Monterey Bay Aquarium | Cannery Row | Fisherman's Wharf


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	Carmel and Monterey Bay Area Sightseeing Carmel and the Monterey Bay Area are alive with things to see and places to go. History abounds on Cannery Row where folks like to walk in the footsteps of John Steinbeck, or visit some of the adobes that date from when Monterey was California's first capital city. The Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of the finest aquariums in the world and is a must-see for children of all ages. Fisherman's Wharf is an ever-popular destination and in season, visitors have the opportunity to sail out to sea in pursuit of whales. And how about a short stroll from the hotel to San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission, one of the very first of the famous California Missions established by Padre Junipero Serra? There is so much to do and see right at your fingertips! Monterey Bay Aquarium The mission of the Monterey Bay Aquarium is to inspire conservation of the oceans. To that end, the aquarium project was initiated in 1977 by a group of four marine biologists at Stanford's Hopkins Marine Station in Pacific Grove. The aquarium opened in 1984, and in 1996 the Outer Bay Wing doubled the exhibit space. The main feature of the aquarium is the Outer Bay Waters exhibit, a one-million-gallon tank housing tuna, sharks, ocean sunfish and sea turtles. Other exhibits include the Kelp Forest, Sea Otters, Jellies and the Splash Zone. Adults and children alike will enjoy a fascinating visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium - don't miss it! Cannery Row Made famous by John Steinbeck's 1945 fictional bestseller, Cannery Row was originally a dirt road that led from Monterey to a settlement of Chinese families near Pacific Grove who helped build the fishing industry for which Monterey would become famous. F.E. Booth's development of sardine packing technology in the mid-1800's spawned several competing canneries, and the wagon-rutted, unpaved coastal road between Monterey and Pacific Grove grew to host the sardine factories that for half a century would dominate Monterey history and commerce. The years tell an epic tale of the lives and fortunes at stake in the plunder of a seemingly inexhaustible natural supply of sardines. Alas, the sardines inexplicably disappeared in the late 1940's, marking the end of Cannery Row's industrial days. In 1958 the street was been renamed Cannery Row in honor of John Steinbeck, and today is host to shops, restaurants, and the world famous Monterey Bay Aquarium. The buildings that once harbored a great industry still stand, offering a glimpse into Cannery Row's tumultuous history. Fisherman's Wharf Monterey's Fisherman's Wharf had its beginnings more than a century and a half ago when it was built in 1846. During the wharf's heyday, several hundred market fisherman brought in their daily catch of salmon, albacore, mackerel, rockfish, ling cod and squid. Nowadays, sport fishermen still carry on the tradition that gave the wharf its name. The old blends with the new with the advent of whale watching and deep-sea fishing trips. Some of Monterey's best restaurants are found on the Wharf, and it should come as no surprise that this is one of the best places on the Peninsula to buy fresh fish. Round out your visit with the art gallery, handcraft shops selling nautical items from local crafters, and the unique Wharf Theater. Enjoy Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey and don't forget to try the superb clam chowder. There are almost too many wonderful things to list here! Within just a few minutes you can be driving 17-Mile Drive or to the many film set locations mapped out for you by Movie Tours. View the annual Monarch butterfly migration in Pacific Grove, or the classic cars on display at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Round out your visit to Cannery Row with a drive to Salinas, home of the National Steinbeck Center. One thing is clear, you'll have to return again and again to see everything that Carmel and the Monterey Bay Area have to offer!	Cannery Row Monterey Bay Aquarium Fisherman's Wharf Carmel Mission Big Sur Coastline
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Carmel and Monterey Bay Area Sightseeing