Navigating the Waves: A Recap of the 2023 Hospitality Landscape </h3 > December 20, 2023 As we bid farewell to 2023, it’s time to reflect on a year that brought both challenges and opportunities to the hospitality industry. In this …
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Emergency Numbers:
Medical Emergency: 911
Fire Station (non-emergency): (831)620-2030
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula: (831) 624-5311
CVS pharmacy 6 Crossroads Blvd (831) 624-0148
Locksmith – American Lock and key: (831) 250-0523
Community Amenities
Taxis
Cab 33: (831) 869-1957
Rental Car
Alamo Rent a Car: (855) 237-8179
Grocery Store/ Markets
Safeway- 104 Mid Valley Ctr, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923
Earthbound Farm’s Farm Stand and Organic Café – Open all day (Market) 7250 Carmel Valley Rd.
Lucky’s 555 Carmel Rancho Shopping Ctr (831) 624-6459
Bruno’s Market and Delicatessen – Open all day (Market) Corner of Junipero and 6th
Nielsen Bros. Market and Deli – Open all day (Market) Corner of San Carlos and 7th
Whole Foods Monterey Del Monte on Munras Street.
5th Avenue Deli and Catering Co. – Open all day (Market) 5th between San Carlos and Dolores
The Cheese Shop – Open all day (Market) Carmel Plaza Junipero & Ocean Street
Carmel Highlands General Store – Open all day (Market) 70 Highway 1, Carmel Highlands
Valley Hills Deli and Market – 7152 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923
Grapevine Liquors & Deli – 6 E Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Farmers Markets
Carmel by the Sea Farmers Market
6th Street between Junipero and Mission Thursdays 10-2 pm. (year-round)
West Coast Farmer’s Market
Carmel Valley Youth Center 777 W. Carmel Valley Road Sundays 10am-3pm (year-round)
Carmel Farmer’s Market
The Barnyard Shopping Village, 3690 The Barnyard, Tuesdays 9am-1pm (May-September)
Del Monte Mall Farmers Market Monterey Fridays in a lower parking lot.
Mid Valley Farmers- 9550 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley 93924 (Sundays 10 A.M. – 2 P.M.)
Things To Do
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 648-4800
Pacific Golf links
1700 17 Mile Dr
Pebble Beach, CA 93953 (877) 852-4520
Monterey Bay Coastal Trail
Popular hiking trail running along the Pacific Grove and Monterey coast.
17 Mile drive
One of the most beautiful scenic roads in the world!
Adventures by the Sea book by location https://adventuresbythesea.com/ Biking and Kayaking
831-372-1807
Lover’s point
17th St & Ocean View Blvd
Pacific Grove, CA 36.6262° N, 121.9164° W
Asilomar State Beach
Sunset Dr, Pacific Grove, CA 36.6257° N, 121.9393° W
Kissing Rock
Two rocks in a perpetual kiss and one of “the most romantic spot in America.”
Follow the coastline of Pacific Grove until you reach Esplanade Park (a grove of trees). The kissing rock is across the street on the ocean side.
N 36° 38.080 W 121° 55.488
Doc Ricketts’ Lab
Steinbeck’s old stomping grounds, immortalized in Cannery Row. 36.6172-121.9011
Point Pinos Lighthouse
The oldest lighthouse on America’s west coast no longer needs keepers, yet they maintain the site anyhow. 36.6334-121.9337
Monarch Grove Sanctuary
Every year, over 25,000 monarchs overwinter in Pacific Grove. 36.6264-121.9302
Wineries & Tasting Rooms
Folktale Winery- 8940 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923
Cowgirl Winery- 4 Pilot Rd, Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Twisted Roots Winery- 12 Del Fino Pl, Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Blue Fox Winery- 25 Pilot Rd, Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Bernardus Winery- 5 W Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Joullian Vineyards- 2 Village Dr, Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Boekenoogen Winery Tasting- 24 W Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Scratch Wine Tasting Room – 1 E Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Carmel Valley
Breakfast
Bagel Bakery- 26539 Carmel Rancho Blvd, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923
Wagon Wheel- 7156 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923
The Beered Bean – 320 Mid Vly Ctr, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923
Earthbound Farm’s Farm Stand and Organic Café – Open all day (Market) 7250 Carmel Valley Rd.
