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Amusement
Drive time from Sea Glass House 6 min/Walk time 36 min
Visiting the world famous Monterey Bay Aquarium is simply a must! Get up close with all kinds of wonderful creatures that make Monterey Bay their home. An educational experience you will never forget! An exciting trip for all ages.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowDrive time from Sea Glass House 6 min/Walk time 36 min
Visiting the world famous Monterey Bay Aquarium is simply a must! Get up close with all kinds of wonderful creatures that make Monterey Bay their home. An educational experience you will never forget! An exciting trip for all ages.
Drive time from Sea Glass House 12 min/walk time 57 min
Get on board the Princess Whale Watching Cruises boat and see whales in the Bay! Princess Whale Watching Cruises is located near the end of the Monterey Fisherman’s Wharf Pier. Definitely a good time! (Bring Dramamine.) Book your outing online ahead of time to reserve your spot! You can also buy tickets there, but they often sell out.
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Princess Monterey Whale Watching
96 Fishermans WharfDrive time from Sea Glass House 12 min/walk time 57 min
Get on board the Princess Whale Watching Cruises boat and see whales in the Bay! Princess Whale Watching Cruises is located near the end of the Monterey Fisherman’s Wharf Pier. Definitely a good time! (Bring Dramamine.) Book your outing online ahead of time to reserve your spot! You can also buy tickets there, but they often sell out.
Drive time from Sea Glass House 4 min/walk time 21 min
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Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
165 Forest AveDrive time from Sea Glass House 4 min/walk time 21 min
Drive time from Sea Glass House 15 min/ walk time 1 hr 14 min
We saw Andy Warhol’s work here!
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Monterey Museum of Art
559 Pacific StDrive time from Sea Glass House 15 min/ walk time 1 hr 14 min
We saw Andy Warhol’s work here!
Hiking
Highly recommended trails and areas to explore!
Big Sur
GORGEOUS place to hike on the coast. $11.00 per vehicle or park on the main road and walk in.
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Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
62 CA-1GORGEOUS place to hike on the coast. $11.00 per vehicle or park on the main road and walk in.
Food, Shopping & Sightseeing
This category describes places or that have several types of venues in one area.
Drive time from Sea Glass House 6 min/ walk time 36 min
This area is very historic for Monterey. The Canneries were the main industry in the area. They are now converted to fun shops and restaurants of all types. You can go tour Ed Rickett’s laboratory next to the Aquarium. If you’ve read Steinbeck’s novels, you’ll love coming here! Ed Rickett was Steinbeck’s close friend and a famous oceanographer.
You can go see The Great Tide Pool where Ed Rickett collected many of his specimens. It is between John Denver Point and Asilomar Beach. There is a small sign labeling it.
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Cannery Row
Cannery RowDrive time from Sea Glass House 6 min/ walk time 36 min
This area is very historic for Monterey. The Canneries were the main industry in the area. They are now converted to fun shops and restaurants of all types. You can go tour Ed Rickett’s laboratory next to the Aquarium. If you’ve read Steinbeck’s novels, you’ll love coming here! Ed Rickett was Steinbeck’s close friend and a famous oceanographer.
You can go see The Great Tide Pool where Ed Rickett collected many of his specimens. It is between John Denver Point and Asilomar Beach. There is a small sign labeling it.
Drive time from Sea Glass House 12 min/walk time 57 min
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Fishermans Wharf
Fishermans WharfDrive time from Sea Glass House 12 min/walk time 57 min
Beaches
Beaches! Some have bike and kayak rentals while others have surf, sun and sand!
Drive time from Sea Glass House 3 min/ walk time 13 min
Pictures do not do this place justice! It’s a must see park, perfect for children to play in the water, have a picnic, rent a kayak, Surrey bike or surf the waves. So beautiful, many couples get married here. Many scenes from Big Little Lies were filmed here. The Beach House Restaurant is here too!
