Around Town
Best scandal, surf spot, place to eavesdrop and more.
Arts, Entertainment, Nightlife
Best clubs, bartenders, local artist, band and more.
Restaurants
Best restaurants by city, cheap eats and best restaurant of the county!
Specialty Foods
Best coffee shop, best bakery and more.
Shopping and Services
Best places to shop, best plumber and more.
Editor's Picks
Our picks for the sometimes less obvious winners.
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Best Artist
David Ligare -
Best Performing Arts Venue
Sunset Center -
Best Photo Gallery
Weston Gallery -
Best Rock Venue/Best Art Gallery
Alternative Cafe -
Best Club DJ
DJ Hanif Wondir -
Best Place For Karaoke
Britannia Arms -
Best Bar For Folks Over 50
Mission Ranch -
Best Place You Can’t Take Your Parents
Nu Art -
Best Club For Blues
Sly McFly’s -
Best Place for Jazz
Cibo -
Best Dance Club
Luxe Lounge -
Best Local Musician
John Sherry -
Best Local Band
Money Band -
Best Happy Hour
Esteban -
Best Pub
Crown & Anchor -
Best Martini
Lalla Grill -
Best Bloody Mary
Big Sur River Inn -
Best Margarita
Baja Cantina -
Best Neighborhood Bar
English Ales -
Best Drink with a View
Schooners Coastal Kitchen and Bar -
Best Selection Of Wines By The Glass
Passionfish -
Best Selection of Beers
Cannery Row Brewing Company -
Best Place to Shoot Pool
Blue Fin Billiards -
Best Bar for Darts
Bulldog British Pub -
Best Sports Bar
Knuckles -
Best Singles Bar
Lallapalooza -
Best Bartender
Mike Kolpaczyk -
Best Late Night Hangout
Restaurant 1833 -
Best Coffeehouse
East Village Coffee Lounge -
Best Movie Theater
The Osio Cinemas -
Best Tasting Room
A Taste of Monterey -
Best Winery to Visit
Hahn Winery -
Best Local Theater Company
Pacific Repertory Theater
