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Monterey has a robust and remarkable history attracting visitors from around the world since the 1700s. Today, restaurants, boutiques, and attractions like the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, and Old Fisherman's Wharf have helped Monterey continue as a favorite international tourist destination.
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Monterey
Monterey has a robust and remarkable history attracting visitors from around the world since the 1700s. Today, restaurants, boutiques, and attractions like the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, and Old Fisherman's Wharf have helped Monterey continue as a favorite international tourist destination.
No exploration of California's Central Coast is complete without a sojourn to Carmel-by-the-Sea. This quaint town is a delightful fusion of art galleries, boutiques, white-sand beaches, fine restaurants, and whimsically styled homes. Make time to wind down its charming, historic streets and courtyards for a storybook ambiance that can be appreciated by romantics of all ages.
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Carmel am Meer
San Antonio AvenueNo exploration of California's Central Coast is complete without a sojourn to Carmel-by-the-Sea. This quaint town is a delightful fusion of art galleries, boutiques, white-sand beaches, fine restaurants, and whimsically styled homes. Make time to wind down its charming, historic streets and courtyards for a storybook ambiance that can be appreciated by romantics of all ages.
What started out as a wharf in1866 is now a bona fide destination. In addition to a quaint fishing village vibe, the area features several antique shops, art studios, fresh seafood markets, and delightful restaurants all within strolling distance of each other.
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Moss Landing
What started out as a wharf in1866 is now a bona fide destination. In addition to a quaint fishing village vibe, the area features several antique shops, art studios, fresh seafood markets, and delightful restaurants all within strolling distance of each other.
At first blush, agriculture and literature might seem to be an incongruous pair, but not in Salinas. As the county seat of Monterey, it is a vibrant agribusiness hub and is most famous for being the ancestral home of Nobel Prize Laureate John Steinback and the nationally renowned National Stenback Center Museum. Noshing on locally grown delicacies, such as artichokes, at Th Steinback house - the boyhood home of Mr. Steinbeck and now a favorite eatery is a must. Plan ahead to attend one of the many Salinas festivals or events such as the California Rodeo Salinas or the California International Airshow. Traveling by train? Salinas is home to Monterey COunty's only Amtrak station.
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Salinas
At first blush, agriculture and literature might seem to be an incongruous pair, but not in Salinas. As the county seat of Monterey, it is a vibrant agribusiness hub and is most famous for being the ancestral home of Nobel Prize Laureate John Steinback and the nationally renowned National Stenback Center Museum. Noshing on locally grown delicacies, such as artichokes, at Th Steinback house - the boyhood home of Mr. Steinbeck and now a favorite eatery is a must. Plan ahead to attend one of the many Salinas festivals or events such as the California Rodeo Salinas or the California International Airshow. Traveling by train? Salinas is home to Monterey COunty's only Amtrak station.
Big Sur is a majestic stretch of land located off the famous Pacific Coast Highway. Bordered by the Santa Lucia Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Big Sur offers unmatched scenic beauty and an eclectic vibe you can't find anywhere else. The area is famous for its breathtaking coastline, towering redwoods, and epic hiking trails.
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Big Sur
Big Sur is a majestic stretch of land located off the famous Pacific Coast Highway. Bordered by the Santa Lucia Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Big Sur offers unmatched scenic beauty and an eclectic vibe you can't find anywhere else. The area is famous for its breathtaking coastline, towering redwoods, and epic hiking trails.
Pacific Grove, California has a classic Main Street, USA feel. With one of the oldest continually operating lighthouses in the country and a classic 1932 golf course partially designed by Jack Neville, Pacific Grove holds many old-fashioned charms. Its beaches, located right on the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Asilomar State Beach and Lovers Point Beach are perfect spots for kayaking or surfing — and some of the fish you see on the Bay may turn up in your sustainable seafood dinner that night. If you're fortunate enough to be in Pacific Grove during the fall or winter, you can catch the annual migration of tens of thousands of Monarch butterflies who take up residence in the pines and eucalyptus trees of the Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary.
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Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove, California has a classic Main Street, USA feel. With one of the oldest continually operating lighthouses in the country and a classic 1932 golf course partially designed by Jack Neville, Pacific Grove holds many old-fashioned charms. Its beaches, located right on the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Asilomar State Beach and Lovers Point Beach are perfect spots for kayaking or surfing — and some of the fish you see on the Bay may turn up in your sustainable seafood dinner that night. If you're fortunate enough to be in Pacific Grove during the fall or winter, you can catch the annual migration of tens of thousands of Monarch butterflies who take up residence in the pines and eucalyptus trees of the Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary.