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Lovers Point
631 Ocean View BlvdDrive time from Sea Glass House 3 min/ walk time 13 min
Pictures do not do this place justice! It’s a must see park, perfect for children to play in the water, have a picnic, rent a kayak, Surrey bike or surf the waves. So beautiful, many couples get married here. Many scenes from Big Little Lies were filmed here. The Beach House Restaurant is here too!
Drive time from Sea Glass House 6 min / walk time 35 min
This gorgeous sand beach is oceanside. Breathtaking views of the Ocean along the boardwalk trail. It is usually windy. There are surfers surfing, families enjoying the beach, dogs are allowed and often run off leash. There are many areas next to this beach with rocks of all sizes to scramble over while looking for tile pool critters.
Many visitors and residents come to this area to watch the spectacular sunsets. Come a little early for parking if you want to watch the sunset.
Asilomar Beach Boardwalk
Asilomar Beach BoardwalkDrive time from Sea Glass House 6 min / walk time 35 min
This gorgeous sand beach is oceanside. Breathtaking views of the Ocean along the boardwalk trail. It is usually windy. There are surfers surfing, families enjoying the beach, dogs are allowed and often run off leash. There are many areas next to this beach with rocks of all sizes to scramble over while looking for tile pool critters.
Many visitors and residents come to this area to watch the spectacular sunsets. Come a little early for parking if you want to watch the sunset.
Sightseeing
Drive time from Sea Glass House 3 min / walk time 12 min
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Faro Point Pinos
80 Asilomar AveDrive time from Sea Glass House 3 min / walk time 12 min
Drive time from Sea Glass House 2 min /walk time 8 min
A dramatic beautiful spot along the coast where the Bay meets the Ocean, this is where John Denver’s airplane went down. There is a simple memorial plaque. People often leave shells, flowers, tiny natural tokens to honor the legend. There is a turn out parking lot. This place is connected to the coast Bay trail along Ocean View Blvd.
Monumento Conmemorativo de John Denver
1275 Ocean View BlvdDrive time from Sea Glass House 2 min /walk time 8 min
A dramatic beautiful spot along the coast where the Bay meets the Ocean, this is where John Denver’s airplane went down. There is a simple memorial plaque. People often leave shells, flowers, tiny natural tokens to honor the legend. There is a turn out parking lot. This place is connected to the coast Bay trail along Ocean View Blvd.
Drive time from Sea Glass House 4 min / walk time 18 min
This magical place is where Monarch Butterflies come for winter shelter. Thousands of Monarchs arrive in November and enjoy the mild climate until they head back home in early spring, usually around March. These amazing butterflies fly thousands of miles to get here. Their numbers are diminishing over many years so every year they come back, locals are hopeful they will be able to continue the migration.
If you live more than 10 miles from a coastal Monarch destination site, you can make a big difference by planting native milkweed and nectar flowers in your yard! (If you live within 10 miles of a coastal Monarch destination site, plant nectar flowers to help provide the energy they need for their migration.
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Santuario de la Mariposa Monarca
250 Ridge RdDrive time from Sea Glass House 4 min / walk time 18 min
This magical place is where Monarch Butterflies come for winter shelter. Thousands of Monarchs arrive in November and enjoy the mild climate until they head back home in early spring, usually around March. These amazing butterflies fly thousands of miles to get here. Their numbers are diminishing over many years so every year they come back, locals are hopeful they will be able to continue the migration.
If you live more than 10 miles from a coastal Monarch destination site, you can make a big difference by planting native milkweed and nectar flowers in your yard! (If you live within 10 miles of a coastal Monarch destination site, plant nectar flowers to help provide the energy they need for their migration.
Drive time from Sea Glass House 7 min to the entrance Gate. Entrance is 11.25 per vehicle. It is one of the most iconic and scenic drives in California and takes to to Carmel at the other end.
