Monterey Peninsula

A bowl filled with a variety of fresh ingredients including a large fan of sliced avocado on top, black beans, crumbled feta cheese, thinly sliced purple cabbage, cilantro, and rice. This vibrant dish is not only colorful but also hailed as the Best Breakfast in Santa Cruz—truly a fresh, healthy meal option.

Best Breakfast in Santa Cruz

Between swimming in the gorgeous beaches, exploring the city’s vibrant art scene, or touring historical sites, there’s a lot to do in Santa Cruz. And […]

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Best Dinner in Santa Cruz

From crispy pork belly to house made ricotta with gnocchi, these are our top picks for dinner in Santa Cruz.

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A gourmet dish of beef tartare is artfully arranged on a gray ceramic plate, topped with a generous layer of thin, crispy potato chips. Finely grated horseradish adds a hint of white color to the arrangement, reminiscent of the attention to detail found in the best seafood offerings in Big Sur.

Best Seafood Restaurants in Big Sur

Here are our picks for the best seafood restaurants in Big Sur.

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A plate of French toast topped with powdered sugar, sliced strawberries, blueberries, and fresh mint leaves. The dish also features a generous helping of bananas cooked in syrup, creating a colorful and appetizing presentation. Truly the best breakfast in Carmel!

Best Breakfast in Carmel

Here are our picks for the best breakfast restaurants in Carmel.

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A close-up of a waffle topped with sliced bananas, blueberries, powdered sugar, and a dollop of whipped cream. A small metal container with syrup is in the background, set on a white plate. Discover this delightful treat at the Best Breakfast Monterey!

Best Breakfast in Monterey

Here are our picks for the best breakfast restaurants in Monterey.

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Best Breakfast in Big Sur

Here are our picks for the best breakfast restaurants in Big Sur.

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A man and a woman are sitting on a wooden deck overlooking a sandy coastline. The woman is standing and using binoculars to look at the ocean, while the man is sitting in a chair with his legs up, wearing a hat and holding a drink. A wooden fence separates the deck from the beach at one of the central coast hotels.

Best Hotels in Monterey for Group Getaways

The Monterey Peninsula is filled with great activities and accommodations for group travelers. Without further ado, here are our picks for the best Monterey hotels

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Best Romantic Hotels in Monterey

Thanks to their spectacular natural surroundings, nearly any hotel in the vicinity of Monterey, Carmel or Big Sur can suffice for a romantic getaway. Still,

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Best Value Hotels in Carmel

Should a traveler to the Monterey Peninsula of California be so inspired, they could spend upwards of $5,000 on lodging for a given trip, easy.

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Modern beachfront building with balconies and large windows overlooking a sandy beach at sunset. The boardwalk of Monterey Beach Hotel features outdoor seating areas and planters, and the ocean's waves gently lap against the shore. Distant figures are seen walking along the beach.

Best Waterfront Hotels in Monterey

On California’s Monterey Peninsula, luxury means something a little bit different — upscale amenities and attentive service, for sure, but also a sense of serenity,

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