CITY OF MONTEREY
Located 115 miles south of San Francisco, visitors from around the world come to Monterey to experience its natural beauty, cultural resources and rich historic past. Go beachcombing, take a walk on the Path of History, explore the bay in a kayak or head to Cannery Row and visit the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium. The Monterey Museum of Art with two locations at 559 Pacific Street and 720 Via Mirada, shows work from both the permanent collection of paintings, photographs, works on paper, and Asian art plus special exhibits. Open Wednesday through Saturday, 11 am-5 pm and Sunday 1-4 pm. Admission: Adults $5; Students and Military $2.50; Members and children twelve and under are always free. For more information, call 831.372.5477.
MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM
Constantly surprising with new exhibits and programs, and with a steadfast dedication to marine education and conservation, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is consistently ranked among the top attractions in the world. Visit the new "Secret Lives of Seahorses" and recently updated children's "Splash Zone" exhibits.
CANNERY ROW
In January 1958, the City of Monterey officially re-named Ocean View Avenue "Cannery Row" in honor of John Steinbeck and his novel that described a colorful past set amid the cannery culture of the time.Today, visitors can soak up the past, enjoy the present, and marvel at how the former clanking, smelly, industrial street has been transformed into one of the world's most beautiful waterfront destinations. Visitors can feed sea lions
and otters, take a sightseeing cruise or view migrating whales.
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
Take Highway 1 south from Monterey and you'll find Carmel: a city in the forest, a one mile long pure white sandy beach, a cultural mecca for the performing and visual arts. Superb dining and shopping experiences. A story book setting!
PACIFIC GROVE
Most famous for the annual migration (Oct-Jan) of Monarch Butterflies,
the city of Pacific Grove offers coastal hiking trails, beaches, golf
course, museums, and outlet shopping. Hwy 1 to Del Monte Blvd in
Monterey.
PINNACLES NATIONAL MONUMENT
Celebrating its 100th anniversary, people come to Pinnacles to hike, rock climb, watch and study wildlife, view wildflowers, and experience nature. Pinnacles offers solitude, challenge, and escape from urban development and is most popular in the cooler months. During the spring, when the grasses are green and a variety of wildflowers can be seen along any trail, hiking is at its best. Fall and winter are also excellent times to visi |
