Jael and Matt's Wedding Map

Hotels, Restaurants, and Things to Do!

Wedding Location

Friday September 26, 2025 6:00pm-10:00pm

The Barns at Cooper Molera

Get ready to "yacht rock" the night away because our wedding will be anything BUT traditional. Just think "California Coastal" attire.

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Cities

Monterey

We love this coastal town, which is why we chose to get married here! We hope you get to explore the area while you're here!

Carmel-by-the-Sea

This charming fairytale town has been our favorite getaway, and we hope you can take some time to experience it too! The best beach to watch sunsets also

Pacific Grove

Hotel

Monterey Marriott

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Hotel Abrego

Beachcomber Inn

Pacific Grove Plaza

Andril Fireplace Cottages

Clarion Collection Wilkie's Inn Pacific Grove - Monterey

The Old St. Angela Inn

Monarch Resort

The Olympia Lodge

The Old St. Angela Inn

Gosby House Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Green Gables Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Centrella Inn

Pacific Gardens Inn

Rosedale Inn

Martine Inn

Best Western The Inn & Suites Pacific Grove

Seven Gables Inn

Attractions and Things to Do

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Cannery Row

Very "Touristy" area but lots of fun shops and restaurants and views of the Monterey Bay.

17 Mile Drive

Be sure and stop at Spanish Bay and/or The Lodge for a drink or lunch overlooking the famous Pebble Beach Golf Links. Spanish Bay has a bagpipe player every night at sunset.

Lovers Point

A must see! Great walking path winding along the ocean. Fun Fact: this was a main area where "Big Little Lies" was filmed.

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Truly one of the most beautiful hiking areas in the world!!

Alvarado Street

This is considered the downtown of Monterey. Lots of restaurants, bars, shops

Old Monterey Walking Food Tour - Starting at the Harbor House

Old Monterey Walking Food Tour - Starting at the Harbor House (CLICK tripadvisor link below)

Guided E-Bike Tour of 17-mile Drive and Pebble Beach - Meeting point is Mad Dogs & Englishmen

Guided E-Bike Tour - 17-Mile Drive and Pebble Beach (2 hours 30 minutes)

Highway 1 and Big Sur

The most beautiful drive down highway 1. Be sure and stop at the River Inn for lunch where you can sit in Adirondack chairs in the river. If you can, go to Nepenthe's - you have never seen a view like this in your life I promise. Well worth the drive.

Pebble Beach Visitor Center

Bars

Baja Cantina & Grill

Melville Tavern

A lively tavern featuring live music performances, perfect for enjoying a night out in the Carmel and Monterey area.

Stillwater Bar & Grill

A lively bar and grill offering great food and live music, perfect for a night out near Carmel and Monterey.

Barmel

Post No Bills Craft Beer House

A vibrant craft beer house offering a selection of local brews and live music, perfect for a night out in the Carmel and Monterey area.

Bulldog Pub

Characters Sports Bar & Grill

The Salty Seal Brewpub and Sports Bar

A.W. Shucks Cocktail & Oyster Bar

Indian Summer

The C Restaurant + Bar

Duffy's Tavern & Family Restaurant

Alfredo's Cantina

Pearl Hour

Terry's Lounge

Melville Tavern

Trident Room

Cella Restaurant & Bar

Pubs

London Bridge Pub

The Monarch Pub and Restaurant

The Crown & Anchor

O'CALLAGHAN'S IRISH PUB

Breweries

Peter B's Brewpub

Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill

Dust Bowl Brewing Co. Tap Depot

Hops And Fog Brewing

Other Brother Beer Co.

Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro

Pacific Grove Brewing Company

Fieldwork Brewing Company Monterey

Wine bar

A Taste of Monterey - Wine Market & Bistro

Sovino Wine Bar & Merchant

Pierce Ranch Vineyards Tasting Room

Pierce Ranch Vineyards Tasting Room

Italian restaurant

Little Napoli

Our personal favorite! The best Italian Food!

Vesuvio Restaurant

Go to the rooftop Bar!

Casanova

Very cozy romantic Italian spot in Carmel! The best homemade gnocchi

Louie Linguini's

La Mia Cucina

International Cuisine

Osteria Al Mare

Cibo

Abalonetti Bar and Grill

Paluca Trattoria

Café Fina

Cantinetta Luca

American restaurant

Kona Steak and Seafood

Toasties Cafe

Rosine's Restaurant

Tuck Box

Sur at the Barnyard

Grill on Ocean Avenue

Foray

Hog's Breath Inn

Jacks Monterey

French restaurant

Bistro Moulin

Max's Grill

L'escargot

La Boheme Restaurant

Le Soufflé

La Bicyclette Restaurant Carmel

Seafood restaurant

Chart House

The Sardine Factory

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

Fish Hopper

Vivolo's Chowder House

Beach House Restaurant + Bar @ Lovers Point

Passionfish

Domenico's on the Wharf

Rockfish Harbor Grill

Crab House

Grotto Fish Market

Crab Louie's Bistro

Old Fishermans Grotto

Catch

Flying Fish Grill

Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar

Restaurant

Il Vecchio

Heatwaves

Hula's Island Grill

Petra Restaurant

The Grill at Lovers Point

Aliotti's Victorian Corner Restaurant

Fandango Restaurant

Chez Noir

Grasings

From Scratch Restaurant

Montrio

Cafe

Old Monterey Cafe

Happy Girl Kitchen Co.

Peppers Mexicali Cafe

Red House Cafe

Little Swiss Cafe

Café Carmel

Studio Cafe

Mexican restaurant

El Torito

Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Nacho Bizness

Lopez Taqueria & Liquor

Dos Victorias Mexican Food

Papa Chano's Taqueria

Nicolas Cocina de Herencia

Japanese restaurant

Ocean Sushi Deli

Sapporo Sushi & Steakhouse

Sushi Heaven

Toro Sushi

Coffee & tea

The Carmel Coffee House And Roasting Company

Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company

STARBUCKS COFFEE

Plumes coffee & tea

Asian fusion restaurant

Pangaea on Ocean Ave

Edwin's Kaona Carmel

Modern european restaurant

La Bicyclette

Bakery

Pavel's Backerei

Paris Bakery Cafe

Carmel Bakery

Alta Bakery and Cafe

Located next to our wedding venue, there is always a line out the door!

Bubble tea

TZONE Monterey

Chinese restaurant

Full Moon Mandarin Cuisine

Pizza restaurant

Gianni's Pizza

Round Table Pizza

Thai restaurant

Pacific Thai Cuisine