Local Favorites in Monterey, Carmel & Santa Cruz
The spots the regulars return to: fish tacos on the wharf, wine in Carmel Valley, and the bakery that sells out by nine.
Skip the tourist traps on Cannery Row and head where locals actually eat, drink, and spend their weekends. These are the places worth knowing before you arrive.
Where Locals Go
Coastal Drive
17-Mile Drive & Pebble Beach
Dining & Wine
Carmel Valley Road
Seafood & Waterfront
Moss Landing & Elkhorn Slough
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