Dining
*Baja Cantina – 7166 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923
Loli’s Pizzeria – 307 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923
*Lucia Restaurant & Bar- 415 W Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Corkscrew Cafe- 55 W Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Carmel Valley Chophouse- 13762 Center St, Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Cafe Rustica- 10 Del Fino Pl, Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Running Iron- 24 E Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley, CA 93924
River Ranch Cafe- 1 Old Ranch Rd, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923
Jeffrey’s Grill & Catering- 112 Mid Vly Ctr, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923
Carmel
Breakfast
Katy’s Place – Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch (American) Mission between 5th and 6th
Tuck Box – Breakfast and Lunch Dolores between Ocean and 7th
The Carmel Coffee House and Roasting Company – Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch (Coffee Shop) Ocean between San Carlos and Dolores
Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting co. – Breakfast and Lunch (Coffee Shop) Corner of Ocean and Lincoln
Friar Tuck’s Restaurant – Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch (American) Corner of 5th and Dolores
Rise and Roam Bakery & Pizza Mission Street & 7th Ave 831-574-2900
Lafayette Bakery 3672 the Barnyard Suite #E22 831-915-6286
Dinner
( * = bar seating / bar)
Cantinetta Luca – Lunch and Dinner (Italian) Dolores between Ocean and 7th
*The Grill on Ocean Avenue – Lunch and Dinner (Californian) Ocean between Dolores and Lincoln
Tommy’s Wok – Lunch and Dinner (Chinese) Mission between Ocean and 7th
*Hog’s Breath Inn – Lunch and Dinner (American) San Carlos between 5th and 6th
Mediterranean Restaurant – Lunch and Dinner (Mediterranean) Ocean between Lincoln and Monte Verde
*Mulligan Public House – Lunch and Dinner (Bar) Ocean and Dolores
*SUR at the Barnyard, Carmel – Lunch and Dinner (American) The Barnyard Shopping Village
*Pescadero – Lunch and Dinner (Mexican) San Carlos between Ocean and 7th
*Vesuvio’s – (Italian) Rooftop Bar! Fire pits and heaters. 6th Ave & Junipero St, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923 (831) 625-1766
*Brophy’s Tavern – Lunch and Dinner (Bar) 4th and San Carlos.
All
( * = bar seating / bar)
*Portabella’s -(Italian)- Ocean Ave & Monte Verde Carmel, CA 93921 (831)624-4395
Dametra Café -(Mediterranean)- Corner of Ocean & Lincoln St Carmel, CA 93921 (831)622-7766
*Il Fornaio -(Italian, Seafood, Pizza)- The Pine Inn Ocean Avenue at Monte Verde Street Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 (831) 622-5100
*Cultura -(Mexican)- Su Vecino Ct Dolores b/w 5th and 6th Block 55 Lot 15 Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 (831) 250-7005
*Grasing’s Coastal Cuisine -(Seafood, American (Traditional), Steakhouse)- 6th & Mission Ave Carmel, CA 93921 (831) 624-6562
*Flaherty’s -(Seafood, Desserts, Vegetarian)- 6th Ave between Dolores & San Carlos Carmel, CA 93921 (831) 625-1500
Village Corner California Bistro Sixth Ave. &, Dolores St, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923 (831) 624-3588
*A.W. Shucks Cocktail and Oyster bar – Lunch and dinner (Seafood) Ocean between San Carlos and Dolores
Aabha Indian Cuisine – Lunch and dinner (Indian) The Barnyard Shopping Village
Allegro Pizzeria – Lunch and dinner (Italian) The Barnyard Shopping Village
*Anton and Michel – Lunch and dinner (European) Mission and 7th
Basil Seasonal Dining – Brunch, lunch and dinner (Californian) San Carlos between Ocean and 7th
Bistro Beaujolais – Brunch, Lunch and dinner (French) Carmel Plaza
*California Market at Pacific’s Edge – Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch & Dinner 120 Highlands Dr., Carmel Highlands
Patisserie Boissiere Restaurant – Brunch, Lunch and Dinner (French) Mission between Ocean and 7th
Carmel’s Bistro Giovanni – Brunch, Lunch and Dinner (Mediterranean) San Carlos at 5th
*Rio Grill – Brunch, Lunch and Dinner (American) The Crossroads Carmel
*Terry’s Lounge – Brunch, Lunch and Dinner (Californian) Lincoln and 7th, Inside the Cypress Inn
Monterey
*Montrio bistro -(American Traditional)- 414 Calle Principal Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 648-8880
*Cibo -(Italian)- 301 Alvarado St Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 649-8151
*Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill -(Breweries, American (Traditional), Beer Gardens)- 426 Alvarado St Monterey, CA 93940 (831)655-2337
*Louie Linguini’s -(Seafood, Italian, Pizza)- 660 Cannery Row Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 648-8500
Pacific Grove
Il Vecchio -(Traditional Italian, Bar, Music, Seasonal Menu, Shatto Rentals Guests get 10% off)- 110 Central Ave Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (831) 324-4282
Passion fish -(Seafood, American (New), Salad)- 701 Lighthouse Ave Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (831) 655-3311
*Jeninni Kitchen -(Mediterranean, Wine Bars)- 542 Lighthouse Ave Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (831) 920-2662
Victorian Corner – (Italian) 541 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (831) 372-4641
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