Guidebook for Pacific Grove

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Guidebook for Pacific Grove

Food Scene

Come on, reason, really?
23 locals recommend
Starbucks
1212 Forest Ave
23 locals recommend
Come on, reason, really?
Starbuck. 0.38 miles.
200 Country Club Gate Center
Starbuck. 0.38 miles.
B's Coffee House
188 Country Club Gate Center
B's Coffee House
Very good Japanese food....you usually have to wait for a table regardless of what day of the week it is.
32 locals recommend
Crystal Fish
514 Lighthouse Ave
32 locals recommend
Very good Japanese food....you usually have to wait for a table regardless of what day of the week it is.
For your quick pizza attack....0.35 miles away.
18 locals recommend
Mountain Mike's Pizza
266 Reservation Rd
18 locals recommend
For your quick pizza attack....0.35 miles away.
Since I am from the Bay Area and have access to great Thai food, I am maybe a bit pickier than most who highly rated this Thai restaurant. I thought it is about average, but if you have the craving...
20 locals recommend
Pacific Thai Cuisine
663 Lighthouse Ave
20 locals recommend
Since I am from the Bay Area and have access to great Thai food, I am maybe a bit pickier than most who highly rated this Thai restaurant. I thought it is about average, but if you have the craving...
If you are in the mood for sustainable seafood and organic produce with a view, this is the place. Be sure to bring $$.
8 locals recommend
Stillwater Bar & Grill
1700 17 Mile Dr
8 locals recommend
If you are in the mood for sustainable seafood and organic produce with a view, this is the place. Be sure to bring $$.
Roy Yamaguchi's Hawaiian fusion fare in a contemporary setting...If you really want to impress your date, this is the place. At the very least, he/she will be impressed with the setting.
27 locals recommend
Roy's at Pebble Beach
2700 17 Mile Dr
27 locals recommend
Roy Yamaguchi's Hawaiian fusion fare in a contemporary setting...If you really want to impress your date, this is the place. At the very least, he/she will be impressed with the setting.
This is a local favorite seafood restaurant. Food is very good and price is on the high side. Advanced reservation is highly recommended.
68 locals recommend
Passionfish
701 Lighthouse Ave
68 locals recommend
This is a local favorite seafood restaurant. Food is very good and price is on the high side. Advanced reservation is highly recommended.
Beautiful view and Sunset supper where all Entrées are $9.90. Have to be seated by 5:30 pm and ordered by 6:00 pm. Reservation is recommended.
33 locals recommend
Beach House Restaurant at Lovers Point
620 Ocean View Blvd
33 locals recommend
Beautiful view and Sunset supper where all Entrées are $9.90. Have to be seated by 5:30 pm and ordered by 6:00 pm. Reservation is recommended.
Seafood is good, but Passionfish and Fish house are better.
21 locals recommend
Fishwife
1996 1/2 Sunset Dr
21 locals recommend
Seafood is good, but Passionfish and Fish house are better.
If you like French baked goods, this is heaven for you.... The bakery does not open for long hours, so go early for the best picking!
53 locals recommend
Pavel's Backerei
219 Forest Ave
53 locals recommend
If you like French baked goods, this is heaven for you.... The bakery does not open for long hours, so go early for the best picking!
This is one of the best seafood restaurants in the area. Check the hours and get there early because there is always a line outside trying to get in....
60 locals recommend
Monterey's Fish House
2114 Del Monte Ave
60 locals recommend
This is one of the best seafood restaurants in the area. Check the hours and get there early because there is always a line outside trying to get in....
This is great restaurant for lunch and dinner. Their clam chowder will not disappoint you. Other seafood dishes are great also. It is one of the hidden gems in Pacific Grove.
11 locals recommend
Vivolo's Chowder House
127 Central Ave
11 locals recommend
This is great restaurant for lunch and dinner. Their clam chowder will not disappoint you. Other seafood dishes are great also. It is one of the hidden gems in Pacific Grove.
If you want Japanese food, this is the place. Not a very big place, so you usually have to wait to be seated if you go during busy hours. But once you are seated, the service is super fast. Food is good and relatively inexpensive. This is in Seaside, it is about a 15 minutes drive.
15 locals recommend
Sushi Time
1153 Fremont Blvd
15 locals recommend
If you want Japanese food, this is the place. Not a very big place, so you usually have to wait to be seated if you go during busy hours. But once you are seated, the service is super fast. Food is good and relatively inexpensive. This is in Seaside, it is about a 15 minutes drive.
Voted the best French Restaurant in 2015. It is less than a mile away from the house.
12 locals recommend
Fifi's Bistro Cafe
1188 Forest Ave
12 locals recommend
Voted the best French Restaurant in 2015. It is less than a mile away from the house.

