Guidebook for Pacific Grove
Food Scene
Wonderful coffees and teas with an attached book store whose owner really really understands books. Bakery items are all great but the cheesecake is...well... you will thank me later.
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The Bookworks
667 Lighthouse AveWonderful coffees and teas with an attached book store whose owner really really understands books. Bakery items are all great but the cheesecake is...well... you will thank me later.
Great to take out or eat in. Pad Thai dish or Panang chicken curry is something I could eat everyday and never tire of it.
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Pacific Thai Cuisine
663 Lighthouse AveGreat to take out or eat in. Pad Thai dish or Panang chicken curry is something I could eat everyday and never tire of it.
Astounding brunch; even more astounding sandwich/soup combos for lunch. Sometimes a line waiting but worth the wait. Outside dining is always fun
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Red House Cafe
662 Lighthouse AvenueAstounding brunch; even more astounding sandwich/soup combos for lunch. Sometimes a line waiting but worth the wait. Outside dining is always fun
THE BEST AREA restaurant - no need to go to Carmel or Pebble Beach. Just walk up your street and sample the first sustainable fish/wine list. Ridiculously good.
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Passionfish
701 Lighthouse AveTHE BEST AREA restaurant - no need to go to Carmel or Pebble Beach. Just walk up your street and sample the first sustainable fish/wine list. Ridiculously good.
Drinks & Nightlife
Super fun bar that is kid friendly. Everything is so good - the appetizers, the dinners, the desserts -- I just can't even recommend something over another.
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Hula's Island Grill
221 Cathcart StSuper fun bar that is kid friendly. Everything is so good - the appetizers, the dinners, the desserts -- I just can't even recommend something over another.
Sly McFly's
700 Cannery RowLive music - locals and tourists enjoy dancing.
Everything Else
You have never tasted anything as good as their Chocolate Chunk cookies. Closed Sunday/Monday. Bread has never tasted this good. Cinnamon Rolls as big as your head. You are welcome in advance.
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Pavel's Backerei
219 Forest AveYou have never tasted anything as good as their Chocolate Chunk cookies. Closed Sunday/Monday. Bread has never tasted this good. Cinnamon Rolls as big as your head. You are welcome in advance.
Sightseeing
Historic setting with amazing walk along a boardwalk through dune habitat (you feel like you are the only person on earth) to Asilomar State Beach. Great food in the large dining hall. Make sure to sit on the large deck at the Lodge (where there are free pool tables), and watch the sunset with a cocktail.
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Asilomar Hotel and Conference Grounds
800 Asilomar AveHistoric setting with amazing walk along a boardwalk through dune habitat (you feel like you are the only person on earth) to Asilomar State Beach. Great food in the large dining hall. Make sure to sit on the large deck at the Lodge (where there are free pool tables), and watch the sunset with a cocktail.
Parks & Nature
Hiking to spectacular views of passing whales. Fifteen minute drive from the house. Park for free along the road and hike in or park inside for State Park Fee.
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Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
62 CA-1Hiking to spectacular views of passing whales. Fifteen minute drive from the house. Park for free along the road and hike in or park inside for State Park Fee.
Excellent toddler and small children park with swings and slides located just behind Pacific Grove Post Office about two blocks from the house. Softball field and excellent clean bathrooms. FREE
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Caledonia Park
Caledonia AvenueExcellent toddler and small children park with swings and slides located just behind Pacific Grove Post Office about two blocks from the house. Softball field and excellent clean bathrooms. FREE
Great beach for kids with waves the merely lap up to sand. Rent kayaks there and great food at snack bars. It's a no pet beach.
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Lovers Point
631 Ocean View BlvdGreat beach for kids with waves the merely lap up to sand. Rent kayaks there and great food at snack bars. It's a no pet beach.
Getting Around
Kayak, bike and surrey rental along the prettiest coastline in California where you can see seals pupping, sea otters and passing whales. Amazing. At the top of Lover's Point beach which is at the end of 18th Street (your street!)
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Pacific Grove Adventures Inc
624 Ocean View BlvdKayak, bike and surrey rental along the prettiest coastline in California where you can see seals pupping, sea otters and passing whales. Amazing. At the top of Lover's Point beach which is at the end of 18th Street (your street!)
Arts & Culture
Best bird exhibit in California, maybe even U.S. since PG has more species of birds to sight than anywhere on earth. Big whale out front that kids can climb on and fun Monarch exhibit. Ohlone Indian (our local tribe) exhibit is wonderful
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Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
165 Forest AveBest bird exhibit in California, maybe even U.S. since PG has more species of birds to sight than anywhere on earth. Big whale out front that kids can climb on and fun Monarch exhibit. Ohlone Indian (our local tribe) exhibit is wonderful