Possibly the most beautiful theatre I have ever seen in my life. I am so excited to see The Robert Cray Band this month! And the Growlers in December should be fantastic. They've had to move their... more
Fancy and quiet, yet expensive and dead. If you are staying at this hotel, the bar at Jacks would be a good place to meet your party and head out to see the... more
The Underground is the only real dive bar along touristy Cannery Row. Located under Jose Mexican Grill, this nearly unmarked bar can be found virtually deserted... more
Doc's attracts the more lively and young crowd in Monterey like college kids and students at the local military schools. Mainly a dance club, Doc's also has... more
The London Bridge finally reopened in mid-July 2008. New ownership, redesigned patio, and refurbished bar. The patio is great, with a few tall fire pits... more
Doc Ricketts Lab is a club located in downtown Monterey, off of Alvarado. The club features comedy nights most Fridays and Saturdays with no cover. The comedy... more
The Crown and Anchor is located on Franklin St in Old Monterey, right off Alvarado. We've stopped in a number of times for a drink and it's always crowded and... more
Isabella's Italian Seafood Restaurant and Lounge is a nice spot to grab a beer in the afternoon or evening if you want to enjoy great views of the harbor and... more
I avoided Lallapalooza for the longest time, because the name kind of turned me away. OK, OK, can't judge a book by its cover, whatever. It's just not a name I... more
English Ales is a nice comfortable bar and microbrewery in Marina, about 8 miles north of Monterey. The bar is small but with great atmosphere and plenty of... more
The Crown and Anchor has become one of my favorite hangouts in Old Town Monterey. From about 10pm to its 2am close, this bar is usually packed full of friendly... more
During the day the Mucky Duck is a nice restaurant with good food and great service. In the evenings, however, it turns into one of my favorite spots in town.On... more
Carbone's has a deceiving appearance from the outside, but once you step through the door you'll find a friendly place to enjoy a few drinks. The owner, Sal, is... more
Looking for a quiet place downtown to stave off the chilly winter weather or relax in front of your laptop? Plumes is the spot! This ideally located coffee shop... more
Alfredo's is a mid-sized bar and "cantina" in central Monterey. Though some locals call it a dive bar, I thought it had a bit of charm for such a locals'... more
Schooners has one of the best bar locations in Monterey, hanging over the bay with views of sea otters, kayakers, and a nearby tiny strip of sand called Aeneas... more
The American Legion post in Monterey, like most Legions is a large, but quiet bar with a good client base of local retired military members. Drinks are cheaper... more
The Bulldog is a tiny British-style pub on Lighthouse Ave in Monterey just up the hill a few streets from trendy Cannery Row. If you only have a few friends,... more
So I've been on a quest to find Monterey's best dive bar, and Duffy's certainly ranks near the top of that list. A real neighborhood bar, far off the beaten... more
This places individually drips each cup of coffee. Eight machines sit under different photographs. When you order a cup, the counter person says, "That'll be... more
Founded by Spanish missionaries & soldiers, Monterey was the capital of the old Spanish then Mexican state of Alta California. The area was captured by the US in 1846, and Monterey became the new US...
“So my job is sending me to a new office,” my boyfriend told me one evening over dinner in his Delaware home.
“Where to? Philly? New Jersey? DC?”
“Not quite,” he replied.
“Where?”
“Monterey,...
This was our first stop in our first U.S. trip. My girlfriend attended a conference and I gladly joined her afterwards for what turned out to be a great 10-day vacation.
Monterey is a small town, 200...
Monterey lies on a peninsula and ranges in altitude from sea level to 360 feet This town is rich in history and natural beauty, and has a wide range of activities, shops, and restaurants which keeps...
I moved here in 2005, so on my pages I've included some things I've learned along the way. If someone already wrote about a place, I haven't included it in my "tips". I'm just trying to fill in the......
Comments