Timeline
18:37
Walk from Lighthouse Blvd. heading east and follow the signs to the Presidio of Monterey Museum. The free grounds offer open space to watch the sky shift as the sun begins its descent toward the WNW.
18:57
Stroll 14 minutes SSE to Monterey State Historic Park. Wander through the historic downtown area and admire the 19th-century buildings and gardens as the golden light fades.
19:17
Stop at Ambrosia India Bistro, just a 5-minute walk from the park. Enjoy a meal of authentic Indian cuisine in this family-friendly spot. The kitchen serves dinner until 21:30.
19:52
End your evening at Fieldwork Brewing Co, also just 5 minutes from the historic park. Grab a drink in the tasting room of this Berkeley brewery. They stay open until 21:00 on weekdays and 22:00 on weekends.
Local tip
Check the route if you need to get from the Presidio to the historic park, as there is no direct walking path listed. The historic park is a short walk from your dinner spot, making the evening flow naturally.
Check before you go
- Ambrosia India Bistro serves dinner from 17:00 to 21:30.
- Fieldwork Brewing Co closes at 21:00 (Mon-Thu, Sun) or 22:00 (Fri-Sat).
- Presidio of Monterey Museum is open Sa,Su 12:00-16:00, but you are visiting the grounds for the view, not the museum interior, during the evening.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Monterey (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).