pfeiffer Big Sur Campground
California 1
20 locals recommend
A Big Sur must see for hikers.
You must visit this place to walk, maybe dive, and take in the stunning scenery and wildlife!
309 locals recommend
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
62 CA-1
309 locals recommend
You must visit this place to walk, maybe dive, and take in the stunning scenery and wildlife!
Gorgeous, white sand, dog beach at the end of town.
142 locals recommend
Carmel City Beach
142 locals recommend
Gorgeous, white sand, dog beach at the end of town.

Food Scene

Nice coffee joint and wine bar just a skip away.
18 locals recommend
Crema
481 Lighthouse Ave
18 locals recommend
Nice coffee joint and wine bar just a skip away.
The best bakery in town... The earlier you arrive the better selection you'll have. Cash only.
53 locals recommend
Pavel's Backerei
219 Forest Ave
53 locals recommend
The best bakery in town... The earlier you arrive the better selection you'll have. Cash only.
Good food and drinks... One of the liveliest spots nearby.
102 locals recommend
Hula's Island Grill
221 Cathcart St
102 locals recommend
Good food and drinks... One of the liveliest spots nearby.
Authentic Italian food at reasonable prices. Great 'worker's lunch' on weekdays.
33 locals recommend
il vecchio
110 Central Ave
33 locals recommend
Authentic Italian food at reasonable prices. Great 'worker's lunch' on weekdays.
Great coffee and healthy lunch served daily... The real hippie experience in town. :)
16 locals recommend
Happy Girl Kitchen Co
173 Central Ave
16 locals recommend
Great coffee and healthy lunch served daily... The real hippie experience in town. :)
The best Thai food around.
Thai Bistro II
159 Central Avenue
The best Thai food around.
California style Mexican food with a good bar.
26 locals recommend
Peppers Mexicali Cafe
170 Forest Ave
26 locals recommend
California style Mexican food with a good bar.
The best real Mexican food around!
25 locals recommend
Michael's Grill & Taqueria
1126 Forest Ave
25 locals recommend
The best real Mexican food around!
Lovely European restaurant for a special night out within walking distance. The bar is also fantastic.
18 locals recommend
Fandango Restaurant
223 17th St
18 locals recommend
Lovely European restaurant for a special night out within walking distance. The bar is also fantastic.
Really good, quality Italian food. A local favorite!
8 locals recommend
La Mia Cucina
208 17th St
8 locals recommend
Really good, quality Italian food. A local favorite!
Excellent (and sustainable) place to have a special seafood dinner!
68 locals recommend
Passionfish
701 Lighthouse Ave
68 locals recommend
Excellent (and sustainable) place to have a special seafood dinner!
Great Italian food for a special dinner.
Favaloro's Big Night Bistro
545 Lighthouse Ave
Great Italian food for a special dinner.
Casual spot for tasty, comfort food California style.
52 locals recommend
Red House Cafe
662 Lighthouse Avenue
52 locals recommend
Casual spot for tasty, comfort food California style.
A nice place for breakfast or brunch.
10 locals recommend
Toasties Café
702 Lighthouse Ave
10 locals recommend
A nice place for breakfast or brunch.
An authentic Japanese experience.
Takara Sushi Japanese Restaurant
218 17th St
An authentic Japanese experience.
A great place for a casual Italian lunch.
6 locals recommend
Café Ariana
543 Lighthouse Ave
6 locals recommend
A great place for a casual Italian lunch.
For a high end experience, with excellent food, cocktails and views.
27 locals recommend
Roy's at Pebble Beach
2700 17 Mile Dr
27 locals recommend
For a high end experience, with excellent food, cocktails and views.
Good spot for coffee and treats.
24 locals recommend
Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting
246 Crossroads Blvd
24 locals recommend
Good spot for coffee and treats.
The best place to dine on Cannery Row.
14 locals recommend
Schooners Coastal Kitchen & Bar
400 Cannery Row
14 locals recommend
The best place to dine on Cannery Row.
A Big Sur stop that must be made for incomparable views of the coast and nice food.
94 locals recommend
Nepenthe
48510 CA-1
94 locals recommend
A Big Sur stop that must be made for incomparable views of the coast and nice food.
A Big Sur institution with excellent, well-priced food.
32 locals recommend
Big Sur Bakery
47540 CA-1
32 locals recommend
A Big Sur institution with excellent, well-priced food.
Awesome food in a classy place.
72 locals recommend
Café Rustica
10 Del Fino Pl
72 locals recommend
Awesome food in a classy place.
My favorite restaurant in Carmel. French food for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
59 locals recommend
La Bicyclette Restaurant
7th Avenue
59 locals recommend
My favorite restaurant in Carmel. French food for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Really tasty, Italian food at a reasonable price.
26 locals recommend
Little Napoli
Dolores Street
26 locals recommend
Really tasty, Italian food at a reasonable price.
Clint Eastwood's place that has killer views, great food, and local entertainment in the form of a piano bar. :)
59 locals recommend
Mission Ranch Restaurant
26270 Dolores St
59 locals recommend
Clint Eastwood's place that has killer views, great food, and local entertainment in the form of a piano bar. :)
The best Italian food, but you will pay for it. ;)
13 locals recommend
Cantinetta Luca
Dolores Street
13 locals recommend
The best Italian food, but you will pay for it. ;)
Tasty Middle Eastern food, with a festive atmosphere.
67 locals recommend
Dametra Cafe
Lincoln Street
67 locals recommend
Tasty Middle Eastern food, with a festive atmosphere.
Great California cuisine.
22 locals recommend
Rio Grill
Crossroads Boulevard
22 locals recommend
Great California cuisine.
Authentic French food at a reasonable price.
8 locals recommend
Bistro Moulin
867 Wave St
8 locals recommend
Authentic French food at a reasonable price.
My all-time favorite European restaurant with a beautiful atmosphere.
46 locals recommend
Casanova
5th Avenue
46 locals recommend
My all-time favorite European restaurant with a beautiful atmosphere.
This Mexican joint is vegan... And it's good!
6 locals recommend
El Cantaro
791 Foam St
6 locals recommend
This Mexican joint is vegan... And it's good!
For the best bowl of New England style clam chowder.
11 locals recommend
Vivolo's Chowder House
127 Central Ave
11 locals recommend
For the best bowl of New England style clam chowder.
The best place to dine on Fishermen's Wharf.
6 locals recommend
Abalonetti Bar and Grill
57 Fisherman's Wharf
6 locals recommend
The best place to dine on Fishermen's Wharf.
Delicious Italian treats and cookies.
Emi's Biscotteria
206 Forest Ave
Delicious Italian treats and cookies.
Classy and sophisticated place with food to match the ambiance.
27 locals recommend
Restaurant 1833
500 Hartnell St
27 locals recommend
Classy and sophisticated place with food to match the ambiance.
Tasty tapas with some entertaining nightlife.
9 locals recommend
Mundaka Restaurant
San Carlos Street
9 locals recommend
Tasty tapas with some entertaining nightlife.
The best Chinese food I've ever had, anywhere!
21 locals recommend
Tommy's Wok
21 locals recommend
The best Chinese food I've ever had, anywhere!
The spot to go for authentic sushi.
12 locals recommend
Akaoni
6th Avenue
12 locals recommend
The spot to go for authentic sushi.
Delicious California style sushi.
19 locals recommend
Sushi Heaven
Dolores Street
19 locals recommend
Delicious California style sushi.
A lovely, romantic place to dine...
7 locals recommend
Anton & Michel Restaurant
7th Avenue
7 locals recommend
A lovely, romantic place to dine...
Yummy Japanese food.
7 locals recommend
Robata Grill & Sake Bar
3658 The Barnyard
7 locals recommend
Yummy Japanese food.
Joe is the best host in town serving up tasty Acme coffee opening at 6:30am... My fav coffee spot in town!
Joe Rombi's La Piccola Casa
212 17th St
Joe is the best host in town serving up tasty Acme coffee opening at 6:30am... My fav coffee spot in town!

