Golf
Just about every golfer has heard of Pebble Beach and its famous golf courses. Why not play a round at
Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill, or The Links at Spanish Bay? Call 800.654.9300 or visit www.pebblebeach.com
Challenging and scenic golf courses in the Monterey area include:
Del Monte Golf  or call 831.373.2700
Bayonet & Black Horse or call 831.899.7271
Laguna Seca Golf Club or call 831.373.3701
Monterey Pines Golf or call 831.656.2167
Pacific Grove Golf or 831.648-5777
Rancho Canada Golf Club or call 831-624.0111
17-Mile Drive
Discover nature’s treasures tucked into the Del Monte Forest along with world-renowned golf courses. During your drive, visit the Lone Cypress, Seal and Bird Rocks, Fanshell Beach, Point Joe, the Restless Sea and Pescadero Point. Be sure to stop for lunch at one of the fine restaurants of the Pebble Beach Resorts.
Elkhorn Slough Safari
Enjoy a guided tour of one of California’s largest wetlands and it’s abundance of wildlife aboard a 27-foot pontoon boat. During your seven mile journey you can photograph and enjoy otters, harbor seals and a wide variety of shorebirds. Refreshments are provided. For more information visit www.elkhornslough.com.
Carmel-By-The-Sea
Located less than two miles from the Marathon finish village, the quaint Carmel-by-the-Sea is a wonderful place to stroll and discover hidden courtyards, whimsically styled homes, boutiques, fine dining, fine art, white sand beaches and the historic Carmel Mission. To learn more visit www.carmelcalifornia.org or www.carmel.com
Fisherman’s Wharf
An adventure in seafood dining, the Wharf is still a working pier with whale watching and guided bay and fishing trips. For more information contact:
Chris’ Fishing Trips or 831.375-5951
Randy’s Fishing Trips, Inc. or 831.372.7440
Monterey Bay Whale Watch or 831.375.4658
Monterey Sportfishing & Whalewatching or 831.372.2203
Cannery Row
Made famous in the novels of John Steinbeck, Cannery Row today is home to many shops and fine restaurants while still retaining the flavor the old canneries which once lined the street. www.canneryrow.com
The Path of History
Retrace the footsteps of the early pioneers on this clearly marked, self-guided tour of Old Town Monterey. From the State Parks’ building located at the Custom House Plaza, guides in period costume share stories of life in early California. Visit seemonterey.com for a map and more information.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium
Located at 886 Cannery Row in Monterey, the world-renowned Aquarium offers a diverse collection of exhibits including the Kelp Forest, Sea Otters, Giant Pacific Octopus, Sandy Shore & Aviary, Rocky Shore, Viva Baja!, Splash Zone & Penguins, Open Sea and more. The Aquarium is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. For more information visit www.montereybayaquarium.org or call 831.648.4888
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                    The Tap Room (Classic American Tavern)                    
The Tap Room, 1700 17-Mile Drive, 831.625.8535
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                    The Bench (Wood Roasted Specialties)                    
The Bench, 1700 17-Mile Drive, 800.877.0597
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                    Peppoli’s (Italian)                    
Pebble Beach Peppoli's, 2700 17-Mile Drive, 831.647.7433
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                    Roy’s (Euro-Asian)                    
Pebble Beach Roy's : Inn at Spanish Bay, 2700 17 Mile Drive, 831.647-7500
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                    Sticks (American)                    
Pebble Beach Sticks : Inn at Spanish Bay, 2700 17 Mile Drive, 831.647-7470
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                    PF Changs (Chinese)                    
Monterey PF Changs, Del Monte Center, or 831.375.0143
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                    Chart House (Seafood)                    
Monterey Chart House, 444 Cannery Row, or 831.372.3362
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                    Turtle Bay Taqueria (Mexican)                    
Monterey Turtle Bay Taqueria, 431 Tyler St, or 831.333.1500
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                    The Fish Hopper (Seafood)                    
Monterey The Fish Hopper, 700 Cannery Row, or 831.372.8543
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                    Cibo Ristorante (Italian)                    
Monterey Cibo Ristorante, 301 Alvarado St, or 831.649.8151
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                    Tarpy’s Roadhouse (California)                    
Monterey Tarpy's Roadhouse, 2999 Highway 68, or 831.647-1444
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                    Montrio Bistro (Bistro)                    
Monterey Montrio Bistro, 414 Calle Principal, or 831.648-8880 (Bistro)
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                    Rosines (American)                    
Monterey Rosines, 434 Alvarado, 831.375-1400
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                    Fishwife at Asilomar Beach (Seafood)                    
Pacific Grove Fishwife at Asilomar Beach, 1996 Sunset, or 831-375-7107
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                    Pepper’s Mexicali Café (Mexican)                    
Pacific Grove Pepper's Mexicali Café, 170 Forest Avenue, or 831.373-6892