Sightseeing
The former sardine cannery is now a top attraction on Monterey’s Cannery Row with over 35,000 creatures representing over 550 sea life and marine species. Special exhibits include the Kelp Forest, the Open Sea Gallery, and Splash Zone. The aquarium is one of the best places to view Monterey’s favorite mascot, the sea otter. Guests can watch these playful critters in a two-story exhibit while they interact with each other and their respective audience.
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Das Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowThe former sardine cannery is now a top attraction on Monterey’s Cannery Row with over 35,000 creatures representing over 550 sea life and marine species. Special exhibits include the Kelp Forest, the Open Sea Gallery, and Splash Zone. The aquarium is one of the best places to view Monterey’s favorite mascot, the sea otter. Guests can watch these playful critters in a two-story exhibit while they interact with each other and their respective audience.
Monterey Zoo is a unique zoological experience, centrally located off the Monterey-Salinas Highway. You will come closer to wild and exotic animals at Monterey Zoo than in most other zoos. Home to 100+ exotic animals, many of the zoo’s animals have extremely close and personal relationships with their handlers and trainers which they are able to share with visitors. The zoo runs a full-time educational program that touches thousands of children and adults annually, both on and off the property. Full contact experiences with the animals are available by appointment.
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Monterey Zoo
400 River RdMonterey Zoo is a unique zoological experience, centrally located off the Monterey-Salinas Highway. You will come closer to wild and exotic animals at Monterey Zoo than in most other zoos. Home to 100+ exotic animals, many of the zoo’s animals have extremely close and personal relationships with their handlers and trainers which they are able to share with visitors. The zoo runs a full-time educational program that touches thousands of children and adults annually, both on and off the property. Full contact experiences with the animals are available by appointment.
Toro’s pastoral setting makes it the ideal place for your next family outing. Toro County Park has much to offer the outdoor enthusiast. The park facilities include an equestrian staging area and riding trails, two softball fields, playgrounds, horseshoe pits, mountain biking, volleyball courts, and over 20 miles of hiking trails.
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Toro Park
501 Monterey-Salinas Highway 68Toro’s pastoral setting makes it the ideal place for your next family outing. Toro County Park has much to offer the outdoor enthusiast. The park facilities include an equestrian staging area and riding trails, two softball fields, playgrounds, horseshoe pits, mountain biking, volleyball courts, and over 20 miles of hiking trails.
The Monterey Peninsula’s love affair with world-class racing traces its beginnings to the inaugural running of the Pebble Beach Road Races in 1950. Those sports car events quickly outgrew the public roads of the Del Monte Forest and a beautiful new road racing facility was born on November 9, 1957.
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WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
1021 Monterey Salinas HwyThe Monterey Peninsula’s love affair with world-class racing traces its beginnings to the inaugural running of the Pebble Beach Road Races in 1950. Those sports car events quickly outgrew the public roads of the Del Monte Forest and a beautiful new road racing facility was born on November 9, 1957.
Arriving in October, monarch butterflies cluster together on pine, cypress, and eucalyptus trees in the Sanctuary. Their migration to Pacific Grove is so unique that Pacific Grove is nicknamed "Butterfly Town, U.S.A." The community has always welcomed the butterflies and advocated for their protection.
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Monarch-Schmetterlings-Schutzgebiet
250 Ridge RdArriving in October, monarch butterflies cluster together on pine, cypress, and eucalyptus trees in the Sanctuary. Their migration to Pacific Grove is so unique that Pacific Grove is nicknamed "Butterfly Town, U.S.A." The community has always welcomed the butterflies and advocated for their protection.
According to local legend, this park was originally called "Lovers of Jesus Point," back in the era when Pacific Grove was a Methodist retreat camp. Since the late 1800s, the beach at Lovers Point in Pacific Grove has been a popular spot for boating and swimming, and over recent decades surfers have joined the mix. Lovers Point Park has above all become Pacific Grove's best-loved spot for picnics, Plein air painting, and scenic photography. Because of its unique east-facing location, it is also one of the only spots on the West Coast where you can watch the sunrise over the water.
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Lover’s Point Beach
According to local legend, this park was originally called "Lovers of Jesus Point," back in the era when Pacific Grove was a Methodist retreat camp. Since the late 1800s, the beach at Lovers Point in Pacific Grove has been a popular spot for boating and swimming, and over recent decades surfers have joined the mix. Lovers Point Park has above all become Pacific Grove's best-loved spot for picnics, Plein air painting, and scenic photography. Because of its unique east-facing location, it is also one of the only spots on the West Coast where you can watch the sunrise over the water.
