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Old Fisherman's Wharf
Monterey Bay, California
Touristy it is, but Old Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey is a must-do for two reasons:...
Souvenir & Gift Store
Ice Skating
Boating
Fishing
Sailing
Wahoo's Fish Taco
San Diego, California
The local restaurant chain brought the fish taco of the Mexican coast just across the border and made it a local favorite -- the quintessential SoCal dish. In the surfer-themed...
Mexican
Seafood
Big Sur Bakery & Restaurant
Central Coast, California
Originally founded as a bakery, this Big Sur staple is now much more. Yes, they have wonderful coffee cake, morning buns, and other baked goods, but they also serve savory soups, salads, and sandwiches for lunch....
American
Greek
Italian
Pizza
Café
Big Sur Roadhouse
Central Coast, California
Under new ownership, this cheerful, relaxed roadside diner is the perfect blend of old and new. The food is hearty Latin-inspired "comfort food" with a healthy California twist....
Burgers
Mexican
Seafood
Vegetarian
Family Dining
Fresco Cafe
Central Coast, California
Tucked into a small shopping mall, Fresco's doesn't look like much from the outside, but there's a reason locals line up and former UCSB students make a stop here every time they're in town. From lighter fare like salads and soups to heartier dishes....
American
Café
Family Dining
Outdoor
Linn's Restaurant and Pie Shop
Central Coast, California
What's an olallieberry? Your kids will ask as soon as you arrive, but by the time you leave, they'll never forget. Like super-size blackberries crossed with raspberries, olallieberries make superb pies. ...
American
Family Dining
Matchbox
Palm Springs, California
The wood-fired pizza is the main draw for kids, but parents looking for a more sophisticated meal will find plenty of pleasing options amongst Matchbox's gourmet salads, sandwiches, and entrees. ...
American
Pizza
Outdoor
Fine Dining
Seafood
Old West Cinnamon Rolls
Central Coast, California
Can you imagine how wide your kids' eyes would be at the sight of 15 different kinds of cinnamon rolls, each more decadent-looking than the last? ...
Bakery
Take-Out
Sebastian's General Store and Cafe
Central Coast, California
This colorful local institution is one of the oldest continually operating businesses on the central coast; it's been open as a general store since 1852. But starting last year it became much more than that when new owners reopened the café....
American
Burgers
Café
Outdoor
Deli
Splash Cafe
Central Coast, California
If you can get into this tiny corner café, count yourself lucky; on weekend nights in summer the line can go around the block. What are they all waiting for? Clam chowder, we were told — but no ordinary clam chowder....
American
Seafood
Family Dining
Take-Out
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