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                    Alberto’s (Italian)                    
Pacific Grove Alberto's, 1219-B Forest Avenue, or 831.373.3993
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                    Passionfish (Seafood)                    
Pacific Grove Passionfish, 701 Lighthouse Ave, or 831.655.3311
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                    Fandango (European)                    
Pacific Grove Fandango, 223 17th Street, or 831.372-3456
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                    Red House Café (American)                    
Pacific Grove Red House Café, 662 Lighthouse Avenue, 831.643.1060
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                    Il Vecchio (Italian)                    
Pacific Grove Il Vecchio, 110 Central Avenue, 831.324.4282
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                    Max’s Grill (California)                    
Pacific Grove Max's Grill, 209 Forest Avenue, or 831.375-7997
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                    Nepenthe (California Cuisine)                    
Big Sur Nepenthe, 48510 Highway 1, 831.667.2345
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                    The Restaurant at Ventana (California Cuisine)                    
Big Sur The Restaurant at Ventana, Highway 1, (Ventana), 831.667.4242
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                    Sierra Mar                    
Big Sur Sierra Mar, at the Post Ranch Inn on Highway 1, 831.667.2200
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                    The River Inn (California Cuisine)                    
Big Sur The River Inn, 46800Highway 1, 831.667.2700
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                    Will’s Fargo (American)                    
Carmel Valley Will's Fargo, 16 East Carmel Valley Road, or 831.659-2774 (American)
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                    Wagon Wheel Coffee Shop (Breakfast)                    
Carmel Valley Wagon Wheel Coffee Shop, 7156 Carmel Valley Rd, 831.625.8878
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                    Baja Cantina (Mexican)                    
Carmel Valley Baja Cantina, 7166 Carmel Valley Road, 831-625-2252
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                    Flaherty’s (Seafood)                    
Carmel Flaherty's, 6th near San Carlos, or 831.625.1500
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                    Il Fornaio (Italian)                    
Carmel Il Fornaio, Ocean Avenue & Monte Verde, or 831.622.5100
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                    Anton & Michel (European)                    
Carmel Anton & Michel, Mission between Ocean and 7th, or 831.624.2406
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                    Rio Grill (California)                    
Carmel Rio Grill, 101 Crossroads Blvd., or 831.625.5436
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                    Forge in the Forest (American)                    
Carmel Forge in the Forest, 5th & Junipero, or 831.624.2233
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                    A.W. Shucks Oyster Bar (Seafood/American)                    
Carmel A.W. Shucks Oyster Bar, On Ocean Avenue between San Carlos & Dolores. or 831.624.6605
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                    Vesuvio, Junipero & 6th (Italian)                    
Carmel Vesuvio, Junipero & 6th, 831.626.8885
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                    PÈPE’S Little Napoli (Italian)                    
Carmel PÈPE’S Little Napoli, Dolores, near 7th, or 831.626.6335
 - Just for Kids Monterey Bay Aquarium Splash Zone
 - Just for Kids Caledonia Park
 - Just for Kids MY Museum
 - Just for Kids Dennis the Menace Park
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                    Ventana Vineyards                    
Ventana Vineyards (Monterey) or call 831.372.7415
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                    Robert Talbott Tasting Room                    
Robert Talbott Tasting Room (Carmel Valley) or call 831.659- 3500
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                    Joullian Vineyards                    
Joullian Vineyards (Carmel Valley) or call 831.659-8100
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                    Heller Estate                    
Heller Estate (Carmel Valley) or call 831.659.6220
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                    Georis Winery                    
Georis Winery (Carmel Valley) or call 831.659-1050
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                    Chateau Julien Wine Estate                    
Chateau Julien Wine Estate (Carmel Valley) or call 831.624.2600
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                    Blackstone Winery                    
Blackstone Winery (Gonzales) or call 831.675.5341
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                    Bernardus Vineyards & Winery                    
Bernardus Vineyards & Winery (Carmel Valley) or call 831.659.1900
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                    A Taste of Monterey                    
A Taste of Monterey (Monterey) or call 831.646.5446
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                                Spas                      
                
