Monterey County’s best local businesses

The 376 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Oct 2

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376 businesses across 14 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants114 places · newest: 3 Mundos Sandwich Shop, Aug 20
• 02Beauty52 places · newest: Artistry barber and beauty lounge, Aug 20
• 03Shopping45 places · newest: CaLogos, Aug 20
• 04Entertainment25 places · newest: Monterey Lanes, Aug 20
• 05Nightlife17 places · newest: Chili's Grill & Bar, Aug 20
• 06Bakeries & Sweets33 places · newest: Angelina's Bakery, Aug 20
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage14 places · newest: Goodwill Central Coast, Aug 20
• 08Health & Wellness19 places · newest: Bare Sculpt Aesthetics, Aug 20
• 09Arts & Culture12 places · newest: Open Ground Studios, Aug 20
• 10Home & Garden15 places · newest: ForeverPlantsPlus, Aug 20
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts8 places · newest: Current Comics, Aug 15
• 12Parks & Outdoors7 places · newest: Capra Park, Aug 20
• 13Pets3 places · newest: PetSmart, Aug 20
• 14Cafes7 places · newest: Acme Coffee Roasting Co, Aug 20

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• Boot Barn

  Sporting Goods

  Retail chain with a variety of Western & work-related apparel, shoes & accessories, plus gifts.

  1475 N Davis Rd (Salinas) · bootbarn.com ↗

• Fleet Feet Monterey

  Sporting Goods

  Retail chain stocking athletic shoes, apparel & accessories geared toward runners.

  472 Alvarado St (Monterey) · fleetfeetmonterey.com ↗

• Del Monte Shopping Center

  Other

  Retail complex with brand-name shops & restaurants, plus a movie theater & live concerts.

  1410 Del Monte Center (Monterey) · delmontecenter.com ↗

• Northridge Mall

  Other

  Spacious shopping center with stores, a food court & a movie theater, plus a play area for kids.

  796 Northridge Dr (Salinas) · shop-northridge-mall.com ↗

• Staples

  Services

  Chain retailer offering brand-name electronics & print services, plus office supplies & furniture.

  1550 Canyon Del Rey Blvd (Seaside) · stores.staples.com ↗

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