Moss Landing is a popular spot for antiquing, surfing and nature watching. It's located at the mouth of Elkhorn Slough, one of California's largest wetland areas and home to hundreds of species. With so much to see, not to mention a white sandy beach and attractions made for social distancing, it's easy to fill up a full day.
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Moss Landing State Beach
Moss Landing is a popular spot for antiquing, surfing and nature watching. It's located at the mouth of Elkhorn Slough, one of California's largest wetland areas and home to hundreds of species. With so much to see, not to mention a white sandy beach and attractions made for social distancing, it's easy to fill up a full day.
The Mystery Spot is a gravitational anomaly located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz, California. It is a circular area of effect of around 150 feet or 46 meters in diameter. Within the Mystery Spot, you will be stunned as your perceptions of the laws of physics and gravity are questioned. But don't take our word for it, go and decide for yourself!
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Der Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot RdThe Mystery Spot is a gravitational anomaly located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz, California. It is a circular area of effect of around 150 feet or 46 meters in diameter. Within the Mystery Spot, you will be stunned as your perceptions of the laws of physics and gravity are questioned. But don't take our word for it, go and decide for yourself!
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is recognized as the best seaside park in the world. Vibrant, bustling amusement park is renowned for its great rides, remarkable history, spectacular beach setting, and friendly attitude.
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StThe Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is recognized as the best seaside park in the world. Vibrant, bustling amusement park is renowned for its great rides, remarkable history, spectacular beach setting, and friendly attitude.
This state park is named after Julia Pfeiffer Burns, a well-respected pioneer woman in the Big Sur country. The park stretches from the Big Sur coastline into nearby 3,000-foot ridges. It features redwood, tan oak, madrone, chaparral, and an 80-foot waterfall that drops from granite cliffs into the ocean waters of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The higher elevation trails east of Highway 1 (currently closed) offer panoramic views of the sanctuary and miles of rugged coastline.
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Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
52801 CA-1This state park is named after Julia Pfeiffer Burns, a well-respected pioneer woman in the Big Sur country. The park stretches from the Big Sur coastline into nearby 3,000-foot ridges. It features redwood, tan oak, madrone, chaparral, and an 80-foot waterfall that drops from granite cliffs into the ocean waters of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The higher elevation trails east of Highway 1 (currently closed) offer panoramic views of the sanctuary and miles of rugged coastline.
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is outstanding for sightseeing, photography, painting, nature study, picnicking, SCUBA diving, and jogging. In addition to the spectacular beauty, nearly every aspect of its resources is of scientific interest. There are rare plant communities, endangered archeological sites, unique geological formations, and incredibly rich flora and fauna of both land and sea. Deriving its name from the offshore rocks at Punta de los Lobos Marinos, Point of the Sea Wolves, where the sound of the sea lions carries inland, the Reserve has often been called "the crown jewel of the State Park System". Point Lobos has offered many things to millions of people who have visited it over the years.
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Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
62 CA-1Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is outstanding for sightseeing, photography, painting, nature study, picnicking, SCUBA diving, and jogging. In addition to the spectacular beauty, nearly every aspect of its resources is of scientific interest. There are rare plant communities, endangered archeological sites, unique geological formations, and incredibly rich flora and fauna of both land and sea. Deriving its name from the offshore rocks at Punta de los Lobos Marinos, Point of the Sea Wolves, where the sound of the sea lions carries inland, the Reserve has often been called "the crown jewel of the State Park System". Point Lobos has offered many things to millions of people who have visited it over the years.
The beach area winds through the Marina Dunes Natural Preserves, and provides for scenic panoramic view of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, a federal marine protected area. The beach is known for hang-gliding. Radio-controlled gliders and kites are also popular. The beach is a favorite site for picnics. Water recreation is extremely hazardous due to strong rip currents.
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Marina State Beach
200 Reservation RdThe beach area winds through the Marina Dunes Natural Preserves, and provides for scenic panoramic view of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, a federal marine protected area. The beach is known for hang-gliding. Radio-controlled gliders and kites are also popular. The beach is a favorite site for picnics. Water recreation is extremely hazardous due to strong rip currents.
With its picturesque charm and colorful history, Cannery Row captivates visitors from all over the world. The unique appeal of this fabled street is what makes Cannery Row the most popular vacation destination on California’s Central Coast. With luxurious waterfront hotels, enticing restaurants and captivating boutiques, Cannery Row is the ideal place to soak up the culture and beauty of Monterey Bay.
