The Monterey Peninsula is for more than scenic drives and Steinbeck nerds. Now that NorCal restaurants are moving toward a semblance of normalcy, it’s an opportune time to sally forth and explore the coastal towns of Pacific Grove, Carmel, Seaside, and Monterey itself, of course. (The locals are already well aware that their food goes hard.)
This list of 21 places to eat and drink in and around Monterey and Carmel is for lovers of rich seafood and adventurous cocktails. The nine different wine appellations and veritable abundance of farms growing organic produce all make the area’s dining experience quite special. As Steinbeck might say, the Monterey Peninsula is “peopled with wonders.”
Health experts consider dining out to be a high-risk activity for the unvaccinated; it may pose a risk for the vaccinated, especially in areas with substantial COVID transmission.
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