Award Categories

• Eat & Drink
  • Best Artisanal Brunch
  • Best Bakery
  • Best Beachfront Restaurant
  • Best Beer Garden
  • Best Brewery
  • Best Calamari
  • Best Clam Chowder
  • Best Cocktail Bar
  • Best Coffee Shop
  • Best Date Night Spot
  • Best Dog-Friendly Restaurant
  • Best Fine Dining
  • Best French Restaurant
  • Best Greek Restaurant
  • Best Happy Hour in Carmel
  • Best Happy Hour in Monterey
  • Best Harborside Restaurant
  • Best Italian Restaurant
  • Best Japanese Restaurant
  • Best Martini
  • Best Mexican Restaurant
  • Best Modern Restaurant
  • Best New American Restaurant
  • Best Oceanview Restaurant
  • Best Outdoor Patio
  • Best Outdoor Veranda
  • Best Steakhouse
  • Best Sushi Bar
  • Best Whisky Lounge
  • Best Wine Garden
• Places to Stay
  • Best Hotel in Carmel
  • Best Hotel in Monterey
  • Best Inn in Carmel
  • Best Inn in Monterey
  • Best Inn in Pacific Grove
  • Best Luxury Resort
• Venues
  • Best Conference Venue
  • Best Event Venue
  • Best Festival Venue
  • Best Live Event Venue
  • Best Wedding Venue
• People & Personalities
  • Bartender of the Year
  • Chef of the Year
  • Dog of the Year
  • Entrepreneur of the Year
  • Man of the Year
  • Radio Host of the Year
  • Restauranteur of the Year
  • Volunteer of the Year
  • Woman of the Year
• Monterey Car Week
  • Best Car Week Auction
  • Best Car Week Show
  • Best Classic Cars Event
  • Best Women's Car Show
  • First-Class Experience
• Entertainment
  • Best Art Gallery
  • Best Dance Spot
  • Best Local Band
  • Best Local Radio Show
  • Best Piano Bar
  • Best Radio Station
  • Best Soprano Singer
  • Best TV Channel
• Events & Activities
  • Best Beach
  • Best Bike Experience
  • Best Charity Event
  • Best Children's Festival
  • Best Family Attraction
  • Best Food & Wine Event
  • Best Golf Course
  • Best Kayak Rental
  • Best Local Event
  • Best Whale Watching Experience
• Services
  • Best Dispensary
  • Best Estate Planning Attorney
  • Best Medical Facility
  • Best Realtor
  • Best Spa
  • Best Tax Preparation Service
  • Best Translation Agency