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he Monterey Bay Aquarium (or MBA, founded 1984) is located on the former site of a sardine cannery on Cannery Row on the Pacific Ocean shoreline in Monterey, California. It has an annual attendance of 1.8 million visitors. It holds thousands of plants and animals, representing 623 separate named species on display. The aquarium benefits by a high circulation of fresh ocean water which is obtained through pipes which pump it in continuously from Monterey Bay.

Cannery Row is the waterfront street in the New Monterey section of Monterey, California. It is the site of a number of now-defunct sardine canning factories. The last cannery closed in 1973. The street name, formerly a nickname for Ocean View Avenue, became official in January 1958 to honor John Steinbeck and his well-known novel Cannery Row. The row now features restaurants, bars, the Monterey Bay Aquarium and the brand new InterContinental The Clement Monterey.

Fisherman's wharf is a historic wharf in Monterey, California, United States. Used as an active wholesale fish market in the 1960's, the wharf eventually became a tourist attraction as acommercial fishing tapered off in the area. Fisherman's wharf is technically know as The Old Fisherman's Wharf, to distinguish it from the current commercial wharf (known as Municipal Wharf #2).

Discover the beautiful Monterey Peninsula pedaling a bicycle along the recreation trail, around the rocky shores of Pacific Grove and into the breathtaking 17 mile drive. Explore the kelp forest and abundant marine life along Cannery Row or Stillwater Cove from an ocean kayak! Rent a kayak or take a guided tour or try our Stand Up Paddle-boarding and experience this new sport!

A Taste of Monterey's large Visitor's Centers on Cannery Row overlooking the Monterey Bay and in historic Old Town Salinas are perfect locations to enjoy a variety of local wines. Representing over 70 regional wineries, each of our locations are great places to taste, shop and relax. Fron Chardonnay to Zinfandel, we carry a large range of locally produced wines, wine accessories and gifts. After hours, our tasting rooms transform into the perfect venues for private events.

The 17 mile drive is a scenic road through Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach, California, much of which hugs the Pacific coastline and passes famous golf courses and mansions. It also serves as the main road through the gated community of Pebble Beach. Like the community, the majority of 17 mile drive is owned and operated by the Pebble Beach Corporation. The 17 Mile Drive is 9.6 miles long, between the entrances at California State Route 1 and Sunset Drive.

Carmel-by-the-Sea, often called simply Carmel, is a small city in Monterey County, California, United States, founded in 1902 and incorporated in 1916. Situated on the Monterey Peninsula, the town is known for its natural scenery and rich artistic history. In 1906, the San Francisco Call devoted a full page to the "artists, poets and writers of the city".

Big Sur is a sparsely populated region of the central California coast where the Santa Lucia Mountains rise abruptly from the Pacific Ocean. The name "Big Sur" is derived from the original Spanish-language "el sur grande" meaning the big south. The terrain offers stunning views, making Big Sur a popular tourist destination. Big Sur's Cone Peak is the highest coastal mountain in the contiguous 48 states, ascending nearly a mile above sea level, only 3 miles from the ocean.

Spanish Bay recalls the original Scottish concept for the game of golf, established over 500 years ago. This was the intention of the design team, Robert Trent Jones Jr., Tom Watson and Sandy Tatum, in their creation of a true links golf course. Links is an old Scottish word for sandy wasteland, usually near the sea, with bristly grasses and ever prevailing wind. The Links at Spanish Bay are so authentic that even the Monterey coastline mirrors the rugged, natural beauty of Scotland.

Opened in 1897, Del Monte Golf Course is the oldest course in continuous operation west of the Mississippi. Designed by golf and polo enthusiast Charles Maud, this inland course boasts a meandering layout that has challenged golfers for more than a century. it was the original host of the California State Amateur and continues to serve as one of three courses on which the Callaway Golf Pebble Beach invitational is played.

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca (previously known as Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and Laguna Seca Raceway) is a paved road racing track in central California used for both auto racing and motorcycle racing, built in 1957 near both Salinas and Monterey, California, United States. The racetrack is 2.238 miles (3.602 km) long, with a 180 feet (55 m) elevation change. Its eleven turns are highlighted by the circuit's signature turn, the downhill-plunging "Corkscrew" at Turns 8 and 8A.

"The Greatest Meeting of Land and Water in the World" Landscape artist Francis McComas' bold but justified claim for Point Lobos. All who come here agree that beauty of this tree-clad headland is unequaled.

The National Steinbeck Center is located in John Steinbeck's hometown of Salinas California. A scenic 17 mile drive from Monterey in the heart of Steinbeck Country. The Center offers three distinct visitor experiences in literature and history, agriculture and art, as well as special events and educational programs.

A quarter century after its creation, the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary has become one of the world’s largest outdoor laboratories, with teams of scientists spread across thousands of square miles of ocean studying everything from humpback whales to bone-eating worms that live on carcasses at the bottom of the sea. Known to marine biologists as the “Serengeti of the Sea.”

Pebble Beach Food & Wine is California’s premier celebration of gastronomy, fine wines, and community spirit, hosted by the Pebble Beach Company Foundation.

PGA Tour Signature event, January 29 to February 2, 2025. Iconic Courses, world-class golfers.

Monterey Bay Half Marathon. The half marathon begins and ends in historic downtown Monterey, runs along Cannery Row and next to the Pacific Grove shoreline.

Big Sur Marathon April 27,2025. The course is from Big Sur to Carmel on scenic Highway 1, the nation's first nationally-designated Scenic Highway.

The Monterey Conference Center is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Monterey, with parking, business services and eateries - all within easy walking distance of the city's best shops, sights, hotels and restaurants.