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Cannery Row
Cannery RowWith its picturesque charm and colorful history, Cannery Row captivates visitors from all over the world. The unique appeal of this fabled street is what makes Cannery Row the most popular vacation destination on California’s Central Coast. With luxurious waterfront hotels, enticing restaurants and captivating boutiques, Cannery Row is the ideal place to soak up the culture and beauty of Monterey Bay.
Follow 17-Mile Drive’s red-dotted line to arrive at an enchanting world full of dramatic coastal cliffs, snow-white beaches, mystical forests and iconic golf courses. Discover one of the most scenic drives in the world as you meet the inspiring Lone Cypress, ponder the giant trees at Crocker Grove, digest the untouched beauty at Fanshell Beach, behold the power of the Restless Sea at Point Joe, stroll the boardwalk above the beach at Spanish Bay, and much, much more.
Admission to 17-Mile Drive is $11.25 per vehicle.
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17 Mile Drive
17 Mile DriveFollow 17-Mile Drive’s red-dotted line to arrive at an enchanting world full of dramatic coastal cliffs, snow-white beaches, mystical forests and iconic golf courses. Discover one of the most scenic drives in the world as you meet the inspiring Lone Cypress, ponder the giant trees at Crocker Grove, digest the untouched beauty at Fanshell Beach, behold the power of the Restless Sea at Point Joe, stroll the boardwalk above the beach at Spanish Bay, and much, much more.
Admission to 17-Mile Drive is $11.25 per vehicle.
For fantastic rock formations and intriguing caves, Pinnacles National Park can't be beat. The 26,000 acres playground is home to an array of wildlife and diverse landscapes with hiking trails winding through chaparral, oak woodlands and canyon bottoms. Rock climbing, bird watching and cave exploration are also popular activities within the park.
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Pinnacles Nationalpark
For fantastic rock formations and intriguing caves, Pinnacles National Park can't be beat. The 26,000 acres playground is home to an array of wildlife and diverse landscapes with hiking trails winding through chaparral, oak woodlands and canyon bottoms. Rock climbing, bird watching and cave exploration are also popular activities within the park.
The National Steinbeck Center is a museum and memorial dedicated to the author John Steinbeck. John Steinbeck received worldwide recognition for his perception of the “common man” and his keen observations and powerful descriptions of the human condition and the rich locations like the Salinas Valley in which the characters in his novels inhabited.
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National Steinbeck Center
1 Main StThe National Steinbeck Center is a museum and memorial dedicated to the author John Steinbeck. John Steinbeck received worldwide recognition for his perception of the “common man” and his keen observations and powerful descriptions of the human condition and the rich locations like the Salinas Valley in which the characters in his novels inhabited.
Food scene
American cuisine in a Queen Anne-style Victorian house that served as John Steinbeck's boyhood home.
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The Steinbeck House Restaurant
132 Central AveAmerican cuisine in a Queen Anne-style Victorian house that served as John Steinbeck's boyhood home.
Closed for Dine-In, However they are open for TO-GO. TASTY, TUMMY Indian Cuisine
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Avatar Indian Grill
1568 Constitution BlvdClosed for Dine-In, However they are open for TO-GO. TASTY, TUMMY Indian Cuisine
A menu inspired by the many cultures of Ellis Island includes American favorites like prime rib.
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Elli's Great American Restaurant
1250 S Main StA menu inspired by the many cultures of Ellis Island includes American favorites like prime rib.
Stonies Taphouse & Bistro is a neighborhood gathering place.
Enjoy barbeque, low & slow firewood smoked barbecue meats, appetizers, burgers, salads, sandwiches and more.
24 craft beers on tap, beer flights, local wines are always available. Relax on our heated outdoor patio or order takeout / delivery and we will make sure you get your fill of great eats and good times.
Stonies Taphouse & Bistro
1366 South Main StreetStonies Taphouse & Bistro is a neighborhood gathering place.
Enjoy barbeque, low & slow firewood smoked barbecue meats, appetizers, burgers, salads, sandwiches and more.
24 craft beers on tap, beer flights, local wines are always available. Relax on our heated outdoor patio or order takeout / delivery and we will make sure you get your fill of great eats and good times.
Hearty breakfast & other classic fare served in a relaxed venue with outdoor seating.
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First Awakenings
300 David AveHearty breakfast & other classic fare served in a relaxed venue with outdoor seating.
The rustic establishment with wooden beams offers casual Italian fare & a wine list in a cozy space.
