Kevin & Alexandrea
Things To Do
Cannery Row
This is the touristy area, that has restaurants with waterfront views and cute little shops. They also have rental bikes to ride on the bike trail. Some of our favorite restaurants are: Lalla Oceanside Grill, Fish Hopper, Wave Street Cafe, and First Awakenings.
Fishermans Wharf
Walking distance from downtown Monterey and has lots of resturants for fish & chips, and clam chowder. Breakfast recommendation: Loulou's Griddle In the Middle.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
A great way to spend the afternoon for a few hours and is right on Cannery Row.
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Shopping, restaurants, and tasting rooms are located up and down Ocean Ave. One of our favorite places to stroll through or take a drive through the scenic route. Recommended restaurants: Vesuvios, Forge in the Forest, Katy's Place (breakfast).
Pacific Grove
Our favorite little town where we lived. Take a walk through Lighthouse Ave and the neighborhood, there are so many historic homes. Some of the homes have been remodeled into shops and restaurants. The bike/ walking trail also goes along this area and is absolutely breathtaking. Take a walk or drive up Ocean View Blvd. Recommendations: Alex's favorite coffee spot- Bookworks. Pavels (bakery), Crema, Il Vecchio, Beach house, just about any place on that street is delicious.
17 Mile Drive
Take a drive up and down 17 mile drive, the views are so beautiful. You can even stop at The Bench in Pebble Beach for some lunch or Spanish Bay for some good apps and dinner with bagpipes playing at sunset in the courtyard. There is a $10 /per car (all-day) entrance fee for 17-mile drive.
Big Sur
Some of our most favorite and memorable hikes are located throughout Big Sur. Hike recommendations: -Feeling adventurous? Beach Bluff Panorama located in Andrew Molera Park is an 8 mile loop with spectacular views. -Looking for a nice easy loop? Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, offers so many views with trails that range between 3-5 miles. Sight-seeing recommendations: Bixby Bridge, Mcway Waterfall, Pfeiffer Beach (Purple sand beach). Food Recommendations: Big Sur Village General Store, Big Sur Bakery, Rocky Point.
Carmel Valley
Vineyards. Carmel Valley is full of vineyards and tasting rooms that are all walking distance within each other. There is also a wine trolley that picks you up at Dust Bowl Brewery in Fishermans Wharf and takes you straight there.