The Monterey Bay area is filled with attractions for visitors to explore, from the picturesque Monterey State Historic Park to the quaint Cannery Row Cafe.
Monterey Museum of Art Downtown is home to the Monterey Museum of Art, the Monterey State Historic Park and the Pat Hathaway Historical Photos exhibit. A fine meal can be had nearby at Montrio's or Indian Summer.
Old Fisherman's Wharf At the Old Fisherman's Wharf, visit the Colton Hall Museum and the 18th Century San Carlos Cathedral. Don't miss the chance to go Monterey Bay Whale Watching Cruises. Fresh Cream Restaurant and Rappa's Seafood Restaurant have some of the best dining in the area.
Cannery Row A trip to Cannery Row Cafe is well worth it. Located just a mile from Fisherman's Wharf, here you'll find the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Steinbeck Wax Museum and the famed Baywood Cellars Tasting Room. Stop into the Sardine Factory and enjoy their fresh seafood creations.
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History Pacific Grove is home to the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, the Pacific Grove Art Center and the Point Pinos Lighthouse. Dine at Vito's or the Fishwife at Asilomar Beach.
17-Mile Drive Enjoy breakfast at Tillie Gort's Cafe in Pacific Grove, then take the scenic 17-Mile Drive down to Carmel. Here you can visit Château Julien Wine, the New Masters Gallery and the Exotic Fine Art gallery. Have a hearty meal at Tutto Mondo Trattoria.
Touring Monterey is easy when you make arrangements with a professional company. Go whale watching, take a fishing trip or soak up the sun on the deck of a sailboat.
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Monterey Travel Experiences
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Surfing Santa Cruz
Having left Moab after a morning's mountain biking, we had 21/2 days and the small matter of 990 miles to travel before going we got to s... Continue reading »
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Fun Day at the boardwalk
About 70 miles south of San Francisco and 48 Miles from San Jose, Santa Cruz is said to have more than 300 sunny days a year. A far cry f... Continue reading »
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Coast Line and Oysters
The drive up the coast was incredible! It reminded me of driving through Costa Rica, where every turn brought a view more spectacular th... Continue reading »
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Santa Cruz..not that far.
We loved Santa Cruz - it was really laid back and had a really good atmosphere. It was the stereotypical Calafornian beach town you'd ima... Continue reading »
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The Monterey Bay Aquarium
Today we spent the day in Monterey and visited the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium. I knew we'd enjoy it, but it was even better than... Continue reading »
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