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Monterey — the goods

1. Lincoln Green Inn

26200 Carmelo St, Carmel, CA
Bed and Breakfast · 1 tip
Revival Ice Cream is one of Monterey — the goods.

2. Revival Ice Cream

8.3
463 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Old Monterey Business District · 12 tips and reviews
First Awakenings is one of Monterey — the goods.

3. First Awakenings

8.8
125 Ocean View Blvd (Central Ave), Monterey, CA
Breakfast Spot · New Monterey · 131 tips and reviews

4. Point Lobos State Reserve

9.5
27830 Highway 1, Carmel, CA
State or Provincial Park · 89 tips and reviews

Nico P.Nico Pitney: "Small park packs a punch. 10+ short trails, one stunning scene after another. Sea Lion Point. Cypress Grove winds through a last Monterey Cypress grove, old, craggy, gorgeous. $10 parking fills up." Read more.

5. Monarch Grove Sanctuary

7.3
Ridge Rd (btwn Lighthouse & Short), Pacific Grove, CA
Nature Preserve · 10 tips and reviews

Rich R.Rich Reader: between December and March each year, Monarch butterflys cluster high in the Eucalyptus trees and lay their eggs on the undersides of the Milkwood leaves. Sometimes you can see thousands in flight.

6. Pavel's Backerei

8.9
219 Forest Ave (Lighthouse), Pacific Grove, CA
Bakery · 19 tips and reviews

ValerieValerie: Best Danish I've ever had - Get the apricot/peach if it's in season!

7. Crema

8.2
481 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA
Coffee Shop · 25 tips and reviews

Kendra S.Kendra Storm: This old Victorian turned coffee shop and wine and tapas establishment is full of flavor and charm. I love the Peacock room, but no matter where you sit, you'll be pleased with any of their offerings.

Bright Coffee is one of Monterey — the goods.

8. Bright Coffee

281 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey, CA
Coffee Shop · New Monterey · 21 tips and reviews

Tyler C.Tyler Chartier: Best coffee in the area, she roasts her own coffee beans, and friendly, nice setting, outdoor seating, If I live nearby I would go every day. Cortados, latte's chemex pour overs, it's all here!

9. Compagno's Market & Deli

9.0
2000 Prescott Ave (at Taylor Street), Monterey, CA
Sandwich Spot · New Monterey · 42 tips and reviews

Kelsey K.Kelsey Kotzebue: Worth the hype, had the best sandwich of my life. Honey Mustard is sweet and delicious along with everyone else that was on my sandwich.

10. The Ice Cream Shoppe

6.7
708 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · 10 tips and reviews

EricEric: Had coconut pineapple, which was really good -great decor, if you like the Beatles -certainly a throwback to parlors of the past - be prepared to listen to Beatles songs

11. Monterey Bay Aquarium

9.3
886 Cannery Row (at David Ave.), Monterey, CA
Aquarium · Cannery Row · 420 tips and reviews

Tanya C.Tanya Chan: The behind the scenes sea otter tour was very enjoyable and worth the extra price!

Pacific Grove Recreation Trail is one of Monterey — the goods.

12. Pacific Grove Recreation Trail

9.5
Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA
Hiking Trail · 11 tips and reviews

Chip T.Chip Thomas: Great trail that runs from Pebble beach north to Marina.

13. Lovers Point Park & Beach

9.3
Ocean View Blvd (17th St), Pacific Grove, CA
Park · 55 tips and reviews

Ruben L.Ruben Luna: Grand views, and Easy walk from the Aquarium

Asilomar State Beach is one of Monterey — the goods.

14. Asilomar State Beach

9.4
Sunset Drive, Pacific Grove, CA
State or Provincial Park · 29 tips and reviews

Hannabeth L.Hannabeth Lagerlof: The tide pools are super fun to explore! We saw green anemones, purple shore crabs and hermit crabs!

15. Dennis the Menace Park

8.5
777 Pearl St, Monterey, CA
Playground · 31 tips and reviews

Ashley R.Ashley Rose: Tire out the little ones in your crew before you hit the road. My favorite- a hedge labyrinth !

16. The Bookworks

8.7
667 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA
Bookstore · 15 tips and reviews

T D.T Davis: This is the most magical place I have ever been! Book + coffe + yummy snacks = yes please!!!

17. Peppers Mexicali Cafe

8.4
170 Forest Ave (btw Central and Lighthouse Ave), Pacific Grove, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews

Lucutus O.Lucutus Onmyduff: Awesome Mexican restaurant in Pacific Grove! Lively at 3:30pm :)

18. Carmel River State Beach

9.3
Ocean Ave, Carmel, CA
Beach · 35 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian Strauss: Beautiful. Good place to fly a kite!

19. Mission Ranch Restaurant

8.8
26270 Dolores St, Carmel, CA
New American Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews

SeeMontereySeeMonterey: Fantastic ocean views with sheep in the meadow below the restaurant. Reservations are only accepted on holidays and for special events.

20. Mission San Carlos Borromeo del Rio Carmelo

8.7
3080 Rio Rd (at Lasuen Dr), Carmel, CA
Church · 23 tips and reviews

Tracy H.Tracy Hixon: all encompassing experience of California Mission history. A must see.