Here are some of my favorite places to eat in California (see below the map for other recommendations).
Here are some services in the Monterey/Salinas area I have found to be fair and helpful.
- Car Mechanic: Valley Center Car Care (Salinas — ask for Mark)
- Transmission Work: West Market Transmissions (Salinas — ask for Alberto)
- Plumbing: Scott Grider Plumbing (Salinas — ask for Scott)
- Electrician: Fehn Electric (Salinas — ask for Devon)
- Roofing: Noble Pride Roofing (Salinas)
- Plastering/Stucco: A&F Plastering (Salinas — Ask for Flavio)
- Landscaping/Nursery: Bokay Nursery (Salinas — ask for Jeff)
- Dentists: Salinas Valley Dental Care (Salinas — General) & Chad Allen, DDS (Salinas — Surgery)
- Optometry: Hattori Vision (Monterey)
- Bike Shop: Valley Bikes (Salinas)
- Irrigation Supplies (drip, sprinklers, etc…): Martin’s Irrigation (Seaside)