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Cannery Row

Cannery Row & Wave Streets, Monterey, CA 93940
831-649-6690
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Ranked #19 of 53 attractions in Monterey
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Historic Walking Areas, Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas, Historic Sites
Activities: Dining, Shopping, City walk sightseeing
Owner description: Cannery Row is the Central Coast’s premiere visitor destination. Home to some of the most luxurious hotels, world-class restaurants, boutiques &... more » Owner description: Cannery Row is the Central Coast’s premiere visitor destination. Home to some of the most luxurious hotels, world-class restaurants, boutiques & galleries, spas, premium wine tasting & exciting recreation Monterey has to offer, including the best nightlife. Walk everywhere. The breathtaking coastline of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is the backdrop for every Cannery Row experience. Parking is never a problem, and everything is within walking distance. « less
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Manteca, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 19, 2013 NEW

It was a nice little walk. The restaurants and shops were cute. The kids enjoyed the beach next to the Fish Hopper. Too bad it didn't really have any stroller access.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 19, 2013 NEW via mobile

Rode bikes down a great bike route, stopped their to eat and shop. Live music in weekends really livens up the area.

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Ventura, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

Great Place fun vibe, even on a Sunday places stay open late. We had dinner at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. They allowed our puppy to dine with us.

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Baltimore, Maryland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

Interesting sites to see and a little piece of history. Wouldn't devote a lot of time to this but a good stop while you are in Monterey. Can be seen really well from the boats if you take a Whale Watching cruise or go sailing.

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Chicago
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

We ended our trip in Monterey as we wanted to visit the aquarium before heading home out of the SFO Airport. Honestly, I felt Cannery row was just overly touristy without anything special (aside from the aquarium). However, I think it's because we had visited SF a few days prior to that and my mind was comparing it to the... More

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

There are so many things to look at around Cannery Row. Looking out to the Bay and watching all the sea birds, sea lions and otters is a great way to appreciate nature. Wandering around the old buildings and trying to imagine how it was during the cannery days pushes the imagination.

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Williams, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

You'll get your fill of clam chowder - lots of restaurants providing samples of their versions. Happy Hour seems to be all day long. Great souvenir shopping.

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Concord
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

I love Bubba gumps restaurant and the starbucks and all the cute little shops to go and explore.most of the restaurants are pretty good to eat at.The aquarium is the best attraction on cannery row.

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Davidsonville, Maryland
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

Cannery Row was a bit of a disappointment in that seemed rather tacky and over crowded to me. I'm sure that my opinion is the minority due to the hords of people who jammed the area.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

There are some good, and not so good, restaurants here along with the usual tourist tee shirt shops and other assorted items. Something for everyone - or no one!

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