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Cannery Row

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 17 of 65 attractions in Monterey
Traveler Description:
Popularized by Nobel- and Pulitzer Prize-winning author John Steinbeck, this popular walkway is one of America's most famous streets and is filled... more » 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. « less
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Attraction type: Historic walking area, Scenic/historic walking area, Town center/square/plaza, Historic site, Other, Landmark/point of interest
Activities: Dining, Shopping, City walk sightseeing
Address: Cannery Row & Wave Streets Monterey, CA 93940
Tel: 831-649-6690

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4 of 5 stars
Pacific Grove
Nov 25, 2007

Cannery Row is great fun for the family day or night. Great views and cool people watching. There is a large assortment of eateries and novelty shops as well. There is a Starbucks! There is also a Chocolate Factory and Ice cream parlor. Live music at Sly McFlys is good as well. Bubba Gumps is a safe bet for an... more

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2 of 5 stars
Salt Lake City, UT
Aug 9, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

We went to Cannery Row after spending the morning at the aquarium and going to the wharf for "chowder in a bread bowl". I must admit I was disappointed. It had a lot of construction going on and the street was in a general mess, but the shops weren't even fun to look in. I was very unimpressed, but, hey... more

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3 of 5 stars
Jacksonville,FL
May 7, 2007
1/2 found this review helpful

This place is ok to visit- for the experience but I was not that impress with it. Lots of stores and restaurants that seem a bit over price to me. have fun more

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2 of 5 stars
Tracy Ca
Mar 20, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

We had a good time walking around looking at all the shops The outlet shops were the best to find good deals.Our trip was going great till we decided to go for Dinner and drinks at Sly McFly's we had heard they had a live band and had been looking forward to the night out .That was until we sat... more

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3 of 5 stars
Phoenix,AZ
Aug 14, 2006

This was touristy, crowded and overpriced. But what do you expect? Welcome to Cannery Row! We browsed the shops after the day at the aquarium, My teenager had a nice time looking around and the kids bought some things to take home. After a bit we went over to Hula's for dinner and I am on my way over there... more

Aug 1, 2006

Apart from the Aquarium which is great there is very little of note in Cannery Row. Junky tourist shops, overpriced restaurants serving dreadful food. Cannery Row has it cousins all over the country and if you've been to one of those tourist traps you've been to Cannery Row. Steinbeck would not recognize the place. Sad that such an historic part... more

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3 of 5 stars
San Francisco, Bay Area
Mar 27, 2006
3/3 found this review helpful

Cannery Row is very touristy, but if you are like me and like tourist traps, then you'll love it! There are lots of shops to browse and buy souvenirs. There are restaurants all along the waterfront. It's really nice to just walk around. Don't just stay on Cannery Row. There are also restaurants and shops along Foam St. and Lighthouse... more

Jul 17, 2005
6/7 found this review helpful

Monterey and cannery Row were part of a long trip with my wife through the California coast, and the most disappointing. It is just a line of restaurants and shops, very touristy in a not very special area as compared to pretty much everything else on the coast. The views are just OK, restaurants are again just OK and somewhat... more

Apr 11, 2005
9/11 found this review helpful

Pros Cons Great Restaurants . . . . . . Long waits A Few Good Shops . . . . Mostly overpriced Art galleries Easy to get around the area . . Traffic on the main drag and on Lighthouse Rd. can get REALLY BAD most of the day. more

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5 of 5 stars
los angeles
Jul 14, 2004
4/12 found this review helpful

The Cannery Row is wonderful. Nice shopping, good restuarants, refreshing to walk! more

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Cannery Row & Wave Streets, Monterey, CA 93940
Tel: 831-649-6690