Go Out n About! was built to make it easier to find, support, and celebrate the local and independent businesses and non-profits (confirmed 501(c)(3) or equivalent) that make the Central Coast unique. We define a local and independent as businesses that are founded, owned, and operated by individuals within the community it serves, not by a parent corporation, national chain, franchisor, or outside conglomerate
These are the businesses where your dollar stays local.
We launched with 100 businesses per county across the six Central Coast counties, including self-identified Women Owned & Founded entities through public info. It’s not everything, but it’s a starting point. We did our best to research accurately, but we know we missed businesses, got details wrong, and have gaps to fill. That’s where you come in.
This is a digital collaborative. Businesses can claim their listing, request updates, or submit to be added. Community members can nominate businesses they love. Owners can self-identify their business with one or more of our diversity flags.
We don’t assign diversity designations — we honor self-identification. If you own a business and want to be recognized, we want to hear from you.
Nonprofit = ⚠️ Women-Owned/Founded = 🔵
Agriculture, Farms & Fishing
- Abalone Creek Ranch
- Big Sur Land Trust ⚠️
- Earthbound Farm
- Fireline Farm
- Folktale Winery & Vineyards
- Lavender Creek Co.
- Lonely Bull Cattle Co.
- The Farm Salina, CA
- Schoch Family Farmstead
Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation
- Arts Council for Monterey County ⚠️
- Carmel Art Association ⚠️
- Carmel Art Festival
- Carmel Food Tours 🔵
- Deja Blue
- Hear & Now Monterey
- Johnny Wicks Candle Studio
- Kombi Wine & Brew Tours
- Monterey Bay Aquarium ⚠️
- Monterey Bay Food Tours 🔵
- Monterey History and Art Association ⚠️
- Pacific Repertory Theatre ⚠️
- Whisper Charters
Business Management
Construction & Trades
- Avila Construction
- Bakker Construction
- Balesteri Construction
- California Coastal Rural Development Corporation⚠️
- McNamee Construction
Education & Training
Finance, Insurance, & Accounting
- Brent Eastman Insurance (BEI)
- Finn & Cohen CPAs
- Ganeles & Associates
- McGilloway, Ray, Brown & Kaufman
- Stevens, Sloan & Shah CPAs
- Vanderbilt CPA
Food & Drink
- Alvarado Street Brewery
- El Charrito
- Lula’s Chocolates 🔵
- Phil’s Fish Market & Eatery
- The Farm Salinas, CA – The Bakery
- Baker’s Bacon
- Bruno’s Market & Deli
- Captain + Stoker 🔵
- Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company
- Dametra Cafe
- Dawn’s Dream Winery🔵
- Deja Blue
- Fandango Restaurant
- Folktale Winery & Vineyards
- Hula’s Island Grill 🔵
- La Plaza Bakery
- Lady Somm🔵
- Oystertown
- Pangaea Grill
- Revival Ice Cream
- Rising Phoenix Taproom
- Rudolfo’s Café
- Scratch Wines 🔵
- Sweet Elena’s Bakery 🔵
- The Tuck Box
- Vino Napoli Wine Bar 🔵
Health & Social Services
- Animal Friends Rescue Project 🔵⚠️
- Big Sur Health Center ⚠️
- Blind & Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County, Inc. (BVIC) ⚠️
- Cold Case Project of Monterey County ⚠️
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services ⚠️
- Golden Oldies Cat Rescue 🔵⚠️
- Montage Health ⚠️
- Health Care and Hospice Central Coast 🔵⚠️
Lodging
Manufacturing & Production
Mining & Extraction
- None confirmed at this time.
Personal Care & Wellness
Personal & Repair Services
Professional & Technical Services
Real Estate & Leasing
Retail & Shops
Tech & Information Services
Transportation & Logistics
Utilities & Energy
Wholesale & Distribution
- Captain + Stoker 🔵
- Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company
- Folktale Winery & Vineyards
- Lula’s Chocolates 🔵
- Parsley + Fig 🔵
- Rising Phoenix Taproom
