Monterey
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California travel expert
Veronica Hill of http://www.CaliforniaTravelExpert.com tours
Monterey in this episode of "California
Travel Tips."
Located two hours south of
San Francisco and 5
1/2 hours north of LA, Monterey retains the charm of a small town while boasting some of the best dining, shops and attractions on the
Central Coast.
Cannery Row, immortalized in the
1945 John Steinbeck novel, is one of Monterey's top attractions.
Today, Cannery Row's sardine factories are now
home to quirky shops, chain restaurants and posh hotels.
Monterey Bay Aquarium, housed in historic Hovden Cannery, is a must-see attraction. A downstairs exhibit displays
Steinbeck memorabilia and vintage sardine machinery.
For a fun day out with the kids, check out Old
Fisherman's Wharf, originally built in 1846.
It's a typical bustling pier, with million-dollar Monterey boats, fresh seafood, candy shops and amusements.
We stopped for lunch at Old
Fisherman's Grotto, known for its fresh cracked crab and the best clam chowder in Monterey. I have to say, it lived up to its reputation.
For a great locals-style breakfast, pop in to Old Monterey
Cafe on
Alvarado Street.
Next, rent a surrey from Bay Bikes and explore
Monterey State Historic Park, just a few blocks up the street. You'll find some of the best preserved adobes in California here, including
Custom House, built by
Mexico in 1827 for sea trading, and
California's First Theatre, built in 1846 as entertainment for local sailors. California's first state constitution was drafted at
Colton Hall in 1849.
When booking Monterey hotels, plan well in advance.
The town books up quickly in September during the
Monterey Jazz Festival and in June during the
Monterey Blues Festival.
Looking out at the pristine protected waters of
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, it's easy to fall in love with this stunning coastal getaway.
With so much to do and see, Monterey is one of the best beach vacations in California.
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