Destination: Monterey and Carmel

by SRosenbaum - 54 Reviews - 15 Lists

Updated: April 04, 2002

From the wonders of the renowned Monterey Aquarium to the fabulous scuba diving off the coast of the Point Lobos State Reserve, the Monterey Peninsula is packed with oceanic delights.

On this page:What to Do, Where to Eat, Where to Stay.

What to Do

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Carmel Mission Basilica & Msm
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    3080 Rio Rd, Carmel, CA 93923 (map)

    Walk along the white sands of Carmel Beach, then head inland to tour this historic old mission.

  2. 2 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Monterey Bay Aquarium
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    886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940 (map)

  3. 3 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Point Lobos State Reserve
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    Hwy 1, Carmel, CA 93923 (map)

    Divers and hikers flock to this beautiful, pristine chunk of prime Central California coastline.

  4. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Pebble Beach Resorts
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    17 Mile Dr, Pebble Beach, CA 93953 (map)

  5. 5 Monterey Bay Coast Trail
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    Reservation Rd, Marina, CA 93933 (map)

    Enjoy the beauty of the Monterey Peninsula coastline as you stroll along this 29-mile trail.

Where to Eat

  1. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Stokes Restaurant & Bar
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    500 Hartnell St, Monterey, CA 93940 (map)

  2. 7 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Fishwife At Asilomar Beach
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    1996 1/2 Sunset Dr, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (map)

  3. 8 3.5 Star Rating: Average Red House Cafe
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    662 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (map)

  4. 9 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Passion Fish
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    701 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (map)

  5. 10 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Flying Fish Grill
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    Mission Street and Seventh Avenue, Carmel, CA 93923 (map)

Where to Stay

  1. 11 4 Star Rating: Recommended Spindrift Inn
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    652 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940 (map)

    This sumptuously appointed hotel has a prime beachfront location in the heart of Cannery Row.

  2. 12 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Martine Inn
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    255 Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (map)

  3. 13 4 Star Rating: Recommended Centrella Bed & Breakfast Inn
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    612 Central Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (map)

    An 19th-century house and a pretty cluster of garden cottages make up this Pacific Grove bed-and-breakfast.

  4. 14 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Cypress Inn
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    Lincoln Lane and 7th Avenue, Carmel, CA 93921 (map)

    Relax in style at this Mediterranean villa in quaint downtown Carmel.

  5. 15 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended The Lodge at Pebble Beach
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    1700 17-Mile Dr, Pebble Beach, CA 93953 (map)

    Pack your clubs--and your wallet--for a golfer's dream vacation at this luxury resort.

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