                    Skin Care By The Sea                    
Skin Care By The Sea (The Barnyard, Carmel) or call 831.626.1614
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                    The Body Suite Day Spa                    
The Body Suite Day Spa (Monterey) or call 831.375.4375 or 866.693.0697 (toll free)
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                    Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa                    
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa (Monterey) or call 831.646.1700
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                    Spa on the Plaza                    
Spa on the Plaza (Monterey) or call 831.647.9000
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                    The Spa at Pebble Beach                    
The Spa at Pebble Beach (Pebble Beach) or call 831-622-6444
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                    Refuge                    
Refuge (Carmel Valley, about two miles from the Finish Village) or call 831.620.7360.
 - Parks and Beaches Marina State Beach
 - Parks and Beaches Asilomar State Beach
 - Parks and Beaches Monterey State Beach
 - Parks and Beaches Carmel Beach
 - Parks and Beaches Lovers Point Park
 - Parks and Beaches Andrew Molera State Park
 - Parks and Beaches Garland Regional Park
 - Parks and Beaches Pt. Lobos State Natural Reserve
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                                Recreational Activities                      
                
                    Monterey Bay Diving                    
Scuba Diving and Snorkeling : Monterey Bay Diving (Monterey) or call 831.642.9966
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                    Bamboo Reef                    
Scuba Diving and Snorkeling : Bamboo Reef (Monterey) or call 831.372.1685
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                    Aquarius Dive Shop                    
Scuba Diving and Snorkeling : Aquarius Dive Shop (Monterey) or call 831.375.1933
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                    Brent Allen Outside                    
Boating, Sailing, Kayaking, and Stand Up Paddle : Brent Allen Outside or call 831.233.0078
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                    Monterey Bay Sailing                    
Boating, Sailing, Kayaking, and Stand Up Paddle : Monterey Bay Sailing or call 831.372.SAIL
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                    Monterey Bay Kayaks                    
Boating, Sailing, Kayaking, and Stand Up Paddle : Monterey Bay Kayaks (Monterey) or call 831.373.5357
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                    Bicycling Monterey                    
Cycling and Bike Rental : Bicycling Monterey (countywide) or call 831.375.6278
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                    Monterey Bay Bikes                    
Cycling and Bike Rental : Bay Bikes (Monterey & Carmel) or call 831.646.9090
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                    Adventures by the Sea                    
Boating, Sailing, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle, Cycling and Bike Rental : Adventures by the Sea (Monterey) or...
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                                Lighthouses and Missions                      
                
                    Carmel Mission                    
Carmel Mission (Carmel) or call 831.624.3600
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                                Lighthouses and Missions                      
                
                    Point Sur Lighthouse                    
Point Sur Lighthouse (Big Sur) or 831.625.4419
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                    Pt. Pinos Lighthouse                    
Pt. Pinos Lighthouse (Pacific Grove) or call 831.648.3116
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                                Museums                      
                
                    National Steinbeck Center                    
National Steinbeck Center (Salinas) or 831.775.4721
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                    Museum of Natural History                    
Museum of Natural History (Pacific Grove) or 831.648.5716
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                    Monterey Museum of Art                    
Monterey Museum of Art (Monterey) or 831.372.5477
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                    Museum of Monterey                    
Museum of Monterey (Monterey) or call 831.373.2469
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                                Local Attractions                      
                
                    Golf                    
Just about every golfer has heard of Pebble Beach and its famous golf courses. Why not...
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                                Local Attractions                      
                
                    17-Mile Drive                    
Discover nature's treasures tucked into the Del Monte Forest along with world-renowned golf courses. During your...
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                                Local Attractions                      
                
                    Elkhorn Slough Safari                    
Enjoy a guided tour of one of California's largest wetlands and it's abundance of wildlife aboard...
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                                Local Attractions                      
                
                    Carmel-By-The-Sea                    
Located less than two miles from the Marathon finish village, the quaint Carmel-by-the-Sea is a wonderful...
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                                Local Attractions                      
                
                    Fisherman’s Wharf                    
An adventure in seafood dining, the Wharf is still a working pier with whale watching and...
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                                Local Attractions                      
                
                    Cannery Row                    
Made famous in the novels of John Steinbeck, Cannery Row today is home to many shops...
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                                Local Attractions                      
                
                    The Path of History                    
Retrace the footsteps of the early pioneers on this clearly marked, self-guided tour of Old Town...
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                                Local Attractions                      
                
                    The Monterey Bay Aquarium                    
Located at 886 Cannery Row in Monterey, the world-renowned Aquarium offers a diverse collection of exhibits...