|
I never miss the Monterey Bay Aquarium. It is simply awesome and unlike any aquarium you'd ever...
More
I never miss the Monterey Bay Aquarium. It is simply awesome and unlike any aquarium you'd ever see...I mean, it's got to be the best in the world, or at least in the top 3. They have a deep ocean tank that's got huge sunfish and sharks in it...they even kept a Great White (juvenile) in it for a bit (released now). It's quite a drive down to Monterey from 'Frisco (about 50 or 60 miles), but I always, always go. I usually grab a bite to eat near the aquarium where you can watch Sea Lions bask from your dinner table (but be prepared for lackluster tourist-trap food), then hit the aquarium. If I leave early enough, I sometimes hit the Santa Cruz boardwalk on my way back to San Francisco, mostly for the nostalgia of my parents taking me as a kid (or because the "Lost Boys" from the 80's film hung out there..in the movie anyway), but it can get kind of scary there lately (population wise).
The aquarium is great at feeding time (usually around 1 pm if memory serves). The kelp forest is awesome with two-three story tall tanks (also the sea otters). The Monterey area is beautiful to begin with anyway, so it's nice to visit anyway, especially if you like Steinbeck.
Hide
|
|
Absolutely beautiful very informative and entertaining for the old and the young. Great for...
More
Absolutely beautiful very informative and entertaining for the old and the young. Great for family gatherings and school field trips
The mission of the non-profit Monterey Bay Aquarium is to inspire conservation if the oceans. We fulfill our mission through marine life exhibits, conservation research and educational programs, including free visits and programs for nearly 90,000 school children each year. Underwater exhibits of life in Monterey Bay; touch pools, educational programs.
Hide
|
|
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co
Category:
Restaurants
720 Cannery Row
Monterey,
California 93940
(831) 373-1884
it's all about the theme. the food is frozen, not fresh at all. entertaining, but not the place to...
More 3 months ago
it's all about the theme. the food is frozen, not fresh at all. entertaining, but not the place to eat.
Hide
|
|
Sardine Factory
Category:
Seafood Restaurants
701 Wave St
Monterey,
California 93940
This place is amazing! it has a breath taking view and they have wonderful 3 course meals. this is...
More 11 months ago
This place is amazing! it has a breath taking view and they have wonderful 3 course meals. this is a MUST to eat at. There are lots of tourist here. Monterey in general is just beautiful so eating here was a great experience for me. they customer service here is good and the environment is clean. this place definitely deserves to be rated 5 stars!
Hide
|
|
Fisherman's Grotto
Category:
Seafood Restaurants
39 Fishermans Wharf
Monterey,
California 93940
Great sea food! The atmosphere is lovely. It is quite romantic at night with all the candles and...
More 1 year ago
Great sea food! The atmosphere is lovely. It is quite romantic at night with all the candles and low lighting. Linguine and clams are my favorite seafood and they came through with some huge clams. Great service and reasonably priced for seafood.
Hide
|
|
Malibu By The Sea
Category:
Beauty Salons
2024 Del Monte Ave Ste B
Monterey,
California 93940
Not really new to the area, but new to Malibu! I had an event to attend out of town and wanted to...
More 5 months ago
Not really new to the area, but new to Malibu! I had an event to attend out of town and wanted to get a little color to my pale skin. As I was driving down Del Monte, I saw their signage and went in. I would have never known from the outside how large this place was. There was hair stylist, nail people; the place was bustling with folks. I went to the counter and met Ian who was very nice and knowledgeable on the different tanning beds and lotions. He recommended since my event was so close to do the Malibu Cocktail which was a spray tan and matrex. I have never seen a tanning bed so big! Ian was accommodating and did my spray tan and told me to back the following day for the matrex. I normally would be against this since I thought it would turn me orange, but it didn't and I didn't even burn in the bed. Thanks Malibu. I will definitely be back for more services.
Pros: Reminds me of Hawaii!!
Cons: None
Hide
|
|
Monterey Fish House
Category:
Seafood Restaurants
2114 Del Monte Ave
Monterey,
California 93940
I've been here at least seven times in the last eight months. It's always crowded and despite...
More
I've been here at least seven times in the last eight months. It's always crowded and despite making reservations, only once have we been seated promptly. That said, the seafood is the freshest and the best in town. The sauces are delicious without being over-poweringly creamy or cheesy. My favorite entrees are the shrimp scampi and the Sicilian Holiday Pasta. The golden rule is to listen to the long list of daily specials which vary depending on what's fresh and in season. Most recently, we had a barbecued baby squid appetizer with just the right touch of smokiness, crisp on the outside, yet tender and moist on the inside. We've also had softshell crab fried and served with light tomato-based sauce and capers. Scrumptious. My visiting friends have brought their business visitors from Japan and they have loved the Fish House and said it was the best restaurant they had been to in Monterey (they were here for a week). We've never had rude wait-staff even when the restaurant was packed. Desserts are barely passable here but hey, it's the Fish House, this is where we go for fresh seafood.
Pros: Fresh seafood, delicious sauces, polite and patient waiters
Cons: Bread, desserts, wine are all a little blah.
Hide
|
|
My husband and I thoroughly enjoy this restaurant when we have the privilege of visiting Monterey....
More 1 year ago
My husband and I thoroughly enjoy this restaurant when we have the privilege of visiting Monterey. It has a classy and romantic atmosphere that we take full advantage of for a mini-vacation date night. We're hoping to go back next month.
Hide
|
|
Scissors & Sun
Category:
Beauty Salons
481 Tyler St
Monterey,
California 93940
I have been going to Mary V. for over 4 years. Her station and her skills are well maintained. She...
More 7 months ago
I have been going to Mary V. for over 4 years. Her station and her skills are well maintained. She offers insight to well kept secrets and helpful products.....I would never let anyone else touch my hair. IF YOU WANT A HAIRCUT AND COLOR THEN YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY GO TO MARY AT SCISSORS AND SUN.!!!!!HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Pros: PRICE -PEOPLE
Cons: DONT' TAKE CREDIT CARDS ...ONLY FOR TANNING AND PRODUCTS
Hide
|
|
We almost didn't find this just-out-of-the-way restaurant. We're glad we did because we had an...
More
We almost didn't find this just-out-of-the-way restaurant. We're glad we did because we had an amazing dining experience. The service was stellar and every dish was better than the last. We started with and loved the fava bean crostini and lobster mac and cheese. I had a vegetable manicotti with pea shoot salad that was delightful, and he had a tasty and unusual calzone. Don't go if you're looking for standard fare. Stokes will surprise and delight.
Pros: ambiance, unusual, tasty fare, stellar service
Cons: print a map, make reservations, wish it were closer
Hide
|