The Getties — as in “getaways” — are our selections for best places to stay, best places to eat and best things to do in various categories in Monterey and its surrounding municipalities — including Carmel-by-the-Sea, of course — down to Big Sur. Consider this your fail-safe guide to the region.
Best Restaurants in Monterey Peninsula
We’ve done the research for you from Big Sur to Monterey on where to get the best breakfast, lunch, dinner, clam chowder (cause, yea, Monterey is famous for delicious clam chowder) and dining with a view.
Best Dinner on the Monterey Peninsula
Best Restaurants with a View on the Monterey Peninsula
Best Clam Chowder on the Monterey Peninsula
Best Lunch on the Monterey Peninsula
Best Breakfast on the Monterey Peninsula
Best Hotels in the Monterey Peninsula
Looking for the most romantic, most luxurious, best value, best places to take a group (wedding, family reunions or just a well deserved girls trip?) And speaking of well-deserved respites, we’ve also curated the best wellness hotels in Carmel, Monterey and Big Sur.
Best Romantic Hotels on the Monterey Peninsula
Best Spa and Wellness Hotels on the Monterey Peninsula
Best Waterfront Hotels on the Monterey Peninsula
Best Value Hotels on the Monterey Peninsula
Best Hotels on the Monterey Peninsula for Group Getaways
Best Things to Do in Monterey Peninsula
From visiting the internationally famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, whale watching, food tours and hikes, we’ve done the research for you for Monterey/Carmel and Big Sur.
Top Whale Watching Tours in Monterey Peninsula
Best Golf Courses on the Monterey Peninsula
Best Places to Visit on the Monterey Peninsula
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