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Gino's
1410 S Main StThe rustic establishment with wooden beams offers casual Italian fare & a wine list in a cozy space.
Toro Place Cafe
665 Monterey Salinas HwyHahn Family Wines owns and farms 650 acres of estate vineyards in the Santa Lucia Highlands (SLH) appellation of Monterey County. The family also owns an additional 750 acres of prime vineyards in Monterey County’s Arroyo Seco AVA.
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Hahn Estate
Hahn Family Wines owns and farms 650 acres of estate vineyards in the Santa Lucia Highlands (SLH) appellation of Monterey County. The family also owns an additional 750 acres of prime vineyards in Monterey County’s Arroyo Seco AVA.
Pessagno Winery brings to life a family’s 20-year dream of producing exclusive wines from prestigious vineyards throughout the Monterey and San Benito Counties. Winemaker Stephan Pessagno left behind a legacy of extravagance for all in the industry to enjoy. His deep-rooted passion and devotion elevated the Pessagno name to what it is today.
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Pessagno Winery
1645 River RdPessagno Winery brings to life a family’s 20-year dream of producing exclusive wines from prestigious vineyards throughout the Monterey and San Benito Counties. Winemaker Stephan Pessagno left behind a legacy of extravagance for all in the industry to enjoy. His deep-rooted passion and devotion elevated the Pessagno name to what it is today.
Odonata Wines is a small family winery. We do our best to focus on local grapes that are organic and grown sustainably. We work closely with the growers to ensure the highest quality wines from the vines to the glass.
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Odonata Wines South
645 River RdOdonata Wines is a small family winery. We do our best to focus on local grapes that are organic and grown sustainably. We work closely with the growers to ensure the highest quality wines from the vines to the glass.
Perched in the remote Gavilan Mountain Range, 1,800 feet above California’s Salinas Valley, this rugged vineyard sits at the base of an extinct volcano bordering the Pinnacles National Park. Chalone Vineyard is one of the few wineries in the U.S. growing grapes in limestone-based soils, the same as in Burgundy. The spare, well-drained ground, limited rainfall and low crop levels attracted Dick Graff, who wanted to make top-flight Burgundian-styled Chardonnay. Graff made his first vintage under the Chalone Vineyard label in 1966, producing what became a benchmark for California Chardonnay.
Chalone Vineyard Airport
Perched in the remote Gavilan Mountain Range, 1,800 feet above California’s Salinas Valley, this rugged vineyard sits at the base of an extinct volcano bordering the Pinnacles National Park. Chalone Vineyard is one of the few wineries in the U.S. growing grapes in limestone-based soils, the same as in Burgundy. The spare, well-drained ground, limited rainfall and low crop levels attracted Dick Graff, who wanted to make top-flight Burgundian-styled Chardonnay. Graff made his first vintage under the Chalone Vineyard label in 1966, producing what became a benchmark for California Chardonnay.
Comfortable eatery for elevated American fare incorporating local ingredients & classic techniques.
Mo's River Road Grill
Comfortable eatery for elevated American fare incorporating local ingredients & classic techniques.
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Monterey Zoo
Monterey Zoo is a unique zoological experience, centrally located off the Monterey-Salinas Highway. You will come closer to wild and exotic animals at Monterey Zoo than in most other zoos. Home to 100+ exotic animals, many of the zoo’s animals have extremely close and personal relationships with their handlers and trainers which they are able to share with visitors. The zoo runs a full-time educational program that touches thousands of children and adults annually, both on and off the property. Full contact experiences with the animals are available by appointment.
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River Road Wine Trail
The River Road Wine Trail is an association of Monterey County winery tasting rooms. Charming and intimate, these tasting rooms specialize in limited-release vintages and genuine hospitality. Often, visitors will be sampling with the actual winemaker. Less than 20 miles east of Monterey and Carmel, and about seventy minutes south of San Jose, the River Road Wine Trail has become one of the Central Coast’s premier wine touring destinations.
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Whale Watching At Moss Landing
Monterey Bay attracts thousands of tourists each year many of the wildlife lovers. Whether visiting for a day trip or in the area on vacation, whale watching is one of the best activities to choose from when looking for things to do in Monterey, CA. There are Several Whale watching Vendors to choose from in Moss Landing Harbor.
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Elkhorn Slough Safari
Playful sea otters, curious harbor seals, boisterous sea lions, and hundreds of bird species abound as you explore one of California's most spectacular wetlands aboard a stable, 27-foot, U.S. Coast Guard-inspected pontoon boat.
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Hydrobikes At Moss Landing
Eco-Friendly Fun and fitness on the Water.
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Kayaking At Moss Landing
Kayaking at Moss Landing