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November 20, 2021
Carmel, California

Karina & Jared

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Things To Do

We're so excited to share a few of our favorite things to do in the area. There is also a TON to do within walking distance of the Portola Hotel. Enjoy!

Monterey Bay Aquarium

886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
, (831) 648-4800

Adult admission is $49.95

Cannery Row

Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940

Just one mile for our hotel is the historical Cannery Row! Walk down the waterfront and experience restaurants, boutiques and even wine tasting!

Adventures By the Sea

Monterey, CA 93940
, (831) 372-1807

Rent electric bikes, regular bikes, surry (4 wheel) bikes, kayaks, snorkle gear and paddleboards! Take a ride down 17 mile drive, and don't forget to stop at Lover's Point. This was one of Karina's favorite views of Pacific Grove and you can see Grandma & Grandpa Lease's home from the cliff! There are five locations that you can rent from, one of them is connected to the Portola Hotel (only bikes from that location).

First Awakenings

300 David Avenue, Monterey, CA 93940
, (831) 372-1125

Known for their breakfast, they have lunch too with a LARGE menu. PRO TIP: Go to their website (https://firstawakenings.net/contact/) and get on the "waitlist" so you don't have to wait in line (there will be a line).

Passionfish

701 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
, (831) 655-3311

Californian-inspired fare featuring seafood along with hard-to-find wines in a small, modern room.

Alvarado Street Brewery

426 Alvarado Street, Monterey, CA 93940
, (831) 655-2337

Brewery serving craft beer & local eats in a historic space with an industrial vibe.

Sticks

2700 17 Mile Dr The Inn at Spanish Bay, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
, (831) 298-5898

Inside the gates of Pebble Beach at The Inn at Spanish Bar is one of Grandma Doris's favorite restaurants. Views of the golf course and coastline, attire is resort casual. Reservation recommended.

Paris Bakery Cafe

271 Bonifacio Place, Monterey, CA 93940
, (831) 646-1620

Breakfast pastries and coffee.

the C restaurant + bar

750 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
, (831) 375-4800

A very elegant, waterfront restaurant on Cannery Row. Be sure to make a reservation!

Fandango Restaurant

223 17th Street, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
, (831) 372-3456

Upscale Mediterranean dining & an extensive wine list in a charming converted house.

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