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- Monterey Bay Aquarium. Called "one of America's most captivating aquariums" by ForbesTraveler.com, the famed Monterey Bay Aquarium is teeming with discoveries and interactive exhibits.
- Cannery Row. In January 1958, the City of Monterey officially re-named Ocean View Avenue "Cannery Row" in honor of John Steinbeck, the author of the well-known novel by the same name.
- Old Fisherman's Wharf. Take in the sights, sounds and smells of Monterey’s thriving fishing industry as working trawlers unload their catch of the day (and seagulls try to get in on the action).
- Pebble Beach. With eight championship golf courses, gourmet restaurants, spas and shopping galore, Pebble Beach isn't just a community; it's an attraction all its own.
Monterey Bay is a bay of the Pacific Ocean located on the coast of the U.S. state of California, south of the San Francisco Bay Area. San Francisco itself is further north along the coast, by about 75 miles (120 km), accessible via CA 1 and US 101 .
You have to be lucky to see a school of dolphins or whales from the coast, you have to take a boat out to the ocean for more assured results. The Monterey Bay Aquarium is amongst the best aquariums in the world. The area has fabulous hotels, restaurants, golf courses, walking trails and one of the best & most scenic drives in Big Sur.
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- Monterey Cannery Row Scavenger Hunt Fun & Games per adult (price varies by group size)
- 10 Hour Monterey & Carmel Private Tour in a Luxury Vehicle
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail Biking Trails
- Dennis the Menace Park
- Jacks Peak County Park
- Monterey State Historic Park State Parks
- Path of History Hiking Trails
- Breakwater
- California Sea Otter Game Refuge Nature & Wildlife Areas
The top attractions to visit in Monterey are: Monterey Bay Aquarium; 17-Mile Drive; Monterey Bay; Dennis the Menace Park; Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail; See all attractions in Monterey on Tripadvisor
Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium to see marine life from the kelp forest to the deep sea. Learn about ocean conservation, shop for sustainable gifts, and enjoy online courses and music.
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14,473 reviews. #2 of 97 things to do in Monterey. Aquariums. Closed now. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. Located by the oceanfront, the Monterey Bay Aquarium offers a window into the rich marine life of the area with over 200 exhibits and 80,000 plants and animals on display.
