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Featured Video Gallery: Buy Local Monterey
Buy Local Monterey Bay Seafood
Enjoy the Monterey Bay's fresh, local seafood in a variety of ways! The best places to visit are our wharves. Old Fisherman's Wharf has a great variety of renowned seafood restaurants and sport fishing excursions. Municipal Wharf II has more restaurants and fish markets. You can watch the unloading of boats and also buy straight from the fishermen themselves. Buy Local Monterey Bay!
Old Monterey
Old Monterey is the heart of Historic Downtown. We offer a well-marked Path of History and over 460 shops, restaurants, hotels, and businesses offering personal and professional services, alongside historic adobes. Downtown is also home of the Old Monterey Market Place, held on Alvarado Street, the city's historic main street. It is the largest gathering place in Monterey County.
New Monterey
The Lighthouse District in Monterey, CA has over 100 specialty shops, restaurants and nightlife establishments, most of which are small, locally-owned businesses. Though it is only a mile long, this district has something for everyone. Try food and drinks at over a dozen diverse restaurants. Visit our community center and park. Take martial arts, surfing or diving lessons. See a play or get a tattoo.
North Fremont
The North Fremont Business District is a mile long strip which includes unique restaurants and small businesses. It is famously home to historic Monterey Fairgrounds, which holds popular festivals every month. Included here are affordable lodging and a small but fun nightlife scene.
Old Fisherman's Wharf
Find out about local's specials and the variety of restaurants, shops and entertainment options here at Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf. Highlights include FISH MARKETS, our famous SEAFOOD RESTAURANTS, live THEATER, SHOPS, WHALE WATCHING, FISHING and SCENIC CRUISES, SAILING lessons, HISTORIC SITES, and much more! Also, learn about the importance of shopping locally and supporting your local small businesses. Come on over and visit Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf!
Old Monterey Marketplace
The Old Monterey Farmers Market, established in 1991, comprises of 3 ½ city blocks and runs year-round rain or shine. During the summer it’s the largest gathering of people in Monterey County, attracting more that 10,000 locals and tourists in one location. You can travel the world in just three blocks, finding arts and crafts, handmade jewelry, furniture, clothing, international food, organic produce, flowers, and pastries.
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Are you a "mega-commuter"? Most likely not, if you live or work on the Monterey Peninsula. Compare your commute to the nation's longest with this interactive map. Zoom into your area by zip code to see how you compare.
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