Things To Do
Alvarado Street Brewery
Great place to grab a beer and some grub! Skyler's favorite beer from Alvardo Brewery is "Juice Cruz" and Mailani's is "Mai Tai P.A". Cheers!
Monterey Bay Aquarium
The perfect place to visit while in Monterey! Hang out with sea otters, penguins, jellyfish, sharks, stingrays and more. We love to geek out at the aquarium, we hope you all do too!
Alta Bakery and Cafe
A super popular bakery in Monterey. Alta is typically always busy, you may have to wait in line - but worth it!
Pebble Beach Golf Links
Neither of us golf, but we're sure some of our guests do! Pebble Beach Golf Links is known as the most gorgeous public golf courses on the West Coast. Today, the course is used for various PGA tournaments. Make sure to score an Eagle for us!
Sapporo Sushi & Steakhouse
The perfect place for a sit-down dinner with a wharf view. We LOVE a good teppanyaki dinner - for those who don't know, they cook right in front of you! Order a beer and some sake in honor of us.
Bixby Bridge, Big Sur
Bixby Bridge is just one of those places you have to see while in the area. The view is incredible and definitely something you won't want to miss when the sun sets! We recommend bringing a jacket as it may get a bit windy up there!
Roy's at Pebble Beach
We went here for Skyler's birthday when we first moved to Monterey and we can't say enough great things about this restaurant. The food is incredible, the ocean view is amazing and the bag-piper who plays a tune at every sunset really seals the deal! We highly recommend making a reservation on the outdoor patio for the view, or if you're wanting a more relaxed meal you can cozy up by one of their fire pits and grab some appetizers and a glass of wine. Enjoy!
Princess Monterey Whale Watching
Go out on the water for some whale watching! Make sure to snap a photo or two and show us at the wedding (:
Dust Bowl Brewing Co. Tap Depot
Yes, another brewery!! If you enjoy craft beer, Dust Bowl is a prime location with a super relaxed vibe. Dust Bowl's building was originally built in 1874 as a train depot, which is why the décor plays into the rich Monterey history, SO cool! (nerdy moment for Mailani). They offer indoor seating or outdoor seating on the patio - enjoy their communal fire pits, heaters, cornhole and easy access to the resident food truck, Wedo's Tacos.
Cannery Row, Monterey
SO much to do on Cannery Row! Do some shopping, grab a bite to eat, or just put your toes in the sand and enjoy the sunset. We recommend dinner at Bubba Gump's, Fish Hopper or Lalla Oceanside Grill.