Guidebook for Pacific Grove
Food Scene
Starbucks
1212 Forest AveCome on, reason, really?
200 Country Club Gate Center
Starbuck. 0.38 miles.
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.
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Crystal Fish
514 Lighthouse AveVery good Japanese food....you usually have to wait for a table regardless of what day of the week it is.
Mountain Mike's Pizza
266 Reservation RdFor 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...
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Pacific Thai Cuisine
663 Lighthouse AveSince 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 $$.
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Stillwater Bar & Grill
1700 17 Mile DrIf you are in the mood for sustainable seafood and organic produce with a view, this is the place. Be sure to bring $$.
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.
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Roy's at Pebble Beach
2700 17 Mile DrRoy 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.
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Passionfish
701 Lighthouse AveThis 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.
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Beach House Restaurant at Lovers Point
620 Ocean View BlvdBeautiful 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.
Fishwife
1996 1/2 Sunset DrSeafood 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!
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Pavel's Backerei
219 Forest AveIf 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....
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Monterey's Fish House
2114 Del Monte AveThis 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.
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Vivolo's Chowder House
127 Central AveThis 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.
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Sushi Time
1153 Fremont BlvdIf 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.
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Fifi's Bistro Cafe
1188 Forest AveVoted the best French Restaurant in 2015. It is less than a mile away from the house.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1170 Forest AveA good selections of healthy and tasty food.
Safeway
815 Canyon Del Rey Blvd0.41 miles away.
Closest Grocery Store, 0.3 mile from the house. Just straight down from David Ave towards route 68.
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Lucky California
200 Country Club GateClosest 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
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Pacific Grove Public Libary
550 Central AveLibrary 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
Monterey Public Library
625 Pacific StAnother library you can check out.
Everything Else
The Grove Laundry
1128 Forest AveClose-by Laundromat
Owl Cleaners
152 Country Club Gate Centerclose-by cleaner (0.4 mile from the house)
Forest Hill Bike Shop
1173 Forest AveOwner 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.
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Adventures by The Sea
299 Cannery RowYou 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.
Bay Bikes
601 Wave StA 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.
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Cannery Row
Very popular tourist site, next to Monterey Bay Aquarium. Lot of shops and great place to stroll.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowOne of the best Aquarium in the world....
Great place to sample different clam chowders and visit shops and seafood restaurants.
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Crab House
60 Fishermans WharfGreat 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.
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Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
165 Forest AveIt 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!
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Asilomar State Beach
Sunset DriveA 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!
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Dennis The Menace Playground
777 Pearl StThe 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.
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Lovers Point
631 Ocean View BlvdThis 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/
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Cannery Row Brewing Company
95 Prescott AveYou may also want to check out this link:
https://www.seemonterey.com/things-to-do/nightlife/