At just 90 minutes from the peninsula Monterey provides a misty beach haven and a deep breath of fresh air. No work. No Chores. No Local Drama. It's close enough that any parent, even with a tiny newborn or rambunctious toddler can make the drive and yet far enough to be a world away from the chaos of home. Room service anyone?
Monterey is no different from any other city in that it's undergone changes and growth in the past decade and even the past year...check out how it's changed since the last time you've visited.
Major Landmark: Monterey Marriott Hotel
I love the feel of downtown Monterey, it has everything I need but regardless of our week day or week end arrival, it never feels congested. You can easily load up your stroller and pick up your morning coffee, the necessary family rations, (you know the drill, bottled water, maybe a few sodas and beer to keep in the room to save money, more baby wipes because you left the new pack on the roof of your car when you pulled away) take-out dinner, the works! Here are a few of our favorites:
Ocean Suishi -165 Webster Street
Great Suishi for a great price! There's not much room for a stroller here but we put our BOB in a nearby corner.
Rosine's - 434 Alvarado Street.
A great family resturant with FABULOUS desserts. Send your husband next door for a beer/espn break.
Brittannia Arms - 444 Alvarado Street
24 draft beers plus all the favorite imports and domestic beers in a bottle. Keep this pub in mind when your husband is dragging his feet because vacation plans collide with his major sporting event that he just can't miss!
If you have a babysitter (or get one through the Intercontinental, see our review on Wednesday!) Check out:
Cibo - 301 Alvarado Street
Fine Dining but still business casual, live music until 1 AM Tuesday through Saturday and until 10:30pm on Sundays.
Doc Rickett's - 180 E. Franklin Street
Live Entertainment, DJ Spin, Comedy and More...
Portola Plaza - 2 Portola Plaza
If you're in the area for a conference, you'll likely end up here. The largest landmark of the upper wharf area, the portola plaza is a welcoming hotel with large banquet facilities and a great Thanksgiving Feast!
Beautiful turn of the century buildings, and an easy to follow walk with yellow cylinders in the sidewalk!
Great for biking,jogging or strolling with the little ones!
On the back side of the plaza, just opened!
Pino's Italian Cafe - 211 Alvarado Street
Italian Deli and Coffee Shop
Our favorite coffee shop and sandwich deli, especially good after a massage. (Check out the spa at The Clement, featured on Wednesday this week!)
The Clement Intercontinental Hotel - 750 Cannery Row
The ultimate place to stay in Monterey!
Check back on Wednesday for a full feature
Check back tomorrow for a full feature!
MyMuseum - 425 Washington St.
8500 sq ft. of hands-on exhibits! Great for PreK-3
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory - 647 Cannery Row
Every time I walk in to this shop I feel like I'm in heaven...a little kid in a candy shop who can't make up her mind, so I get a sample size of just about everything!
The Chart House - 444 Cannery Row
Fine Dining Perfection with a view of the bay. Sign up for their consumer program and get mailers for free desserts on your birthday and other special offers.
Bubba Gump's - 720 Cannery Row
My favorite chain resturant with the family - there's something FANTASTIC about putting up the stop sign anytime you need something!!!
All Photos Courtesy of Cuevas Photography. All Rights Reserved.
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