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17 Mile Drive
17 Mile DriveDrive time from Sea Glass House 7 min to the entrance Gate. Entrance is 11.25 per vehicle. It is one of the most iconic and scenic drives in California and takes to to Carmel at the other end.
Drive time from Sea Glass House 25 min
Discover Father Serra’s Mission Carmel in person. A historical journey. So much to see, to learn. This is the final resting place of Father Junipero Serra. The Mission does hold Mass. ( for current mass times, see their website). There is a gift shop with interesting, appropriate souvenirs. Sales help fund the Mission.
Located in Carmel. This is a 21 minute drive from Sea Glass House.
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Misión de San Carlos Borromeo del Río Carmelo
3080 Rio RdDrive time from Sea Glass House 25 min
Discover Father Serra’s Mission Carmel in person. A historical journey. So much to see, to learn. This is the final resting place of Father Junipero Serra. The Mission does hold Mass. ( for current mass times, see their website). There is a gift shop with interesting, appropriate souvenirs. Sales help fund the Mission.
Located in Carmel. This is a 21 minute drive from Sea Glass House.
Rentals
Rentals such as kayaks, scuba gear, bikes, electric bikes, surreys, Segway’s, and even classic cars!
Monterey Touring Vehicles-Classic Car Rentals
2228 Del Monte AveDrive time from Sea Glass House 21 min
Moss landing is about a 30 minutes drive from Sea Glass House, but well worth it! You will encounter a plethora of animals when you rent hydro bikes in Moss Landing! Sea lions, harbor seals, otters, pelicans, cormorants, jelly fish, herons and more live here and you can see them! Great photography opportunity!
We are currently trying to find exactly where the rental place is….stay tuned!
Monterey Bay Hydrobikes
2370 CA-1Moss landing is about a 30 minutes drive from Sea Glass House, but well worth it! You will encounter a plethora of animals when you rent hydro bikes in Moss Landing! Sea lions, harbor seals, otters, pelicans, cormorants, jelly fish, herons and more live here and you can see them! Great photography opportunity!
We are currently trying to find exactly where the rental place is….stay tuned!
Drive time from Sea Glass House 5 min/ 35 min walk time
Bike rentals and more! Located at the Tin Cannery building.
Big Sur Adventures
125 Ocean View BlvdDrive time from Sea Glass House 5 min/ 35 min walk time
Bike rentals and more! Located at the Tin Cannery building.
Food scene
Drive time from Sea Glass House 7 min
This is my families favorite place to eat. Fun Hawaiian surfer atmosphere. Food and drinks to die for! They are always busy & it’s worth the wait. They have an outdoor dinning area out back too.
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Hula's Island Grill
221 Cathcart StDrive time from Sea Glass House 7 min
This is my families favorite place to eat. Fun Hawaiian surfer atmosphere. Food and drinks to die for! They are always busy & it’s worth the wait. They have an outdoor dinning area out back too.
Drive time from Sea Glass House 6 min
This is a local favorite seafood restaurant. Delicious.
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Fishwife
1996 1/2 Sunset DrDrive time from Sea Glass House 6 min
This is a local favorite seafood restaurant. Delicious.
Drive time from Sea Glass House 5 min
This restaurant is well known for fine seafood dining. Another local favorite!
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Passionfish
701 Lighthouse AveDrive time from Sea Glass House 5 min
This restaurant is well known for fine seafood dining. Another local favorite!
Drive time from Sea Glass House 7 minutes. This is a breakfast restaurant. Its super busy every morning, there is always a long line waiting to get in, so it must be very good!! Go early!
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First Awakenings
300 David AveDrive time from Sea Glass House 7 minutes. This is a breakfast restaurant. Its super busy every morning, there is always a long line waiting to get in, so it must be very good!! Go early!
Drive time from Sea Glass House 3 minutes/ walk time 15 minutes. Beautiful spot, lovely restaurant, great food. Someone said their meatloaf is amazing! This is a great place for a special occasion. May need reservations.
