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Central California

Central California

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Created by Jeff Mills • Updated On: September 9, 2023
Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette is one of Central California.

1. Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette

7.2
3295 Dunes Rd (Reservation Rd), Marina, CA
New American Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews
Foray is one of Central California.

2. Foray

NEC San Carlos Street & 5th Ave, Carmel, CA
New American Restaurant · No tips or reviews
Alta Bakery & Cafe is one of Central California.

3. Alta Bakery & Cafe

9.0
502 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
Bakery · Old Monterey Business District · 7 tips and reviews
Forthright Oyster Bar & Kitchen is one of Central California.

4. Forthright Oyster Bar & Kitchen

8.7
1700 W Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA
Seafood Restaurant · West Campbell · 13 tips and reviews
The Abbey Coffee, Art & Music Lounge is one of Central California.

5. The Abbey Coffee, Art & Music Lounge

9.2
350 Mission St (at Highland Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · Westside · 26 tips and reviews
Verve Coffee Roasters is one of Central California.

6. Verve Coffee Roasters

9.1
1540 Pacific Ave (at Front St), Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Santa Cruz · 127 tips and reviews
Verve Coffee Roasters is one of Central California.

7. Verve Coffee Roasters

8.9
1010 Fair Ave (at Ingalls St), Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · Westside · 14 tips and reviews
Verve Coffee Roasters is one of Central California.

8. Verve Coffee Roasters

9.0
816 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · 55 tips and reviews
Carmel’s Hidden Gem is one of Central California.

9. Carmel’s Hidden Gem

Carmel, CA
Breakfast Spot · No tips or reviews
Cella is one of Central California.

10. Cella

525 Polk St, Monterey, CA
Restaurant · Old Monterey Business District · No tips or reviews
Carmel Belle is one of Central California.

11. Carmel Belle

7.9
Doud Craft Studios (at Ocean and San Carlos), Carmel, CA
Café · 49 tips and reviews
Cat & Cloud is one of Central California.

12. Cat & Cloud

8.2
10 Parade St Ste A, Aptos, CA
Café · 3 tips and reviews
Cat & Cloud Coffee is one of Central California.

13. Cat & Cloud Coffee

7.2
719 Swift St Ste 56 (at Ingalls St), Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · 2 tips and reviews
The Pocket is one of Central California.

14. The Pocket

6th Avenue, Carmel, CA
Restaurant · No tips or reviews
Hays Place is one of Central California.

15. Hays Place

3253 Stevenson Dr, Pebble Beach, CA
Mexican Restaurant · No tips or reviews
Maligne is one of Central California.

16. Maligne

600 Broadway Ave (Hillsdale), Seaside, CA
Seafood Restaurant · No tips or reviews
The Meatery is one of Central California.

17. The Meatery

1534 Fremont Blvd (Elm Ave), Seaside, CA
Butcher · 3 tips and reviews
Wild Fish is one of Central California.

18. Wild Fish

8.2
545 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews
A.W. Shucks Cocktail & Oyster Bar is one of Central California.

19. A.W. Shucks Cocktail & Oyster Bar

8.1
Ocean Ave (San Carlos Ave), Carmel, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 62 tips and reviews
Seventh & Dolores is one of Central California.

20. Seventh & Dolores

8.1
Seventh (Dolores), Carmel, CA
Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews
Cultura is one of Central California.

21. Cultura

8.5
Delores St. ((b/w 5th and 6th Ave.)), Carmel, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews
Grasing's is one of Central California.

22. Grasing's

8.5
6th St. (Mission St.), Carmel, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews
Little Napoli is one of Central California.

23. Little Napoli

8.3
Dolores Street (7th Ave), Carmel, CA
Italian Restaurant · 69 tips and reviews
Flying Fish Grill is one of Central California.

24. Flying Fish Grill

8.4
Mission Street (at 7th Ave), Carmel, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews
Sea Harvest Fish Market & Restaurant is one of Central California.

25. Sea Harvest Fish Market & Restaurant

7.9
100A The Crossroads Blvd, Carmel, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews
Akaoni is one of Central California.

26. Akaoni

8.2
Mission & 6th Ave, Carmel, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews
Rise And Roam is one of Central California.

27. Rise And Roam

8.3
Mission st (7th), Carmel, CA
Bakery · 3 tips and reviews
La Bicyclette is one of Central California.

28. La Bicyclette

8.7
Dolores St. (at 7th), Carmel, CA
French Restaurant · Carmel-by-the-Sea · 112 tips and reviews
Cafe Rustica is one of Central California.

29. Cafe Rustica

8.2
10 Del Fino Pl, Carmel Valley, CA
French Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews
Big Sur River Inn is one of Central California.

