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Monterey Bay Aquarium Located at the ocean's edge, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is a window to marine life -- for dive masters and non-swimmers alike. It's home to sea otters, penguins, sharks, jellies, and thousands of other marine animals and plants. Its mission is to inspire conservation of the oceans.
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17-Mile Drive Scenic drive Seals bask on the beach and pelicans perch on rocky cliffs along this famous drive that passes through many popular spots.
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Laguna Seca Golf Club
A Robert Trent Jones Sr. signature course that offers 18 challenging holes, at par 71, and follows the natural terrain of the coast along the scenic Monterey-Salinas corridor.
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Princess Monterey Whale Watching Princess Monterey Whale Watching has been in the cruise business for over 30 years. We are the Monterey Bay's leading company in narrated ocean and bay tours, specializing in natural history and biology of marine wildlife, especially whales! Our whale watching trips run year-round and are fully narrated by marine biologists/naturalists, all with 10 or more years experience on the Monterey Bay.
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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) is one of 13 National Marine Sanctuaries. Its 276 miles of coastline extend from Marin in the north to Cambria in the south.
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Dennis the Menace Park
Designed by the creator of Dennis the Menace, this park has all sorts of unique attractions.
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Wine Trolley Tours
Experience an unforgettable journey wine tasting in the aesthetic beauty of Carmel Valley aboard "Hattie the Magnificent Trolley". We will pick you up at the Portola Plaza-Downtown Monterey at 11:00 AM and trolley you to Ventana Vinyards out at Tarpy's Flat. We then travel over the Salinas Mountains to visit the many tasting rooms in the Carmel Valley Village including: Bernardus Vineyards, Parsonage Vineyards, Chateau Sinnet, Heller Estate Organic Vineyards, Joullian Vineyards and Georis Winery. Our last stop is Mid Valley where we can visit Boete Winery and Chateau Julien. You will then be returned to Portola Plaza with all the wonderful memories, new friends and wines you have collected.
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Monterey County Youth Museum
Now open at 425 Washington Street, located in Downtown Monterey, conveniently by the Monterey Sports Center and Dennis the Menace Park, the Monterey County Youth Museum provides an environment unique to any other in Monterey County. This 8,500 square foot museum is packed with a variety of hands on exhibits, making each visit unique and exciting. It compliments any visit to the Monterey area or makes a good day into a great day for those who are fortunate to visit us on a regular basis.
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Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum
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Monterey Museum of Art
This art museum offers a permanent collection of American photography, early California painting, Asian art and international folk art.
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Ventana Vineyards
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Colton Hall Museum
TripAdvisor Popularity Index:
#8 of 67 attractions in Monterey
Built in 1849 to serve as a public school and town meeting hall, this historic building is now a museum open for public touring.
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Monterey Bay
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Andrew Molera State Park
This large park has a diverse range of trails that run along the Big Sur River or out to the coast.
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Elysium
Come experience "Total Bliss" with us at Elysium. Offering the best in Custom Facials, Therapeutic Massage, Full Body Waxing, Complete Nail Care and Make up Applicaton. Our trained professionals will pamper you and bring balance to your Mind, Body and Soul. We pride ourselves in giving relaxing massages with every facial, healing results with every massage and warm, caring touches with every services. We look forward to having you as a valued client.
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Monterey Bay Whale Watching Cruises
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Old Fisherman's Wharf
Gift shops and stores fill this part of town.
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Monterey State Historic Park
A state park in Monterey that operates tours of its gardens and historic buildings dating back to the 17th century.
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Stevenson House
Historic home
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Garrapata State Park
This park lacks the expected amenities but compensates with its spectacular setting.
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A Taste of Monterey
Samples from nearly 40 different wineries.
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Del Monte Golf Course
Play a round or two at this 18-hole golf course, one of the oldest in America.
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Monterey Movie Tours
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Cannery Row
Popularized by Nobel- and Pulitzer Prize-winning author John Steinbeck, this popular walkway is one of America's most famous streets and is filled with shops, restaurants and historic attractions.
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Jacks Peak County Park
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Monterey Soap and Candle Works
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Cooper-Molera Adobe
Step back into the life and times of the 19th century when visiting this historic home and gardens dating back to the 1800s.
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Garrapata Beach
This rocky beach is typical of the beautiful scenery along the Big Sur coastline.
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Randy's Fishing Trips and Whale Watching Trips
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Ghiradelli Chocolate
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Presidio Museum
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Don Dahvee Park
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Lake San Antonio
Lake offering 5,500 acres and 60 miles of shoreline for excellent bass fishing.
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Sanctuary Cruises
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Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail
Popular hiking trail running along the Pacific Grove and Monterey coast.
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Monterey Live
Bar/club
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Spa on the Plaza
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Chris' Fishing Trips & Whale Watching
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Perry House
Built in 1860 by Whaling Captain Manuel Perry, this Victorian mansion is part of Monterey's "Path of History" walking tour.
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Mission Basilica
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Doc Rickett's Pacific Biological Laboratories
A landmark on Cannery Row, this is the spot where John Steinbeck's good buddy and biologist Ed "Doc" Ricketts prepped the marine life he collected before shipping it to schools and medical facilities.
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Point Montera
Popular weekend getaway spot and a great place to picnic and whale watch from the shore.
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Marine Museum of Monterey
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Pacific House Museum
History museum showing what life was like in Old Monterey more than 150 years ago.
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California's First Theatre
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Stanton Center
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La Mirada
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Lockwood Vineyard
Winery
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Koffman Gallery
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Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association
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Sculptures by the Sea
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Baywood Cellars
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Monterey Whale Watching
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Edgewater Packing Company
This 100 year-old carousel has an arcade, ice cream shop, and candy store as well
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California Views Historical Archives
Over 80,500 images of California from 1855-2001.
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