Everything Else

Local wine-tasting with a panoramic view of Monterey Bay.
16 locals recommend
A Taste of Monterey - Wine Market & Bistro
700 Cannery Row
16 locals recommend
Local wine-tasting with a panoramic view of Monterey Bay.
The rooftop pool is awesome.
7 locals recommend
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
400 Cannery Row
7 locals recommend
The rooftop pool is awesome.
The best operation for whale watching in town.
13 locals recommend
Princess Monterey Whale Watching
96 Fishermans Wharf
13 locals recommend
The best operation for whale watching in town.
The best spot in town to take a kayak trip.
20 locals recommend
Monterey Bay Kayaks - Monterey Location
693 Del Monte Ave
20 locals recommend
The best spot in town to take a kayak trip.
If you want to spoil yourself...
Spa Alila
48123 CA-1
If you want to spoil yourself...
An unusual co-ed spa experience that's cheap and fun!
65 locals recommend
Refuge
27300 Rancho San Carlos Rd
65 locals recommend
An unusual co-ed spa experience that's cheap and fun!
A great place for a day hike in the sun.
133 locals recommend
Garland Ranch Regional Park
700 W Carmel Valley Rd
133 locals recommend
A great place for a day hike in the sun.

Essentials

Local grocery market within walking distance.
33 locals recommend
Grove Market
242 Forest Ave
33 locals recommend
Local grocery market within walking distance.

Drinks & Nightlife

A nice gathering place for beer.
24 locals recommend
Cannery Row Brewing Company
95 Prescott Ave
24 locals recommend
A nice gathering place for beer.
My favorite pub in town.
Jack London's Grill & Taproom
Dolores Street
My favorite pub in town.