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Monterey, California, is
a mecca for all things active. By paddle, pedal, foot or golf cart,
you’re going to have ample opportunity to move and do. Only here,
you’ll be the central character in a “come to life” postcard that
changes by the hour and refuses to be taken for granted. Where it
concerns opportunities to be moved by art, music and food, the offering in Monterey County is staggering, with a festival and events calendar that is unrivaled anywhere on the West Coast.
There are so many unique attractions in Monterey, it can be almost overwhelming! Dive in with the fishes and discover life in Monterey’s bay without leaving dry land at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Dedicated to marine research and conservation, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is known throughout the world for its interactive exhibits and ability to present marine life on a truly grand scale.
Fifty years ago, in January 1958, Monterey officially re-named Ocean View Avenue Cannery Row in honor of John Steinbeck.
Marking Cannery Row's 50th birthday will be the opening of the first
hotel built on Monterey Bay in more than 20 years and a 290-seat IMAX theatre. Cannery Row also features more than 25 restaurants
stretching along the historic streets and waterfront, offering a
variety of cuisines from formal to casual. Visitors can also browse
through an eclectic blend of specialty shops and local artists' galleries, and sample Monterey wines and gourmet foods. It's easy to shed your car and go "green and marine" here ,
taking in the wonders of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary by
scuba diving with the starfish, kayaking with the sea otters, or bike
riding from beach to beach along the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreational Trail.
Old Fisherman's Wharf in downtown Monterey
should be on the "must-do" list of every visitor to the area. This is a
great place to take in the sights and sounds and smells of Monterey.
Because neighboring Wharf 2 is the heart of the area's thriving fishing
industry, you can usually watch the working trawlers unloading the
catch of the day — just look for all of the seagulls hoping for a
handout to know who's had a successful day on the Bay! Stroll down the
wharf with a cup of hot clam chowder, or stop by one of several restaurants featuring fresh Monterey Bay seafood.
You can photograph sea lions and otters frolicking in the calm inner
harbor waters, or, if you're feeling more adventurous, take to the
waters with a glass-bottom boat tour or a whale watching tour in season.
You an also discover nature’s treasures as you explore one of the most scenic drives anywhere in the world. 17 Mile Drive, which runs through Del Monte Forest, is seventeen miles of sea and sky, immaculate golf courses
and dream homes set graciously behind elegant gates. Here you will
experience the magic of this legendary scenic tour that’s home to The
Lone Cypress, Seal and Bird Rocks, Fanshell Beach, Point Joe, and the
colliding currents of The Restless Sea, as well as the natural habitat
of the black cormorants, brown pelicans, California sea otters, harbor
seals, and idle sea lions.
To learn more about Monterey attractions, click here!
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