Essentials

A good selections of healthy and tasty food.
96 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1170 Forest Ave
96 locals recommend
A good selections of healthy and tasty food.
0.41 miles away.
128 locals recommend
Safeway
815 Canyon Del Rey Blvd
128 locals recommend
0.41 miles away.
Closest Grocery Store, 0.3 mile from the house. Just straight down from David Ave towards route 68.
20 locals recommend
Lucky California
200 Country Club Gate
20 locals recommend
Closest Grocery Store, 0.3 mile from the house. Just straight down from David Ave towards route 68.

Entertainment & Activities

Library with a wide selection of DVDs you can check out....of course, books too! You will need to be California resident in order to get a library card at Pacific Grove
6 locals recommend
Pacific Grove Public Libary
550 Central Ave
6 locals recommend
Library with a wide selection of DVDs you can check out....of course, books too! You will need to be California resident in order to get a library card at Pacific Grove
Another library you can check out.
Monterey Public Library
625 Pacific St
Another library you can check out.

Everything Else

Close-by Laundromat
The Grove Laundry
1128 Forest Ave
Close-by Laundromat
close-by cleaner (0.4 mile from the house)
Owl Cleaners
152 Country Club Gate Center
close-by cleaner (0.4 mile from the house)
Owner Joe is a real nice guy and a great mechanic.
Forest Hill Bike Shop
1173 Forest Ave
Owner Joe is a real nice guy and a great mechanic.

Sightseeing

You can rent kayaks, rafts, and bikes all at one place. It is at Cannery row and they will help you launch your kayak or raft if needed.
24 locals recommend
Adventures by The Sea
299 Cannery Row
24 locals recommend
You can rent kayaks, rafts, and bikes all at one place. It is at Cannery row and they will help you launch your kayak or raft if needed.
A lot of bikes to choose from including electric bikes.
7 locals recommend
Bay Bikes
601 Wave St
7 locals recommend
A lot of bikes to choose from including electric bikes.
Very popular tourist site, next to Monterey Bay Aquarium. Lot of shops and great place to stroll.
67 locals recommend
Cannery Row
67 locals recommend
Very popular tourist site, next to Monterey Bay Aquarium. Lot of shops and great place to stroll.
One of the best Aquarium in the world....
668 locals recommend
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row
668 locals recommend
One of the best Aquarium in the world....
Great place to sample different clam chowders and visit shops and seafood restaurants.
27 locals recommend
Crab House
60 Fishermans Wharf
27 locals recommend
Great place to sample different clam chowders and visit shops and seafood restaurants.
It is pretty good and it is free. A good place to visit if you are exploring around downtown Pacific Grove.
28 locals recommend
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
165 Forest Ave
28 locals recommend
It is pretty good and it is free. A good place to visit if you are exploring around downtown Pacific Grove.
A great place to watch the sunset. Parking along the side of the road. While you are there, try zen rock stacking. Just stack as many rocks on top of each other as possible. Our current record is 20. If you break the record, please send me a phone so I can post the picture on my Airbnb listing!
77 locals recommend
Asilomar State Beach
Sunset Drive
77 locals recommend
A great place to watch the sunset. Parking along the side of the road. While you are there, try zen rock stacking. Just stack as many rocks on top of each other as possible. Our current record is 20. If you break the record, please send me a phone so I can post the picture on my Airbnb listing!

Parks & Nature

The best park for kids of all ages. Your biggest problem is how to get them home.....they will not want to leave!
50 locals recommend
Dennis The Menace Playground
777 Pearl St
50 locals recommend
The best park for kids of all ages. Your biggest problem is how to get them home.....they will not want to leave!
This is a park where a lot of wedding photos are taken. Beautiful scenery and good place to rest up or BBQ picnic.
127 locals recommend
Lovers Point
631 Ocean View Blvd
127 locals recommend
This is a park where a lot of wedding photos are taken. Beautiful scenery and good place to rest up or BBQ picnic.

Drinks & Nightlife

You may also want to check out this link: https://www.seemonterey.com/things-to-do/nightlife/
24 locals recommend
Cannery Row Brewing Company
95 Prescott Ave
24 locals recommend
You may also want to check out this link: https://www.seemonterey.com/things-to-do/nightlife/