"Monterey" Monterey by Jim_Eliason
Monterey Travel Guide: 909 reviews and 2,715 photos
Monterey was the first capital of California under Spanish settlement and today is known for its rugged and coastline, in addition Monterey bay is a great place to see marine mammals.
- Pros:One of California's most beautiful destinations
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Point Lobos State reserve
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Just a little south of Carmel is this area of rugged coastline known as Point Lobos. Its favorite of seals, otters and... more travel advice
17 mile drive
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17 mile drive is a gated drive around the ocean in the Pebble beach area. it costs about 10 dollars per car and although... more travel advice
Seafood on Cannery Row
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This Cannery Row institution has a great Seafood chowder. its a little pricey but the view is magnifcant. more travel advice
Fisherman's Wharf
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Similar to Cannery row, this downtown attraction is a series of Shops and restaurants catering to tourists more travel advice
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Thanks for your visit to my Nisqually NWR pages. Looks like you have some great scenery in a warmer climate here.
Thanks Jim,your Monterey page and pics has been a history lesson for me. Great. Dorrise
nice photos from monterey. i have been there a couple of times and really like that place.