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Best of Monterey County

2020

IntroAgricultureAround TownArts, Entertainment & NightlifeEditors PicksRestaurantsShopping and ServicesSpecialty Foods

Best Backdrop for a Selfie

Bixby Bridge

Best Business Sign

Other Brother Beer Company

Best Clergy

Kevin Harney

Best Contemporary/ Modern Building

Monterey Conference Center

Best Event/Festival

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Best Farmers Market

Old Monterey Farmers Market

Best Green / Eco Trend

Electric Cars

Best Hangout For Seniors

The Carmel Foundation

Best Hangout for Teens

Del Monte Shopping Center

Best Hiking Trail

Garland Ranch Regional Park

Best Hotel

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Best K-12 Teacher

Christian Sousa

Best Library

Monterey Public Library

Best Local Blog

Big Sur Kate

Best Local Do-Gooder

Bruce Taylor

Best Local Nonprofit

The SPCA for Monterey County

Best Local Politician

Congressman Jimmy Panetta

Best Local Website

mcweekly.com

Best Neon Sign

Old Fisherman’s Grotto

Best Of 2020 - Around Town

Best Volunteer Organization Best Place to Take Visitors

Best Park

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Best Place To Get Married

Lovers Point

Best Place To Read The Weekly

Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company

Best Place To Walk The Dog Best Place To Watch The Sunset Best Beach

Carmel Beach

Best Place To Work

Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula

Best Place for a Birthday Party

Gianni’s Pizza

Best Place to Bike/ Mountain Bike

Fort Ord National Monument

Best Place to Drink Next to a Celebrity

Mission Ranch

Best Place to Eavesdrop

Starbucks

Best Place to See and be Seen

Alvarado Street Brewery

Best Professor

Dr. Bill Little

Best Public Golf Course

Pacific Grove Golf Links

Best Radio DJ

Jeff White

Best Radio Station

KWAV 96.9 FM

Best School

CSU Monterey Bay

Best Senior Living Community

Del Mesa Carmel

Best Surf Spot

Asilomar State Beach

Best TV News Personality

Dan Green

Best Volunteer Organization Best Place to Take Visitors

Monterey Bay Aquarium

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