Guidebook for Pacific Grove

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Guidebook for Pacific Grove

Food Scene

In the strip mall - across the street two doors down to the right. New owners, just remodeled in 2017. The bagel are really good and great menu choices.
BAGEL KITCHEN
1132 Forest Ave
In the strip mall - across the street two doors down to the right. New owners, just remodeled in 2017. The bagel are really good and great menu choices.
Fast casual. Take out takes ten minutes - you can call ahead Favorite with the locals - I eat there at least once a week.
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Michael's Grill & Taqueria
1126 Forest Ave
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Fast casual. Take out takes ten minutes - you can call ahead Favorite with the locals - I eat there at least once a week.
More upscale - local family owns it. They have never disappointed. End of the driveway - take a left - it is half a block up, just before the gas station. Same side of the street as this house - an easy walk.
Taste Cafe & Bistro
1199 Forest Ave
More upscale - local family owns it. They have never disappointed. End of the driveway - take a left - it is half a block up, just before the gas station. Same side of the street as this house - an easy walk.
We all need a fix - There are two in walking distance. One inside Safeway (bottom of the driveway, turn left, across the street 1/2 a block - up). The second one is brand new (bottom of the driveway, turn right, across the street 1/2 a block down). But the Bagel Kitchen is locally owned and VERY good and they have specialty coffee too.
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Starbucks
1212 Forest Ave
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We all need a fix - There are two in walking distance. One inside Safeway (bottom of the driveway, turn left, across the street 1/2 a block - up). The second one is brand new (bottom of the driveway, turn right, across the street 1/2 a block down). But the Bagel Kitchen is locally owned and VERY good and they have specialty coffee too.
BEST Breakfast on the Peninsula! There can be a wait - so call ahead 831-625-2448. It is located in lower level of Building C of the complex - Kind of hard to find - but SO worth it.
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From Scratch Restaurant
3626 The Barnyard
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BEST Breakfast on the Peninsula! There can be a wait - so call ahead 831-625-2448. It is located in lower level of Building C of the complex - Kind of hard to find - but SO worth it.
Call for sunset menu (early bird) and pricing.
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Beach House Restaurant at Lovers Point
620 Ocean View Blvd
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Call for sunset menu (early bird) and pricing.
Great local place! Run by a local family.
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Peppers Mexicali Cafe
170 Forest Ave
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Great local place! Run by a local family.
The perfect evening - appetizers and drinks by the firepits next to Roy's in the Spanish Bay resort, listen to the bagpiper at sunset then wander up the driveway to this little gem. Casual and delicious - tater tots - I will leave it there. OR they have wonderful firepits outside Sticks overlooking the golf course.
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STICKS
2700 17 Mile Drive
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The perfect evening - appetizers and drinks by the firepits next to Roy's in the Spanish Bay resort, listen to the bagpiper at sunset then wander up the driveway to this little gem. Casual and delicious - tater tots - I will leave it there. OR they have wonderful firepits outside Sticks overlooking the golf course.

Outside Adventures

Beautiful drive! Take your time - stop at Big Sur River in for a lunch - Full service restaurant OR we like to bring a blanket, get a burrito at the little store and sit by the river on the grass in front of the Inn.
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Big Sur
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Beautiful drive! Take your time - stop at Big Sur River in for a lunch - Full service restaurant OR we like to bring a blanket, get a burrito at the little store and sit by the river on the grass in front of the Inn.
Lover's Point Park/Beach - One mile from the house - Amazing park and beach area. Two beach side cafe's - burger place and coffee/crape cafe. "Kiddy" swimming pool open in the summer. Beach volleyball court. Great place to park and walk the Monterey Rec Trail - either way - towards Alisomar or the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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Lovers Point
631 Ocean View Blvd
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Lover's Point Park/Beach - One mile from the house - Amazing park and beach area. Two beach side cafe's - burger place and coffee/crape cafe. "Kiddy" swimming pool open in the summer. Beach volleyball court. Great place to park and walk the Monterey Rec Trail - either way - towards Alisomar or the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Shopping

