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Monterey, CA · Travel / Aviation

Monterey Regional Airport

I never thought I’d rave about a small airport.

A tiny airport, one restaurant, unexpectedly good food and the kind of human service that makes travel feel civilized again.

THE VERDICTGO — AND DON’T RUSH THROUGH IT.
Monterey Regional Airport terminal viewed from the apron
01
THE EXPERIENCE

We were leaving town after a convention and stopped at the airport’s only restaurant expecting mediocre airport food. Instead: great food and one of the nicest, most charming waitresses we met, with a terrific sense of humor.

02
WHAT WORKED

The surprise. Small airports can feel purely functional; this one felt human. On warm days, I’m told you can sit on the deck and watch the planes come and go.

03
WHAT DIDN’T

Honestly? Nothing worth bitching about.

04
WORTH IT?

Yes. The original review supports the recommendation.

THE LAST WORD

GO — AND DON’T RUSH THROUGH IT.

“I’m looking for reasons to recommend them. They just have to earn it.”

David Temple
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