
Seafood restaurant · Castroville
Delicious seafood
Cheese shop · Carmel-by-the-Sea
Amazing cheese shop!
Korean restaurant · Japantown
Not a new rec, but they love this place
State park · Monterey County
Beautiful and free coastal walk
Hiking area · Stinson Beach
Maybe a bit aggressive, but really nice coastal trail
Ramen restaurant · Civic Center
My favorite ramen in SF
Sichuan restaurant · Golden Gate Heights
Another favorite spot - great for ma la xiang guo (basically a choose your own adventure spicy stir fry pot). Runs a bit salty but always tasty.