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Beach House Restaurant at Lovers Point
620 Ocean View BlvdDrive time from Sea Glass House 3 minutes/ walk time 15 minutes. Beautiful spot, lovely restaurant, great food. Someone said their meatloaf is amazing! This is a great place for a special occasion. May need reservations.
Drive time from Sea Glass House 6 min/ 36 min walk.
Right at Cannery Row
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Fish Hopper
700 Cannery RowDrive time from Sea Glass House 6 min/ 36 min walk.
Right at Cannery Row
Drive time from Sea Glass House 6 min/ 22 min walk time.
We haven’t been there yet, but hear the food and coffee is wonderful! Check them out further on Yelp! The breakfasts look awesome. And the home made crab cakes look delicious. They have 4.5 stars!
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Red House Cafe
662 Lighthouse AvenueDrive time from Sea Glass House 6 min/ 22 min walk time.
We haven’t been there yet, but hear the food and coffee is wonderful! Check them out further on Yelp! The breakfasts look awesome. And the home made crab cakes look delicious. They have 4.5 stars!
Drive time from Sea Glass House 6 min/ walk time 36 min. You probably know all about this place!
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Starbucks
1212 Forest AveDrive time from Sea Glass House 6 min/ walk time 36 min. You probably know all about this place!
Drive time from Sea Glass House 14 min. This place is popular! They have indoor and outdoor seating, beer, beer, beer, and beer. They don’t have food, but there has been a Mexican Food Truck there on site where people get food to go with their beer. Great location. In front of Fisherman’s Wharf.
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Dust Bowl Brewing Co. Tap Depot
290 Figueroa StDrive time from Sea Glass House 14 min. This place is popular! They have indoor and outdoor seating, beer, beer, beer, and beer. They don’t have food, but there has been a Mexican Food Truck there on site where people get food to go with their beer. Great location. In front of Fisherman’s Wharf.
Drive time from Sea Glass House 21 min. This is where Clint Eastwood’s ranch is. My guests raved about this restaurant and felt the prices were reasonable. Highly enjoyable experience.
Check out the photos of this gorgeous location!
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Mission Ranch Restaurant
26270 Dolores StDrive time from Sea Glass House 21 min. This is where Clint Eastwood’s ranch is. My guests raved about this restaurant and felt the prices were reasonable. Highly enjoyable experience.
Check out the photos of this gorgeous location!
Clint Eastwood’s famous restaurant. (Not sure if he still owns it).
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Em Le's Old Carmel Restaurant
Clint Eastwood’s famous restaurant. (Not sure if he still owns it).
Drive time from SeaGlass House 1 hour. Great place to stop if you are driving down the coast and want to stop for a fast but delicious lunch. One half of the shop is a bakery, & one half of it is lunch menu items, like soups sandwiches. Outdoor seating on picnic tables. A few indoor seats. A popular place! Closes early on Saturdays, check hours online. Our family LOVES this place! If we are going by Santa Cruz, we always ask if we can stop at The Buttery!
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The Buttery
702 Soquel AveDrive time from SeaGlass House 1 hour. Great place to stop if you are driving down the coast and want to stop for a fast but delicious lunch. One half of the shop is a bakery, & one half of it is lunch menu items, like soups sandwiches. Outdoor seating on picnic tables. A few indoor seats. A popular place! Closes early on Saturdays, check hours online. Our family LOVES this place! If we are going by Santa Cruz, we always ask if we can stop at The Buttery!
7 minutes drive from Sea Glass House. Unlimited Global Vegetarian Cuisine
Forrest Ave Pacific Grove
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Julia's
1180 Forest Ave7 minutes drive from Sea Glass House. Unlimited Global Vegetarian Cuisine
Forrest Ave Pacific Grove
Lalla Oceanside Grill
654 Cannery RowFandango Restaurant
223 17th St