30. Big Sur River Inn

7.5
46840 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA
American Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews
Big Sur Taphouse is one of Central California.

31. Big Sur Taphouse

8.6
Hwy 1, Big Sur, CA
Pub · 23 tips and reviews
Spanish Bay is one of Central California.

32. Spanish Bay

9.5
Pebble Beach, CA
Beach · 8 tips and reviews
Rip Van Winkle Open Space is one of Central California.

33. Rip Van Winkle Open Space

1072 Congress Ave, Pacific Grove, CA
Dog Park · 1 tip
Mission Trail Nature Preserve is one of Central California.

34. Mission Trail Nature Preserve

7.0
Carmel, CA
Nature Preserve · 3 tips and reviews
The Sur House is one of Central California.

35. The Sur House

8.7
48123 CA-1, Big Sur, CA
American Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews
Refuge is one of Central California.

36. Refuge

8.9
27300 Rancho San Carlos Rd, Carmel, CA
Spa · 18 tips and reviews
COAST Big Sur is one of Central California.

37. COAST Big Sur

49901 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA
Restaurant · No tips or reviews
Big Sur Bakery is one of Central California.

38. Big Sur Bakery

8.3
47540 CA-1, Big Sur, CA
Bakery · 69 tips and reviews
Hyatt Carmel Highlands, Overlooking Big Sur Coast & Highlands Inn, A Hyatt Residence Club is one of Central California.

39. Hyatt Carmel Highlands, Overlooking Big Sur Coast & Highlands Inn, A Hyatt Residence Club

8.8
120 Highlands Dr, Carmel, CA
Hotel · 22 tips and reviews
Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Co. is one of Central California.

40. Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Co.

7.7
319 Mid Valley Ctr, Carmel, CA
Coffee Shop · 2 tips and reviews
Viva Espresso Organics is one of Central California.

41. Viva Espresso Organics

6.9
1552 N Main St (at Harden Pkwy), Salinas, CA
Coffee Shop · 13 tips and reviews
The Bookworks is one of Central California.

42. The Bookworks

8.6
667 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA
Bookstore · 15 tips and reviews
Water + Leaves is one of Central California.

43. Water + Leaves

7.5
95 Fishermans Wharf Ste 1, Monterey, CA
Coffee Shop · 12 tips and reviews
Acme Coffee Roasting Co. is one of Central California.

44. Acme Coffee Roasting Co.

9.0
485 Palm Ave., Seaside, CA
Coffee Shop · 31 tips and reviews
Corkscrew Cafe is one of Central California.

45. Corkscrew Cafe

8.5
55 W Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley, CA
American Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews
Garland Ranch Regional Park is one of Central California.

46. Garland Ranch Regional Park

8.7
Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, CA
Hiking Trail · 8 tips and reviews
Pretty Good Advice is one of Central California.

47. Pretty Good Advice

7.6
3070 Porter St, Soquel, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews
Lúpulo Craft Beer House is one of Central California.

48. Lúpulo Craft Beer House

8.8
233 Cathcart St (Cedar), Santa Cruz, CA
Bar · Downtown Santa Cruz · 21 tips and reviews
Alderwood Santa Cruz is one of Central California.

49. Alderwood Santa Cruz

5.6
155 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
New American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 10 tips and reviews
The Penny Ice Creamery is one of Central California.

50. The Penny Ice Creamery

9.0
913 Cedar St (at Locust St.), Santa Cruz, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Downtown Santa Cruz · 75 tips and reviews
Taqueria Los Pericos is one of Central California.

51. Taqueria Los Pericos

8.8
139 Water St (at River St.), Santa Cruz, CA
Burrito Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 35 tips and reviews
Jonty's Vietnamese Eatery is one of Central California.

52. Jonty's Vietnamese Eatery

8.7
17300 Depot St (at E 3rd St), Morgan Hill, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews
Miyako Sushi is one of Central California.

53. Miyako Sushi

8.6
1820 41st Ave Ste G, Capitola, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews
Super Taqueria is one of Central California.

54. Super Taqueria

8.6
6951 Monterey Rd (10th Street), Gilroy, CA
Taco Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews
Corralitos Brewing Company is one of Central California.

55. Corralitos Brewing Company

8.6
2536 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville, CA
Brewery · 3 tips and reviews
Cat & Cloud Coffee is one of Central California.

56. Cat & Cloud Coffee

9.2
3600 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · 16 tips and reviews
Verve Coffee Roasters is one of Central California.

57. Verve Coffee Roasters

9.4
104 Bronson St #19 (at Hall St), Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · Eastside · 31 tips and reviews