A downtown Monterey staple, this brewpub stands out, not just by their food and beer menu, but by the organizations they support as an active part of the community.

Contact: (831) 655-2337

426 Alvarado Street, Monterey, CA 93940

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The Sardine Factory

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A favorite for fine-dining and special occasions since 1968, this restaurant is just a block from Cannery Row, and features an exceptional seafood, steak, and wine menu.

Contact: (831) 373-3775

701 Wave Street, Monterey, CA 93940

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The Fish Hopper

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A family-owned restaurant with water-front views right on Cannery Row.

Contact: (831) 372-8543

700 Cannery Row, Monterey CA 93940

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The Crow's Nest

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Located right on the beach where the harbor meets the sea, The Crow’s Nest is a flagship restaurant of the California coast.

Contact: (831) 476-4560

2218 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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Suda

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Pairing seasonal produce from local farmers with line caught fish and lean, hormone-free beef, the menu at Süda stays as fresh as the ingredients. With a variety of inventive dishes, including vegan and gluten free options, there is truly something for everyone.

Contact: (831) 600-7068

3910 Portola Dr.Santa Cruz

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Grasing's

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Having the Monterey Bay, Salinas and Carmel Valleys within twenty minutes, Grasing’s takes full advantage of the incredible fresh produce and seafood available by supporting exceptional generational farms and community food sources.

Contact: (831) 624-6562

NW Corner of 6th and Mission Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921

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Colectivo Felix

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Their mission is to transmit through the simple yet monumental acts of cooking & eating an appreciation of Latin American culture. Try our empanadas filled with the bounty of Central Coast California

Contact: (831)-889-0653

402 Ingalls St, Santa Cruz, California 95060

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Alta Bakery

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Located in downtown Monterey at the Historic Cooper Molera Adobe.

Contact: (831) 921 - 1018

502 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA 93940

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Avanti

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Serving organic vegetables, sustainable seafood, pasture raised meats and poultry.

Contact: (831) 427-0135

1917 Mission St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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Carmel Valley Ranch

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Their hand-crafted, homegrown approach to food means they try to use ingredients grown on their own land, then prepared by Executive Chef Tim Wood and his team.

Contact: (855) 687 - 7262

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1 Old Ranch Road, Carmel, CA 93923

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Googie Grill

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Established by longtime local restauranteur Jack Hakim and his two daughters, Googie was created as a neighborhood eatery offering fresh and delicious comfort food.

Contact: 831-392-1520

1520 Del Monte Boulevard, Seaside, CA, 93955

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Firefish Grill

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Celebrating 30 delicious years on the Santa Cruz Wharf, specializing in fresh, traditional seafood, steaks, and homemade pasta dishes.

Contact: (831) 423 - 5200

25 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

SantaCruzGuest UserApril 4, 2020Restaurant, Santa Cruz County

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