Closest drug store.
Rite Aid
160 Country Club Gate Center
Closest drug store.
Grocery Store
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Safeway
815 Canyon Del Rey Blvd
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Grocery Store
Bigger than Safeway.
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Lucky California
200 Country Club Gate
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Bigger than Safeway.
Right across the street - FIVE lanes of traffic - Be careful walking or driving. That center turn lane, people get crazy.
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Trader Joe's
1170 Forest Ave
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Right across the street - FIVE lanes of traffic - Be careful walking or driving. That center turn lane, people get crazy.
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Del Monte Shopping Center
1410 Del Monte Center
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Fun spot to wander, enjoy the gardens. Coffee, AMAZING breakfast or several dinner spots. Can't go wrong.
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The Barnyard
The Barnyard
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Fun spot to wander, enjoy the gardens. Coffee, AMAZING breakfast or several dinner spots. Can't go wrong.

Entertainment & Activities

Good because it is close - right in downtown Pacific Grove.
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Lighthouse Cinema
525 Lighthouse Ave
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Good because it is close - right in downtown Pacific Grove.
Check their website - they often have amazing shows.
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Sunset Center
San Carlos Street
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Check their website - they often have amazing shows.
13 Movie Theaters - Next to the mall in Monterey
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Cinemark Monterey 13
1700 Del Monte Center
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13 Movie Theaters - Next to the mall in Monterey
MY Museum a favorite with my three when they were little. Perfect rainy day or overcast activity for the little ones. Ages 1 to 8.
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Monterey County Youth Museum
425 Washington St
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MY Museum a favorite with my three when they were little. Perfect rainy day or overcast activity for the little ones. Ages 1 to 8.
We are located very close - only about a mile and a half away. Best to drive with-in a couple of blocks and find parking. Or the parking garage on Wave street is a great location.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row
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We are located very close - only about a mile and a half away. Best to drive with-in a couple of blocks and find parking. Or the parking garage on Wave street is a great location.

Hiking, Parks & Nature

Beautiful drive. Take a map. Stop at any of the resorts for a meal or pick up a picnic lunch at the Market at the Lodge and enjoy at the beach. BEST KEPT SECRET - Stillwater Cove - park at the Beach Club near the Lodge (there is public parking near the Wharf) depending on the time of year you maybe the only one on the beach. Depending on the time of day and year the beach is amazing to walk. Sometimes in the winter, the tide is up and there is no beach.
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17-Mile Drive
17 Mile Drive
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Beautiful drive. Take a map. Stop at any of the resorts for a meal or pick up a picnic lunch at the Market at the Lodge and enjoy at the beach. BEST KEPT SECRET - Stillwater Cove - park at the Beach Club near the Lodge (there is public parking near the Wharf) depending on the time of year you maybe the only one on the beach. Depending on the time of day and year the beach is amazing to walk. Sometimes in the winter, the tide is up and there is no beach.
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Dennis The Menace Playground
777 Pearl St
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Excellent hiking. Weekends during the summer can be very crowded. Go as early as possible.
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Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
62 CA-1
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Excellent hiking. Weekends during the summer can be very crowded. Go as early as possible.
If you're new to hiking, there's no better place to start than Jacks Peak County Park.
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Jacks Peak Park
25020 Jacks Peak Park Rd
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If you're new to hiking, there's no better place to start than Jacks Peak County Park.
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Andrew Molera State Park
45500 CA-1
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Toro Park
501 Monterey-Salinas Highway 68
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Garland Ranch Regional Park
700 W Carmel Valley Rd
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Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
52801 CA-1
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Garrapata State Park
34500 CA-1
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Sightseeing

The perfect day trip - drive to Big Sur River Inn - dine in the restaurant on the river OR better yet, grab a burrito or sandwich from the shop to the left and head down to the grass. Sit in the sun and watch the river run by. OR they have chairs in the river. During the summer season, there is a bar down on the grass. Highly recommend the ginger cocktail.
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Big Sur
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The perfect day trip - drive to Big Sur River Inn - dine in the restaurant on the river OR better yet, grab a burrito or sandwich from the shop to the left and head down to the grass. Sit in the sun and watch the river run by. OR they have chairs in the river. During the summer season, there is a bar down on the grass. Highly recommend the ginger cocktail.